Source: http://policy.mid-prairie.k12.ia.us/book/export/html/7
Timestamp: 2019-03-25 18:14:27
Document Index: 471996634

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 257', '§ 279', '§ 139', '§ 294', '§ 22', '§ 11431', '§ 279', '§ 279', '§ 921', '§ 279', '§ 232', '§ 256', '§ 280', '§ 256', '§ 280', '§ 256', '§ 22', '§ 13', '§124', '§ 613', '§ 232', '§ 132', '§ 238', '§ 68']

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.
Iowa Code §§ 257.6; 282.2, .6, .7; 285.4 (2013).
Cross Reference: 100 Legal Status of the School District
Reviewed: 1-26-90, 8-9-93, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 2-26-96, 9-9-02
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, as well as an adult who resides in the school district, identified for purposes of administration.
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 shall be required to identify an adult, who resides in the school district, identified for purposes of administration.
Reviewed: 1-26-90, 8-9-93, 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09
Revised: 8-23-93, 2-26-96, 1-26-15
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, for students in grades 7-12, referred to the county attorney or, for students in grades K-6, referred to the Attendance Cooperation process. Exceptions to this policy include children who:
1. have completed the requirements for graduation in an accredited school or have obtained a high school equivalency diploma;
2. are attending religious services or receiving religious instruction;
3. are attending an approved or probationally approved private college preparatory school;
4. are attending an accredited nonpublic school;
5. are receiving independent private instruction; or,
6. are receiving competent private instruction.
The principal shall 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 superintendent. If the student is still truant, the principal will refer the matter to the county attorney.
The school shall participate in mediation if requested by the county attorney. The principal will represent the school district in mediation. The school district shall monitor the student’s compliance with the mediation agreement and will report violations of the mediation agreement to the county attorney.
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 11-9-09
The board shall 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 shall be 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 shall be reason for suspension, expulsion or denying admission to the student.
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 1-8-96
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board when necessary regarding the assigned attendance center for each student. In making the recommendation, the superintendent shall 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 (2013).
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 9-9-02, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 1-8-96, 10-10-05
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.
Iowa Code §§ 139A.8; 282.1, .3, .4; 299A (2013).
Approved: 10-21-96
Reviewed: 9-9-02, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 10-10-05
If the student's parents wish to withdraw or transfer the student from school prior to completing and graduating from the education program, they shall 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 the return of textbooks, library books, locker equipment, hot lunch tickets, etc.
If the parents wish to have the student's cumulative record sent to the new school district, the parents shall notify the superintendent in writing. This notice shall 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 shall inform the parents of their right to review the records sent.
Reviewed: 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 9-9-02, 10-10-05
As part of the school district’s records, the daily attendance of each student shall be recorded and maintained on file with the permanent records of the board secretary.
It shall be the responsibility of the principals to ensure that such reports are filed with the board secretary, the custodian of school records.
Reviewed: 7-13-92, 1-26-90, 8-9-93, 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 8-10-92, 2-26-96
Student absences approved by the principal shall be excused absences. Excused absences shall 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, and school-sponsored or approved activities.
Students whose absences are approved shall make up the work missed and receive full credit for the missed school work. It shall be 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 one-half day the day of the activity unless permission has been given by the principal for the student to be absent.
The high school administration shall have the authority to develop an attendance regulation that permits sanctions for excessive absences and provides a structure for students to appeal for an extension of the established limit.
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 6-11-01, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 10-9-95, 10-10-05
Cross Reference: 102 School District Instructional Organization
Adopted: 8-10-92
Reviewed: 8-9-93
Revised: 6-30-97, 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Students will be allowed to leave the school district facilities during school hours only with prior authorization from their parents/guardians, unless their parents/guardians appear 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/designee.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 294.4 (2013).
Approved: 11-25-96
Reviewed: 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 9-9-02
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 will be able to make decisions and sign documents rather than requiring parental permission or signature.
Iowa Code §§ 22; 282.2, .6, .7; 285.4; 599.1; 622.10 (2013).
Approved: 1-8-96
Reviewed: 1-13-03, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Parents requesting open enrollment out of the school district for their student shall notify the school district no later than March 1 in the school year preceding the first year desired for open enrollment. The notice shall be made on forms provided by the Department of Education. The forms are available at the central administration office and on the district website.
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 shall file in the same manner set forth above by September 1 prior to the beginning of the child's kindergarten year. 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 all other 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 shall notify the parents and sending school district by mail within five days of the superintendent's action to approve or deny the open enrollment request.
