The board recognizes the value of and supports open, fair and honest communication with the news media. The board will maintain a cooperative relationship with the news media. As part of this cooperative relationship, the board and the media will develop a means for sharing information while respecting each party's limitations.

Members of the news media are encouraged and welcome to attend open board meetings. The board president is the spokesperson for the board, and the superintendent is the spokesperson for the school district. It is the responsibility of the board president and superintendent to respond to inquiries from the news media about the school district.

Members of the news media seeking information about the school district will direct their inquiries to the superintendent. The superintendent will accurately and objectively provide the facts and board positions in response to inquiries from the news media about the school district.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 21.4; 22; 279.8.

Cross Reference:  902 Press, Radio and Television News Media

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The superintendent, on behalf of the board and the school district, may hold a news conference or respond to a request for an interview with the news media.

The superintendent will respond accurately, openly, honestly, and objectively to inquiries from the news media about the school district.

News conferences and interviews planned or pre-arranged for school district activities will include the board and the superintendent. News conferences for issues requiring an immediate response may be held by the superintendent. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether a news conference or interview is held to provide an immediate response to an issue.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to keep the board apprised of news conferences and interviews.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 21.4; 22; 279.8.

Cross Reference:  902 Press, Radio and Television News Media

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The superintendent will determine when a news release about internal school district and board matters will be issued. In making this determination, the superintendent will strive to keep the media and the school district community accurately and objectively informed. Further, the superintendent will strive to create and maintain a positive image for the school district. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to approve news releases originating within the school district prior to their release.

News releases will be prepared and disseminated to news media in the school district community. Questions about news releases will be directed to the superintendent.

Legal Reference:  Widmer v. Reitzler, 182 N.W.2d 177 (Iowa 1970).
                                      Dobrovolny v. Reinhardt, 173 N.W.2d 837 (Iowa 1970).
                                      Iowa Code §§ 21.4; 22.2 .

Cross Reference:  902 Press, Radio and Television News Media

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

Individuals may broadcast or record public school district events, including open board meetings, as long as it does not interfere with, or disrupt, the school district event and it does not create an undue burden in adapting the buildings and sites to accommodate the request.

It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the request is unduly burdensome and whether the broadcast or recording will interfere with or disrupt the school district event.

Recording of classroom activities will be allowed at the discretion of the superintendent.  Parents will be notified prior to recording of classroom activities.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations outlining the procedures for making the request and the rules for operation if the request is granted.

NOTE:  This policy states that prior to recording of classroom activities, parents will be notified but does not require parental permission.  Notification is not a legal requirement, but it is recommended.  The policy gives the school district the flexibility to have one notice to cover the entire year and can be placed in the student directory info policy, a parent newsletter or handbook.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 21.4, .7; 22; 279.8.

Cross Reference:  506.2 Student Directory Information
                                      902.1 News Media Relations
                                      903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The board values the participation and the support of school district-community groups, including, but not limited to, the booster club and parent-teacher organizations, which strive for the betterment of the school district and the education program.  The board will work closely with these groups.

Prior to any purchase of, or fund raising for the purchase of goods or services for the school district, the group will confer with the superintendent to assist the group in purchasing goods or services to meet the school district's needs.

Funds raised by these groups for the school district will be held by the district within a custodial fund account.

It is the responsibility of the building principal to be the liaison with the school district-community groups affiliated with the building principal's attendance center.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8

Cross Reference:  903 Public Participation in the School District

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The board recognizes the valuable resource it has in the members of the school district community.  When possible and in concert with the education program, members of the school district community may be asked to make presentations to the students or to assist employees in duties other than teaching.  The school district may officially recognize the contributions made by volunteers.

Recruitment, training, utilization, and the maintenance of records for the purposes of insurance coverage and/or recognition of school district volunteers is the responsibility of the superintendent.

Volunteers within the district are held to the same high standards of behavior as school employees and will be subject to background checks prior to interacting with the students in a volunteer capacity.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to create regulations necessary to carry out this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 670.

