A program for annual inspection, in addition to those conducted by authorized agencies, of the equipment, facilities, and grounds shall be conducted as part of the maintenance schedule for school district buildings and sites. The results of this inspection shall be reported to the board at its annual meeting. Further, the board may conduct its own inspection of the school district buildings and sites annually. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to insure inspections are complete. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8 (2005). Cross Reference: 802 Maintenance, Operation, and Management

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The school district shall maintain a warning system designed to inform students, employees, and visitors in the facilities of an emergency. This system shall be maintained on a regular basis under the maintenance plan for school district buildings and sites. Students shall be informed of this system according to board policy. Each classroom and office shall have a plan for helping those in need of assistance to safety during an emergency. This shall include, but not be limited to, students and employees with disabilities. Licensed employees shall be responsible for instructing students on the proper techniques to be followed during an emergency. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 100.31 (2005). Cross Reference: 507 Student health and Well-being 711.7 School Bus Safety Instruction 804 Safety Program

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As soon as a bomb threat is reported to the administration, the school district facility should be cleared immediately. A thorough search will be made by the appropriate school district or law enforcement officials. Employees and students shall remain outside the school district facility until it is determined that danger no longer exists. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to file a report or keep a report of each incident for the school district records. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8 (2005). Cross Reference: 804 Safety Program

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Friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials will be maintained in good condition and appropriate precautions will be followed when the material is disturbed. If there is a need to replace asbestos it will be replaced with non-asbestos containing materials. Each school building will maintain a copy of the asbestos management plan.

The school district will appoint and train appropriate employees as necessary.

Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. (1988); 40 C.F.R. Pt. 763 (1993). Iowa Code 279.52-.54 (2005). Cross Reference: 403.4 Hazardous Chemical Disclosure 802 Maintenance, Operation, and Management

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