As part of the board's long range plan for the school district's education program, the board shall include the buildings and sites needs for the education program.  The long-term needs for building and sites shall be discussed and determined by the board.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to provide information including, but not limited to, enrollment projections and education program requirements to the board.

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .12, .14; 297 (1995). 

 

Cross Reference:    103  Educational and Operational Planning

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised            

The board may engage the services of consultants or other personnel to study the needs of the school district's buildings and sites in providing the education program.  The results of these services will be considered in planning the education program and in making decisions about the improvement and acquisition of additional buildings and sites.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the need for such services and who should perform such services for the board.

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .14; 297 (1995).  

 

Cross Reference:    103  Educational and Operational Planning

                                 801  Site Acquisition and Building Construction

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised             

Buildings and sites considered for purchase or construction by the board or currently owned by the school district and used for the education program must meet, or upon improvement be able to meet, the specifications set by the board.  The board shall make this determination.

Prior to remodeling or other construction of buildings and sites, the board may appoint a committee of consultants, employees, citizens, or others to assist the board in developing the specifications for the new or improved buildings and sites.  These specifications shall be consistent with the education program, and they shall provide the architect with the information necessary to determine what is expected from the facility.  It shall be within the discretion of the board to determine whether a committee shall be appointed.

The education specifications shall include, but not be limited to, the financial resources available for the project, the definition and character of classrooms, the functional use to be made of the rooms, description of specialized needs, and other pertinent information as the board deems necessary.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the specifications of buildings and sites.

Legal    Reference:    Cedar Rapids Community School District, Linn County v. City of Cedar Rapids, 252 Iowa 205, 106 N.W.2d 655 (1960).

                               Iowa Code §§ 73A.2, .18; 280.3, .14; 297; 544A (1995).

                               1974 Op. Att'y Gen. 529.

 

Cross Reference:    801  Site Acquisition and Building Construction

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised                

Sites acquired by the board shall meet or, upon improvement, be able to meet the specifications set out by the board prior to using the site for the education program.  The board may meet in closed session to discuss potential purchases of sites.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assist the board and to make recommendations concerning the acquisition of sites.

Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 21.5(j); 297 (1995).

 

 Cross Reference:    212    Closed Sessions  

                                705.1  Purchasing - Bidding

                                801    Site Acquisition and Building Construction

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised               

Names given to district buildings, facilities, and land should have special significance to the community,
its traditions and values, as well as the school’s student body. The naming of buildings and other
facilities provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of individuals, or groups, to education
and to the life of our community. Naming facilities is the sole authority of the Board of Education. All
naming decisions will be consistent with the vision, mission, beliefs and goals of the North Linn
Community School District. The Board reserves the right to change a building/facility name at any time
should the name no longer represent the values of the North Linn School District.

The District recognizes that may individuals make extraordinary contributions that may warrant or
generate a desire to commemorate their contributions. The District strongly suggests that other
alternatives, including but not limited to the following also be considered:

a. Establishing a scholarship in the individuals name;

b. Landscaping improvements (trees, stepping stones, benches) with an appropriate plaque or
signage;

c. Establishing a special purpose fund with the North Linn Community School District.

For the purpose of this procedure, the following definitions will apply:

A. Building is defined as an entire school.

B. Facility is defined as a portion of a building.

C. Land is defined as the real property, excluding all structures.

When naming a building, facility, or land, the following criteria should be considered:

1. The proposed name should be appropriate.

2. The name should stand the test of time.

3. In naming buildings or facilities, special consideration may be given to those names that will
have some special meaning to the students and North Linn community.

4. Portions of school facilities, such as libraries, gymnasiums, and athletic fields, shall be named
according to their education purpose; however, if another name is used, it has no implied
permanence and may later be removed by the Board.

5. The names of sites which serve a districtwide function (i.e., District Administration,
Transportation, etc.) and facilities or portions of facilities which are jointly owned by the School
District and other entities should be named to illustrate the nature of their role in the District to
avoid confusion.

6. North Linn Community High School shall be named after the District.

In general, buildings will not be names after persons, but if the name involves a person, the following
additional guidelines will be followed:

1. Naming of school buildings, facilities, and land may be named for former North Linn Community
School District employees, former students, or outstanding individuals who have made an
exceptional contribution in the advancement of education in North Linn and have consistently
demonstrated positive moral character.

2. There should be evidence of distinguished service, special school contributions (fiscal or service),
or other honors earned which reflect well upon the education received in the North Linn School
District.

