The primary responsibility for formulating policy rests with the Board of Directors.  Policies for the consideration of the Board may be proposed by any member of the Board, the Superintendent of Schools, a member of the professional staff with the approval of the Superintendent, a lay group or organization, or by any citizen of the School District.

Legal Reference:        
(Code of Iowa)

Date of Adoption:               
May 12, 1975

Date of Review:
December 14, 2020

Policy proposals shall be submitted to the Board, through the Superintendent of Schools, prior to a regularly scheduled meeting.  Final adoption of policies shall occur after consideration by the board.

Date of Adoption:  
May 12, 1975

Date of Review:     
December 14, 2020

A hard copy of the board policy manual is housed at the central administration office and is available to each  board member if requested.  Persons wishing to review the board policy manual may contact the board secretary, who will have a board policy manual available for public inspection.  It is the responsibility of the board secretary to ensure copies of new and revised policy statements are distributed to the custodians of board policy manuals no later than the first regular board meeting following the policy's adoption. 

The board policy manual may also be available electronically on the district website.  Persons unable to access the policy manual electronically should contact the board secretary for assistance.  It is the responsibility of the board secretary to ensure any electronic version of the policy manual is current

Copies of changes in board policy will also be included in or attached to the minutes of the meetings in which the final action was taken to adopt the new or changed policy.

Legal Reference:         
Iowa Code §§ 277.31; 279.8 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(2).

Date of Adoption:

Date of Review:
December 14, 2020

The Policies of the Board of Directors may be rescinded, changed, or amended by resolution adopted at any regular meeting, provided notice of such potential is set forth in the posted agenda.  New members should review the Policies of the Board that are operational not later than 30 days after the annual Organizational Meeting of the Board. The Board will review all policies, and re-approve, amend or delete at least every five years. The purpose of such review shall be to strengthen the operation of the Board and to improve the educational program of the school.

Legal Reference:        
(Code of Iowa)

Date of Adoption:                 
May 12, 1975

Date of Review:
December 14, 2020

When there is no board policy in existence to provide guidance on a matter, the superintendent is authorized to act appropriately under the circumstances surrounding the situation keeping in mind the educational philosophy and financial condition of the school district.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to inform the board of the situation and the action taken and to document the action taken.  If needed, the superintendent will draft a proposed policy for the board to consider.

Legal Reference:         
Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(2).

Date of Review:
December 14, 2020

Administrative rules and regulations shall be drawn by the Superintendent of Schools and shall be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing prior to a regularly scheduled meeting. The proposed rule of regulation shall be read at the regular meeting with final action scheduled for the next regular meeting.

In general, administrative rules and regulations serve to implement the policies of the Board of Directors.

Legal Reference:        
(Code of Iowa)

Date of Adoption:                 
May 12, 1975

Date of Review:
December 14, 2020