Cross Reference:  603.1 Basic Instruction Program
                                       903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites

Approved:  8/22/18    
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The board welcomes the interest of parents and other members of the school district community and invites them to visit the school buildings and sites. Visitors, which include persons other than employees or students, must notify the principal of their presence in the facility upon arrival.

Persons who wish to visit a classroom while school is in session are asked to notify the principal and obtain approval from the principal prior to the visit so appropriate arrangements can be made and so class disruption can be minimized. Teachers and other employees will not take time from their duties to discuss matters with visitors.

Visitors will conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age level and maturity and with mutual respect and consideration for the rights of others while attending school events. Visitors failing to conduct themselves accordingly may be asked to leave the premises. Children who wish to visit school must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

It is the responsibility of employees to report inappropriate conduct. It is the responsibility of the superintendent and principals to take the action necessary to cease the inappropriate conduct. If the superintendent or principals are not available, a school district employee will act to cease the inappropriate conduct.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 716.7.

Cross Reference:  902 Press, Radio and Television News Media
                                       903.2 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The board expects that students, employees and visitors will treat each other with respect, engage in responsible behavior, exercise self-discipline and model fairness, equity and respect. Individuals violating this policy will be subject to discipline. Students will be disciplined consistent with the student conduct policies. Employees will be disciplined consistent with employee discipline policies and laws. Others will be subject to discipline according to this policy.

Individuals are permitted to attend school sponsored or approved activities or visit school premises only as guests of the school district, and, as a condition, they must comply with the school district's rules and policies. Individuals will not be allowed to interfere with or disrupt the education program or activity. Visitors, like the participants, are expected to display mature, responsible behavior. The failure of individuals to do so is not only disruptive but embarrassing to the students, the school district and the entire community.

To protect the rights of students to participate in the education program or activities without fear of interference or disruption and to permit the school officials, employees and activity sponsors and officials to perform their duties without interference or disruption, the following provisions are in effect:

• Abusive, verbal or physical conduct of individuals directed at students, school officials, employees, officials and activity sponsors of sponsored or approved activities or at other individuals will not be tolerated.
• Verbal or physical conduct of individuals that interferes with the performance of students, school officials, employees, officials and activity sponsors of sponsored or approved activities will not be tolerated.
• The use of vulgar, obscene or demeaning expressions directed at students, school officials, employees, officials and activity sponsors of sponsored or approved activities participating in a sponsored or approved activity or at other individuals will not be tolerated.

If an individual becomes physically or verbally abusive, uses vulgar, obscene or demeaning expression, or in any way interrupts an activity, the individual may be removed from the event by the individual in charge of the event. Law enforcement may be contacted for assistance.

Individuals removed from school premises have the ability to follow the board's chain of command and complaint policies should they choose to do so. The exclusion is in effect should the individual choose to appeal the decision of the superintendent. The term "individual" as used in the policy also includes students and employees.

If an individual has been notified of exclusion and thereafter tries to enter a school building or attends a sponsored or approved activity, the individual will be advised that his/her attendance will result in prosecution. The school district may obtain a court order for permanent exclusion from the school building or from future school sponsored or approved activities.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; .66; 716.7.

Cross Reference:  205 Board Member Liability
                                       504 Student Activities
                                       802.6 Vandalism
                                       903 Public Participation in the School District

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The board recognizes that students, employees, parents or citizens may want to distribute materials within the school district that are non curricular. Non Curricular materials to be distributed must be approved by the building principal and meet certain standards prior to their distribution.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the building principals to draft 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.

Cross References:  502.3 Freedom of Expression
                                         503.1 Student Conduct
                                         504 Student Activities
                                         603.9 Academic Freedom

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

Generally, transporting students for school purposes is done in a vehicle owned by the school district and driven by a school bus driver.  Students may be transported in private vehicles for school purposes.  It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine when this is appropriate.

Individuals transporting students for school purposes in private vehicles must have the permission of the superintendent and meet all applicable requirements set by the district.  Prior to transporting students in private vehicles, the district may require the following:

• The vehicle used to transport the student(s)is in good condition and meets all applicable safety requirements;
• The driver transporting the student(s) possesses a valid drivers’ license;
• Proof of insurance has been supplied to the superintendent and the insurance satisfies the minimum coverage requirements for driving personal vehicles in the State of Iowa; and
• The parents of the students to be transported have given written permission to the superintendent.