The board may approve a student's request to allow the receiving district to enter the school district for the purposes of transportation.
281 I.A.C. 17. 1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 75.
Reviewed: 8-23-93, 1-13-03, 1-26-15
Revised: 10-21-96, 10-10-05, 11-9-09
The school district shall participate in open enrollment as a receiving district. As a receiving district, the board shall allow nonresident students, who meet the requirements set by the board, to open enroll into the school district. The board shall have complete discretion to determine the attendance center of the students attending the school district under open enrollment.
The board shall take action on the open enrollment request no later than June 1 in the year preceding the first year desired for open enrollment.
Parents of students whose open enrollment requests are approved by the board are responsible for providing transportation to and from the receiving school district without reimbursement. The board shall not approve transportation into the sending district.
Approved: 9-28-89
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 1-13-03, 11-9-09
Revised: 10-21-96, 10-10-05, 1-26-15
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 At-Risk Coordinator.
Legal Reference: No Child Left Behind, Title X, Sec. 722, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
42 U.S.C. §§ 11431 et seq. (2012).
281 I.A.C. 33 (2013).
Reviewed: 11-9-09
Revised: 1-13-03, 10-10-05, 1-26-15
Students who drive to and park at their school attendance center shall only drive to and park at their designated attendance center. 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 successfully completes driver education, completes a interview with the superintendent to the satisfaction of the superintendent, and has parent permission.
Approved : 10-10-05
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 282.4, .5; 613.16 (2013).
Approved: 6-13-83
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 9-9-02, 6-26-06, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 9-23-96
Reviewed: 6-11-01, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
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.
Cross Reference: 214.1 Board Meeting Agenda
Approved: 7-10-95
To ensure students are properly maintaining their assigned lockers, the principal of the building or his/her designee may periodically inspect all or a random selection of student lockers. Either students or another individual shall 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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.14; 808A (2013).
Reviewed: 6-11-01, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
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 a firearm to school shall 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.
Legal Reference: No Child Left Behind, Title IV, Sec. 4141, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
18 U.S.C. § 921 (2012).
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.21B; 724 (2013).
Approved: 3-13-95
Revised: 2-26-96, 1-13-03
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 buses; 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.
Violation of this policy by students shall 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.
1. 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;
2. A statement to students that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. A statement that students may be required to successfully complete an appropriate rehabilitation program;
6. Information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation and re-entry programs available to students;
7. A requirement that parents and students be given a copy of the standards of conduct and the statement of disciplinary sanctions required; and
8. Notification to parents and students that compliance with the standards of conduct is mandatory.
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 9-23-96, 9-9-02
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 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 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.
Legal Reference: U.S. Const. amend. IV.
Iowa Code ch. 808A (2013).
502.5 Student Locker
Revised: 1-13-03
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 shall 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 shall not be taken from school without the consent of the principal and without proper warrant.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 232; 280.17 (2013).
502.10 Search and Seizure
902.4 Students and the News Media
Revised: 12-23-96, 1-13-03
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:
3. intentionally points any firearm toward another or displays in a threatening manner any dangerous weapon toward another
REMOVAL TO PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
DETENTION DEFINED
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 disciplining the student or the building principal.
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 shall 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 shall not exceed ten days. A restriction from school activities means a student will attend school and classes and practice but shall not participate in school activities.
EXPULSION DEFINED
SPECIAL EDUCATION SUSPENSION PROCEDURE
If a special education student's suspensions, either in or out of school, equal ten days on a cumulative basis, An IEP team will meet to determine whether the IEP is appropriate.
REGULATIONS AND INFORMING STUDENTS/PARENTS
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy and to ensure that details of how this policy will be implemented will be included in the student handbook.
Legal Reference: No Child Left Behind, Title IV, Sec. 4115, P.L. 107-110 (2002).
Revised: 9-23-96, 1-13-03
4. The right to be represented by counsel; and,
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 1-13-03, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Students enrolling during the first 9 weeks of school shall pay 100% of the book fees. Students enrolling during the second 9 weeks or later shall pay 50% of the book fees,
Students leaving the first semester shall receive a 50% refund on book fees. Students leaving second semester shall receive no refund.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.7(20); 279.8; 280.10, .11; 282.6; 285.1; 301.1 (2013).
Cross Reference: 501.16 Homeless Children & Youth
Approved: 8-12-96
Reviewed: 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 1-26-15
Revised: 8-26-02, 1-3-03, 1-11-10
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 that 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 Activity Director shall keep records of violations of the good conduct rule.
A. CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS -ALL ACTIVITIES
1. No student shall have in their possession or have used a controlled substance (tobacco in any form, any alcoholic beverages, electronic cigarettes, or drugs).
2. No student shall steal, destroy, and/or deface any school property.
3. No student shall be convicted of a felony, aggravated misdemeanor, or serious misdemeanor.
4. If the student is observed violating one of the above by faculty, administrators, or law enforcement personnel, admits to violating any of the above, or upon thorough investigation by school personnel which determines the student committed the violation, he/she will be declared ineligible as described in Part C of these rules.
5. These are minimum requirements. Any further team rules specified by an activity coach/sponsor must be followed. Basic team rules must include:
a. Bullying and Harassment
c. Social Media Usage
6. Nothing in this policy prevents a coach/sponsor from disciplining and suspending a player or performer for any conduct the coach/sponsor finds detrimental to the team or the school.
Any student who wishes to participate in any extra-curricular activity must be in school attendance by noon of the day for that activity. If there are unusual circumstances, such as a funeral, the principal and/or athletic director may waive the half-day requirement. This approval must be granted before the student leaves school. Students taking a full discretionary day are not eligible to participate in a contest or performance that day/evening.
C. LENGTH OF INELIGIBILITY FOR NON-ACADEMIC VIOLATIONS
To determine the length of the ineligibility period(s) all extracurricular activities will be divided up into Athletics and Performing Arts & Leadership.
Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Golf, Soccer, Baseball, & Softball
Performing Arts & Leadership: Dance, Cheer, Fine Arts Ensembles, Plays/Musicals, *NHS, *FFA, *FCCLA, Science Club.
*Affiliation with state or national organizations may require stricter eligibility requirements.
Any stricter requirements will require communication between sponsors and participants prior to any violation. Communication will be verified through student and parent signatures.
The length of the ineligibility periods will be assigned as described below.
First Offense – 1/3 of the season’s competitions
Second Offense – 2/3 of the season’s competitions
Third Offense - One year, twelve (12) calendar months, of ineligibility shall be imposed from the date of the last offense.
Performing Arts & Leadership
First Offense – 60 calendar days
Second Offense – 180 calendar days
Third Offense – One year, twelve (12) calendar months
Anytime there are three or more offenses within a year, twelve (12) calendar months, the last offense shall be considered a third offense making the student ineligible for one year, twelve (12) calendar months from the date of that offense, whether or not the student is out for an activity.
Time of ineligibility will start for Performing Arts & Leadership on the day the Activities Director communicates with the student of their infraction. If a performance is part of the student’s grade, an alternative assignment will be provided. Time of ineligibly will start for
Athletics on the first competition (scrimmages are not considered competition). The ineligibility time for athletics will carryover from one sport to the next until all time of ineligibility has been served. The time that is carried over will be prorated for the new sport.
In order for an ineligibility period of time to be considered officially served, the ineligible student must start and complete the entire performing activity “season” in good faith as determined by the sponsor/coach of said activity.
D. VIOLATIONS HAVE OCCURRED WHEN:
For an offense to be considered a first offense it must have happened after initial involvement in any extra-curricular activity that could start as early as the beginning of seventh grade. It shall be counted as an offense even if the student is not currently out for an activity.
For an offense to be considered a second offense it must be the second offense to have happened within twelve (12) calendar months. It will be counted as a second offense even if the student is not currently out for an activity.
For an offense to be considered a third offense it must be the third offense to have happened within twelve (12) calendar months. It will be counted as a third offense even if the student is not currently out for an activity.
E. DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE
Due process procedures shall be followed in the handling of each case. Essentially the procedure will be the following:
1. The hearing shall be handled by the principal. He/She may include the activity director, coach(es), teacher or other administrator as he/she chooses to hear the case.
2. Prior to the hearing to determine whether a violation has occurred, the student will be furnished with a written statement from the building principal of the alleged misconduct sufficient to prepare a defense to the charge, setting out the student’s violations of the academic or conduct requirements set out herein.
3. If the student denies the charge, the principal shall explain the evidence and give the student an opportunity to tell his/her side of the story.
4. The building principal shall then determine whether the student should be declared ineligible. If the student is declared ineligible said ineligibility shall commence immediately.
5. If the student(s) is not satisfied with the decision arrived at above, he/she will. at his/her request, be granted an informal hearing before the Board of Education.
