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- The board has the exclusive authority to determine the appropriate number of licensed employees. A reduction of licensed employees may occur as a result of, but not be limited to, changes in the education program, staff realignment, changes in the size or nature of the student population, financial situation considerations, and other reasons deemed relevant by the board.
408.2 Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials
Materials created by licensed employees and the financial gain there from are the property of the school district if school materials and time were used in their creation and/or such materials were created in the scope of the licensed employee's employment. The licensed employee must seek prior written approval of the superintendent concerning such activities.
408.3 Licensed Employee Tutoring
Every effort will be made by the licensed employees to help students with learning problems before recommending that the parents engage a tutor. Since there are exceptional cases when tutoring will help students overcome learning deficiencies, tutoring by licensed employees may be approved by the superintendent.
Licensed employees may only tutor students other than those for whom the teacher is currently exercising teaching, administrative or supervisory responsibility unless approved by the superintendent.
402.3R1 Abuse of Students by School District Employees
An individual who has knowledge an employee has physically or sexually abused a student may immediately report it to the school district's Level I investigator. "Employee" means one who works for pay or as a volunteer under the direction and control of the school district. The report is written, signed and witnessed by a person of majority age. The witness may be the Level I investigator. The reporter is the individual filing the report. The report will contain the following:• The full name, address, and telephone number of the person filing.402.2R1 Child Abuse Reporting Regulation
Iowa law requires licensed employees to report to the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) instances of suspected child abuse, which they become aware of within the scope of their professional duties.The law further specifies that a licensed employee who knowingly or willfully fails to report a suspected case of child abuse is guilty of a simple misdemeanor and that the licensed employee may be subject to civil liability for damages caused by the failure to report.402.3E1 Abuse of Students by School District Employees
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402.3E2 Abuse of Students by School District Emloyee
Form attached.
605.1R1 Selection of Instructional Materials
I. Responsibility for Selection of Instructional Materials
A. The board is responsible for matters relating to the operation of the Diagonal Community School District.
604.1E1 Competent Private Instruction Report
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606.6 Insufficient Classroom Space
It is the goal of the district to create learning environments that encourage the growth and development of each student. Providing classrooms with an appropriate student-teacher ratio is central to achieving this goal. Insufficient classroom space exists when conditions in the district adversely affect the implementation of the district’s goals and its educational program.607.1 Student Guidance and Counseling Program
The board will provide a student guidance and counseling program. The guidance counselor will be certified with the Iowa Department of Education and hold the qualifications required by the board. The guidance and counseling program will serve grades kindergarten through twelve. The program will assist students with their personal, educational, and career development. The program is coordinated with the education program and will involve licensed employees.
605.6E2 Internet Appropriate Use Violation Notice
Student:
605.6E1 Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents
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605.6R1 Internet-Appropriate Use Regulation
I. Responsibility for Internet Appropriate Use.
A. The authority for appropriate use of electronic Internet resources is delegated to
the licensed employees.
B. Instruction in the proper use of the Internet will be available to employees who
will then provide similar instruction to their students.
C. Employees are expected to practice appropriate use of the Internet, and violations
606.5 Student Field Trips and Excursions
The principal may authorize field trips and excursions when such events contribute to the achievement of education goals of the school district. The school district will provide transportation for field trips and excursions.