A program for annual inspection, in addition to those conducted by authorized agencies, of the equipment, facilities, and grounds will be conducted as part of the maintenance
schedule for school district buildings and sites.  The results of this inspection will be reported to the board at its annual meeting.  Further, the board may conduct its own
inspection of the school district buildings and sites annually.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  802       Maintenance, Operation and Management

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The school district will maintain a warning system designed to inform students, employees, and visitors in the facilities of an emergency.  This system is maintained on a
regular basis under the maintenance plan for school district buildings and sites. 

Students are informed of this system according to board policy.  Each classroom and office will have a plan for helping those in need of assistance to safety during an
emergency.  This will include, but not be limited to, students and employees with disabilities.

Licensed employees are responsible for instructing students on the proper techniques to be followed during an emergency.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent to
develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 100.31 (2007).

Cross Reference:  507       Student Health and Well-Being
                                       711.7    School Bus Safety Instruction
                                       804       Safety Program

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As soon as a bomb threat is reported to the administration, the school district facility should be cleared immediately.  A thorough search will be made by the appropriate school
district or law enforcement officials.  Employees and students will remain outside the school district facility until it is determined that danger no longer exists.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to file a report or keep a report of each incident for the school district records.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  804       Safety Program

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Friable and nonfriable asbestos containing materials will be maintained in good condition and appropriate precautions will be followed when the material is disturbed.  If there
is a need to replace asbestos it will be replaced with nonasbestos containing materials.  Each school building will maintain a copy of the asbestos management plan.

The school district will annually notify, appoint and train appropriate employees as necessary.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq. (2004).
                                       40 C.F.R. Pt. 763.84 (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 279.52-.54 (2007).

Cross Reference:  403.4    Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
                                       802       Maintenance, Operation and Management

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