211.7R1 Rules of Order Regulation
The following rules of procedure have been adopted by the board ant the annual organizational meeting:
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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 Meetings
Third Wednesday of every month starting at 5:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Board Members
Current School Year:
Board President: Kelly Allee
Vice President: JP Whittington
Board Members: Ryan Parrott
Board Members: Becky Stamps
Board Members: Pam Grace
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.
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.
303.7 Administrator Professional Development
The board encourages the administrators to continue their professional growth by becoming involved in professional organizations, attending conferences, continuing their education, and participating in other professional activities.
303.9 Administrator Consulting/Outside Employment
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.
2107.7R1 Rules of Order Regulation
The following rules of procedure have been adopted by the board at the annual or organizational meeting:
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.
303.5 Administrator Duties
Administrators will be hired by the board to assist the superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.
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
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.
209.7 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.
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