Children who are residents of the school district community will attend the school district without paying tuition.

The residence of a student means the place, abode, or dwelling of the student.  Generally, the legal dwelling of minors is the same as their parents.  However, a student may
establish a dwelling with someone other than the parents and attend public school in the school district without paying tuition if the primary purpose for residing in the school
district is not for the purpose of obtaining a free public education.  Further, students who have reached the age of majority and who are still eligible to attend an Iowa secondary
school may declare their residence independent of the residence of the parents.

Each case involving the bona fide residence of a student will be decided upon its individual merits by the superintendent.

NOTE:  This policy reflects the current Iowa law regarding residency and payment of tuition.

Legal Reference:  Lakota Cons. Ind. School v. Buffalo Center-Rake Comm. School, 334 N.W.2d 704 (Iowa 1983).
                                       Mt. Hope School Dist. v. Hendrickson, 197 N.W. 47 (Iowa 1924).
                                       Oshel v. Creston Comm. School Dist., DPI Admin. Doc. 570 (1981).
                                       33 D.P.I. Dec. Rule 80 (1984).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 257.6; 282.2, .6, .7; 285.4 (2007).
                                       1956 Op. Att'y Gen. 185.
                                       1946 Op. Att'y Gen. 197.
                                       1938 Op. Att'y Gen. 69.
                                       1930 Op. Att'y Gen. 147.

Cross Reference:  102       School District Instructional Organization
                                       501       Student Attendance

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

Students who are eligible to attend an Iowa public school but who are not legal residents of the school district may be admitted into the school district at the discretion of the
superintendent upon application and payment of tuition.  The tuition rate is the current per-pupil cost of the school district as computed by the board secretary and as authorized
by the Iowa Department of Education.

Resident students whose families move from the school district after the start of a semester and who wish to complete the semester in the school district may be permitted to
attend without the payment of tuition at the discretion of the superintendent and approval of the board.  Students who plan to open enroll to the nonresident district may
complete the school year without approval of the superintendent or board.  These students, other than students in grades eleven and twelve, must have the recommendation of
the principal.

Students in grades eleven or twelve who are no longer residents of the school district, but were residents in the preceding school year, may continue to attend school until they
graduate without the payment of tuition.  These students may be required to identify an adult, who resides in the school district, identified for purposes of administration.

Nonresident students who are eligible to attend an Iowa public school and who have evidence they will become legal residents of the school district prior to the third Friday in
September may be allowed to attend without the payment of tuition.

NOTE:  This policy reflects current Iowa law.  Iowa's open enrollment law has not eliminated the need for this policy.  This policy affects nonresident students who do not
qualify for open enrollment.

Legal Reference:  Lakota Cons. Ind. School v. Buffalo Center-Rake Comm. School, 334 N.W.2d 704 (Iowa 1983).
                                       Mt. Hope School Dist. v. Hendrickson, 197 N.W. 47 (Iowa 1924).
                                       Oshel v. Creston Comm. School Dist., DPI Admin. Doc. 570 (1981).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 257.6; 282.1, .2, .6, .7, .24 (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

Parents within the school district who have children over age six and under age sixteen by September 15, in proper physical and mental condition to attend school, will have the
children attend the school district at the attendance center designated by the board.  Students will attend school the number of days school is in session in accordance with the
school calendar.  Students of compulsory attendance age will attend school a minimum of 175 days or 1080 hours.  Students not attending the minimum days must be exempted
by this policy as listed below or, referred to the county attorney.  Exceptions to this policy include children who:

      have completed the requirements for graduation in an accredited school or have obtained a high school equivalency diploma;

      are attending religious services or receiving religious instruction;

      are attending an approved or probationally approved private college preparatory school;

      are attending an accredited nonpublic school;

are receiving independent private instruction; or,

      are receiving competent private instruction.

It is the responsibility of the parent of a child to provide evidence of the child's mental and physical inability to attend school or of the child's qualifications for one of the
exceptions listed above.

The principal will investigate the cause for a student's truancy.  If the principal is unable to secure the truant student's attendance, the principal should discuss the next step with
the school board.  If after school board action, the student is still truant, the principal will refer the matter over to the county attorney.

The school will participate in mediation if requested by the county attorney.  The principal will represent the school district in mediation.  The school district will monitor the
student's compliance with the mediation agreement and will report violations of the mediation agreement to the county attorney.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 239.5B; 259A; 279.10-.11; ch. 299; 299A (2007).
                                       441 I.A.C. 41.25(8).
                                       1978 Op. Att'y. Gen. 379.

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       601.1    School Calendar
                                       604.1    Competent Private Instruction

Approved      2-15-2010                        
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                  
Revised   11-17-2014    

Children in the school district community will be allowed to enroll in the school district's regular education program beginning at age five.  The child must be age four on or
prior to September 15 to participate in the school’s preschool program.  The child must be age five on or prior to September 15 to participate in the school district's kindergarten
program.  The child must be age six on or prior to September 15 to begin the first grade of the education program.

The board will require evidence of age and residency in the form of a birth certificate or other evidence before the student may enroll in the school district's education
program.  It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine what is satisfactory evidence for proof of age.

Prior to enrollment, the child must provide the administration with their health and immunization certificate.  Failure to provide this information within the time period set by
the superintendent is reason for suspension, expulsion or denying admission to the student.

NOTE:  This policy reflects current Iowa law.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 282.1, .3, .6 (2007).
                                       1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 258.

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       507.1    Student Health and Immunization Certificates

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

The board will have complete discretion to determine the boundaries for each attendance center, to assign students to the attendance centers, and to assign students to the
classrooms within the attendance center.

It is  the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually regarding the assigned attendance center for each student.  In making the
recommendation, the superintendent will consider the geographical layout of the school district, the condition and location of the school district facilities, the location of
student population, possible transportation difficulties, financial condition of the school district and other factors deemed relevant by the superintendent or the board.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.11; 282.7-.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

Students who transfer into the school district must meet the immunization and age requirements set out for students who initially enroll in the school district.

The school district will request the student's cumulative records from the previous school district.  If the student cannot offer proof of grade level, the superintendent will make
the grade level determination.  The superintendent may require testing or other information to determine the grade level.  Students expelled or suspended from their previous
school district will only be enrolled after approval of the board.

The superintendent will determine the amount of credits to be transferred.  If the student has not previously attended an accredited school, it is within the superintendent's
discretion to accept or reject credits or grades.

The board may deny admission if the student is not willing to provide the board with the necessary information.

NOTE:  School districts do not need parental permission to request student records from previous school districts.  The school district sending the records must notify the
parents that the student's records have been sent.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. § 1232g (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 282.1, .3, .4; 299A (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       505.4    Student Honors and Awards
                                       507       Student Health and Well-Being
                                       604.1    Competent Private Instruction

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                
Revised                   

If the student's parents wish to withdraw or transfer the student from school prior to completing and graduating from the education program, they should notify the
superintendent in writing as soon as possible of the decision to withdraw or transfer the student from the education program.  The student or parent should present this written
notice at the office and receive instructions regarding settlement of accounts and the return of textbooks, library books, locker equipment, computer, etc. 

The notice should state the student's final day of attendance.  If the student is not enrolling in another school district, the school district will maintain the student's records in the
same manner as the records of students who have graduated from the school district.

If the parents wish to have the student's cumulative record sent to the new school district, the parents must notify the superintendent in writing.  This notice will include the
name of the school district and the person at the new school district to whom the student's cumulative records should be sent.  If the new school district requests the student's
cumulative records, the school district will forward the cumulative records and notify the parents the records have been sent.  The notice will inform the parents of their right to
review the records sent.

If the student is of compulsory education age and not transferring to another public school district or an accredited nonpublic school, the parents will notify the superintendent
that the student is receiving competent private instruction and file the necessary competent private instruction reports.                                         

NOTE:  The third paragraph is a reflection of federal law regarding the forwarding of student records.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. § 1232g (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 274.1; 299.1-.1A (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       506       Student Records
                                       604.1    Competent Private Instruction

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

As part of the school district's records, the daily attendance of each student is recorded and maintained on file with the permanent records of the board secretary.