The school district assumes no responsibility for those students who have not received the approval of the superintendent and who ride in private vehicles for school purposes. If transportation is not provided by the school district, or if transportation provided by the school district is declined by the student or parent/guardian, then the responsibility and corresponding liability for transportation for school purposes shall rest solely with the student and parent/guardian.

This policy statement applies to transportation of students for school purposes in addition to transporting students to and from their designated attendance center. The superintendent may develop an administrative process to implement this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 285; 321.
                                      281 I.A.C. 43.

Cross Reference:  401.7 Employee Travel Compensation
                                       711 Transportation

Approved:  8/16/10         
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The use of students, the school district name, or its buildings and sites for advertising and promoting products and/or services of entities and organizations operating for a profit is not allowed except with prior board approval. Nonprofit entities and organizations may be allowed to use students, the school district name, or its buildings and sites if the purpose is educationally related and prior approval has been obtained from the board.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8.

Cross Reference:  504.5 Student FundRaising
                                       904 Community Activities Involving Students

Approved:  8/16/10                            
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The Board of Education supports the philosophy that the school belongs to the public and should be available for public use by school district community groups which promote cultural, educational, community welfare or recreational activities, provided the activity is not contrary to public interest or to the safety, welfare and protection of the Central City School staff, students or property as determined by the Board of Education, or as provided by law. Any community group or organization requesting use of the school building must have an adult (legal age not a student) in charge who will be responsible for the proper care and use of the building and who will be responsible for taking care of any cleaning, payment of fees and the settlement for any damages.  The building must be left in the state of cleanliness and orderliness in which it was found. Any group or person using school facilities may be required to provide proof of sufficient insurance, or written verification that the group is covered under the District’s insurance coverage.

When using school facilities, the facilities are Substance- Free referenced in Policy 403.5 and in Policy 905.2.  Any individual or group violating this policy may be barred from future use of the facilities. 

Administrative regulations and fee guidelines have been established to differentiate user requests within the categories of non-profit and private profit. After filling out a school facility request, an applicant will be categorized and sent the appropriate documents by the superintendent’s designee. The documents include, based on the category of the applicant, administrative regulations for building use and the fee schedules. 

The board may allow groups to use the buildings and sites without charge. While such groups may use the building and sites without charge, they may be required to pay a custodial fee.  Custodial fees are a fixed rate.  In the event that multiple groups see the building on the same day and at the same time, the custodial fees remain the same. (See fee schedule)

The following guidelines have been developed to support this philosophy, while not all scenarios or situations can be anticipated, the following are intended to guide in the appropriate application of fees as determined by the Central City CSD.

A school-sponsored group is defined as a group sponsored by the school district and has an assigned supervisor or coach authorized (paid) by the district. (Group 1)

A community group is defined as a group not sponsored by the school and could include adult community groups or student community groups. Community groups shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. (Groups 2 – 5)

            GROUP 1

Direct School Activities / School Sponsored

Members or Activities:

• School-sponsored and faculty organized clubs or activities for students such as Drama, music and instrumental music events and activities, speech and debate, National Honor Society, FFA, Newspaper, Yearbook, Student Council, after prom, etc.
• Sports and sports related activities including administratively approved summer camps.
• Central City Fine Arts and Athletic Booster Clubs.

Facility Use Fee:

• No fees for custodians, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• No fees for administrative supervision
• No fees for necessary staffing to sell tickets, run clocks, etc.

GROUP 2

District Related Activities

Definition: Direct School Activities and Indirect School Activities

Members or Activities: Direct School Associated Activities

• Parent Teacher Organization

Members or Activities: Indirect School Associated Activities

• Youth Sports of Central City (does not include profit organizations, groups utilizing paid coaches, and/or invite only groups)
• Wildcat Archery
• Scouting – Normal meetings
• 4-H – Normal meetings
• Individuals/Families
• Adult Education (sponsored by district)

*Election or Caucuses (no charges)

Facility Use Fee:

• Events/ tournaments will be charged $30 dollars for post-custodial cleaning for the entire length of the event. 
• Group 2 applicants may request to be their own custodial crew through application to the superintendent two months prior to the event.   Groups must follow all instructions regarding cleaning, use of space and securing the building.  Failure to follow will result in a  $400 fine and future privileges revoked for the entire organization.
• Special set up (i.e. Risers) and clean up (i.e. Kitchen) billed at cost.

