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  • 504.4 - Student Performances

    Students, as part of the education program, may participate in contests or other public and private events approved by the superintendent that will be of benefit to the student and the education program.  Performance at such events is a privilege.

     

    Students, who perform at such events, serve as ambassadors of the school district and must conduct themselves in the same manner as required in the regular school day.  Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures. 

     

  • 504.3R1 - Student Publication Code

     

    A.    Official school publications defined.

    An "official school publication" is material produced by students in the journalism, newspaper, yearbook, or writing classes and distributed to students either free or for a fee.

    B.     Expression in an official school publication.

            1.    No student will express, publish or distribute in an official school publication material which is:

                      a.   obscene;

                      b.   libelous;

                      c.   slanderous; or

  • 504.3 Student Publications

    Students may produce official school publications as part of the curriculum under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the principal.  Official school publications include material produced in the journalism, newspaper, yearbook, or writing classes and distributed to the student body either free or for a fee.

     

  • 216.2 Board of Directors' Member Development and Training

    The board may participate in conferences sponsored by educational associations and agencies in addition to its own in-service programs and work sessions. 

    The board may work with the Iowa Association of School Boards' Academy of Board Learning Experiences and encourage the board members to participate in conferences to achieve the Better Boardsmanship Award. 

     

    Legal Reference:     Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .38. 

    Cross Reference:     216.1 Association Membership 

     

  • 100 Legal Status of the School District

    Legal Status of the School District

    Iowa law authorizes the creation of a Common Schools System. As part of this Common Schools System, this school district is a school corporation created and organized under Iowa law. This school district is known as the Diagonal Community School District.

    This school corporation is located in Ringgold County, and its affairs are conducted by elected school officials, the Diagonal Community School District Board of Directors. This school corporation has exclusive jurisdiction over school matters in the territory of the school district.

  • Board Members

    2022-23 School Year:

    Board President: Kelly Allee

    Vice President: JP Whittington

    Board Members: Jeff Doolittle

    Board Members: Becky Stamps

    Board Members: Pam Grace

  • 209.5 Administration in the Absence of Policy

    When there is no board policy in existence to provide guidance on a matter, the superintendent is authorized to act appropriately under the circumstances surrounding the situation keeping in mind the educational philosophy and financial condition of the school district.

    It is the responsibility of the superintendent to inform the board of the situation and the action taken and to document the action taken.  If needed, the superintendent will draft a proposed policy for the board to consider.

     

    Legal Reference:   Iowa Code § 279.8.

  • 209.7 Review of Administrative Regulations

    Board policy sets the direction for the administration of the education program and school district operations.  Some policies require administrative regulations for implementation.

    It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations to implement the board policies.  The regulations, including handbooks, will be reviewed by the board prior to their use in the school district.

  • 303.8 Administrator Civic Activities

    The board encourages the administrators to be involved in the school district community by belonging to community organizations and by attending and participating in school district community activities.

    It is the responsibility of the administrators to become involved in school district community activities and events.  It is within the discretion of the board to pay annual fees for professional organizations and activities.

  • 215.1E1 Board Meetings Minutes

    Since the official minutes of the board are the only legal record, it is important that they be recorded with extreme care and completeness.  The board secretary will follow the following guidelines in writing board minutes:

    With respect to content, the minutes should show the following:

    1.   The place, date, and time of each meeting.

    2.   The type of meeting--regular, special, emergency, work session.

    3.   Members present and members absent, by name.

    4.   The call to order and adjournment.

  • 209.4 Suspension of Policy

     

    Generally, the board will follow board policy and enforce it equitably.  The board, and only the board, may, in extreme emergencies of a very unique nature, suspend policy.  It is within the discretion of the board to determine when an extreme emergency of a very unique nature exists.  Reasons for suspension of board policy will be documented in board minutes.

     

    Legal Reference:

    Iowa Code § 279.8  

    281 I.A.C. 12.3(2).

     

    Cross Reference:

    200.3 Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

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