It is the responsibility of the principals to ensure that such reports are filed with the board secretary, the custodian of school records.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 294.4; 299 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2(4).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

Regular attendance by students is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program.  Parents and students alike are encouraged to ensure
an absence from school is a necessary absence.  Students will attend school unless excused by the principal of their attendance center.

Student absences approved by the principal are excused absences.  Excused absences will count as days in attendance for purposes of the truancy law.  These absences include,
but are not limited to, illness, family emergencies, recognized religious observances, appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day, and school-sponsored or
approved activities.

Students whose absences are approved will make up the work missed and receive full credit for the missed school work.  It is the responsibility of the student to initiate a
procedure with the student's teacher to complete the work missed.

Students who wish to participate in school-sponsored activities must attend school at least the last four class periods the day of the activity unless advanced arrangements are
made and permission has been given by the principal for the student to be absent.

It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the student's attendance center as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school on that day.  The principal may
request evidence or written verification of the student's reason for absence.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 294.4; 299 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2(4).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                                                
Revised                   

Regular attendance by the students at school is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program.  Parents and students alike are
encouraged to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence.  Students will attend school unless excused by the principal of their attendance center.

Truancy is the failure to attend school for the minimum number of days established in the school calendar by the board.  Truancy is the act of being absent without a reasonable
excuse.  These absences will include, but not be limited to, tardiness, shopping, hunting, concerts, preparation or participation in parties and other celebrations and
employment.  Truancy will not be tolerated by the board or the administration.

Students are subject to disciplinary action for truancy including suspension and expulsion.  It is within the discretion of the principal to determine, in light of the circumstances,
whether a student may make up work missed because of truancy.  Students receiving special education services will not be assigned to supervised study hall or in-school
suspension unless the goals and objectives of the student's Individualized Education Program are capable of being met.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.  The administrative regulations will
indicate the disciplinary action to be taken for truancy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 294.4; 299 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2(4).

Cross Reference:  206.3    Secretary
                                       410.5    Truancy Officer
                                       501       Student Attendance
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

Students will be allowed to leave the school district facilities during school hours only with prior authorization from their parents, unless the parent appears personally at the
student's attendance center to arrange for the release of the student during school hours, or with the permission of the principal.

Approved reasons for release of a student during the school day will include, but not be limited to, illness, family emergencies, medical appointments, religious instruction,
classes outside the student's attendance center, employment for which the student has been issued a work permit and other reasons determined appropriate by the principal.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 294.4 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2(4).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

The board encourages pregnant students to continue to attend the education program as long as they are physically able to do so.  The pregnant student may notify the principal
or the guidance counselor as soon as she is aware of the pregnancy.  The school may require that a pregnant student provide the principal with a written note from her doctor
relative to special conditions that might exist and specific suggestions as to how long the student may continue to attend classes.  If the student is unable to attend school
because of her pregnancy, the student may be excused and arrangements made to continue her studies during her absence.  The student will resume classes upon the
recommendation of her physician.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 216; 279.8; 280.3 (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       604.2    Individualized Instruction

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                 
Revised                   

Students who have attained legal age may continue the education program without payment of tuition as long as they are eligible to attend an Iowa public school and are
residents of the school district.

Parents will be allowed to access and view the student's records without written permission from the student if the student is still a dependent for tax purposes.  In most cases,
with the discretion of the principal or the superintendent, the student of legal age will be able to make decisions and sign documents rather than requiring parental permission or
signature.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. § 1232g (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 22; 282.2, .6, .7; 285.4; 599.1; 622.10 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(6).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                                
Revised                   

The school district will participate in open enrollment as a sending district.  As a sending district, the board will allow resident students who meet the requirements to open enroll
to another public school district.

Parents requesting open enrollment out of the school district for their student will notify the sending and receiving school district no later than March 1 in the school year
preceding the first year desired for open enrollment.  The notice is made on forms provided by the Department of Education.  The forms are available at the central
administration office.

Parents of children who will begin kindergarten in the school district are exempt from the open enrollment March 1 deadline.  Parents of children who will begin kindergarten
will file in the same manner set forth above by September 1.  Parents who have good cause as defined by law for failing to meet the March 1 deadline may make an open
enrollment request by September 1 unless another deadline applies.

The receiving district will approve open enrollment requests according to the timelines established by law.  The parents may withdraw the open enrollment request prior to the
start of the school year.  The receiving district’s superintendent will notify the parents and sending school district by mail within five days of the school district’s action to
approve or deny the open enrollment request. 

The board will not approve a student's request to allow the receiving district to enter the school district for the purposes of transportation.

An open enrollment request out of the school district from parents of a special education student is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  The determining factor for approval of such
an open enrollment request will be whether the special education program available in the receiving school district is appropriate for the student's needs.  The area education
agency director of special education serving the receiving district will determine whether the program is appropriate.  The special education student will remain in the school
district until the final determination is made.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to maintain open enrollment request applications and notice forms.  It will also be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop
appropriate office procedures and administrative regulations necessary for open enrollment requests.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 274.1; 279.11; 282.1, .3, .8, .18; 299.1 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 17.
                                       1990 Op.  Att'y Gen. 75.

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010              
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                   
Revised                  

The school district will participate in open enrollment as a receiving district.  As a receiving district, the board will allow nonresident students, who meet the legal requirements, to open
enroll into the school district.  The board will have complete discretion to determine the attendance center of the students attending the school district under open enrollment.

The superintendent will approve all timely filed applications by June 1; incoming kindergarten applications; good cause applications; or continuation of an educational program
application filed by September 1. 

The superintendent will notify the sending school district and parents within five days of the school district’s action to approve or deny the open enrollment request. 

Open enrollment requests into the school district will not be approved if insufficient classroom space exists.  Open enrollment requests into the school district will also not be approved for
students who have been suspended or expelled by the administration or the board of the school district the student is or was attending until the student has been reinstated into the school
district from which the student was suspended or expelled.  Once the student is reinstated, the student's open enrollment request will be considered in the same manner as other open
enrollment requests provided the required timelines are met.

Open enrollment requests into the school district that, if denied, would result in students from the same nuclear family being enrolled in different school districts, will be given highest
priority.  The board, in its discretion, may waive the insufficient classroom space reason for denial for students of the same nuclear family to prevent the division of a nuclear family
between two school districts.  Other open enrollment requests into the school district are considered in the order received by the school district with the first open enrollment request given
a higher priority than the second open enrollment request and so forth.

Generally, students in grades nine through twelve open enrolling into the school district will not be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics, at the varsity level, during the first
ninety days of open enrollment into the school district.

Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from the receiving school district without reimbursement unless the parents qualify for transportation assistance.  Upon a
parent's request, the board may approve transportation into the sending district.  The board's approval is subject to the sending district's approval.

An open enrollment request into the school district from parents of a special education student is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  The determining factors for approval of such an open
enrollment request will be whether the special education program available in the school district is appropriate for the student's needs and whether the enrollment of the special education
student will cause the class size to exceed the maximum allowed.  The area education agency director of special education serving the school district will determine whether the program is
appropriate.  The special education student will remain in the sending district until the final determination is made.

The policies of the school district will apply to students attending the school district under open enrollment.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop appropriate office procedures and administrative regulations necessary for open enrollment requests.

NOTE:  This policy reflects Iowa's open enrollment law.  The board needs to determine whether it will delegate authority to the superintendent to approve timely filed open enrollment
requests.  This option is the first set of options on page one of the policy.  There are three options available to the board:

            board retains all approval authority over timely filed requests.

            board delegates all approval authority over timely filed requests.

            board delegates only some approval authority over timely filed requests.

After the board makes its decision, the policy needs to be edited to reflect the board's decision.

The second option on page two addresses the issue of transportation of the receiving district to pick up open enrolled students.  The board needs to establish by policy whether it will go
into the sending district to pick up open enrolled students. 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 274.1; 279.11; 282.1, .3, .8, .18; 299.1 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 17.
                                       1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 75.