GROUP 3

Local Tax Supported Organizations

Members or Activities:

• Central City Parks and Recreations
• City Council or Local Government Agencies
• Central City Public Library

Facility Use Fee:

• Events / tournaments will be charged $30 dollars for post-custodial cleaning for the entire length of the event.
• Heating, Ventilation and air conditioning will be provided at additional cost. (develop rate schedule)
• Special set up (i.e. Risers) and clean up (i.e. Kitchen) billed at cost.

GROUP 4

Local Non-Profit

Members or Activities: Civic

• Main Street Central City, Lions, American Legion etc.

Members or Activities: Charitable

• Benefits: police, fire, Marine Corp, etc.

Members or Activities: Local Religious Organizations

• All churches within the boundaries of the CCCSD boundaries and their youth groups.

Members or Activities: Local Political Organizations

Facility Use Fees: (If not during school day)

• Events / tournaments will be charged $30 dollars for post-custodial cleaning for the entire length of the event.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning fees.
• Users will be required to file a non-profit exempt documentation to the district.
• If auditorium is being requested the activity will need to have a designated person to run equipment (develop rate schedule)
• Special set up (i.e. Risers) and clean up (i.e. Kitchen) billed at cost.

GROUP 5

Outside Groups

Definition: Industrial, Commercial or Profit Generating Organizations

Members or Activities:

• All other organizations, companies, groups or clubs that wish to use the facilities whether for their organizational meetings or for profit activities.
• Includes profit organizations, groups utilizing paid coaches, and/or invite only groups.

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

Facility Use Fee:

• Events / tournaments will be charged $30 dollars for post-custodial cleaning for the entire length of the event.
• A minimum of 3 hours post-custodial fees will be charged, plus any additional hours necessary to clean up after the event.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning fees.
• Special set up (i.e. Risers) and clean up (i.e. Kitchen) billed at cost.
• Users may be required to file a certificate of insurance to the district.
• If auditorium is being requested the activity will need to have a designated person to run equipment (develop rate schedule)

Priority of Use: The following shall dictate the priority for facility use:

1. School-Sponsored Activities shall take top priority, which includes open gyms and fields. (See open gym guidelines)
2. District Related Activities (Community groups composed of a majority of Central City students in youth programs such as community sports programs, practices or service organization meetings.) Profit organizations, groups utilizing paid coaches, and/or invite only groups will be categorized as group 5.
3. Local Tax Supported Organizations (Central City-based organizations that charge a fee for participation (Parks & Recs., adult recreation, etc.)
4. Local Non-Profit (Groups hosting a non-profit based activity (Lions Club, American Legion, etc.)
5. Outside Groups (Organizations/businesses from outside the Central City community or any industrial, commercial or profit generating organizations.

Regulations For Use of School Facilities:

1. 1. A Facilities Use Form must be completed and submitted for approval to the Superintendent’s Office two weeks prior to the event.
   2. Payment Procedure: All checks shall be made payable to the Central City Community School District. Payment in full must be received within 30 days of receiving the invoice.
   3. If an activity involves use of the kitchen facilities, a school cook may be required, and a fee for the employee to be present will be charged.  Exceptions are use of the High School kitchen for a concession stand when food is being served from the kitchen but not prepared in the kitchen.
2. 4. If an activity involves use of stage lighting or other technical equipment in the auditorium, the community group/organization shall be required to pay at the group 3 and 4 rates for an approved stage technician.
   5. For Athletic Activities the following procedures will be used:
      • Gym Use Sign Up: There will be a designated sign-up period during the year for reserving the gym. The schedule of gym use can be found on the school’s website. Changes will be made by the superintendent’s designee. Any unscheduled activities or activities violating these regulations will not be allowed.

