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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 208.1E1 AD HOC Committees Exhibit

    Ad Hoc Committee Purpose and Function

    The specific purpose of each ad hoc committee varies.  Generally, the primary function of an ad hoc committee is to give specific advice and suggestions.  The advice and suggestions should focus on the purpose and duties stated in the board resolution establishing the committee.  It is the board's role to take action based on information received from the ad hoc committee and other sources.  Ad hoc committees may be subject to the open meetings law.

     

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 209.3 Dissemination of Policy

    A board policy manual is housed in each school attendance center and in the central administration office.  Each board member will have a personal copy of the board policy manual.  Persons wishing to review the board policy manual may contact the board secretary, who will have a board policy manual available for public inspection. 

  • 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.

  • 506.1R1 Use of Student Records Regulation

    Student records are all official records, files, and data directly related to students, including all material incorporated into each student's cumulative record folder and intended for school use or to be available to parties outside the school or school system specifically including, but not necessarily limited to: dates of attendance; academic work completed; level of achievement (grades, standardized test scores); attendance data; scores on standardized intelligence, aptitude, and psychological tests; interest inventory results; health data; family background information; teacher or cou

  • 600 Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

    This series of the board policy manual is devoted to the goals and objectives for the delivery of the education program. The board's objective in the design, contents and the delivery of the education program is to provide an equal opportunity for students to pursue an education free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation gender identity or disability.

  • 506.1E9 Annual Notice

    The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. They are:
     
    (1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the district receives a request for access.  
     

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