3. Names of distinguished citizens or former North Linn employees may be considered to honor or
memorialize an individual in “extraordinary circumstances” which may be defined as including,
but not limited to:

a. Loss of life in their performance of service to benefit or support the North Linn School
District.

b. Individual actions that are determined to be beyond customary expectation that result
in extraordinary benefit to North Linn students, staff, and community members.

4. Names of North Linn personnel will not be considered while actively employed either full-time,
part-time, or as a consultant to North Linn CSD, nor for two years from the last day of
employment, unless the individual is deceased.

5. Names of Board members may not be considered while actively serving on the Board of
Education, nor for three years from the last day of services as a North Linn CSD School Board
Member, unless the individual is deceased.

6. A facility name will not be recommended if an existing North Linn CSD facility or portion of a
North Linn CSD facility has already been named for the nominee, unless the nominee requests
rescinding the previously named portion of facility prior to acceptance of the new school or new
facility namesake honor.

7. Proposed names of persons shall be made public unless removed from consideration by that
person, or if that person is deceased, by a family member.

8. If it is determined to name a school building, facility or land after a person, it is recommended
that an appropriate plaque or other signage detailing pertinent information about a person for
whom a site is named be displayed at the site.

9. All applications and related materials submitted to the School Name Committee will be posted
on the NLCSD website at northlinncsd.org and become public record.

10. Members of the School Name Committee shall review the file for each nomination.

11. Committee members will select, through a nomination and a vote, the recommended name(s)
of the new or existing school(s) or non-school facilities to be forwarded to the School Board for
final approval.

12. The committee shall review all recommendations and submit three proposals to the
superintendent or superintendent’s designee. The superintendent or superintendent’s designee
shall review the proposals and submit them along with his or her recommendations to the
Board of Education.

Procedure

A. Initial Naming of a Building, Facility, or Land

1. The opportunity to name a new building, facility, or land comes about as a result of new
construction. Replacing an existing building or facility, either at the same or a new site, is not
considered new construction for the purpose of this procedure. (See paragraph C below).
 

B. Changing the Name of a Building, Facility, or Land

Since a proposal to change the name of a school building, facility, or land could originate from many
sources, the following steps should be taken:
 
1. The person(s) proposing the name change should present the proposal to the superintendent.
The proposal should include the following information:

a. The rationale for the recommendation.

b. Biographical and background information regarding the proposed name.

c. Attributes/Qualities of the proposed honoree

d. Demonstrated record of excellence in their respective field evidenced by a variety of
outstanding accomplishments, awards, leadership, and service roles in their profession,
community, professional and civic organizations.

e. Demonstrated positive role model for others.

f. Demonstrated commitment to excellence. Extraordinary impact on students, staff,
student achievement, activities, arts, or athletics.

g. Exhibited positive values: honesty, integrity, sense of fairness, self-discipline, teamwork,
dedication to North Linn Community School District, etc.

h. A minimum of 3 Letters of Recommendation with the information above.

2. If the superintendent decides the name change should be considered, it shall be placed on the
Board agenda for action for referral to an ad hoc committee.

3. If the Board approves the referral to an ad hoc committee, prior to the establishment of the
committee, If the building is named after a local person, a good faith effort must be
demonstrated to contact and seek input from the relatives of that person (e.g., internet search,
legal ads, phone book, daily newspaper) before the name change is approved. This
communication with be made by the superintendent.

C. Replacement Buildings or Facilities

When a building or facility is torn down and replaced, either at the same location or a new location,
it should retain the same name unless the procedure for school building name changes is followed.

D. Naming Committee

1. The superintendent shall appoint and facilitate an ad hoc committee that includes no less than 7
members and no more than 10 members. Representation should include staff, students,
community members, and one Board member. The superintendent and Board member are
non-voting members of this committee.

2. All applications and related materials submitted to the ad hoc committee will be posted on the
North Linn website (www.northlinncsd.org) and become public record.

3. The ad hoc committee is required to operate under Iowa’s Open Meeting Law. Committee
members may not submit nor direct and/or influence the submission of nomination forms.
Committee members must disclose any potential personal, social, professional relationships
and/or affinity with nominees up to and including the third degree of consanguinity (parents,
children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandparents, great-grandchildren, aunts,
uncles, nieces, and nephews).

4. The ad hoc committee will review the request and all supporting documentation which is to
include any financial responsibilities associated with the cost of naming or renaming a facility.