• • • Eligible Activities: Activities that are eligible for the gym use are those that normally are played in a gymnasium such as basketball and volleyball. Other activities may use the gym provided there is no greater threat of damage to school property. Activities such as soccer, baseball and softball may use the gym provided safety and care of school facilities are considered. When kicking, batting or completing skill activities when participants are not under complete control of the ball, in no way should the ball make contact with the walls, bleachers or other permanent equipment. No rollerblade or bicycling activities are allowed in the gym. The school administration has the right to restrict activities and determine which additional activities will be approved for use.

• • • Facilities Use Coordination: The superintendent’s designee may request that the coaches turn in rosters with player’s names and league. The superintendent’s designee will provide each coach/team/organization with a set of rules for facility use.

• • • Varsity Competition Facilities/Fields: Those CCCSD facilities used primarily for varsity competition have a unique need for maintenance and care to ensure quality playing facilities/surfaces and safety for athletes. Each facility is unique in its maintenance needs, accessibility, and potential for misuse, therefore, to ensure the best possible facilities for varsity competition, facilities used primarily for varsity competition will be under the direction of the Superintendent or superintendent’s designee. The Superintendent or superintendent’s designee will be responsible for determining accessibility and assigning use based on the maintenance needs of the facility, impact of use, and the potential benefit to the CCCSD. If, in the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee’s determination, the use presents the potential for damage, misuse, or undue wear and/or is not beneficial to the CCCSD programs, use may be denied in the interest of maintaining a safe and quality competitive facility. The High School Competition Gym will only be available for major competitions (i.e. Youth Wrestling Tournament, Youth Volleyball Tournament, etc) with prior approval of the CCCSD. The varsity softball and baseball diamonds are available to community organizations when not in use by school teams. The following guidelines must be followed:
      
      • Fields are to be used when the infield is dry.
      • Equipment (including bases) is not to be used unless special arrangements are made with the High School coach.
      • High School teams have first priority for the use of the fields.
      • Lights may be used provided specific arrangements are made with the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.
      • Softball – stakes must be placed back in peg holes, if removed.
      • Baseball – all pitching must be from the dirt mound.  When finished, home plate and pitching mound are to be raked.
      • Fees for use of softball and baseball fields will be charged in order to cover the cost of utilities.

Weeknight Availability: Weeknight gym times are limited between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at middle school gym and between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the high school facilities. When teams are playing an away game or otherwise not using the gym, they will be available starting at 3:30 PM. The competitive middle and high school gyms will be restricted in availability for use by non-school activities as determined by the building principal and activities director. There will be no gym use on official holidays, when the school day has been canceled or dismissed early due to inclement weather, or when there are evening school activities in which non-school activities would interfere with a school-sponsored activity at the discretion of the superintendent.  Groups may use facilities if school related activities are scheduled.

• • • Weekend Availability: Saturday and Sunday use of the gym will be scheduled by the superintendent’s designee with tournaments or games taking top priority over practice time. The gym may be used between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., or as determined by the superintendent’s designee.

• • • Responsibility for Property: Coaches, players, parents, siblings, etc. are restricted to the area of the building in which the activity is taking place. Typically, this would be one of the gyms. The coach in charge is responsible for monitoring traffic in the building and for supervising the gym and children in the program they sponsor. Any damage done to school property during practice, games, or open gym must be reported immediately to the custodian on duty or the building principal on the following school day. The coach/team/organization scheduled during the time in which the damage occurs will be responsible for reimbursing the school for any necessary repairs or replacement of equipment. Failure of a coach/team/sponsor to report damage will result in the coach/team/sponsor’s loss of use privilege until the beginning of the following school year (typically late in August).

1. 6.       Local Non-Profit groups may be required to provide proof of insurance.