Cross Reference:  501.6    Student Transfers In
                                       501.7    Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals
                                       501.14  Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District
                                       506       Student Records
                                       507       Student Health and Well-Being
                                       606.9    Insufficient Classroom Space

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                   
Revised                   

The board will make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children and youth of school age within the district, encourage their enrollment and eliminate existing barriers to
their receiving an education which may exist in district policies or practices.  The designated coordinator for identification of homeless children and for tracking and
monitoring programs and activities for these children is the elementary at-risk coordinator.

A child suspected of homeless status shall be given immediate enrollment pending dispute resolution.  Waivers will be given for immunizations, fees and charges, and other
enrollment requirements.  Transportation will be provided if needed.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy and reflects both Iowa and federal law.

Legal Reference:  No Child Left Behind, Title X, Sec. 722, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
                                       42 U.S.C. §§ 11431 et seq. (2004).
                                       281 I.A.C. 33 (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       503.3    Fines - Fees - Charges
                                       506       Student Records
                                       507.1    Student Health and Immunization Certificates
                                       603.3    Special Education
                                       711.1    Student School Transportation Eligibility

Approved      2-15-2010                        
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                          
Revised                   

The superintendent or his/her designee shall issue age and work permits to students when requested in accordance with provisions of state and federal child labor laws.

Work study and work release programs may be incorporated into the curriculum of the school.  The principal of the school shall be responsible for establishing guidelines and
criteria for any student work programs.

Legal Reference:  Code of Iowa Chapter 92.11

Approved      2-15-2010                        
Reviewed _7-20-2015__                                                          
Revised                   

The board believes inappropriate student appearance causes material and substantial disruption to the school environment or presents a threat to the health and safety of
students, employees and visitors.

Students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a good learning environment.  The standards will be those
generally acceptable to the community as appropriate in a school setting.

The board expects students to be clean and well-groomed and wear clothes in good repair and appropriate for the time, place and occasion.  Clothing or other apparel
promoting products illegal for use by minors and clothing displaying obscene material, profanity, or reference to prohibited conduct are disallowed.  While the primary
responsibility for appearance lies with the students and their parents, appearance disruptive to the education program will not be tolerated.  When, in the judgment of a
principal, a student's appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principals, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
                                       Bethal School District  v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986).
                                       Tinker v. Des Moines Ind. Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969).
                                       Bystrom v. Fridley High School, 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987).
                                       Torvik v. Decorah Community School, 453 F.2d 779 (8th Cir. 1972).
                                       Turley v. Adel Community School District, 322 F.Supp. 402 (S.D. Iowa 1971).
                                       Sims v. Colfax Comm. School Dist., 307 F.Supp. 485 (Iowa 1970).
                                       Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  500       Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities

Approved   2-15-2010                           
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                    
Revised                   

Students will treat school district property with the care and the respect they would treat their own property.  Students found to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school
district property may be required to reimburse the school district.  They may be subject to discipline under board policy and the school district rules and regulations.  They may
also be referred to local law enforcement authorities.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative rules regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 282.4, .5; 613.16 (2007).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       802.1    Maintenance Schedule

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

Student expression, other than student expression in student-produced official school publications, made on the school district premises or under the jurisdiction of the school
district or as part of a school-sponsored activity may be attributed to the school district; therefore, student expression must be responsible.  Student expression must be appropriate
to assure that the students learn and meet the goals of the school activity and that the potential audience is not exposed to material that may be harmful or inappropriate for their
level of maturity.

Students will be allowed to express their viewpoints and opinions as long as the expression is responsible.  The expression will not, in the judgment of the administration,
encourage the breaking of laws, defame others, be obscene or indecent, or cause a material and substantial disruption to the educational program.  The administration, when
making this judgment, will consider whether the activity in which the expression was made is school-sponsored and whether review or prohibition of the students' speech furthers
an educational purpose.  Further, the expression must be done in a reasonable time, place, and manner that is not disruptive to the orderly and efficient operation of the school
district.

Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary measures.  Employees are responsible for insuring students' expression is in keeping with this policy.  It is the
responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  U.S. Const. amend. I.
                                       Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
                                       Bethel School District v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986).
                                       New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985).
                                       Tinker v. Des Moines Ind. Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969).
                                       Bystrom v. Fridley High School, 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.22; 282.3 (2007).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       603.9    Academic Freedom
                                       904.5    Distribution of Materials

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed   7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

Student complaints and grievances regarding board policy or administrative regulations and other matters should be addressed to the student's teacher or another licensed
employee, other than the administration, for resolution of the complaint.  It is the goal of the board to resolve student complaints at the lowest organizational level.

If the complaint cannot be resolved by a licensed employee, the student may discuss the matter with the principal within 5 days of the employee's decision.  If the matter cannot
be resolved by the principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent within 5 days after speaking with the principal.

If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the superintendent, the student may ask to have the matter placed on the board agenda of a regularly scheduled board meeting in
compliance with board policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  214.1    Board Meeting Agenda
                                       215       Public Participation in Board Meetings
                                       309       Communication Channels
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       504.3    Student Publications

Approved   2-15-2010                           
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

Student lockers are the property of the school district.  Students will use the lockers assigned to them by the school district for storing their school materials and personal
belongings necessary for attendance at school.  It is the responsibility of students to keep their assigned lockers clean and undamaged.

To ensure students are properly maintaining their assigned lockers, the principal of the building may periodically inspect all or a random selection of lockers.  Either students or
another individual will be present during the inspection of lockers.  Student lockers may also be searched, at any time and without advance notice, in compliance with board
policy regulating search and seizure.

NOTE:  Iowa law requires students or another individual to be present during the inspection of lockers.  For locker searches, see Policy 502.8, Search and Seizure.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.14; 808A (2007).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                   
Revised                   

The board believes weapons, other dangerous objects and look-a-likes in school district facilities cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present
a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors on the school district premises or property within the jurisdiction of the school district.

School district facilities are not an appropriate place for weapons, dangerous objects and look-a-likes.  Weapons and other dangerous objects and look-a-likes will be taken
from students and others who bring them onto the school district property or onto property within the jurisdiction of the school district or from students who are within the
control of the school district.

Parents of students found to possess weapons, dangerous objects or look-a-likes on school property are notified of the incident.  Possession or confiscation of weapons or
dangerous objects will be reported to law enforcement officials, and students will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion.

Students bringing firearms to school or knowingly possessing firearms at school will be expelled for not less than one year.  The superintendent has the authority to recommend
this expulsion requirement be modified for students on a case-by-case basis.  For purposes of this portion of this policy, the term "firearm" includes, but is not limited to, any
weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any
explosive, incendiary or poison gas.

Weapons under the control of law enforcement officials are exempt from this policy.  The principal may allow authorized persons to display weapons, other dangerous objects
or look-a-likes for educational purposes.  Such a display will also be exempt from this policy.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to
develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

NOTE:  This policy meets state and federal law.  Federal law gives an exception, to the mandatory one-year expulsion for weapons possession or bringing to schools, for
weapons that are lawfully stored in a locked vehicle on school property.  Boards wishing to adopt this exception should amend this policy to reflect that and direct the
administration to develop the required procedures designed to ensure student safety.

Legal Reference:  No Child Left Behind, Title IV, Sec. 4141, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
                                       Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, P.L. 103-382.
                                       18 U.S.C. § 921 (2004).
                                       McClain v. Lafayette County Bd. of Education, 673 F.2d 106 (5th Cir. 1982).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.21B; 724 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(6)

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       507       Student Health and Well-Being

Approved     2-15-2010                   
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                              
Revised                   

The board prohibits the distribution, dispensing, manufacture, possession, use, or being under the influence of beer, wine, alcohol, tobacco, other controlled substances, or
"look alike" substances that appear to be tobacco, beer, wine, alcohol or controlled substances by students while on school district property or on property within the
jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from
school grounds if the misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district.

The board believes such illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials generally cause material and substantial disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the
health and safety of students, employees, or visitors.

Violation of this policy by students will result in disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion.  Use, purchase or being in possession of cigarettes, tobacco or tobacco
products for those under the age of eighteen, may be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.  Possession, use or being under the influence of beer, wine, alcohol
and/or of a controlled substance may also be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.

