Why are "public" schools closed to the public?

…”Hi, I’m Bob Maranto. I’m a parent who lives in [your school's] attendance zone. My son will be old enough for kindergarten next fall. He’s actually right on the edge, so he could go next fall or the following fall, and I was wondering if I could come visit the school sometime.”

“We don’t have any visiting this year,” the administrator replied. “We’re doing construction and a lot of things are going on.”

“Could I watch a class in session?”

“No, even when there’s no construction you could not watch a class.”

“Well, could I meet my son’s teacher?”

“No, the teachers are busy teaching all day and then they go home.” …

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