6. If the student is not satisfied with the school board’s decision, he or she may appeal within thirty (30) days to the Department of Education. However, the ineligibility period will begin with the school board’s decision and will not be delayed pending the State Board’s decision.
Legal Reference: Bunger v. Iowa High School Athletic Assn., 197 N.W.2d 555 (Iowa 1972).
Revised: 9-23-96, 1-13-03, 10-10-05, 5-10-10, 11-13-17, 1-14-19
1. Using reasonable and necessary force, not designed or intended to cause
pain, in order to accomplish any of the following:
a. To quell a disturbance or prevent an act that threatens physical harm to any person.
b. To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object within
a pupil's control.
c. For the purposes of self-defense or defense of others as provided
for in Iowa Code section 704.3.
d. For the protection of property as provided for in Iowa Code section
704.4 or 704.5.
e. To remove a disruptive pupil from class or any area of school
premises or from school-sponsored activities off school premises.
f. To protect a student from the self-infliction of harm.
g. To protect the safety of others.
2 Using incidental, minor, or reasonable physical contact to maintain order and control.
2. The nature of the student's behavior or misconduct provoking the use of
Upon request, the student's parents shall be given an explanation of the reasons for physical force.
Revised: 9-23-96, 8-26-02
The student councils provide for student activities, serve as a training experience for student leaders, promote the common good, give students a share in the management of the school, develop high ideals of personal conduct, act as a clearinghouse for student activities, seek to interest students in school district affairs and help solve problems that may arise. Members of the councils are student representatives who have direct access to the administration.
The principals, in conjunction with the students and licensed employees, shall set forth the guidelines for the student governments’ elections, operations, and other elements of the government.
Revised: 2-26-96, 9-09-02, 1-13-03
Secondary school student-initiated, non-curriculum-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 shall 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 shall have priority over the activities of another organization.
1. Is the subject matter of the group actually taught in a regularly offered course?
2. Will the subject matter of the group soon be taught in a regularly offered course?
3. Does the subject matter of the group concern the body of courses as a whole?
4. Is participation in the group required for a particular course?
5. Does participation in the group result in academic credit?
Only students may attend and participate in meetings of non-curriculum-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 shall be assigned to monitor approved meetings. Employees shall not participate in the meeting or assist in planning, criticizing, or encouraging attendance. Only students may be involved in and attend the non-curriculum group's meetings.
Persons, other than students, who believe they have been aggrieved by student expression in a student-produced official school publication shall follow the grievance procedure outlined in board policy 214. Students who believe their freedom of expression in a student-produced official school publication has been restricted shall follow the grievance procedure outlined in board policy 502.4.
The superintendent shall be responsible for developing a student publications code. This regulation shall include, but not be limited to, reasonable rules including time, place, and manner of restrictions. The superintendent shall also be responsible for distributing this policy and the student publications code to the students and their parents.
Revised: 12-23-96
1. Performances by student groups below the high school level should be allowed on a very limited basis;
2. All groups of students should have an opportunity to participate;
3. Extensive travel by one group of students should be discouraged.
Iowa Code §§ 280.13-.14 (2013).
Revised: 4-10-95
Students may raise funds for school-sponsored events with the permission of the school board. Collection boxes for school fund raising must have prior approval from the principal before being placed on school property.
Prior to fund-raising the student group will submit a request to the school board.
Cross Reference: 402.9 Solicitations from Outside
Reviewed: 10-26-87, 6-11-01, 10-10-05, 11-9-09
Revised: 5-8-95, 1-26-15, 8-10-15
Student activity events must be approved by the Activities Director unless it involves 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. Such outside participation shall not conflict with the school sponsored athletic activity.
It shall be the responsibility of the Activities Director to develop administrative regulations for each school activity. These regulations shall 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.
281 I.A.C. 12.6., 36.15(7).
Approved: 11-10-86
Reviewed: 4-13-98, 9-9-02. 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 10-19-98, 10-10-05
Students shall receive a progress report at the end of each grading period. Students who are doing poorly, and their parents, shall be notified mid-point through the grading period in order to have an opportunity to improve their grade. The board encourages notifying parents of students who have made marked improvement prior to the end of the semester.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held for all students at least twice a year to keep the parents informed.
Parents, teachers, or principals may request a conference for students 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.
The superintendent shall be responsible for the creation of administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Approved: 3-14-89
Reviewed: 11-16-98, 1-26-15
Revised: 11-16-98, 1-13-03, 10-10-05, 11-9-09
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 final authority of the board to retain students in their current grade level.