Students who violate the terms of this policy may be required to satisfactorily complete a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by the school board.  If
such student fails to satisfactorily complete such a program, the student may be subject to discipline including suspension or expulsion.

The board believes the substance abuse prevention program will include:

        Age-appropriate, developmentally-based drug and alcohol curriculum for students in grades kindergarten through twelve, which address the legal, social, and health
consequences of tobacco, drug and alcohol use and which provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use tobacco, drugs or alcohol;

        A statement to students that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful;

        Standards of conduct for students that clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, being under the influence of or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol
by students on school premises or as part of any of its activities;

        A clear statement that disciplinary sanctions, up to and including suspension or expulsion and referral for prosecution, will be imposed on students who violate the policy
and a description of those sanctions;

        A statement that students may be required to successfully complete an appropriate rehabilitation program;

        Information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation and re-entry programs available to students;

        A requirement that parents and students be given a copy of the standards of conduct and the statement of disciplinary sanctions required; and

        Notification to parents and students that compliance with the standards of conduct is mandatory.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

NOTE:  This policy is mandatory and complies with the federal Drug-Free Schools Act but is expanded to also include tobacco products.  This policy reflects Iowa law
regarding tobacco products and minors.

Legal Reference:  34 C.F.R. Pt. 86 (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 123.46; 124; 279.8, .9; 453A (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(9); .5(3)(e), .5(4)(e), .5(5)(e), .5(21).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       507       Student Health and Well-Being

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                         
Revised                           

School district property is held in public trust by the board.  School district authorities may, without a search warrant, search students or protected student areas based on a
reasonable and articulable suspicion that a school district policy, rule, regulation or law has been violated.  The search is in a manner reasonable in scope to maintain order and
discipline in the schools, promote the educational environment, and protect the safety and welfare of students, employees and visitors to the school district facilities.  The
furnishing of a locker, desk, computer, or other facility or space owned by the school and provided as a courtesy to a student, even if the student provides the lock for it, will
not create a protected student area and will not give rise to an expectation of privacy with respect to the locker, desk, or other facility. 

School authorities may seize any illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials discovered in the search.  Items of contraband may include, but are not limited to,
nonprescription controlled substances, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates, apparatus used for controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, weapons,
explosives, poisons and stolen property.  Such items are not to be possessed by a student while they are on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the
school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if
misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district.  Possession of such items will be grounds for disciplinary action
including suspension or expulsion and may be reported to local law enforcement officials.  The board believes that illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials may cause
material and substantial disruption to the school environment or presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, or visitors on the school district premises or
property within the jurisdiction of the school district.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principals, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

NOTE:  This policy reflects the law regarding school district authority for searching students, their possessions and their lockers.

Legal Reference:  U.S. Const. amend. IV.
                                       New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985).
                                       Cason v. Cook, 810 F.2d 188 (8th Cir. 1987), cert. den., 482 U.S. 930 (1987).
                                       Iowa Code ch. 808A (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(8).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline

Approved                                              
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                   
Revised                   

Generally, students may not be interviewed during the school day by persons other than parents and school district officials and employees.

Requests from law enforcement officers and from persons other than parents, school district officials, and employees to interview students are made through the principal's
office.  Upon receiving a request, it is the responsibility of the principal to determine whether the request will be granted.  Generally, prior to granting a request, the principal
will attempt to contact the parents to inform them of the request and to ask them to be present.

If a child abuse investigator wishes to interview a student, the principal will defer to the investigator's judgment as to whether the student should be interviewed independently
from the student's parents, whether the school is the most appropriate setting for the interview, and who will be present during the interview.

Students will not be taken from school without the consent of the principal and without proper warrant.

NOTE:  Iowa law does not address access to students by law enforcement authorities or other officials.  This policy reflects the generally accepted practice of school districts.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 232; 280.17 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 102.
                                       441 I.A.C. 9.2; 155; 175.
                                       1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 275.

Cross Reference:  402.2    Child Abuse Reporting
                                       502.10  Search and Seizure
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       902.4    Students and the News Media

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                            
Revised                     

The board recognizes the convenience to families and students of having students drive to and park at their school attendance center.  Driving a motor vehicle or bicycle
to and parking it at the student's attendance center is a privilege.

Students who drive to and park at their school attendance center shall only drive to and park at their designated attendance center or at either their attendance center or a
shared district’s attendance center for the purpose of attending extracurricular activities.  Students may not loiter around or be in their vehicle during the school day
without permission from the principal.  Students shall leave their attendance center when there is no longer a legitimate reason for them to be at their attendance center. 
Students who drive shall enter and leave the parking lot by the routes designated by the principal. 

Students who live within one mile of school, and would not otherwise be eligible for a student driving permit, may be eligible for a student driving permit, for driving to
and from school and school activities and practices, if the student has a unique situation where needed with approval from principal or Superintendent.

Students who wish to drive to and park at their school attendance center shall comply with the rules and regulations established by the building principal.  Failure to
comply with this policy or the school district rules shall be reason for revocation of school driving and parking privileges as well as other disciplinary action including
suspension and expulsion.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 321 (2013).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       802.6    Parking

Approved    10/20/2014                        
Reviewed    7-20-2015                          
Revised                   

The board believes inappropriate student conduct causes material and substantial disruption to the school environment, interferes with the rights of others, or presents a threat
to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors on school premises.  Appropriate classroom behavior allows teachers to communicate more effectively with
students.

Students will conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age level and maturity and with respect and consideration for the rights of others while on school district property
or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities;
and while away from school grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district.  Consequences for the
misconduct will be fair and developmentally appropriate in light of the circumstances.

Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be disciplined for conduct which disrupts or interferes with the education
program; conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the school district or school activity; conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to participate in
or obtain their education; conduct that is violent or destructive; or conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere.  Disciplinary measures include, but
are not limited to, removal from the classroom, detention, suspension, probation, and expulsion.

A student who commits an assault against an employee on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-owned or school-
operated chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school district activities will be suspended by the principal.  Notice of the suspension is sent to the board president. 
The board will review the suspension to determine whether to impose further sanctions against the student which may include expulsion.  Assault for purposes of this section of
this policy is defined as:

            an act which is intended to cause pain or injury to, or which is intended to result in physical contact which will be insulting or offensive to another, coupled with the
apparent ability to execute the act; or

            any act which is intended to place another in fear of immediate physical contact which will be painful, injurious, insulting or offensive, coupled with the apparent ability
to execute the act; or

            intentionally points any firearm toward another or displays in a threatening manner any dangerous weapon toward another.

The act is not an assault when the person doing any of the above and the other person are voluntary participants in a sport, social or other activity, not in itself criminal, when
the act is a reasonably foreseeable incident of such sport or activity, and does not create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or breach of the peace.

Removal from the classroom means a student is sent to the building principal's office.  It is within the discretion of the person in charge of the classroom to remove the student.

Detention means the student's presence is required during non-school hours for disciplinary purposes.  The student can be required to appear prior to the beginning of the school
day, after school has been dismissed for the day, or on a non-school day.  Whether a student will serve detention, and the length of the detention, is within the discretion of the
licensed employee or the building principal, disciplining the student.

Suspension means; either an in-school suspension, an out-of-school suspension, a restriction from activities or loss of eligibility.  An in-school suspension means the student will
attend school but will be temporarily isolated from one or more classes while under supervision.  An in-school suspension will not exceed ten consecutive school days.  An out-
of-school suspension means the student is removed from the school environment, which includes school classes and activities.  An out-of-school suspension will not exceed ten
days.  A restriction from school activities means a student will attend school and classes and practice but will not participate in school activities.

Probation means a student is given a conditional suspension of a penalty for a definite period of time in addition to being reprimanded.  The conditional suspension will mean the
student must meet the conditions and terms for the suspension of the penalty.  Failure of the student to meet these conditions and terms will result in immediate reinstatement of
the penalty.

