If a Student is Lost or Missing:

• Teachers should immediately search the entire room for the student (i.e. closets, under desks, tables, etc.).
• Ask other students if they know where the student may be.
• Teachers should report that student is missing to office.
• Furnish a physical description and clothing information (age, height, weight, hair color, eye color, color of shirt/pants/coat, medical status if appropriate, etc.).
• Teachers should advise administrator of any known problems regarding the student.

Release of Children from School Grounds:

Saint Paul Public Schools Policy states:

• Students may only be released through the office (this includes parents).
• Students picked up by anyone other than their custodial parent(s)/guardian must make arrangements ahead of time.
• Staff will not release a student to anyone other than a parent or guardian unless it is clear that the guardian or parent has approved this or would approve if able.
• The school staff reserves the right to ask for proper identification before releasing any student.

Stranger Alert:

• If students, staff, or parents report a stranger loitering on or around school property, or following students between home and school, it should be immediately reported to the office.

Abduction:

• Student abduction or attempted abduction should be reported to the office immediately.
• Note the person’s appearance and any other information about him or her (voice, clothing, vehicle type and color, license plate number, etc.) that might be helpful to police.
• Treat custody dispute problems as a possible student abduction.