Successful education programs require the support of the community. The board recognizes this support is dependent on the school district community's understanding of and participation in the efforts, goals, and programs of the school district.
The superintendent shall be responsible for initiating and administering a continuous program of communication within the community. The superintendent shall utilize school personnel and media in discharging this responsibility.
In striving to obtain the support of the school district community, the board will:
• Provide access to school district records;
• Inform the school district community of the school district's goals, objectives,' achievements, and needs;
• Invite the input of the school district community; and,
• Encourage cooperation between the school district and the community as well as with agencies and organizations to best serve the welfare of its students.
Approved: May 9, 2016
Reviewed: January 11, 2021
Revised:
Public records of the school district may be viewed by the public during the regular business hours of the administration offices of the school district. These hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays and recesses.
Persons wishing to view the school district's public records shall contact the board secretary and make arrangements for the viewing. The board secretary will make arrangements for viewing the records as soon as practicable, depending on the nature of the request. Persons wanting copies may be assessed a fee for the copy.
Persons wanting compilation of information may be assessed a fee for the time of the employee to compile the requested information. Printing of materials for the public at the expense of the school district shall only occur when the event is sponsored by the school district.
Pursuant to Iowa law, the board has determined certain records need to be confidential as their disclosure could jeopardize the safety of persons or property and include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Security procedures 2) Emergency preparedness procedures 3) Evacuation procedures 4) Security codes and passwords
It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to maintain accurate and current records of the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to respond in a timely manner to requests for viewing and receiving public information of the school district.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 21.4; 22; 291.6 (2005). 1980 Op. Att’y. Gen. 88. 1972 Op. Att’y. Gen. 158. 1968 Op. Att’y. Gen. 656. Cross Reference: 215 Board of Directors’ Records 401.5 Employee Records 506 Student Records 708 Care, Maintenance, and Disposal of School District Records 902.1 News Media Relations
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised January 12, 2009
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 shall be the spokesperson for the board, and the superintendent shall be the spokesperson for the school district. It shall be 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 shall direct their inquiries to the superintendent. The superintendent shall 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 (2005). Cross Reference: 902 Press, Radio, and Television News Media
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _______
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 shall 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 shall include the board and the superintendent.
News conferences for issues requiring an immediate response may be held by the superintendent. It shall be within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether a news conference or interview shall be held to provide an immediate response to an issue. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to keep the board apprised of news conferences and interviews.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 21.4; 22; 279.8 (2005). Cross Reference: 902 Press, Radio, and Television News Media
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _______
The superintendent shall determine when a news release about internal school district and board matters will be issued. In making this determination, the superintendent shall strive to keep the media and the school district community accurately and objectively informed. Further, the superintendent shall strive to create and maintain a positive image for the school district. It shall be 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 shall 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 (2005). 1980 Op. Att’y. Gen. 73. 1952 Op. Att’y. Gen. 133. Cross Reference: 902 Press, Radio, and Television News Media
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _______
Individuals may broadcast or videotape 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 shall be within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the request is unduly burdensome and whether the broadcast or videotaping will interfere with or disrupt the school district event.
Videotaping of classroom activities will be allowed at the discretion of the superintendent. It is the responsibility of the building administrator to keep the superintendent informed of all videotaping of classroom activities. Parents will be notified prior to videotaping of classroom activities.
It shall be 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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 21.4, .7; 22; 279.8 (2005). Cross Reference: 902.1 News Media Relations 903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _January 10, 2011______
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 shall confer with the superintendent to assist in purchasing goods or services to meet the school district's needs. Funds raised by these groups for the school district shall be kept as part of the accounts of the school district.
Fund raiser requests forms are available in every school office and must be approved prior to any fund-raising activity. It shall be 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; 291.13 (2005). Cross Reference: 903 Public Participation in the School District
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised : May 9, 2016
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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8; 670 (2005). Cross Reference: 603.1 Basic Instruction Program 903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _______
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.