Expulsion means an action by the board to remove a student from the school environment, which includes, but is not limited to, classes and activities, for a period of time set by
the board.

Following the suspension of a special education student, an informal evaluation of the student's placement will take place.  The Individual Education Program (IEP) is evaluated
to determine whether it needs to be changed or modified in response to the behavior that led to the suspension.

If a special education student's suspensions, either in or out of school, equal ten days on a cumulative basis, a staffing team will meet to determine whether the IEP is appropriate.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy and outlines the school district's basic student conduct.  Details of how this policy will be implemented should be included in the student
handbook.  The paragraph regarding assault of school district employees is Iowa law. 

Legal Reference:  No Child Left Behind, Title IV, Sec. 4115, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
                                       Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975).
                                       Brands v. Sheldon Community School District, 671 F. Supp. 627 (N.D. Iowa 1987).
                                       Sims v. Colfax Comm. School Dist., 307 F. Supp. 485 (Iowa 1970).
                                       Bunger v. Iowa High School Athletic Assn., 197 N.W.2d 555 (Iowa 1972).
                                       Board of Directors of Ind. School Dist. of Waterloo v. Green, 259 Iowa 1260, 147 N.W.2d 854 (1967).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 282.4, .5; 708.1 (2007).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       603.3    Special Education
                                       904.5    Distribution of Materials

Approved     4-20-2009                   
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                           
Revised    7-20-2015         

Only the board may remove a student from the school environment.  The removal of a student from the school environment, which includes, but is not limited to, classes and
activities, is an expulsion from school.

Students may be expelled for violations of board policy, school rules or the law.  It is within the discretion of the board to discipline a student by using an expulsion for a single
offense or for a series of offenses depending on the nature of the offense and the circumstances surrounding the offense.

It is within the discretion of the superintendent to recommend to the board the expulsion of a student for disciplinary purposes.  Only the board may take action to expel a
student and to readmit the student.  The principal will keep records of expulsions in addition to the board's records.

When a student is recommended for expulsion by the board, the student is provided with:

        1.       Notice of the reasons for the proposed expulsion;

        2.       The names of the witnesses and an oral or written report on the facts to which each witness testifies unless the witnesses are students whose names may be released
at the discretion of the superintendent;

        3.       An opportunity to present a defense against the charges and provide either oral testimony or written affidavits of witnesses on the student's behalf;

        4.       The right to be represented by counsel; and,

        5.       The results and finding of the board in writing open to the student's inspection.

In addition to these procedures, a special education student must be provided with additional procedures.  A determination should be made of whether the student is actually
guilty of the misconduct.  A staffing team should determine whether the student's behavior is caused by the student's disability and whether the conduct is the result of
inappropriate placement.  Discussions and conclusions of this meeting should be recorded.

If the special education student's conduct is not caused by the disability, the student may be expelled or suspended for a long-term period following written notice to the parent
and pursuant to the school district's expulsion hearing procedures.  If the misconduct is caused by the disability and a change in placement is recommended, the change must be
made pursuant to the placement procedures used by the school district.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy and is a reflection of Iowa law regarding student expulsion.  It is consistent with the due process requirements of the 14th amendment to the
U.S. Constitution.  The last two paragraphs reflect federal special education law.

Legal Reference:  Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975).
                                       Wood v. Strickland, 420 U.S. 308 (1975).
                                       Southeast Warren Comm. School District v. Dept. of Public Instruction, 285
                                             N.W.2d 173 (Iowa 1979).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 21.5; 282.3, .4, .5 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(6).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

The board believes students should respect school district property and assist in its preservation for future use by others.  Students may be assessed fines, charges, or fees for
the materials needed in a course, for overdue school materials, for participating in activities, or for misuse of school property.

The superintendent will inform the board of the dollar amount to be charged to students or others for fines, charges, or fees annually.  Parents of students meeting specific
financial eligibility standards will be eligible for a waiver of student fees or a reduction of student fees based upon the request of the parent.  It is the responsibility of the
superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 256.7(20); 279.8; 280.10, .11; 282.6; 285.1; 301.1 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 18.
                                       1994 Op. Att'y Gen. 23.
                                       1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 79.
                                       1982 Op. Att'y Gen. 227.
                                       1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 532.

Cross Reference:  501.17  Homeless Children & Youth
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline

Approved   2-15-2010                           
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                                                 

Participation in school activities is a privilege.  School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and
for their lifetimes.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the school district throughout the calendar year, whether away from school or at school.  Students
who wish to have the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities must conduct themselves in accordance with board policy and must refrain from activities which are
illegal, immoral or unhealthy.

Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures.  The principal will keep records of violations
of the good conduct rule.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop rules and regulations for school activities.  Students wanting to participate in school activities must meet the
requirements set out by the school district for participation in the activity.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy.  The detail outlining specific conduct expected and penalties for violation should be in the student handbook, and students involved in
extracurricular activities must be notified of its contents.

Legal Reference:  Bunger v. Iowa High School Athletic Assn., 197 N.W.2d 555 (Iowa 1972).
                                       In re Jason Clark, 1 D.P.I. App. Dec. 167 (1978).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 280.13, .13A (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(6); 36.15(1).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities

Approved   2-15-2010                           
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised                   

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Corporal punishment is defined as the intentional physical punishment of a student and is prohibited.  It includes the use of unreasonable or unnecessary physical force or
physical contact made with the intent to harm or cause pain.  No employee is prohibited from:

               Using reasonable and necessary force, not designed or intended to cause pain, in order to accomplish any of the following:

                     --     To quell a disturbance or prevent an act that threatens physical harm to any person.

                     --     To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object within a pupil's control.

                     --     For the purposes of self-defense or defense of others as provided for in Iowa Code section 704.3.

                     --     For the protection of property as provided for in Iowa Code section 704.4 or 704.5.

                     --     To remove a disruptive pupil from class or any area of school premises or from school-sponsored activities off school premises.

                     --     To protect a student from the self-infliction of harm.

                     --     To protect the safety of others.

               Using incidental, minor, or reasonable physical contact to maintain order and control.

Reasonable physical force should be commensurate with the circumstances of the situation.  The following factors should be considered in using reasonable physical force for
the reasons stated in this policy:

            1.   The size and physical, mental, and psychological condition of the student;

            2.   The nature of the student's behavior or misconduct provoking the use of physical force;

            3.   The instrumentality used in applying the physical force;

            4.   The extent and nature of resulting injury to the student, if any;

            5.   The motivation of the school employee using physical force.

Upon request, the student's parents are given an explanation of the reasons for physical force.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

NOTE:  A corporal punishment policy is no longer mandated.  A policy addressing physical restraint of a student, however, is still mandated.  This policy outlines when it may be
appropriate for an employee to physically restrain a student. 

Legal Reference:  Ingraham v. Wright, 430 U.S. 651 (1977).
                                          Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975).
                                          Tinkham v. Kole, 252 Iowa 1303, 110 N.W.2d 258 (1961).
                                          Lai v. Erickson, PTPC Admin. Doc. 83-12 (1983).
                                          Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.21 (2007).
                                          281 I.A.C. 12.3(8); 103.
                                          1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 275.

Cross Reference:  402.3    Abuse of Students by School District Employees
                                          502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                          503       Student Discipline

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

The student council provides for student activities, serves as a training experience for student leaders, promotes the common good, gives students a share in the management of
the school, develops high ideals of personal conduct, acts as a clearinghouse for student activities, seeks to interest students in school district affairs and helps solve problems
that may arise.  Members of the council are student representatives who have direct access to the administration.

The principal, in conjunction with the students and licensed employees, will set forth the guidelines for the student government's elections, operations, and other elements of
the government.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       504       Student Activities

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised                   

Secondary school student-initiated, noncurriculum-related groups and student curriculum-related groups, upon receiving permission from the principal, may use school
facilities for group meetings during non-instructional time.

Non-instructional time will mean any time before the first period of the day and after the last period of the day in which any student attends class.  Meetings will not interfere
with the orderly conduct of the education program or other school district operations.  It is within the discretion of the principal to determine whether the meetings will interfere
with the orderly conduct of the education program or other school district operations.  Activities relating to and part of the education program will have priority over the
activities of another organization.