5. Committee members will select, through a nomination and a vote, the recommended name(s)
to be forwarded to the North Linn School Board for final approval.

6. Upon completion, the ad hoc committee will generate a report for the Board to review. This
report shall consist of the following:

a. A description of the process followed to name or rename the school;

b. Identification of the individuals (and respective roles) on the committee;

c. A description of the process and strategy used to arrive at the recommendation(s);

d. Initial naming of a building, facility, or land, shall include 3 recommendations to the Board in order of the ad hoc committee preference.

e. Renaming a building, facility, or land, shall include a recommendation to accept or
decline the request and reasoning behind this recommendation.

Board Approval

The Board will receive the recommendation and review. The Board may select a name from the
recommendations, but is not obligated to do so. The Board should allow adequate time for public input
on the proposals before making a final decision. A member of the ad hoc committee may be invited to
speak to the Board regarding the submitted report.

The Board will make the final decision and reserves the right to reject any proposal to name or rename a
building, facility, or land.

 

Approved    8-20-24                         Reviewed                                Revised

The school district buildings and sites, including the grounds, buildings and equipment, will be kept clean and in good repair.  Employees should notify the building principal when something is in need of repair or removal, including graffiti.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to maintain the school district buildings and sites.  As part of this responsibility, a maintenance schedule shall be created and adhered to in compliance with this policy.

Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (1995).

 

Cross Reference:    502.2  Care of School Property/Vandalism

                                502.5  Student Lockers

                                802    Maintenance, Operation and Management

                                804.1  Facilities Inspections

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised            

Generally, except for emergency situations, requests for improvements or repairs shall be made to the superintendent by building principals   Requirements for requests outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.

Minor improvements, not exceeding a cost of $10,000, may be approved by the superintendent.  Improvements exceeding $10,000 must be approved by the board.  Routine maintenance and repairs outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (1995).  

 

Cross Reference:    802.1  Maintenance Schedule

                                802.3  Emergency Repairs

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised            

    

In the event an emergency requiring repairs in excess of the state limit to a school district facility are necessary to correct or control the situation and to prevent the closing of school, the provisions relating to bidding shall not apply.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to obtain certification from the area education agency administrator stating such repairs in excess of the state limit were necessary to prevent the closing of school.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to notify the board as soon as possible considering the circumstances of the emergency.

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 280.3, .14; 297.8 (1995).  

 

Cross Reference:    705.1  Purchasing - Bidding

                                802    Maintenance, Operation and Management

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised            

The school district will establish and maintain a capital assets management system for reporting capitalized assets owned or under the jurisdiction of the school district in its financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as required or modified by law; to improve the school district's oversight of capital assets by assigning and recording them to specific facilities and programs and to provide for proof of loss of capital assets for insurance purposes. 

 

Capital assets, including tangible and intangible assets, are reported in the government-wide financial statements (i.e. governmental activities and business type activities) and the proprietary fund financial statements.  Capital assets reported include school district buildings and sites, construction in progress, improvements other than buildings and sites, land and machinery and equipment.  Capital assets reported in the financial reports will include individual capital assets with an historical cost equal to or greater than $2,500, except for intangible right to use lease assets.  The Federal regulations governing school lunch programs require capital assets attributable to the school lunch program with a historical cost of equal to or greater than $500 be capitalized.  Additionally, capital assets are depreciated over the useful life of each capital asset.  

 

All intangible assets (except for right to use lease assets) with a purchase price equal to or greater than $2,500 with useful life of two or more years, are included in the intangible asset inventory for capitalization purposes.  Such assets are recorded at actual historical cost and amortized over the designated useful lifetime applying a straight-line method of depreciation.  If there are no legal, contractual, regulatory, technological or other factors that limit the useful life of the asset, then the intangible asset needs to be considered to have an indefinite useful life and no amortization should be recorded.

 

If an intangible asset that meets the threshold criteria is fully amortized, the asset must be reported at the historical cost and the applicable accumulated amortization must also be reported. It is not appropriate to “net” the capital asset and amortization to avoid reporting.   For internally generated intangible assets, outlays incurred by the government's personnel, or by a third-party contractor on behalf of the government, and for development of internally generated intangible assets should be capitalized.

 

The district recognizes the importance of classifying leases of intangible assets as assets or liabilities in financial statements.  When operating as a lessor, the district will recognize a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset.  When operating as a lessee, the district will recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources consistent with the requirements established in GASB 87. 

