Regular attendance by students is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program. Parents and students alike are encouraged to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence. Students shall attend school unless excused by the Principal/designee of their attendance center.

Student absences approved by the Principal/designee shall be excused absences. Excused absences shall count as days in attendance for the purpose of the truancy law. These absences include but are not limited to: illness, family emergencies, recognized religious observances, District sponsored or approved activities, and parent excuses as approved by the administration.

Students whose absences are approved shall make up the work missed to receive full credit for the missed school work. It shall be the responsibility of the student to initiate a procedure with the student’s teacher to complete the work missed,

Students who wish to participate in school-sponsored activities must attend the entire day the day of the activity unless permission has been given by the Principal for the student to be absent.

It shall be the responsibility of the parent to notify the student’s attendance center no later than 10:00 a.m. of the day the student is absent, or as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school on that day. The Principal/designee will request evidence or written verification of the student’s reason for absence.

*Revised:  04/08/02
*Revised:  01/29/07
*Revised:  12/13/10
*Revised:  11/14/11
*Revised: 04/09/12
*Revised: 05/11/15
*Reviewed: 06/12/17
*Reviewed: 06/13/22
*Revised: 07/17/23

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE MEDIATION AGREEMENT Student’s Name: __________________ DOB: ____________ Age: ______ Grade: ______ School: ____________________________ School Contact & Phone:_________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 299.5A of the Iowa Code and in accordance with the School Truancy Policy, if a parent or guardian or student refuses to accept the school district’s attempt to assure the student’s attendance or the school’s attempts to assure the student’s attendance are otherwise unsuccessful, the truancy officer shall refer the matter to the County Attorney for mediation or prosecution; and WHEREAS, the student has accrued more than fifteen (15) absences during the course of a single school year and has either failed to agree to, or has violated an Attendance Cooperation Agreement; and WHEREAS, as a result of the violation of the Attendance Cooperation Agreement, the school district's Truancy Policy requires the matter to be referred to the County Attorney for mediation or criminal prosecution; and WHEREAS, at such mediation, in accordance with Section 299.5A of the Iowa Code and the school district's Truancy Policy, the parties reached and executed a Compulsory Attendance Mediation Agreement, the terms and conditions of which are set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties agree as follows: I. TERM. Mediation agreement will be enforceable under Iowa Law until the child turns 16 on or before September 15 of that year or until the end of the school year if child turns 16 after September 15. This includes if the student changes or transfers school districts or schools or enters into a homeschool program within the State of Iowa. II. VIOLATION. Pursuant to Chapter 299 of the Iowa Code and the school district's Truancy Policy, violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement will result in the parent or guardian being prosecuted for the crime of Violation of a Compulsory Attendance Mediation Agreement, in violation of Section 299.6 of the Iowa Code, a simple misdemeanor for first offense and a serious misdemeanor for any second or subsequent offenses.  As outlined in Iowa law, the following violations result in the following punishments: a. A first offense is a simple misdemeanor and a conviction is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding ten days or a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. The court may order the person to perform no more than forty hours of unpaid community service instead of any fine or imprisonment. b. A second offense is a serious misdemeanor and a conviction is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding ten days or a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. The court may order the person to perform not more than forty hours of unpaid community service instead of any fine or imprisonment. c. A third or subsequent offense is a serious misdemeanor and a conviction punishable by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days or a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or both a fine and imprisonments. The court may order the person to perform unpaid community service instead of any fine or imprisonment. d. If community service is imposed as part of a sentencing order, the court may require that part or all of the service be performed for a public school district or nonpublic school if the court finds that service in the school is appropriate under the circumstances. III. REQUIREMENTS. The student and parent or guardian will comply with the following terms and conditions: A. The Parent or Guardian Shall: 1. Ensure the student arrives on time to, and attends, all classes every school day during the school year with no unexcused tardies. If more than three (3) Tardies occur, it will be counted as one absence. 2. Ensure all homework is completed and returned to school promptly as assigned. 3. Attend all meetings scheduled by the school. 4. If deemed necessary and appropriate by the school administration, escort and attend school with the student. 5. Not allow the student to be absent or remove the student from school prior to the end of the school day, without previously contacting the school to provide a reason for the absence and obtain the acknowledgement of school administration. 6. Ensure that you and the student abide by the following policy regarding absences for medical reasons or illness: a. Have the student examined and/or treated by a licensed doctor or medical professional and provide the school with written verification of said examination and/or treatment using the school-approved Doctor's Note form. b. All doctor's notes must be returned into the school no later than three (3) school days after the absence or missed class time. c. Sign and provide a release of information to the medical provider for the school as requested. d. If a licensed medical professional has not been consulted to excuse the student from school, ensure the student attends school and consults the school health professional to determine if the student should be excused for that specific day. 7. Allow the County Attorney’s Office access to the student’s attendance and/or discipline records via written or electronic means. 8. Other: ______________________________________________ B. The Student Shall: 1. Attend school and all assigned class periods, on time, every school day during the school year. 2. If not examined and/or treated by a doctor or medical professional, attend school and consult the school health personnel. 3. Use appropriate and acceptable behavior with the school staff and other students at all times as outlined in the school handbook. 4. Take the necessary materials and completed assignments to each class every day. 5. Following an absence, ask for, complete, and turn in make-up work to the assigning teacher in a timely manner. 6. Go to bed and wake up by a reasonable time on school days. 7. Arrive at the bus stop on time, if applicable. 8. Other: ________________________________________________ Student: Date: Parent/Guardian: Date: County Attorney: Date *Adopted: 11/14/16 *Revised: 5/8/17 *Revised: 11/11/19 *Revised: 7/17/23 *Revised 3/25/24

