900 - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

900 - COMMUNITY RELATIONS Jen@iowaschool… Tue, 01/07/2020 - 14:14

900 - Principles and Objectives for Community Relations

The Board of Directors shall strive to keep the community informed of the objectives, achievements, needs, and conditions of the school system. The Superintendent of Schools shall be responsible for initiating and administrating a continuous program of communication within the community. The Superintendent shall utilize needed school personnel and all media available in discharging this responsibility.

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901 - Public Examination of School Disrict Records

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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays and recesses.

Persons wishing to view the school district's public records will 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 may request copied of public records by telephone or in writing, including electronically. The school district may require pre-payment of the costs prior to copy and mailing.

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 will 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:

Security procedures
Emergency preparedness procedures
Evacuation procedures
Security codes and passwords

It is the responsibility of the board secretary to maintain accurate and current records of the school district. It is 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; 22.7; 291.6 (2014).
1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 88.
1972 Op. Att'y Gen. 158.
1968 Op. Att'y Gen. 656.

Approved:
September 19, 2011

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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902 - Press, Radio, and Television News Media

902 - Press, Radio, and Television News Media dawn@iowaschoo… Sat, 01/25/2020 - 16:01

902.1 - News Media Relations

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 (2013).

Approved:

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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902.4 - Live Broadcast or Recording

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.

Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 21.4, .7; 22; 279.8 (2013).

Approved:

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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903 - Other Intra-district Relations

903 - Other Intra-district Relations dawn@iowaschoo… Sat, 01/25/2020 - 16:03

903.1 - School – Community Groups

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 or designee 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 may be kept as part of the accounts of the school district.

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 (2013).

Approved:

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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903.2 - Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

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 building principal

Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 670 (2013).

Approved:

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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903.3 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites

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 must 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 (2013).

Approved:

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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903.4 - Public Conduct on School Premises

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 expression 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 (2013).

Approved:
November 8, 1999

Reviewed:
September 19, 2011

Revised:
September 18, 2000
October 10, 2016

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903.5 - Distribution of Materials

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 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 (2013).

Approved:
March 14, 2005

Reviewed:
September 19, 2011

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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903.5R1 - Distribution of Materials Regulation

I. Guidelines.

Individuals, including students, may have the right to distribute on school premises, at reasonable times and places, unofficial written material, petitions, buttons, badges or other insignia, except expression which:

is obscene to minors;
is libelous;
contains indecent, vulgar, profane or lewd language;
advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law;
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);
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, will cause the commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations.

Distribution on school premises of material in categories (1) through (4) to any student is prohibited. Distribution on school premises of material in categories (5) and (6) to a substantial number of students is prohibited.

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:

Name and phone number of the person submitting request and, if a student, the homeroom number;
Date(s) and time(s) of day of intended display or distribution;
Location where material will be displayed or distributed;
The grade(s) of students to whom the display or distribution is intended.

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 will 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 be distributed in accordance with the time, place and manner provisions in subsection III.

f 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 will 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 be distributed in accordance with the time, place and manner provisions in subsection III.

At every level of the process the person submitting the request will 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.

Permission to distribute material does not imply approval of its contents by either, the school district, the board, the administration or the individual reviewing the material submitted.

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 is limited to a reasonable time, place and manner as follows:

The material will be distributed from a table set up for the purpose in a location designated by the principal, which location will not block the safe flow of traffic or block the corridors or entrance ways, but which will give reasonable access to students.
The material will be distributed either before and/or after the regular instructional day.
No written material may be distributed during and at the place of a normal school activity if it is reasonably likely to cause a material and substantial disruption of that activity.

IV. Definitions.

The following definitions apply to the following terms used in this policy:

"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.

"Minor" means any person under the age of eighteen.

"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.
(c) 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.

"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.

"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.

"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.
"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.

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904 - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

904 - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles dawn@iowaschoo… Sat, 01/25/2020 - 16:16

904.1 - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

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 or designee to determine when this is appropriate.