 

The District recognizes a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset with an initial value of ($ threshold amount) or more. At the commencement of a lease, the District initially measures the lease liability at the present value of payments expected to be made during the lease term.  Subsequently, the lease liability is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments made.  The lease asset is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date plus certain initial direct costs to place the asset in service.  The lease asset is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.

 

The capital assets management system must be updated monthly to account for the addition/acquisition, disposal, relocation/transfer of capital assets.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent to count and reconcile the capital assets with capital assets management system on June 30 each year.

 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations implementing this policy.  It will also be the responsibility of the superintendent to educate employees about this policy and its supporting administrative regulations.   

 

 

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 257.31(4); 279.8; 297.22-.25; 298A.

 

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code § 257.31	Finance Program - Committee
Iowa Code § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code § 297	School Houses/Sites
Iowa Code § 298A	School District Fund Structure

Cross References

Code	Description
701.03	Financial Records
709	Insurance Program

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised  2/15/23          

The board recognizes the need for access to its buildings and sites by persons with disabilities.  School district buildings and sites currently in use will be altered to be accessible to persons with disabilities unless the alteration would cause an undue hardship for the school district.  Renovated and new buildings and sites shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, upon board approval, to take the necessary action to ensure school district buildings and sites are accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

 Legal Reference:    29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (1988).     

                               42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (Supp. 1990).

                               Iowa Code chs. 104A; 216 (1995).

                               281 I.A.C. 41.27.

 

Cross Reference:    102     Equal Educational Opportunity

                                603.3  Special Education

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised                

The board believes everyone should treat school district buildings, sites,  and property with respect for the benefit of the education program.  Users of school district property shall treat it with care.  Employees discovering vandalism should report it to the building principal as soon as possible.

Persons suspected, found or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property may be subject to discipline by the school district, if the person is under the jurisdiction of the school district, and may be reported to local law enforcement officials.  Persons who are not under the jurisdiction of the school district and who are suspected, found or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property shall be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code § 279.8 (1995). 

 

 Cross Reference:    502    Students Rights and Responsibilities 

                                903.4  Public Conduct on School District Premises

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised              

In concert with the board's goal to utilize public funds in an effective and efficient manner, employees and students shall practice energy conservation methods when utilizing the school district's buildings and sites.  These methods include, but are not limited to, turning off lights and equipment when not in use, reducing the temperature of the facility, particularly when it is not in use, and keeping windows and doors properly closed or open, depending upon the weather.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop energy conservation guidelines for employees and students.  Employees and students shall abide by these guidelines.

Le gal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 279.44; 473.19-.20 (1995). 

 

 Cross Reference:    700  Purpose of Noninstructional and Business Services

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised            

School property, such as equipment, furnishings, equipment and/or supplies (hereafter equipment), will be disposed of when it is determined to be of no further use to the school district.  It shall be the objective of the school district in disposing of the equipment to achieve the best available price or most economical disposal.

Obsolete equipment having a value of less than $25,000 will be sold or disposed of in a manner determined by the board.  However, the sale of equipment, furnishings or supplies disposed of in this manner will be published in the newspaper of general circulation.  The publication of the sale or disposition will be published with at leas one insertion each week for two consecutive weeks.  Any other disposition may be done in any other manner so with only one insertion in same newspaper.

A public hearing will be held regarding the disposal of the equipment with a value of $25,000 or more prior to the board's final decision.  The board will adopt a resolution announcing the proposed sale and will publish notice of the time and place of the public hearing and the description of the property will be in the resolution.  Notice of the public hearing will be published at least once, but not less than 10 days and not more than 20 days, prior to the hearing date.  Upon completion of the public hearing, the board may dispose of the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the method for disposing of equipment of no further use to the school district.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 297.22-.25 (1995).   

 

Cross Reference:    704    Revenue

                                705.1  Purchasing - Bidding

                                803    Selling and Leasing

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed   2/15/23             Revised   7/20/21             

Decisions regarding the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property shall be made by the board.  In making its decision the board will consider the needs of the education program and the efficient use of public funds.

Prior to the board's final decision regarding real property, a public hearing will be held.  The board will adopt a resolution announcing the proposed sale which will contain notice of the time and place of the public hearing and the description of the property or locally known address.  Notice of the time and place of the public hearing will be published at least once, but not less than 10 days and not more than 20 days, prior to the hearing date.  Upon completion of the public hearing, the board may dispose of the property.

