MDing public schools

[7up2000]

School isn't in session so I tried to md a public school during the day. Gates were open, but a custodian said I wasn't allowed--that I needed to have "official school business". In 6 years this is only the 2nd time I haven't been allowed at a public school(both times were custodians giving me the bad news). Regretfully, I argued with the guy and he finally said it was because of covid-19. I was wondering what others' experiences have been in mding public schools. BTW, I've MD'd schools many, many times and no one has ever said anything(non-school hours, of course, with open gates). Schools have always been my go-to property(especially this school), so I was very disappointed to hear this news.

 

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[cudamark]

Your first clue should have been that the property was gated.

Years ago, fenced schools were to keep the kids from leaving campus, not keeping the public out. With school shootings and pervs running amok, things have changed. Maybe not so much in rural areas, but, in the cities, they're getting a lot tougher on security.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Check with the school district; if it's forbidden, don't. If it isn't banned, go for it.
Acting 'macho' when confronted on school grounds might get you an unpleasant, unnecessary, and unintended result.
Don.....

 

[MikeOregon]

I checked out a great-looking public school on Google Earth yesterday and drove about 60 miles to get there, only to find it fenced, gated, and locked with a "No trespassing" sign on it. I guess during COVID, you have to be ready for anything.

 

[nuggetdog]

I asked permission and was declined, the guy in charge of grounds said no. I like to have permissions on my person in case nosy Naney approaches or cops are called.