Individuals transporting students for school purposes in private vehicles must have the permission of the superintendent or designee and meet all applicable requirements set by the district. Private vehicles will be used only when:

The vehicle is in good condition and meets all applicable safety requirements;
The driver 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
When 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

Approved:

Reviewed:

Revised:
October 10, 2016

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905 - Use of School District Facilities & Equipment

905 - Use of School District Facilities & Equipment dawn@iowaschoo… Sat, 01/25/2020 - 16:18

905.1 - Community Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

All local, civic, religious, fraternal, patriotic and community welfare organizations, including any individuals or groups interested in promoting cultural, educational or recreational activities are eligible to use the auditoriums, gymnasiums, classrooms, and other school properties, providing the activities conducted or to be conducted are not contrary to public interest as determined by the Board of Directors or its representatives, or as provided by law.

School buildings are community buildings, and every effort will be made to cooperate with local community groups and/or families for the use of school facilities for educational or recreational purposes whenever such use does not conflict with the school's program. Custodial service will be provided for the care of school buildings during the period of use. Entities that use school district buildings, or equipment, or sites must leave the building or site in the same condition it was in prior to its use. Inappropriate use of school district facilities and equipment may result in additional fees charged to, or the inability of, the entity to use school district facilities or equipment in the future

All requests for the use of facilities by an outside organization wishing to use the buildings after school hours are to be made through the business office. A school official designated by the Superintendent will clear all requests with the office of the principal in the building concerned. It is the responsibility of the designated school official to determine whether the school district facility or equipment requested is available and whether the application for use meets board policy, administrative regulations and Iowa Code requirements. It is the responsibility of the designated official to provide application forms and draw up the contract for use of school district facilities and equipment. Groups renting facilities may be required to provide proof of insurance.

The Board cannot legally use money collected from taxes for school purposes to support programs of community groups however worthy their programs may be. Consequently, while the building may be furnished, operating costs must be borne by the group that chooses to use the school. A schedule of minimum costs for the use of facilities will be reviewed every five years. The Board directs the Superintendent to prepare a schedule of fees for the use of school facilities. This schedule shall be presented to the Board for their final approval.

Fee schedules may be adjusted according to the hours and the service needed. A copy of the current fee schedule is found in Regulation 905.1R1.

The general policies governing the scheduling and use of school facilities will apply on requests for Sunday use, if such use is approved; however, Sunday use of school facilities for public purpose will generally be discouraged. Building administrators may exercise judgment as to the use of school recreational facilities for Sunday use by students and parents. Availability of adequate supervisory personnel, the nature of the activity, and the physical well-being of the facilities shall be among those things considered in the administrator's judgment.

Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 8D; 123.46; 276; 278.1(4); 279.8; 297.9-.11 (2013).
1982 Op. Att'y Gen. 561.
1940 Op. Att'y Gen. 232.
1936 Op. Att'y Gen. 196.

Approved:
February 9, 1976

Reviewed:
September 19, 2011

Revised:
June 9, 1980
July 13, 1981
June 10, 1985
March 13, 1995
January 12, 1998
October 9, 2000
November 11, 2002
October 10, 2016

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905.1E1 - Community Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Application Form

See form attached

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File Attachments

905.1E1 Community Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Application Form.pdf

905.1E2 - Community Use - Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement

The undersigned, hereafter referred to as "entity," states that it will hold the Algona Community School District, hereafter referred to as "school district," harmless from any and all damages and claims that may arise by reason of any negligence on the part of the entity in the use of any facilities or equipment owned by the school district. In case any action is brought therefore against the school district or any of its officers, employees or agents, the entity will assume full responsibility for the legal defense thereof, and upon its failure to do so on proper notice, the school district reserves the right to defend such action and to charge all costs, including attorneys' fees, to the entity.

The entity agrees to furnish and maintain during the usage of the facilities or equipment owned by the school district such bodily injury and property damage liability insurance as will protect the entity and the school district from claims or damages for personal injury, including accidental death, and from claims for property damages which may arise from the entity's use of the school district's facilities or equipment whether such operations be by the entity or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the entity.

If requested, the entity will furnish the school district with a certificate of insurance acceptable to the school district's insurance carrier before the contract is issued.

Dated at , Iowa, this day of , 20 .