Visitors shall 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 or they may be asked to leave the premises. Children who wish to visit school must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
It shall be the responsibility of employees to report inappropriate conduct by visitors. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent and principals to take the action necessary to stop the inappropriate conduct. If the superintendent or principals are not available, a school district employee shall act to stop the inappropriate conduct by visitors.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8; 716.7 (2005). Cross Reference: 902 Press, radio, and Television News Media 903.2 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _May 9, 2016____
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. Visitors 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.
To protect the rights of students participating in the education program or activities without fear of interference or disruption and to permit the school officials, employees, sponsors, and officials to perform their duties without interference or disruption, the following provisions are in effect: • Verbal, abusive, or physical conduct of individuals directed at students, school officials, employees, officials, sponsors of approved activities or at other individuals will not be tolerated. • Verbal abuse or physical conduct of individuals that interferes with the performance of students, school officials, employees, officials, sponsors, of approved activities will not be tolerated. • The use of vulgar, obscene or demeaning expression directed at students, school officials, employees, officials, sponsors of approved activities will not be tolerated.
If an individual becomes physically or verbally abusive, uses vulgar, obscene or demeaning expressions, 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.
PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES If an individual has been notified of exclusion and thereafter tries to enter a school building or attends an 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 (2007). Cross Reference: 205 Board Member Liability 504 Student Activities 802.6 Vandalism 903 Public Participation in the School District
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed: January 11, 2021 Revised January 10, 2011
The board recognizes that students, employees, parents or citizens may want to distribute materials within the school district that are noncurricular. Noncurricular materials to be distributed must be approved by the building principal and meet certain standards prior to their distribution.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the building principals to draft administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Legal Reference: U.S. Constitution amendment 1. Hazelwood CSD v. Kuhlmeier 484 U.S. 260 (1988). Bethel CSD v. Fraser 478 U.S. 675 (1986). New Jersey v. T.L.O. 469 U.S. 325 (1985). Tinker v. Des Moines CSD 393 U.S. 503 (1969). Bystrom v. Fridley HS 822 F. 2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987). Iowa Code 279.8; 280.22 (2005). Cross Reference: 502.3 Freedom of Expression 503.1 Student Conduct 504 Student Activities 603.9 Academic Freedom
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised _______
I. Guidelines. Individuals, including students, may have the privilege to distribute on school premises, at reasonable times and places, unofficial written material, petitions, buttons, badges or other insignia, unless the material: (a) is obscene to minors; (b) is libelous; (c) contains indecent, vulgar, profane or lewd language; (d) advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law; (e) constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g., threats of violence, defamation of character or of a person's race, religion, gender, disability, age or ethnic origin); (f) presents a clear and present likelihood that, either because of its content or the manner of distribution, it will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities, may cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations.
II. Procedures. Anyone wishing to distribute unofficial written material must first submit for approval a copy of the material to the building principal at least twenty-four hours in advance of desired distribution time, together with the following information: 1. Name and phone number of the person submitting request and, if a student, the homeroom number; 2. Date(s) and time(s) of day of intended display or distribution; 3. Location where material will be displayed or distributed; 4. The grade(s) of students to whom the display or distribution is intended.
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised January 10, 2011
Within twenty-four hours of submission, the principal will render a decision whether the material violates the guidelines in subsection I or the time, place and manner restrictions in subsection III of this policy. In the event that permission to distribute the material is denied, the person submitting the request should be informed in writing of the reasons for the denial. Permission to distribute material does not imply approval of its contents by either the school, the administration, the board or the individual reviewing the material submitted.
If the person submitting the request does not receive a response within twenty-four hours of submission, the person shall contact the building principal's office to verify that the lack of response was not due to an inability to locate the person. If the person has made this verification and there is no response to the request, the material may not be distributed.
If the person is dissatisfied with the decision of the principal, the person may submit a written request for appeal to the superintendent. If the person does not receive a response within three school days of submitting the appeal, the person shall contact the superintendent to verify that the lack of response is not due to an inability to locate the person. If the person has made this verification and there is no response to the appeal, the material may not be distributed.
At every level of the process the person submitting the request shall have the right to appear and present the reasons, supported by relevant witnesses and material, as to why distribution of the written material is appropriate.
