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  • 506.3 Student Photographs

    The board will permit student "portrait" photographs to be taken on school premises by a commercial photographer as a service to the students and their families.

    Parents will be notified prior to the taking of pictures by a commercial photographer for student "portraits." In no case will students be required to have their picture taken or be pressured to purchase pictures.

    Students or commercial photographers may take pictures of students upon consent for such things as the yearbook or student newspaper.

  • 506.4 Student Library Circulation Records

    Student library circulation records are designed to be used internally to assist in the orderly administration of the school district libraries. As a general rule, student library circulation records are considered confidential records and will not be released without parental consent. Individuals who may access such records include a student's parents, the student, authorized licensed employees, authorized government officials from the U.S.

  • 507.1 Student Health and Immunization Certificates

    Students desiring to participate in athletic activities or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade in the school district will have a physical examination by a licensed physician and provide proof of such an examination to the school district. A physical examination and proof of such an examination may be required by the administration for students in other grades enrolling for the first time in the school district.

  • 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students

    Student may be required to take medication during the school day. Medication is administered by the school nurse, or in the nurse’s absence, by a person who has successfully completed an administration of medication course reviewed by the Board of Pharmacy Examiners. The course is conducted by a registered nurse or licensed pharmacist. A record of course completion will be maintained by the school district. Students who have demonstrated competence in administering their own medication my self administer their medications.

  • 507.4 Student Illness or Injury at School

    Students who become ill or are injured at school will be given first aid if possible The school district will attempt to notify the student's parents as soon as possible. Instructions will be requested as to the disposal of the case. When the parent has no telephone or cannot be reached, the ill or injured child may be transported home, to the hospital, or to a doctor’s office by a member of the school staff. 

  • 507.6 Student Insurance

    Students will have the opportunity to participate in the health and accident insurance plan selected by the school district. The cost of the health and accident insurance program is borne by the student. Participation in the insurance health and accident plan is not a contract with the school district, but rather, a contract between the insurance company and the student.
    Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8.
     
    Cross Reference:
    504 Student Activities
    507 Student Health and Well-Being
     

  • 507.7 Custody and Parental Rights

    Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district. The school district will not take the "side" of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody or parental rights. Court orders that have been issued are followed by the school district. It is the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and provide the school district the court order allowing such action.

    This policy does not prohibit an employee from listening to a student's problems and concerns.

  • 507.8 Student Special Health Services

    The board recognizes that some special education students need special health services during the school day.  These students will receive special health services in conjunction with their individualized health plan. 

    The superintendent, in conjunction with licensed health personnel, will establish administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy.

  • 507.9 Diagonal Wellness Policy

    The Diagonal School Board of Education is committed to the optimal development of every student. The board believes for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental, and social success, there needs to be a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment at every level, in every setting.

     

  • 508.1 Class or Student Group Gifts

    The board welcomes gifts to the school district from a class or student group. While class gifts to the school district do not require the approval of the superintendent, the board encourages students to consult with the superintendent or other licensed employees prior to selecting a gift for the school district.

     

    Legal Reference: Iowa Code ch. 68B;  §722.1, .2.
    Cross Reference:
    704.4 Gifts - Grants - Bequests

     

    Approved 2-18-03                 Reviewed 05-09-18  2-21-19          Revised

  • 508.2 Open Night

    In keeping with good community relations, student school activities will not be scheduled on Wednesday night beyond 6:00 p.m. whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the principal to oversee the scheduling of school activities for compliance with this policy.

     

     

    Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8
    Cross Reference:
    900 Principles and Objectives for Community Relations

     

    Approved 5-19-03       Reviewed 05-09-18  2-21-19     Revised

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