Curriculum-Related Organizations

It will also be the responsibility of the principal to determine whether a student group is curriculum-related.  One or more of the following questions will be answered
affirmatively if the group is curriculum-related:

                  Is the subject matter of the group actually taught in a regularly offered course?

                  Will the subject matter of the group soon be taught in a regularly offered course?

                  Does the subject matter of the group concern the body of courses as a whole?

                  Is participation in the group required for a particular course?

                  Does participation in the group result in academic credit?

Secondary school curriculum-related student organizations may use the school district facilities for meetings and other purposes before and after the instructional school day. 
Employees are assigned to monitor approved meetings and may interact with curriculum-related organizations.

Noncurriculum-Related Organizations

Student-initiated, noncurriculum-related organizations are provided access to meeting space and school district facilities.

Only students may attend and participate in meetings of noncurriculum-related groups.  Such attendance is strictly voluntary and student-initiated.  As a means of determining
whether a student's attendance is voluntary, the principal may require parental consent for the student to attend the meetings.

Employees will be assigned to monitor approved meetings.  Employees will not participate in the meeting or assist in planning, criticizing, or encouraging attendance.  Only
students may be involved in and attend the noncurriculum group's meetings.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Westside Community Board of Education v Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990).
                                       Bender v. Williamsport Area Community School District, 741 F.2d 538 (3d Cir. 1984), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 475 U.S. 534 (1986).
                                       20 U.S.C. §§ 4071-4074 (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 287.1-.3; 297.9 (2007).

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       504       Student Activities

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed   7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

Students may produce official school publications as part of the curriculum under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the principal.  Official school publications include
material produced in the journalism, newspaper, yearbook, or writing classes and distributed to the student body either free or for a fee.

Any expression made by students, including student expression in official school publications, is not an expression of official school policy.  The school district, the board, and
the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have
interfered with or altered the content of the student speech or expression.  The liability, if any, is only to the extent of the interference or alteration of the speech or expression.

Official school publications are free from prior restraint by employees or officials except as provided by law.  A faculty advisor will supervise student writers to maintain
professional standards of English and journalism and to comply with the law including, but not limited to, the restrictions against unlawful speech.  The production of official
school publications is guided by the law and by the ethical standards adopted by professional associations or societies of journalism.

Persons, other than students, who believe they have been aggrieved by student expression in a student-produced official school publication will follow the grievance procedure
outlined in board policy 214.1.  Students who believe their freedom of expression in a student-produced official school publication has been restricted will follow the grievance
procedure outlined in board policy 502.6.

The superintendent is responsible for developing a student publications code.  This code will include, but not be limited to, reasonable rules including time, place, and manner
of restrictions.  The superintendent will also be responsible for distributing this policy and the student publications code to the students and their parents.

Legal Reference:  Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
                                       Bystrom v. Fridley High School, 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987).
                                       Iowa Code § 280.22 (2007).

Cross Reference:  309       Communication Channels
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       903.5    Distribution of Material

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised                   

Students, as part of the education program, may participate in contests or other public and private events approved by the superintendent that will be of benefit to the student
and the education program.  Performance at such events is a privilege.

Students, who perform at such events, serve as ambassadors of the school district and must conduct themselves in the same manner as required in the regular school day. 
Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures. 

Students will be allowed to perform in these events only with proper permission and supervision and when the events do not disrupt the education program or other school
district operations.  The events must be approved by the superintendent, unless it involves unusual travel and expense, in which case the board must approve of the
performance.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. In developing the administrative
regulations, these guidelines should be followed:

                            Performances by student groups below the high school level should be allowed on a very limited basis;

                            All groups of students should have an opportunity to participate; and,

                            Extensive travel by one group of students should be discouraged.

It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the event will benefit the education program and the participating students.  Contests or other
performances by students unapproved by the superintendent are the responsibility of the parent and the student.

Legal Reference:  Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 280.13-.14 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.6.

Cross Reference:  502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503.4    Good Conduct Rule
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       905       Community Activities Involving Students

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised                   

Students may raise funds for school-sponsored events with the permission of the principal.  Fund raising by students for events other than school-sponsored events is not
allowed.  Collection boxes for school fund raising must have prior approval from the principal before being placed on school property.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Senior Class of Pekin High School v. Tharp, 154 N.W.2d 874 (Iowa 1967).
                                       Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  402.9    Solicitations from Outside
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       704.5    Student Activities Fund
                                       905.2    Advertising and Promotion

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised                  

Participation in school activities is a privilege.  School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and ability in the students during their school years and for
their lifetime.

Students will have an opportunity to participate in a school activity unless the activity is not offered or the student cannot participate for disciplinary reasons.  If the activity is an
intramural or interscholastic athletic activity, students of the opposite sex will have a comparable opportunity for participation.  Comparable opportunity does not guarantee boys
and girls will be allowed to play on each other's teams when there are athletic activities available that will allow both boys and girls to reap the benefits of school activities,
which are the promotion of additional interests and abilities in the students.

Student activity events must be approved by the superintendent unless they involve unusual travel expense, in which case the board will take action.  The events must not disrupt
the education program or other school district operations.

A high school student who participates in school-sponsored athletics may participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season with approval of the
athletic director. 

      Such outside participation will not conflict with the school sponsored athletic activity.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for each school activity.  These regulations will include, but not be limited to, when physical
examinations will be required, how and when parents will be informed about the risk of the activity, academic requirements, and proof of insurance on the student participating
in certain activities.  Students wanting to participate in school activities must meet the requirements set out by the school district for participation in the activity.

Note:  Boards must have a policy addressing the issue of nonschool athletic participation.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683; 1685-1686 (2004).
                                       34 C.F.R. Pt. 106.41 (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 280.13-.14 (20073).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.6., 36.15.

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       502       Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                       503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities
                                       507       Student Health and Well-Being

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed      7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                                                 

All social events shall be under the control and supervision of professional school personnel.  Approval for an event shall be secured from the principal of the building involved
and placed on the school calendar before any public announcement is made.  Rules concerning hours, behavior, and activities related to social events will be developed by the
building principal and staff members directly related to the activity and shall be reasonable and proper.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683; 1685-1686 (2004).
                                       34 C.F.R. Pt. 106.41 (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 280.13-.14 (20073).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.6., 36.15.

Cross Reference:  503       Student Discipline
                                       504       Student Activities

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed      7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                                                 

Students will receive a progress report at the end of each nine-week grading period.  Students who are doing poorly, and the parents or guardians of those students, are notified
prior to the end of the semester in order to have an opportunity to improve their grade.  The board encourages the notification of students who have made marked improvement
prior to the end of the semester.

Parent-teacher conferences will be held in the fall and in the spring at all grade levels in the school to keep the parents informed.

Parents, teachers, or principals may request a conference for students in grades pre-school through twelve in addition to the scheduled conference time.  Parents and students
are encouraged to discuss the student's progress or other matters with the student's teacher.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 256E.1(1)(b)(1), 280 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(6), .3(7), .5(16).

Cross Reference:  505       Student Scholastic Achievement
                                       506       Student Records

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                  

Students will be promoted to the next grade level at the end of each school year based on the student's achievement, age, maturity, emotional stability, and social adjustment.

The retention of a student will be determined based upon the judgment of the licensed employee and the principal.  When it becomes evident a student in grades kindergarten
through eight may be retained in a grade level for an additional year, the parents will be informed.  It is within the sole discretion of the board to establish policy regarding the
retention of students.

Students in grades nine through twelve will be informed of the required course work necessary to be promoted each year.  When it becomes evident a student in these grades
will be unable to meet the minimum credit requirements for the year, the student and parents will be informed.  It is within the sole discretion of the board to establish policy
regarding retention of students in their current grade level and to deny promotion to a student.

