It shall be within the sole discretion of the board to determine the size of classes and to determine whether class grouping shall take place. The board may periodically review the class sizes. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board on class size based upon the financial condition of the school district, the qualifications of and number of licensed employees, and other factors deemed relevant to the board. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8; 280.3 (2003). Cross Reference: 606.6 Insufficient Class Size Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 11, 2019 Revised

The Chariton Community School District will continue school ceremonies and observances which have become a tradition and a custom of the education program. These include, but are not limited to, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and observance of holidays, such as Christmas, Thansgiving and Easter, by programs and performances. Such ceremonies or observances shall have a secular purpose and shall not advocate or sponsor a particular religion. Students who do not wish to participate in these activities may be silent during the ceremony or observance or receive permission from the principal to be excused from the ceremony for religious reasons in compliance with board policy. Legal Reference: U.S. Constitution amendment 1. Lee v. Weisman 112 S. Ct. 2649 (1992). Lemon v. Kurtzman 403 U.S. 602 (1971). Graham v. Central Decatur CSD 608 F. Supp. 531 (S.D. Iowa 1985). Iowa Code 279.8 (2003). Cross Reference: 603 Instructional Curriculum 604.5 Religious-Based Exclusion form a School Program Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 11, 2019 Revised March 11, 2019

Live animals will not be allowed in school district facilities except under special circumstances and only for an educational purpose. Permission from the principal will be required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into school district facilities. Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the school district facilities. The person bringing the animal must furnish transportation for the animal brought to school. Animals will not be allowed to travel to and from the student's attendance center on the school bus. It shall be the responsibility of the principal to determine appropriate supervision of animals in the classroom. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8 (2003). Cross Reference: 507 Student Health and Well-Being Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 11, 2019 Revised March 9, 2009

Materials and services produced by students at the expense of the school district are the property of the school district. Materials and services produced by students at the student's expense, except for incidental expense to the school district, are the property of the student. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to determine incidental expense. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8 (2003). Cross Reference: 408.2 Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 11, 2019 Revised

The principal may authorize field trips and excursions when such events contribute to the achievement of education goals of the school district. In authorizing field trips and excursions, the principal shall consider the financial condition of the school district, the educational benefit of the activity, the inherent risks or dangers of the activity, and other factors deemed relevant by the superintendent. Written parental permission will be required prior to the student's participation in field trips and excursions. The board's approval will be required for field trips and excursions outside the state. Board approval will be required for field trips and excursions which involve unusual length or expense. Field trips and excursions are to be arranged with the principal well in advance. A detailed schedule and budget must be submitted by the employee. The school district will be responsible for obtaining a substitute teacher if one is needed. Following field trips and excursions, the teacher may be required to submit a written summary of the event. Legal Reference: 390 C.F.R. Pt. 390.3 (f) (1993). Iowa Code 279.8 (2003). 281 I.A.C. 43.9. Cross Reference: 503.1 Student Conduct 503.4 Good Conduct Rule 603 Instructional Curriculum 711 Transportation Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 11, 2019 Revised March 9, 2009

Insufficient classroom space shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. In making its determination whether insufficient classroom space exists, the board may consider several factors, including but not limited to, the nature of the education program, the grade level, the available licensed employees, the instructional method, the physical space, student-teacher ratios, equipment and materials, facilities either being planned or under construction, facilities planned to be closed, financial condition of the school district and projected to be available, a sharing agreement in force or planned, a bargaining agreement in force, laws or rules governing special education class size, board-adopted school district goals and objectives, and other factors considered relevant by the board. This policy shall be reviewed by the board annually. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to bring this policy to the attention of the board each year. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 282.18 (13) (2003). 281 I.A.C. 17.6 (3). Cross Reference: 103 Educational and Operational Planning 501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District 606.1 Class Size – Class Grouping Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 11, 2019 Revised