January 14, 2012
Dear Parent or Guardian,
As administrators, we are charged with the safety and well-being of all our Edgewood students and staff. To help
ensure the safety of our campuses, the District is implementing new identification badges. While on campus, all
students, teachers, staff and visitors will be required to wear the new identification badge. This system will assist
the District in maintaining the security of the buildings and their occupants while prohibiting unauthorized
visitors. Students will receive their new identification badges next week, please take some time to familiarize
yourself with the following new procedures:
1. Upon enrollment each year, students will be issued their student identification badge, free of charge.
2. The student’s identification badge will serve as their official student activity card and must be carried by
the student at all times while on campus and off campus while attending school functions during the
school day. Failure to follow this procedure shall result in parent/guardian notification and may result in
disciplinary action depending on the frequency and circumstances of the infraction.
3. All identification badges must be clearly visible and worn with a District issued lanyard. If a student is
wearing a jacket, the lanyard must be on the outside of the jacket.
4. Upon request, students will be required to present their badge to any administrator, staff member or
authorized representative of the District.
5. Identification badges will be issued at no cost the first time a student registers each year. Students enrolled
in 6th through 12th grade will be charged a $5.00 replacement fee to replace a lost identification badge.
Students that withdraw and return to the District during the same school year will be charged a
replacement fee of $5.00 unless the student has a current identification badge.
6. Students may be asked to produce their identification badge in order to purchase tickets to school events,
to be admitted to a school function, or to vote in a student election.
7. Student badges will be required for lunch, to check out library books, for participation in after-school
campus activities, and for the administration of prescription medications by the School Nurse.
8. Homeroom / 1st period teachers will check that all students have their identification badge with them daily.
9. If a student comes to school without an ID badge, they will be given a temporary replacement badge for the
day. The replacement badge will be returned at the end of the school day.
10. For PK, K and 1st grade students ONLY: Teachers will distribute student identification badges in the
classroom every morning. The teacher will collect all badges at the end of the school day.
11. Replacement cards will be created on one designated day each week. One day a week, the campus librarian
or a designee will make badges for new students and for students who need replacement badges.
We understand that this system is something new and will require an adjustment. Thank you in advance for your
support of this initiative as we work to keep our students safe while in school. Please ensure that your child wears
their identification badge to school each day. Please contact your campus administrator if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jose A. Cervantes
Superintendent of Schools