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 shall be within the final authority of the board to retain 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 (2009).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(7); 12.5(16).
Reviewed: 10-11-93, 9-9-02, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 12-23-96, 10-10-05
The school district shall 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. Students who have not attended the school district for 2 years shall not be eligible for honors and awards that are based on class rank.
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 1-13-03, 1-10-10, 1-26-15
No student shall be required, as part of any program, to submit to a survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning:
6. legally recognized, privileged and analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers; or
8. income, (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).
Iowa Code §§ 280.3; (2013).
Reviewed: 3-13-95, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 12-23-96, 1-13-02, 10-10-05
Students must successfully complete the courses required by the School Board for graduation. Students must successfully complete each grade level, grades one through twelve, and complete all the required courses of study prior to graduation as determined by the State Department of Education and the school board.
The requirement will be 56 semester credits or 28 units for students graduating from the Senior High School or the Home School Assistance Program (HSAP). The requirement will be 40 semester credits or 20 units for students graduating from the district’s alternative high school program. For the purposes of this policy, two (2) semester credits equal one (1) unit. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and the appropriate number of units/credits prior to graduation.
For students transferring between the Senior High program and the Home School Assistance Program, students must complete the last two years in the respective program to receive that program’s diploma. For students transferring into the Alternative High School program, total academic credits needed for graduation will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
The Mid-Prairie School Board believes that a student’s post-secondary plans should determine the appropriate high school program. As such, three options of graduation requirements are available to high school students based on three post-secondary options: preparation for success in a post-secondary occupation, preparation for success in a post-secondary two-year program, and preparation for success in a post-secondary four-year program. Every Mid-Prairie high school student and his/her family are free to choose any of the three options. However, every student must successfully complete one set of graduation requirements prior to graduation.
No matter which option a student chooses, all students shall meet the following minimum requirements:
4 units language arts (including 1 unit of literature and 1/2 unit of composition)
Students choosing the post-secondary occupation option shall also be required to successfully complete either two (2) 45 hour job internships and successfully complete Career Immersion Leadership Assessment (CILA) or complete one (1) 45 hour job internship and one concurrent credit course and successfully complete (CILA).
Students choosing the two-year post-secondary program option shall be required to successfully complete 6 semester hours of community college credit or 3 semester hours of community college credit and 1 unit of Advanced Placement (AP) class(es).
Students choosing the four-year post-secondary program option shall be required to successfully complete two (2) units of foreign language and two (2) units of Advanced Placement (AP) classes.
Students choosing the two-year and four-year post-secondary program option shall be required to successfully complete either American Literature or British Literature, Advanced Composition, Biology, Earth, Environmental/Natural Forces, Chemistry and Advanced Algebra.
Students choosing the post-secondary occupation option shall be required to complete Biology, Earth/Environment and Natural Forces and either Physical Science or Chemistry, Basic Composition or Advanced Composition, Foundations of Literature or a literature course and Practical Math or Advanced Algebra.
In addition to the requirements above, all students in grades 9-12 of the Senior High program must take 0.5 units of physical education each year and must take 0.5 units of parent education, 0.5 units of financial literacy and health prior to graduation. Students graduating from the HSAP must take 2.5 units of physical education and health prior to graduation. Students graduating from the Alternative High School program must take 0.5 units of parent education and health. The balance of the graduation requirements shall be made up of elective credits.
Starting with the 2016 graduating class, all students shall take one of three assessments before graduating. The ACT, Accuplacer and ALEKS or the ACT WorkKeys. Students with IEP's, may be excused from this requirement only as directed by the student's IEP Team.
At the Senior High School, four years of vocational agriculture may take the place of one year of science, with approval from the principal. If a student selects this option, credit may be given toward meeting graduation requirements. However, unless the instructor is licensed by the State of Iowa to teach science, the students’ transcripts shall not reflect the course as science.
At the Senior High School, when illness, accident or other unusual circumstances are a factor, credit may be granted for work at a recognized extension school when supervised by the Mid-Prairie principal. A maximum of three (3) such credits may be applied towards meeting requirements for graduation.
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the school board every third year or more often, if necessary.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.2, .5 .
Approved: 3-4-89
Reviewed: 10-11-93,
Revised: 9-14-98, 1-13-03, 6-12-06, 05-10-10, 3-12-12, 2-24-14, 1-26-15, 7-9-18
281 I.A.C. 12.2; .5.
Reviewed: 10-11-93, 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Students who have met the requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in the appropriate commencement proceedings for their academic program provided they abide by the proceedings organized by the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the principal to solicit input from each graduating class regarding the proceedings for their commencement.