 

If the real property contains less than two acres, is located outside of a city, is not adjacent to a city and was previously used as a schoolhouse site, the property may revert to the owner of the tract from whom the property was taken following the procedures set forth in IOWA CODE §§ 297.15-.25.

 

In the case of a sale or lease of school district real property not being used for the education program, unless otherwise exempted, advertisements for bids will be taken.  If the bids received by the board are deemed inadequate, the board may decline to sell or lease the property and re-advertise.

 

In the case of the razing of a school district facility, in an amount in excess of the statutory minimum required by law, the board will advertise and take bids for the purpose of awarding the contract for the project.

 

 

The superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating the action necessary for the board to accomplish the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property, including student-constructed buildings.  It shall also be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the use of school district real property not being utilized for the education program.

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 297.15-.25 (1995).   

 

Cross Reference:    704    Revenue

                                705.1  Purchasing - Bidding

                                803    Selling and Leasing    

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised  2/15/23          

 

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.

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code § 279.8 (1995).

 
 

 Cross Reference:    802  Maintenance, Operation and Management 

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised            

The safety and security of the school community is paramount to the Community School District.  While there is no absolute guarantee of safety, it is the goal of the district to encourage and support a physically secure learning and working environment within its buildings.  The district shall work in conjunction with community stakeholders including local emergency management coordinators and local law enforcement agencies to create emergency operations plans for all district buildings and school buildings where students are educated.

 

The superintendent shall be responsible for the development, review and implementation of the district emergency operations plan.  The plan shall include procedures for transmitting alerts regarding emergency situations to school personnel, students, and employers for non-school employees whose presence is regularly required in the school building.  The emergency operations plan shall be updated and reviewed annually by the Board and shall address responses to natural disasters, active shooter scenarios and other emergencies as determined by the district.  The emergency operations plans are confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure under Iowa Code Chapter 22.  However, the district shall publish procedures for students, school personnel, parents, and family members to report possible safety threats on school grounds and at school activities.  

 

The administration shall hold annual emergency operations drills at each district building covered by an emergency operations plan in accordance with law.  The district shall determine which school personnel shall participate and whether local law enforcement and students participate in annual drills.   

 

 

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code 280.30

 

 

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code  § 280.30	Emergency Operations Plans

Cross References

Code	Description
711.07	School Bus Safety Instruction
800	Objectives of Buildings & Sites

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code § 100.31 (1995).   

 

Cross Reference:    507    Student Health and Well-Being

                                711.7  School Bus Safety Instruction

                                804    Safety Program

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised    2/15/23           

Friable and nonfriable 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 nonasbestos 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 (1995).

 

Cross Reference:    403.4  Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

                                802  Maintenance, Operation and Management

 

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised                

The North Linn Community School District seeks to provide a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors who are at risk of severe allergic reactions. Therefore, it is the policy of the district to annually obtain a prescription for epinephrine auto-injectors from a licensed health care professional, in the name of the school district, for administration by a school nurse or personnel trained and authorized to administer to a student or individual who may be experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. 

Procurement and maintenance of supply: The district shall stock a minimum of one pediatric dose and one adult dose epinephrine auto-injector for each school building.  The supply of such medication shall be maintained in a secure, easily accessible area for an emergency within the school building, or in addition to other locations as determined by the school district.
 

The school nurse shall routinely check stock of medication and document in a log monthly:  

• The expiration date; 

• Any visualized particles or color change for epinephrine auto-injectors; 

The school nurse shall be responsible for ensuring the district replaces, as soon as reasonably possible, any logged epinephrine auto-injector that is used, close to expiration, or discolored or has particles visible in the liquid.   The district shall dispose of stock medications and delivery devices in accordance with state laws and regulations. 

Training: A school nurse or personnel trained and authorized may provide or administer any of the medication listed in this policy from a school supply to a student or individual if the authorized personnel or school nurse reasonably and in good faith believes the student or individual is having an anaphylactic reaction. Training to obtain a signed certificate to become personnel authorized to administer an epinephrine auto-injector shall consist of the requirements of medication administration established by law. 

Authorized personnel will be required to retake the medication administration course, training program and provide a procedural skills demonstration to the school nurse demonstrating competency in the administration of stock epinephrine auto-injectors, to retain authorization to administer these medications if the following occur:  

• Failure to administer an epinephrine auto-injector, according to generally accepted standards of practice (“medication error”); or 

• Accidental injection injury to school personnel related to improperly administering the medication (“medication incident”).  

