[Roger]

To add to the parent release forms, have a sign-off form that the student actually went thru a "class" on learning each piece of equipment. As a parent I get forms like this all the time and it's like pulling teeth finding out if my children actually learned what I'm signing. Having a teacher/mentor signature gives a little more assurance.

Hmmm. Okay, maybe a form of three parts: Request to learn and parent release to learn; teacher sign-off completed; parent release to use.

Does the school have any other shops on campus? (Metal - wood - okay, even kitchens?) A blanket rule about no power tools seems rather vague. Even electric typewriters can be dangerous!