III. Time, place and manner of distribution. The distribution of written material is prohibited when it blocks the safe flow of traffic within corridors and entrance ways of the school or otherwise disrupts school activities. The distribution of unofficial material shall be limited to a reasonable time, place and manner as follows: 1. The material shall be distributed from a table set up for the purpose in a location designated by the principal, which location shall not block the safe flow of traffic or block the corridors or entrance ways, but which shall give reasonable access to students. 2. The material shall be distributed after the regular instructional day.
IV. Definitions. The following definitions apply to the following terms used in this policy: 1. "Obscene to minors" is defined as: (a) The average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that the written material, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest of minors of the age to whom distribution is requested; (b) The material depicts or describes, in a manner that is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community concerning how such conduct should be presented to minors of the age to whom distribution is requested, sexual conduct such as intimate sexual acts (normal or perverted), masturbation, excretory functions, and lewd exhibition of the genitals; and (c) The material, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value for minors. 2. "Minor" means any person under the age of eighteen. 3. "Material and substantial disruption" of a normal school activity is defined as follows: (a) Where the normal school activity is an educational program of the district for which student attendance is compulsory, "material and substantial disruption" is defined as any disruption which interferes with or impedes the implementation of that program. (b) Where the normal school activity is voluntary in nature (including, without limitation, school athletic events, school plays and concerts, and lunch periods), "material and substantial disruption" is defined as student rioting, unlawful seizures of property, widespread shouting or boisterous demonstration, sit-in, stand-in, walk-out, or other related forms of activity. In order for expression to be considered disruptive, there must exist specific facts upon which the likelihood of disruption can be forecasted including past experience in the school, current events influencing student activities and behavior, and instances of actual or threatened disruption relating to the written material in question. 4. "School activities" means any activity of students sponsored by the school and includes, by way of example but not limited to, classroom work, library activities, physical education classes, official assemblies and other similar gatherings, school athletic contests, band concerts, school plays and in-school lunch periods. 5. "Unofficial" written material includes all written material except school newspapers, literary magazines, yearbooks, and other publications funded and/or sponsored or authorized by the school. Examples include leaflets, brochures, flyers, petitions, placards and underground newspapers, whether written by students or others. 6. "Libelous" is a false and unprivileged statement about a specific individual that tends to harm the individual's reputation or to lower him/her in the esteem of the community. 7. "Distribution" means circulation or dissemination of written material by means of handing out free copies, selling or offering copies for sale and accepting donations for copies. It includes displaying written material in areas of the school which are generally frequented by students.
V. Disciplinary action. Distribution by any student of unofficial written material prohibited in subsection I or in violation of subsection III may be halted, and students may be subject to discipline including suspension and expulsion. Any other party violating this policy may be requested to leave the school property immediately and, if necessary, local law enforcement officials will be called. VI. Notice of policy to students. A copy of this policy will be published in student handbooks and posted conspicuously in school buildings.
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed January 11, 2021 Revised January 10, 2011
Transporting students for school purposes shall be done in a vehicle owned by the school district and driven by a school bus driver or authorized school district employee. Private vehicles should not be used for transporting students for school purposes.
This policy statement applies to transportation of students for school purposes in addition to transporting students to and from their designated attendance center. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8; 285; 321 (2005). 281 I.A.C. 43. Cross Reference: 401.6 Transporting Students by Employees 401.7 Employee Travel Compensation 711 Transportation Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised January 10, 2011
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 will not be allowed. 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 (2005). Cross Reference: 504.5 Student Fund Raising 904 Community Activities Involving Students Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised January 10, 2011
A non-student sex offender who has been convicted of a sex offense against a minor and who must register with the Sex Offender Registry shall not be present on school property (or in school vehicles) without the written permission of the school administrator in charge of the building or site where the offender wishes to gain access except for the time reasonably necessary to transport the offender’s own child or ward to or from school or for the time reasonably necessary to vote if the polling place is on school property. The law also bars sex offenders from loitering within 300 feet of school property or from residing within 2000 feet of school property subject to certain exceptions or from being employed by the District, volunteering at school or acting as a contractor or contractor’s employee at school. Sex offenders wishing to access school property must file a written request with the building Principal or his/her designee a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date of requested access. Requestors are encouraged to give as much advanced notification as possible, i.e. initiate a request when the need to request access is first known. The Principal or designee may waive the 48 hour requirement in extraordinary circumstances. Requestors will use the “Registrant Request Form” included in the regulations supporting this policy. The District shall determine the educational placement prior to enrollment of student sex offenders who must register on the sex offender registry per Iowa Code section 282.9. This policy shall be construed to comply with statutory law. If there is any conflict between this policy and statutory law, statutory law shall prevail.