Reporting: The district will contact emergency medical services (911) immediately after a stock epinephrine auto-injector is administered to a student or individual. The school nurse or authorized personnel will remain with the student or individual until emergency medical services arrive. 

Within 48 hours, the district will report to the Iowa Department of Education:  

• Each medication incident with the administration of stock epinephrine;

• Each medication error with the administration of stock epinephrine; or 

• The administration of a stock epinephrine auto-injector. 

As provided by law, the district, board, authorized personnel or school nurse, and the prescriber shall not be liable for any injury arising from the provision, administration, failure to administer, or assistance in the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector provided they acted reasonably and in good faith. 

The superintendent and/or school nurse may develop an administrative process to implement this policy. 
  

  

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 135.185; 190; 279.8.  281 I.A.C. 14.3.  655 I.A.C 6.2(2)

 

 

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code  § 135.185	Epi-pen Supply
Iowa Code  § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code	Description
281 I.A.C. 14.3	Epi-pen Stock
655 I.A.C 6	Nursing

Cross References

Code	Description
507.02	Administration of Medication to Students
507.02-E(1)	Administration of Medication to Students - Authorization - Asthma,  Airway Constricting or Respiratory Distress Medication Self-Administration Consent Form
507.02-E(2)	Administration of Medication to Students - Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Medication  or Special Health Services to Students
507.02-E(3)	Administration of Medication to Students - Parental Authorization and Release Form for Independent Self Carry and Administration of Prescribed Medication or Independent Delivery of Health Services by the Student
507.02-E(4)	Administration of Medication to Students - Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Voluntary School Stock of Over-the-Counter Medication to Students

 

Approved     3-20-24    Reviewed   __________   Revised                           

The district believes in the importance of providing a safe and enriching learning environment possible for its students. The district uses digital recording devices on school property including school transportation vehicle to help protect the safety of district student, employees and community members, and to safeguard district property which is funded using public resources.  Additionally, district-generated recording of student engaging in the district's education an extracurricular programs can be essential to engage positively with the school community and promote the value of public education.

In order to balance privacy and safety interests, no recording devices will be utilized on district property where individuals maintain a reasonable expectation of privacy.  These areas include but are not limited to: the school nurse office, restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, lactation spaces and employee break areas.

Recordings of students have the potential to be considered education records. Any recording will be maintained and accessed in compliance with the requirements of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and the district's policy on student records.

Recordings will be digitally maintained and stored for an appropriate amount of time to maintain the safety of the educational environment and to safeguard district property, after which they will be destroyed.  The superintendent or superintendent's designee will establish any necessary regulations related to the secure storage, maintenance, viewing and destruction of digital recordings.

Non-District Generated Recordings

The use of non-district owned recording devices on school property and at school events will be regulated. Students, parents and community members will not be permitted to take recordings of other students or employees during school hours unless the recording is authorized in advance by building administration.  Students and employees found to violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary measures consistent with board policy and applicable student and employee handbooks. This policy will not be construed or enforced in a way that infringes on employee activity otherwise protected by law. 

It is important to foster a community spirt and sense of unity within the district.  However, the district acknowledges that no every student or staff member feels comfortable or safe being recorded.  At district-sponsored extracurricular events and activities, the use of non-district owned recording devices by the public may be monitored by administration if a concern is made known to district administration by a student, employee or parent. Any individuals determined to be making recordings considered bothersome to students or staff may be asked to stop or destroy their recording and may be asked to leave the event.

 

Legal Reference: 

     20 USC1232

     Iowa Code SS 278.8

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code  § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees

Cross References

Code	Description
506.01	Education Records Access
506.01-R(1)	Education Records Access - Regulation
506.01-E(1)	Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
506.01-E(2)	Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
506.01-E(3)	Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
506.01-E(4)	Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
506.01-E(5)	Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
506.01-E(6)	Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
506.01-E(7)	Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
506.01-E(8)	Education Records Access - Annual Notice
711.02	Student Conduct On School Transportation
711.02-R(1)	Student Conduct On School Transportation - Regulation

 

Approved     7/20/21    Reviewed       2/15/23             Revised                                                    

The district recognizes the importance of providing healthy learning environments for students, employees and community members in district buildings.  The district will take appropriate measures as required by law to assess radon levels in attendance centers and provide for mitigation or other measures where appropriate. 

 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to create administrative regulations necessary to carry out this policy. 

 

 

 

 

Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 280.32

 

 

 

 

 

Approved 7/13/22     Reviewed    2/15/23            Revised