Students in grades kindergarten through twelve with exceptional talents may, with the permission of the principal and parents, take classes beyond their current grade level. 
Enrichment opportunities outside the school district may be allowed when they do not conflict with the school district's graduation requirements.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(7); 12.5(16).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       505       Student Scholastic Achievement

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

The school district will provide a program that establishes honors and awards including, but not limited to, academic letters, scholarships and good citizenship awards for
students to assist students in setting goals.  Students are made aware of honors and awards and the action necessary on the part of the student to achieve them. 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop the administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  504       Student Activities
                                       505       Student Scholastic Achievement

Approved    2-15-2010                          
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                     
Revised                   

A comprehensive testing program is established and maintained to evaluate the education program of the school district and to assist in providing guidance or counseling
services to students and their families.

No student is required, as part of any applicable program, to submit to a survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning:

                     political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent:

                     mental or psychological problems of the student or the student's family;

                     sex behavior or attitudes;

                     illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;

                     critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships;

                     legally recognized, privileged and analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers;

                      religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or

                     income,(other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

It is the responsibility of the board to review and approve the evaluation and testing program.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy and reflects federal law.

Legal Reference:  No Child Left Behind, Title II, Sec. 1061, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
                                       Goals 2000:  Educate America Act, Pub. L. No. 103-227, 108 Stat. 125 (1994).
                                       20 U.S.C. § 1232h (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 280.3; 256B; 282.1, .3, .6 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.5(13), .5(21).

Cross Reference:  505       Student Scholastic Achievement
                                       506       Student Records
                                       607.2    Student Health Services

Approved    2-15-2010                    
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                              
Revised                   

Students must successfully complete the courses required by the board and Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate. 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete forty eight (48) credits prior to
graduation.  The following credits will be required:

                  Language Arts                            8     credits

                  Science                                          6     credits

                  Mathematics                               6     credits

                  Social Studies                             6     credits

                  Computer Applications         1     credit

                  Physical Education                 2     credits, unless excused for cause

                  Electives                                 19     credits

The required courses of study will be reviewed by the board annually.

Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accordance with the prescribed course of study as described in their Individualized  Education Program
(IEP).  Each student's IEP will include a statement of the projected date of graduation at least 18 months in advance of the projected date and the criteria to be used in
determining whether graduation will occur.  Prior to the special education student's graduation, the IEP team will determine whether the graduation criteria have been met. 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5; 41.12(6)(e); 67 (8).

Cross Reference:  505       Student Scholastic Achievement
                                       603.3    Special Education

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed    7-20-2015                      
Revised                      

Generally, students will be required to complete the necessary course work and graduate from high school at the end of grade twelve.  Students may graduate prior to this time
if they meet the minimum graduation requirements stated in board policy.

A student who graduates early will no longer be considered a student and will become an alumnus of the school district.  However, the student who graduates early may
participate in commencement exercises and prom activities, but not the senior class trip or other school activities.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy.  School districts do not have the authority to limit when a student may graduate early.  Students can graduate early whenever they meet the
school district's graduation requirements.  It is recommended that when a student graduates early, the student either gets the diploma or a notice from the school district that the
student has graduated.  The board should determine in policy how an early graduate will be treated after the student graduates.  The board should determine whether the early
graduate will be allowed to participate in activities and, if so, which activities.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5.

Cross Reference:  505       Student Scholastic Achievement

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed    7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised                   

Students who have met the requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in the commencement proceedings provided they abide by the proceedings organized by
the school district. Home school students (enrolled in the senior class) who have attended a full academic standing may participate in the graduation ceremony at the discretion
of the administration. Home school students who have not met the graduation requirements may receive an attendance certificate. Foreign exchange students who are in good
standing may participate in the graduation ceremony at the discretion of administration. Foreign exchange students who have met the graduation requirements may receive an
attendance certificate. It is the responsibility of the principal to solicit input from each graduating class regarding the proceedings for their commencement.  The Board of
Education may exclude students from participation for violation of rules established for the orderly governance of schools.

Failure of a student to participate in commencement will not be a reason for withholding the student's final progress report or diploma certifying the student's completion of
high school.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5.

Cross Reference:  505       Student Scholastic Achievement

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed     7-20-2015                                                                      
Revised   03-19-18      

Parental involvement is an important component in a student’s success in school.  The board encourages parents to become involved in their child’s education to ensure
the child’s academic success

It is the policy of North Mahaska Community Schools that parents of participating children shall have the opportunity to be involved jointly in the development of the
district plan and in the district’s review process for the purpose of school improvement. Recognizing that parental involvement is the key to academic achievement, we
seek to involve parents in an effective home-school partnership that will provide the best possible education for our students. The district provides coordination, technical
assistance and other supports necessary to aid in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities. The district encourages parent involvement and
supports this partnership through providing information about standards and assessments; providing training and materials for parents to help their children; educating
school personnel about involving parents and the value of parent contributions; and developing roles for community organizations and businesses to work with parents |
and schools.

1.          This jointly developed and agreed upon written policy is distributed to parents of participating Title I children and all parents through the Parent Handbook
which is distributed to every family at the beginning of each school year.

2.          An annual meeting is held, for all parents of participating children.  Additional meetings with flexible times shall be held throughout the year as determined by
parents and/or teachers. Notification for these meetings will be sent in the district newsletter or set up via phone conversation.

3.          Parents are given assistance in understanding the Title I requirements, standards, and assessments through the annual meetings and parent-teacher conferences.

4.          Parents receive an explanation of the school’s performance profile, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the expected
proficiency levels in the annual progress report distributed to all box holders in the spring of the year, through individual reports given to parents at conference
time, and through report cards.

5.          In targeted assistance buildings parents are informed of and involved with their child’s participation in the Title I program. They also are informed about the
curriculum, instructional objectives, and methods used in the program. This information is delivered through newsletters, conferences and the annual meetings.

6.          Parent recommendations are encouraged and responded to in a timely manner. Verbal or written responses will be given for all recommendations.

7.          Parents will be involved with the planning, review, and improvement of the school wide programs. The vehicle used will be the School Improvement Citizens
Advisory Committee. If the school wide program is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, they may submit comments to the School
Improvement Citizens Advisory Committee.

8.          A jointly developed school/parent compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students all share responsibility for improved student achievement.
The compact also describes the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve our local high standards. It
is distributed in the parent handbook and is reviewed at the annual meetings.

9.          The Title I program provides opportunities for parents to become partners with the school in promoting the education of their children both at home and at
               school. Parents are given help monitoring their student’s progress and provided assistance on how to participate in decisions related to their student’s education.
               The school also provides other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as requested by parents. Parents are encouraged to participate as
               volunteers in the school setting. Individual conferences will also be held upon request. A reading library, which contains reports on educational issues, books,
               and videos, are available to parents for check out at the North Mahaska Elementary building.

10.        The school continues to coordinate and integrate, to the extent feasible and appropriate, the parent involvement policy and other programs and activities within
the district. Transitional information for students moving from sixth grade to seventh grade will be provided to parents at North Mahaska Elementary at the
annual spring meeting.

11.        An annual evaluation of this parental involvement policy shall be conducted to determine its effectiveness. Findings will be used to design strategies for school
improvement and revision of policies. The annual spring meetings will serve as the site for the discussions of program adjustments.

Providing all North Mahaska Community School District’s children with equal access to quality education is of primary purpose. It is crucial that all partners (students,
parents, educators, and communities) have the opportunity to provide input and offer resources to meet this purpose. As these partnerships are mutually beneficial,
developing cooperative efforts will ensure improved academic achievement for all students.

The board will review this policy annually.  The superintendent is responsible for notifying parents of this policy annually or within a reasonable time after it has been
amended during the school year.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy

Legal References:  No Child Left Behind, Title I, Sec. 1118, P.L. 107-110. (2002)

Cross References:  903.2    Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

Approved     2-15-2010                         
Reviewed   _7-20-2015_                       
Revised                   

The board recognizes the importance of maintaining student records and preserving their confidentiality.  Student records containing personally identifiable information are kept
confidential at collection, storage, disclosure and destruction stages.  The board secretary is the custodian of student records.  Student records may be maintained in the central
administration office or administrative office of the student's attendance center.  Student is defined as an enrolled individual, PK-12 including children in school district sponsored
child-care programs.