Approved October 12, 2009 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised
Sex Offender Registrant Request Form Registrants whose request is granted shall keep a copy of this completed form with them each time they come onto school grounds. This form shall be used to document the Principal’s response to an individual’s, on the Sex Offender Registry (SOR) (hereinafter “registrant”) request to come onto school grounds. [Requests will be considered only from registrants who are the parent/legal guardian of a student or the person designated by the parent/legal guardian to have access to the student.] To be Completed by Registrant Full Name _________________________________ Phone Number__________________________ (first, middle, last) Address _____________________________________ Email Address_________________________ Requested Visit Date _______________ Building or location to be visited¬__________________ _ Reason for request (check at least one): Confer with school staff concerning my child’s academic, disciplinary or placement, including matters required by federal or state law. Attend a school activity [in which my child is participating.] (activity name) Attend a nonschool sponsored activity which is (activity name) _________________________ Registrant recognizes that permission to be on school grounds is at the discretion of the principal, or designee. Permission is granted for the sole reason, time, location, etc. listed below. Registrant recognizes that he/she is not permitted to be in any location, including restrooms, other than that listed below. Signature ________________________________ Date ____________ PRINCIPAL’S RESPONSE Registrant is required to provide additional information as follows: Registrant must follow check-in and check-out requirements as follows: Registrant must be directly supervised while on school grounds by the following individual(s) designated by the Principal: Registrant is restricted to the following designated location(s) on schools grounds: Registrant may only be on school grounds during the following time period: Request by registrant to be on school grounds is denied. Principal’s Signature ___________________________________Date ______________________ The completed form shall be kept on file at school. A copy of this completed form shall be provided to the registrant.
Approved October 12, 2009 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised
The buildings, sites, and equipment of the school district will be made available for a fee to local nonprofit entities which promote cultural, educational, civic, community, or recreational activities. Such use will be permitted only when the use does not interfere with or disrupt the education program or school-related activity and the use is consistent with state law. It is within the discretion of the board to allow for-profit entities to use school district buildings and sites. The board reserves the right to deny use of the buildings and sites and the equipment to any group. Organizations, individuals, and other entities who wish to use the school district property must apply at the superintendent's office. It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary or superintendent to determine whether the school district facility requested is available and whether the application for use meets board policy and administrative regulations. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent and board secretary to provide application forms and draw up the contract for use of school district property. Activities in the school district buildings and sites shall be supervised by an employee of the school district. The employee shall not accept a fee from the user. If appropriate, the school district employee may be paid by the school district which will be reimbursed by the user. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop a fee schedule for the board's approval and to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 276; 278.1 (4); 279.8; 288; 297.9-.11(2005). 1982 Op. Att’y. Gen. 561. 1940 Op. Att’y.Gen. 232. 1936 Op. Att’y. Gen. 196. Cross Reference: 704 Revenue
Approved January 9, 2006 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised October 3, 2016
Please see Rental Form below.
1. There shall be no alcoholic beverages brought to or consumed in the buildings or on the grounds.
2. There shall be no smoking or tobacco use in school facilities or on school grounds.
3. All state laws will be followed.
4. A custodian or a qualified responsible school employee must be present whenever a building is used for non-school purposes.
5. After a school building has been used by an outside group, cleaning will be done by employees assisted by a committee from the outside group. Fees for such work will be charged to the group.
6. The District reserves the right to deny any and all request for rental. These rules and regulations apply to all users.