Any student, at the discretion of the administrator, may be excluded from participating in the graduation ceremony.
Approved: 12-23-96
Reviewed: 10-10-05, 1-26-15
Revised: 1-13-03, 11-9-09
505.8 PARENTAL AND GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT
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.
(1) Parent involvement in the development and improvement of the Title I plan will be accomplished through parent meetings conducted at each Title I building, participation of title I teachers in parent-teacher conferences, building level parent surveys, and home-school compacts between parents and teachers.
(2) The Title I parent involvement administrative regulation will provide direction to school personnel and parents on the coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist planning and implementing effective parent involvement activities. In addition, district personnel will meet annually with Department of Education title I consultative staff.
(3) In conjunction with previously stated activities and strategies, capacity for parent involvement will be enhanced through a communication system that will include teacher and school building newsletters as well as the district’s website and blogs.
(4) Building, Child Study, and IEP meetings will provide opportunities to integrate parental involvement strategies across programs.
(5) Grade and school-wide data on student performance will be shared with the school board and public annually. Efforts will be made to identify barriers that limit greater participation by parents in Title I activities (with particular attention to low-income parents, Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents, minorities, parents with disabilities and parents with low literacy.) Strategies for easing barriers will be implemented on an ongoing basis.
(6) Title I activities will be open and inviting to parents and families and will actively seek parent involvement, support and assistance.
Legal References: No Child Left Behind, Title I, Sec. 1118, P.L. 107-110. (2002)
Approved: 6-26-06
Reviewed: 1-11-10
Revised: 1-26-15
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.
Reviewed: 8-9-93, 1-13-03, 10-10-05, 1-11-10
Revised: 12-23-96, 1-26-15
Revised: 2-10-03, 10-10-05, 1-26-15
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative rules regarding student photographs.
Reviewed: 1-13-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Student library circulation records are designed to be used internally to assist in the orderly administration of the school district libraries and media center. As a general rule, student library circulation records are considered confidential records and will not be released without parental consent. Individuals who may access such records include a student's parents, the student, authorized licensed employees, authorized government officials from the U.S. Comptroller General, the Secretary of Education, the Commissioner and Director of the National Institute of Education, and the Assistant Secretary for Education and State Education Department. Appropriate authorities in a health or safety emergency may access the student's library circulation records without the approval or the notification of the student's parents. Parents may not access records, without the student's permission, of a student who has reached the age of majority or who is attending a post-secondary educational institution unless the student is considered a dependent for tax purposes.
It shall be the media specialist’s responsibility, as the person maintaining the student library circulation records, to approve requests for access to student library circulation records. Students' library circulation records may be accessed during the regular business hours of the school district. If copies of documents are requested, a fee for such copying shall be charged.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the media specialist, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Iowa Code §§ 22 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(4), (12).
Students desiring to participate in athletic activities or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade in the school district shall have a physical examination by a licensed physician and provide proof of such an examination to the school district. A physical examination and proof of such an examination may be required by the administration for students in other grades enrolling for the first time in the school district.
A certificate of health stating the results of a physical examination and signed by the physician shall be on file at the attendance center. Each student shall submit an up-to-date certificate of health upon the request of the superintendent. Failure to provide this information may be grounds for disciplinary action.
Students enrolling for the first time in the school district shall also submit a certificate of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, rubella, and other immunizations required by law. The student may be admitted conditionally to the attendance center if the student has not yet completed the immunization process but is in the process of doing so. Failure to meet the immunization requirement will be grounds for suspension, expulsion or denial of admission. Upon recommendation of the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health, students entering the district for the first time may be required to pass a TB test prior to admission. The district may conduct TB tests of current students.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 13A.8; 280.13 (2013).
When administration of the medication requires ongoing professional health judgment, an individual health plan shall be developed by the licensed health personnel with the student and the student's parent. Students who have demonstrated competence in administering
their own medications may self-administer their medication. A written statement by the student's parent shall be on file requesting co-administration of medication, when competence has been demonstrated. By law, students with asthma or other airway constricting diseases may self -administer their medication upon approval of their parents and prescribing physician regardless of competency.
Persons administering medication shall include the licensed registered nurse, parent, physician, and persons who have successfully completed a medication administration course reviewed by the Board of Pharmacy Examiners. A medication administration course and periodic update
shall be conducted by a registered nurse or licensed pharmacist, and a record of course completion kept on file at the agency.