_______________________________________________________________School District
(Entity)

By ____________________________________________________________ By ____________________________________________________________
Superintendent

Title __________________________________________________________ By ____________________________________________________________
Secretary

Address ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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905.1R1 - Community Use – Fees Schedule

Fee reductions may be approved for the following organizations:

Algona City Recreation Department;
Algona Area Scouting Activities;
Algona Area 4-H Activities; and

Approval of reduced fees may be granted by the Superintendent of Schools or a designee on a specific activity request basis by filling out an Application For Building Use form. Request must be approved five days prior to event. Criteria for approval for 1 through 3 above will primarily be based on the number of school-age students involved in the activity if a majority attend school in the Algona School District.

In accordance with Section 43.93 of the Code of Iowa regarding political party caususes during a presidential election year, there will be no charge for causus meetings. All other political activities will be charged the same rate as other groups.

FEES

FACILITY MINIMUM FEE

AAU/ Youth Practice $5 per hour (full hours only)

Camera (taken out of building) $25 per hour + deposit

Classrooms $30.00 -3 hours

Elementary Gym $100.00 – 3 hours

Libraries $75.00 – 3 hours

Middle School Lunch Room $100.00 – 3 hours

High School Commons $150.00 – 3 hours

Middle School and High School Gym $150.00 – 3 hours ($75 for City Rec)

High School Little Theater $100.00

ICN Room $12.50 per hour

Portable Stage Rental $100.00 per day (not to leave building

Kitchens $ 75.00 (not including Food Service Staff)

In addition to paying the above fees, other than entities using the ICN classroom, each entity must make arrangements with the school district to have adequate custodial and supervisory services. Buildings will not be available unless a contract is signed by the entity and the school district well in advance of scheduled usage. Entities that use school district buildings, or equipment, or sites must leave the building or site in the same condition it was in prior to its use. Inappropriate use of school district facilities and equipment may result in additional fees charged to, or the inability of, the entity to use school district facilities or equipment in the future.

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905.1R2 - Wilcox PAC Community Use Fee Schedule

History
The Ed and Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center became a reality through a generous gift of $5 million from the Wilcox family. In February of 2015, Ed Wilcox approached the school district about the potential cost to build an auditorium. The Algona School District agreed to contribute $2.5 million towards the project through SAVE Funds as well as to build a parking lot at a cost of $700,000. Over the next few months, several other donors became involved including Iowa State Bank, Pharmacist Mutual Companies and the Algona School Foundation, each with a gift of $167,000. As bids were received at the end of August, it became apparent that additional funding was needed. At this point the Ken Kemna family made a $500,000 donation to complete the project financing. The total cost to construct the PAC was $7.2 million.

Intent of Donors
It was the intent of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox that the Performing Arts Center be used by not only the school district, but Bishop Garrigan and Seton as well as the community at large. Local nonprofits should have no rental fees for the facility with the exception of some minimal cleaning or managerial costs. To make this possible, the Wilcox family placed $1 million of their $5 million gift in a trust with the proceeds from the trust going to the Algona School District to assist with annual costs to operate the facility. For-profit groups will also incur a rental fee for the facility.

When scheduling the facility, priority will be in order to: 1) Algona Community School District, 2) Bishop Garrigan and Seton Schools, 3) Area Nonprofit Groups, 4) Area For-Profit Groups, 5) Other Parties. A schedule of events will be kept by the Algona School District, and booking of the PAC can be done at Central Administration 600 S. Hale St. Algona, IA 50511 or by calling 515-295-3528. The facility is not considered booked until signed usage agreements are completed. A fee schedule is included in this document. The Algona Community School District does reserve the right to cancel usage agreements with 30 days’ notice.

Food and Beverage

Food and beverages are not allowed in the theater at any time.
TOBACCO, DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING OR ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS. Any evidence of such will result in cancellation of the current usage contract and will result in the renter losing the privilege of using the PAC in the future. No refunds will be issued.

Decorations, Sets and Deliveries

Painting of any type is not permitted in the facility.
Use of adhesives including tape, decals, etc. are not allowed without prior consent from the Manager of the Performing Arts Center.
Storage of decorations, set supplies, paint etc. is not allowed in the PAC. Renters are required to remove all items after their event.
Freight deliveries must occur during the time of the rental agreement and must be arranged with the PAC Manager or their designee.