1. 7.       Profit groups under the following conditions:
      • Businesses located in the Central City Community School District and activities benefiting students of the Central City Community School District will have priority. School functions will always be given priority when scheduling profit groups.
      • Programs/organizations must benefit or promote cultural, educational, or recreational activities and may not be contrary to public interest, as determined by the Board of Education or as provided by law.
      • Each profit group will be limited to the use of facilities twice during an academic school year.
      • Events may not be scheduled more than six weeks in advance. The Central City Community School District reserves the right to reschedule events in case of an unforeseen school district conflict.
      • The district will not supply equipment such as balls, etc.
      • There shall not be any alcoholic liquor nor beverages brought to, or consumed on the premises. The Central City Community School District is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on school grounds.
      • The business may be required to furnish the district with a certificate of insurance with a combined single limit of bodily injury and property damage liability in the amount of $500,000.
      • A Central City Community School District custodian must be on duty during the time facilities are used, and business will be charged from Group 5 off of the fee schedule.
      • Supervision of the scheduled activity shall be the responsibility of the group using the facility. A supervisory person must be designated at the time of application.

8. The District reserves the right to cancel facilities use on days in which inclement weather poses a hazard and facilities are closed.
9. The District reserves the right to refuse use of facilities that do not promote cultural, educational, civic, community, or recreational activities that correspond with the District’s beliefs.

Approved:  6/28/17
Reviewed:  9/27/17
Revised:  12/20/17   
Revised:  3/27/19 
Revised: 11/3/21 and 5/25/22

Tobacco and nicotine use is prohibited on school district facilities and grounds, including school vehicles.  This requirement extends to students, employees and visitors.  This policy applies at all times, including school-sponsored and nonschool-sponsored events.  Persons failing to abide by this request are required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco, nicotine or other product or leave the school district premises immediately.  It is the responsibility of the administration to enforce this policy.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. 608
                                      Iowa Code §§ 142D; 279.8, .9; 297.

Cross Reference:  903.4  Public Conduct on School Premises
                                       905.1 Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment

Approved:  8/16/10
Revised:  1/26/17
Reviewed:  9/23/15
Reviewed: 11/3/21

The board believes weapons, other dangerous objects and look-alikes in school district facilities and at school district-approved events 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.

All weapons, dangerous objects and look-alikes are prohibited to be carried, possessed, transported or otherwise stored on school district property and to school district-approved events.  Exceptions to this policy include weapons carried by the following individuals in performance of their official duties:

• law enforcement;
• military personnel;
• corrections officers;
• individuals approved in writing by the Superintendent, and;
• students and individuals approved in writing by the Superintendent who are actively engaging in a school district approved firearms safety course, hunter education course or shooting sports activity.

Individuals found to be in violation of this district policy will be required to immediately remove the weapon, dangerous object or look-alikes from the school district property or event.  Students found to be in violation of this policy or any other board policies related to weapons will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

Legal Reference:  18 U.S.C. § 921
                                      Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.21B; 483A.27(11), 724
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.3(6)

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

Approved  11/3/21

During a public health emergency, the district will seek guidance and recommendations from federal, state and local agencies that monitor and respond to the emergency.  The district will follow any mandatory closures or other mandatory measures imposed by such agencies.

The superintendent, in conjunction with relevant government agencies and/or athletic and activity associations, will determine under what circumstances the district will restrict or cancel in-person learning, student events or activities including sporting events, extracurricular clubs or meetings for students, and the use of district facilities by outside organizations.

The district will promote and follow other recommended measures and guidance from federal, state and local agencies to the extent reasonably practicable under the circumstances.  These measures may include, but are not  limited to the following:

On-line learning, hybrid models of learning, or modified in-person learning may occur dependent on the circumstances and in accordance with applicable law.

Hand washing and any other recommended hygiene practices will be taught to all students and employees.

Non-medical-grade face masks are encouraged to be worn by all individuals on school grounds, including students, employees and volunteers.  Masks will be provided to individuals who request them.  Reusable masks should be washed regularly by individuals wearing them.

Employees, volunteers and students are encouraged to monitor their temperatures each morning prior to traveling to any school building or event.  Individuals with a temperature over 100.3 degrees may not enter school buildings or attend school events.

Due to the increased cost to the district of providing additional cleaning and disinfecting measures, and in order to preserve cleaning supplies for school use during the time of a public health emergency, the superintendent has discretion to restrict the use of school buildings and facilities for non-school groups in a neutral and non-discriminatory manner.