2. student’s name;
3. prescriber or person authorizing administration;
5. medication dosage;
6. administration time;
7. administration method;
8. signature and title of the person administering medication; and
9. any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions.
Medication shall be stored in a secured area unless an alternate provision is documented. Emergency protocols for medication-related reactions shall be posted. Medicationinformation shall be confidential information.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§124.101(1), 147.107, 152.1, 155A.4(2), 280.16, 280.23 (2009)
Approved: 8-23-93
Reviewed: 9-9-02, 10-10-05, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
The health risk to immunodepressed students shall be determined by their personal physician. The health risk to others in the school district environment from the presence of a student with a communicable disease shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the student's personal physician, a physician chosen by the school district or public health officials.
Reviewed: 1-26-90, 8-9-93, 6-11-01, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
Revised: 8-10-87, 10-9-95, 6-26-06
When a student becomes ill or is injured at school or as a participant at a school sponsored activity, the school district shall attempt to notify the student's parents as soon as possible.
It shall be the responsibility of the principal to file an accident report with the superintendent within twenty-four hours after the student is injured.
The superintendent shall be responsible, in conjunction with the school nurse, to develop rules and regulations governing the procedure in the event a student should become ill or be injured at school or as a participant at a school sponsored activity.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 613.17 (2013).
507 Student Health & Well Being
Reviewed: 1-13-03, 1-26-15
Revised: 10-10-05, 11-9-09
Students will be informed of the action to take in an emergency. Emergency drills for fire, weather, and other disasters shall be conducted each school year. Fire and tornado drills shall be each conducted regularly during the academic school year with a minimum of two before December 31 and two after January 1.
Each attendance center shall develop and maintain a written plan containing emergency and disaster procedures. The plan shall be communicated to and reviewed with employees. Employees shall participate in emergency drills. Licensed employees are responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed in the drill.
281 I.A.C. 41.25(3).
A parent or guardian of a student participating in intramural or extracurricular athletics shall be required to sign a waiver if they do not wish to purchase the health and accident insurance selected by the school district.
Revised: 12-23-96, 6-26-06
Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district. The school district will not take the "side" of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody or parental rights. Court orders that have been issued shall be followed by the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and provide the school district the court order allowing such action.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure employees remain neutral in a disagreement about custody and parental rights.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 232.67, .70, .73, .75; 235A; 279.8; 710.6 (2013).
Reviewed: 1-13-03. 6-26-06, 11-9-09, 1-26-15
The board recognizes that there are some special education students who are in need of special health services during the school day. These students shall receive special health services in conjunction with their education program.
The superintendent, in conjunction with licensed health personnel, shall draft administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy.
281 I.A.C. 41.405
507.9 AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) AND PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR (PAD) PROGRAM
The Mid-Prairie Community School District has made a commitment to being a viable link in this community’s chain of survival. In response to this commitment, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) unit(s) will be located in our buildings, subject to funding and/or availability, for use by trained lay responders.
The purpose of this policy is to allow district AED units to be used by trained and certified personnel and to provide AED coverage when appropriately trained personnel are available.
1. “AED” means automatic external defibrillator
2. “PAD” (public access defibrillation) means the operation of an automatic external defibrillator by a non-traditional provider of emergency care
3. “PAD liaison” means the individual trained to maintain and train others in the use of the AED
AED Location: The building location of the AED will be determined in consultation with the School Nurse/PAD liaison, Superintendent, Building Principal, Building Lead Custodian, and the Washington County Ambulance Director. Factors to be considered include visibility, security and proximity to activities. The AED will be placed in a suitable cabinet. The Activities Director shall have the authority to determine if it is appropriate for the AED to be relocated during outside activities. If the AED is moved from its cabinet, a visible sign will be left on the cabinet indicating the AED’s alternative location.
AED Team: An identified group of individuals shall be trained to respond to emergency situations requiring AED use. These individuals shall also be trained in universal precautions against bloodborne pathogens and shall be offered the hepatitis B vaccination. This group shall include at a minimum the Superintendent, Building Principal, Activities Director, and School Nurse/PAD liaison.
AED Team Training: The initial training on the use of the AED will be conducted by the School Nurse/PAD liaison according to a nationally recognized public access defibrillation provider course in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. AHA Heartsaver Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification will also be taught at the same time. After receiving initial AED and Adult CPR certification, review of these skills will be done quarterly. AED and Adult CPR re-certification will be required every 2 years. Training for universal precautions against bloodborne pathogens will be required annually.