Parents and eligible students will have access to the student's records during the regular business hours of the school district.  An eligible student is a student who has reached
eighteen years of age or is attending an institution of postsecondary education at the post high school level.  Parents of an eligible student are provided access to the student
records only with the written permission of the eligible student unless the eligible student is defined as a dependent by the Internal Revenue Code.  In that case, the parents may be
provided access without the written permission of the student.  A representative of the parents or eligible student, who has received written permission from the parents or eligible
student, may inspect and review a special education student's records.  Parents, other than parents of an eligible student, may be denied access to a student's records if the school
district has a court order stating such or when the district has been advised under the appropriate laws that the parents may not access the student records.  Parents may inspect an
instrument used for the purpose of collection of student personal information prior to the instrument’s use.

A student record may contain information on more than one student.  Parents will have the right to access the information relating to their student or to be informed of the
information.  Eligible students will also have the right to access the information relating to themselves, or be informed of the information.

Parents and eligible students will have a right to access the student's records upon request without unnecessary delay and in no instance more than forty-five calendar days after the
request is made.  Parents, an eligible student or an authorized representative of the parents will have the right to access the student's records prior to an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) meeting or hearing.

Copies of student records will be provided if failure to do so would effectively prevent the parents or student from exercising the right to access the student records.  Fees for
copies of the records are waived if it would prevent the parents or student from accessing the records.  A fee may not be charged to search or retrieve information from student
records. 

Upon the request of parents or an eligible student, the school district will provide an explanation and interpretation of the student records and a list of the types and locations of
education records collected, maintained or used by the school district.

If the parents or an eligible student believes the information in the student records is inaccurate, misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of the student, the parents or an
eligible student may request that the school district amend the student records.  The school district will decide whether to amend the student records within a reasonable time after
receipt of the request.  If the school district determines an amendment is made to the student record, the school district will make the amendment and inform the parents or the
eligible student of the decision in writing.

If the school district determines that amendment of the student's record is not appropriate, it will inform the parents or the eligible student of their right to a hearing before the
hearing officer provided by the school district.

If the parents' and the eligible student's request to amend the student record is further denied following the hearing, the parents or the eligible student are informed that they have a
right to place an explanatory letter in the student record commenting on the school district's decision or setting forth the reasoning for disagreeing with the school district. 
Additions to the student's records will become a part of the student record and be maintained like other student records.  If the school district discloses the student records, the
explanation by the parents will also be disclosed.

Student records may be disclosed in limited circumstances without parental or eligible student's written permission.  This disclosure is made on the condition that the student
record will not be disclosed to a third party without the written permission of the parents or the eligible student.  This disclosure may be made to the following individuals or under
the following circumstances:

                  to school officials within the school district and AEA personnel whom the superintendent has determined to have a legitimate educational interest, including, but not
limited to, board members, employees, school attorney, auditor, health professionals, and individuals serving on official school committees;

                  to officials of another school district in which the student wishes to enroll, provided the other school district notifies the parents the student records are being sent and
the parents have an opportunity to receive a copy of the records and challenge the contents of the records unless the annual notification includes a provision that
records will automatically be transferred to new school districts;

                  to the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education or state and local educational authorities;

                  in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received if the information is necessary to receive the financial aid;

                  to organizations conducting educational studies and the study does not release personally identifiable information;

                  to accrediting organizations;

                  to parents of a dependent student as defined in the Internal Revenue Code;

                  to comply with a court order or judicially issued subpoena consistent with an interagency agreement between the school district and juvenile justice agencies;

                  in connection with a health or safety emergency; or

                  as directory information.

The superintendent will keep a list of the individuals and their positions who are authorized to view a special education student's records without the permission of the parents or
the eligible student.  Individuals not listed are not allowed access without parental or an eligible student's written permission.  This list must be current and available for public
inspection and updated as changes occur.

The superintendent will also keep a list of individuals, agencies and organizations which have requested or obtained access to a student's records, the date access was given and
their legitimate educational interest or purpose for which they were authorized to view the records.  The superintendent, however, does not need to keep a list of the parents,
authorized educational employees, officers and agencies of the school district who have accessed the student’s records.  This list for a student record may be accessed by the
parents, the eligible student and the custodian of student records. 

Permanent student records, including a student's name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed and year completed may be
maintained without time limitation.  Permanent student records will be kept in a fire-safe vault.

When personally identifiable information, other than permanent student records, no longer needs to be maintained by the school district to provide educational services to a special
education student, the parents or eligible student are notified.  This notice is normally given after a student graduates or otherwise leaves the school district.  If the parents or
eligible student request that the personally identifiable information be destroyed, the school district will destroy the records.  Prior to the destruction of the records, the school
district must inform the parents or eligible student the records may be needed by the parents or eligible student for social security benefits or other purposes.  In the absence of
parents or an eligible student's request to destroy the records, the school district must maintain the records for at least three years after an individual is determined to be no longer
eligible for special education.

The school district will cooperate with the juvenile justice system in sharing information contained in permanent student records regarding students who have become involved
with the juvenile justice system.  The school district will enter into an interagency agreement with the juvenile justice agencies involved.

The purpose of the agreement is to allow for the sharing of information prior to a student's adjudication in order to promote and collaborate between the school district and the
agencies to improve school safety, reduce alcohol and illegal drug use, reduce truancy, reduce in-school and out-of-school suspensions, and to support alternatives to in-school and
out-of-school suspensions and expulsions which provide structured and well supervised educational programs supplemented by coordinated and appropriate services designed to
correct behaviors that lead to truancy, suspension, and expulsions and to support students in successfully completing their education.

The school district may share any information with the agencies contained in a student's permanent record, which is directly related to the juvenile justice system's ability to
effectively serve the student.  Prior to adjudication information contained in the permanent record may be disclosed by the school district to the parties without parental consent or
court order.  Information contained in a student's permanent record may be disclosed by the school district to the agencies after adjudication only with parental consent or a court
order.  Information shared pursuant to the agreement is used solely for determining the programs and services appropriate to the needs of the student or student's family or
coordinating the delivery of programs and services to the student or student's family. 

Information shared under the agreement is not admissible in any court proceedings, which take place prior to a disposition hearing, unless written consent is obtained from a
student's parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian.

Confidential information shared between the school district and the agencies will remain confidential and will not be shared with any other person, unless otherwise provided by
law.

Information shared under the agreement is not admissible in any court proceedings, which take place prior to a disposition hearing, unless written consent is obtained from a
student's parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian.  The school district may discontinue information sharing with an agency if the school district determines that the agency has
violated the intent or letter of the agreement.

Agencies will contact the principal of the attendance center where the student is currently or was enrolled.  The principal will then forward copies of the records within 10 business
days of the request.]

The school district will provide training or instruction to employees about parents' and eligible students' rights under this policy.  Employees will also be informed about the
procedures for carrying out this policy. 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to annually notify parents and eligible students of their right to inspect and review the student's records.  The notice is given in a
parents' or eligible student's native language.  Should the school district collect personal information from students for the purposes of marketing or selling that information, the
school district will annually notify parents of such activity.

The notice will include a statement that the parents have a right to file a complaint alleging the school district failed to comply with this policy.  Complaints are forwarded to
Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC. 20202-4605.

NOTE:  This is a mandatory policy and includes the information required by state and federal law.

Legal Reference:  No Child Left Behind, Title IX, Sec. 9528, P.L.107-110 (2002).
                                       USA Patriot Act, Sec. 507, P.L. 107-56. (2001).
                                       20 U.S.C. § 1232g, 1415 (2004).
                                       34 C.F.R. Pt. 99, 300.560 - .574 (2004).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 22; 279.9B, 280.24,.25, 622.10 (2007).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.3(6); 41.20
                                       1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 720, 825.

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                       505       Student Scholastic Achievement
                                       506       Student Records
                                       507       Student Health and Well-Being
                                       603.3    Special Education
                                       708       Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records
                                       901       Public Examination of School District Records\

Approved     2-15-2010                   
Reviewed  _7-20-2015__                                                          
Revised