7. The revisions made to this policy on May 9, 2016, will take effect on July 1, 2016, and supersede any and all previous Board action for usage of facilities.
Approved January 9, 2006 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised May 9, 2016
Fees/Guidelines for Facility Usage
TYPE I: 1. Student and staff related SCHOOL ACTIVITIES such as drama, music events, athletic events, etc. 2. All directly related school activities. 3. Activities sponsored by the Chariton Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Non-profit, tax exempt public groups (public agencies, Organizations, or other tax supported groups) composed largely of (75%) of school district residents. 5. If organization charges admission – automatically move to Type II. FACILITY HOURLY RENTAL RATE HOURLY CUSTODIAL FEE* Elementary Buildings No Charge $25.00 Secondary Buildings No Charge $25.00
TYPE II: 1. Non-profit, tax exempt special interest groups (fraternal/service organizations) composed largely (75%) of school district residents. (ie: Community Concert Association, Chariton Valley Players, Fire Dept.) 2. Religious groups composed largely (75%) of school district residents. 3. Private individuals for private use (and reside in the school district). FACILITY HOURLY RENTAL FEE HOURLY CUSTODIAL FEE* Elementary Buildings Classroom Gymnasium Kitchen** $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Secondary Buildings Classroom Gymnasium Admission Charged No Admission Charged Commons Kitchen** Auditorium Performances Rehearsals $8.00 $25.00 $20.00 $10.00 $20.00 $25.00 $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
TYPE III: 1. All other non-profit, tax exempt groups (such as those not composed largely of school district residents). 2. Commercial groups or private group performances for profit. FACILITY HOURLY RENTAL FEE HOURLY CUSTODIAL FEE* Elementary Buildings Classroom Gymnasium Kitchen** $10.00 $15.00 $15.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Secondary Buildings Classroom Gymnasium Admission Charged No Admission Charged Commons Kitchen** Auditorium Performances Rehearsals $10.00 $30.00 $25.00 $15.00 $25.00 $30.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
ADDITIONAL FEES: Use of piano: $15.00/per hour. If tuning is requested, the renter shall pay the tuning fees. Special lighting in the auditorium: $15.00/per hour. Outdoor athletic facilities: $35.00 per 2 hours (there is a 2 hour minimum). If lights are used, additional $50.00 per 2 hours (there is a 2 hour minimum). Also, a $25.00/per hour custodial fee.
PAYMENT PROCEDURE: 1. $25.00 deposit required with application. Deposit will be returned after it has been determined that no facility damages or issues occurred and payment has been received. Organization will forfeit deposit if facility has been damaged. 2. Charges must be paid within 30 days of billing date. 3. Payment should be mailed to: Chariton Community School District Offices 140 East Albia Road PO Box 738 Chariton, Iowa 50049 4. Checks returned for non-payment will be assessed a service charge of $25.00 5. Please contact Peggy White at the Central Office if there are any questions.
*NOTE: CUSTODIAL SERVICES WILL APPLY WHENEVER A CUSTODIAN IS NOT REGULARLY ON DUTY OR EMPLOYEE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
**NOTE: WHEN A MEAL IS BEING SERVED AND/OR MAJOR EQUIPMENT USED, THE FEES ABOVE WILL BE CHARGED. IN ADDITION, A SCHOOL LUNCH STAFF MEMBER MUST BE ON DUTY WITH THEIR SALARY TO BE AT THE RATE OF $20.00 PER HOUR.
School district facilities, including school vehicles, shall be off limits for all types of tobacco and nicotine products (examples: dissolvables, spit less, snus, chewing, and electronic cigarettes). 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 shall be required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco product, or leave the school district premises immediately. It shall be the responsibility of the administration to enforce this policy.
Legal Reference: Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Pub. L. No. 103-227, 108 Stat. 125 (1994). House File 2212, Iowa General Assembly (2008) Iowa Code 142B; 279.8, .9; 297 (2007)
Cross Reference: 905.1 Community Use of School District Buildings, Sites, and Equipment 903.4 Public Conduct on School Premises
Approved Nov. 14, 2005 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised May 9, 2016