606.3 - Animals

Live animals will not be allowed in school district facilities except under special circumstances and only for an educational purpose.  Permission from the principal will be
required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into school district facilities.  Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the school district
facilities.

The person bringing the animal must furnish transportation for the animal brought to school.  Animals will not be allowed to travel to and from the student's attendance center
on the school bus without prior approval from the principal.

It is the responsibility of the principal to determine appropriate supervision of animals in the classroom.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:  507       Student Health and Well-Being

Approved     6-20-2011                         
Reviewed   7/18/2016                                                                            
Revised