Additional AED in-services and mock emergency drills may be conducted at any time by the School Nurse/PAD liaison. Training records will be maintained in the nurse’s office at the appropriate school.
AED Use: The AED shall be used in emergency situations warranting its use by individuals specifically trained in the use of the device by following Iowa Statewide AED protocols. In the event of AED use, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be immediately activated by calling 911. AED usage will follow AHA Guidelines.
AED usage Documentation: The AED Team Responder shall document an emergency situation using the school district accident form and the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Utilization Form. These forms will be completed and presented to the School Nurse/PAD liaison within 24 hours of the emergency. A copy of these forms and the AED data files will be downloaded at the Washington County Ambulance Service within 48 hours of the emergency.
Post-Event Review: Following each use of the AED, a review will be conducted. The School Nurse/PAD liaison or designee shall conduct and document the post-event review. All key participants in the event shall participate in the review. A copy of the review will be kept on file in the nurse’s office at the appropriate school.
AED Maintenance: The AED will perform a self-diagnostic test every 24 hours. The AED will be checked for proper functioning by the School Nurse/PAD liaison each day when on campus. Because the School Nurse/PAD liaison is not on campus everyday, her designee shall check for proper functioning using the procedure checklist.
The School Nurse/PAD liaison shall arrange to have the AED inspected annually by a trained representative of the Washington County Ambulance Service. This annual inspection will confirm that the AED’s diagnostics are functioning properly.
All equipment and accessories necessary for AED response to medical emergencies will be maintained and in a state of readiness by the School Nurse/PAD liaison. The School Nurse/PAD liaison shall make arrangements with the Washington County Ambulance Director for replacement of weak electrodes or batteries in the AED.
AED Management: the School Nurse/PAD liaison or her designee will manage the AED program. The Washington County Ambulance Director or his/her designee will provide program oversight and direction.
AED Registration: The Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program will be registered with the Iowa Department of Public Health, as required by law, and all applicable documents will be submitted to them. Re-registration is required every five years.
AED Coordination with Local 911 Emergency Response Team: The School Nurse/PAD liaison shall contact the Area Ambulance Service when the AED is installed and training is completed. The School Nurse/PAD liaison shall be responsible for contacting the Area Ambulance Service if there are any changes in the AED or PAD program.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 132
42 U.S.C.§ 238Q
Adopted: 4-13-03
507.10 WELLNESS
The Mid-Prairie School Board promotes healthy students by supporting wellness, good nutrition and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The Mid-Prairie School District supports a healthy environment where students learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. By facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, schools contribute to the basic health status of students. Improved health optimizes student performance potential.
The Mid-Prairie School District provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with Mid-Prairie’s healthy school district goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs, and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity.
The Mid-Prairie School District supports and promotes proper dietary habits contributing to students’ health status and academic performance. All school prepared foods available on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities during the instructional day should meet or exceed the Mid- Prairie School District nutrition standards. Foods should be served with consideration toward nutritional integrity, variety, appeal, taste, safety, and packaging to ensure high-quality meals and snacks.
The Mid-Prairie School District will make every effort to eliminate any social stigma attached to, and prevent the overt identification of, students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Toward this end, the Mid-Prairie School District may use electronic identification and payment systems; promote the availability of meals to all students; and/or nontraditional methods for serving meals.
The Mid-Prairie School District will develop a local wellness policy committee comprised of representatives of the school board, parents, students, staff, PE teachers, school food service, school nurses, and community members. The local wellness policy committee will develop a plan to implement and measure the local wellness policy and monitor the effectiveness of the policy. The committee will designate an individual to monitor implementation and evaluation of the policy. The committee will report to the Mid-Prairie School Board regarding the effectiveness of this policy.
Iowa Code 256.7(29), 256.11(6) (2013)
Approved: 5-8-06
Revised: 10-13-14. 7-10-17
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 68B; 722.1, .2 (2013).
Cross Reference: 704.4 Gifts - Grants - Bequests
508.2 FAMILY NIGHT
In keeping with good community relations, student school activities will not be scheduled on Wednesday night beyond 6:30 p.m. whenever possible. It shall be the responsibility of the principal and Activities Director to oversee the scheduling of school activities for compliance with this policy.
Cross Reference: 900 Principles and Objectives for Community Relations
Approved: 10-26-87
Reviewed: 11-9-87, 6-11-01, 1-26-15
Revised: 4-10-95, 10-10-05, 11-9-09