Building Usage

No keys will be checked out to the PAC. When using the facility, either the PAC Manager or their designee must be present during all hours of the rental agreement.
Groups will have access only to areas specified in their rental agreement.
Move-in and move-out of the facility will occur through the loading dock only, not through pedestrian entrances.
Tap shoes are allowed on the stage only.
No items may be put up that block building entrances or exits.
No flammable materials are allowed in the facility. The use of pyrotechnics during an event is prohibited.

Fee Groups

Group 1: Schools

Group 2: Local Nonprofit Groups

Group 3: All Others

RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE

Hourly Rate (3HR Minimum) Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

PAC Rental NC $100/hr $150/hr

Equipment Rental Fee (Flat Rate) Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Custom Lighting TBD TBD TBD

Projector and Screen NC NC NC

Risers & Chairs NC $150 $300

Grand Piano Fee NC $100 $100

Microphones NC NC $50

Spotlights NC NC $50

Extra Charges Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Custodial TBD TBD TBD

Sunday Surcharge TBD $100 $500

Renters in all groups are financially responsible for any damages to the facility that may occur during their rental agreement. A damage deposit of $250 is required at the time of entering this contract.

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905.2 - Tobacco Nicotine-Free Environment

School district facilities and grounds, including school vehicles, are off limits for tobacco use, including the use of nicotine products that are not FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for tobacco cessation. 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 policy are required to extinguish their smoking material, dispose of the tobacco/nicotine product or leave the school district premises

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 §§ 142D; 279.8, .9; 297 (2013).

Approved:
September 19, 2011

Reviewed:

Revised:
May 12, 2014
October 10, 2016

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905.3 - Weapons in the School District

Policy 905.03: Weapons in the School District	Status: APPROVED
Original Adopted Date: 09/03/2021 \| Last Revised Date: 08/12/2024 \| Last Reviewed Date: 08/12/2024

The board believes weapons, other dangerous objects and look-a-likes 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-a-likes 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;
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; and
School security officers and/or school resource officers in accordance with all applicable laws.

Individuals found to be in violation of this district policy will be required to immediately remove the weapon, dangerous object or look-a-likes 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. Employees found in violation of this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

The district may choose to allow designated staff members to carry firearms on school grounds in accordance with all applicable laws and requirements. The identities of staff members so designated will be considered confidential. Designated staff will strictly adhere to all applicable laws, policies and regulations. Failure to adhere may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. The Superintendent will create regulations necessary to carry out this policy.

This is a mandatory policy.

Note: The legislature made changes to decriminalize the carrying of firearms on campus by certain individuals if certain circumstances are met. However, much like creating tobacco-free campuses, schools maintain the authority to choose whether to place additional limitations on the carrying of firearms on district property as needed to protect the health and safety of students and staff.

NOTE: Schools Boards of districts with a total enrollment of 8,000 students or more must vote whether to employ or retain a private school security officer or school resource officer to guard each attendance center where students in grades 9-12 regularly attend classes. If the board decides to do so, the relevant italicized language should be adopted into policy, and the non-relevant language removed. Districts with total enrollment less than 8,000 students are not required to vote but may choose to do so.

NOTE: Districts that wish to consider arming staff should work closely with their insurance providers and legal counsel to craft appropriate regulations necessary to fit this option. Any regulations should be customized to suit the needs of individual districts, and developed closely with input from the same stakeholders the district uses to craft their emergency operations plans.

Legal Reference:

18 U.S.C. § 921
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; .84; 280.21B; 483A.27(11), 724
281 I.A.C. 12.3(6)

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code § 280.21B	Expulsion-weapons
Iowa Code § 483A.27	Hunter Education Program
Iowa Code § 724	Weapons
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code	Description
281 I.A.C. 12.3	Administration
U.S.C. - United States Code	Description
18 U.S.C. § 921	Crimes - Criminal Procedures - Firearms

jcarter@algona… Mon, 09/20/2021 - 14:58