DOCTOR’S NOTE TO SCHOOL

Note: All items must be filled out completely by the Doctor/Nurse. 

TYPE OF VISIT:                ꭐ IN OFFICE                     ꭐ TELEPHONIC

DATE:                              ___________________________________________

NAME OF STUDENT:        ___________________________________________

LOCATION OF VISIT:       ___________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN:       ___________________________________________

DR. SEEN:                        ___________________________________________

TIME IN/OUT:                   ___________________________________________

MAY RETURN TO SCHOOL:      ꭐ IMMEDIATELY     ꭐ__________________________                                                                                                                                                                                     (Specify date for return)

WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS (if any)

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

DOCTOR’S SIGNATURE:  ____________________________________________

Note to Parents: The school may verify this note with the doctor’s office to ensure accuracy.

*Adopted: 11/14/16

*Revised: 11/11/19

Any person who violates a mediation agreement under Iowa law, who is referred for prosecution under Iowa law and is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of Iowa law, who violates any of the provisions of Iowa law, for first offense, is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.

A first offense conviction is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding ten days or a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. The court may order the person to perform not more than forty hours of unpaid community service instead of any fine or imprisonment.

A person convicted of a second violation is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. A second offense conviction is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding twenty days or a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or both a fine and imprisonment. The court may order the person to perform unpaid community service instead of any fine or imprisonment.

A third or subsequent offense is a serious misdemeanor and a conviction is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days or a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or both a fine and imprisonment. The court may order the person to perform unpaid community service instead of any fine or imprisonment.

If community service is imposed as part of a sentencing order, the court may require that part or all of the service be performed for a public school district or nonpublic school if the court finds that service in the school is appropriate under the circumstances.

If a parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian of a child who is truant, has made reasonable efforts to comply with the provisions of sections 299.1 through 299.5, but is unable to cause the child to attend school, the parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian may file an affidavit listing the reasonable efforts made by the parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian to cause the child’s attendance and the parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian shall not be criminally liable for the child’s nonattendance.

*Adopted: 11/14/16
*Reviewed: 04/12/21
*Revised: 07/17/23

500.16F1 ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)
ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)

Child’s Name: ____________________________ DOB:__________ Age: ______ Grade: ______

School: _________________________ School Contact & Phone: ___________________________

THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL:
___ 1. Get your child to school every day and on time.
___ 2. Escort and attend school with your child (if deemed appropriate).
___ 3. Do not remove your child from school early without providing the school a valid excuse.
___ 4. Follow the agreed upon plan in regards to absences due to medical
issues/illness:

___ Provide school with written verification by doctor/medical advisor. Written verification should include exact nature of illness and the exact
date and times that the student will need to miss school. Child must be seen in the office by a Doctor/LMHP/Physician Assistant.
___ Send your child to school to be seen by school health worker and checked/released if ill.
___ Have your child examined/treated by doctor/medical advisor.
___ Inform the school/nurse/principal about medication prescribed and taken by the child.

___ 5. For all absences, contact the school to explain the absence.
___ 6. Participate in the following parenting and counseling programs:
___ 7. Ensure all homework is completed and returned to school promptly as directed.
___ 8. Attend all meetings scheduled by the school.
___ 9. The parent will sign a release of information to the Doctor/LMHP/Physician
Assistant/Nurse for the school if requested.
___ 10. Other:

THE STUDENT SHALL:
___ 1. Attend school and all assigned class periods every day.
___ 2. See the school nurse or other medical professional for all illness absences.
___ 3. Participate in the following counseling and educational programs:
___ 4. Other:

The following signatures indicate an agreement to the Attendance Cooperation Agreement and of the above expectations. I/we understand that if I/we fail to abide by its terms, I/we can be referred to the County Attorney for Truancy Mediation as provided in 299.5A Code of Iowa.

Student: __________________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent Guardian: ____________________________________ Date: ________________

School Official: ______________________________________ Date: ________________

School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer: _________________________ Date: ________________

*attach School Intervention Plan if applicable

*Adopted: 08/11/14
*Revised: 11/14/16
*Reviewed: 04/12/21
*Reviewed: 07/17/23

500.16F2 STUDENT MEDIATION AGREEMENT
STUDENT MEDIATION AGREEMENT

Student:_____________________________ DOB:____________ Grade: __________

School: ________________________________

DATE OF MEDIATION: __________________________

PARENT CONTRACTED ACTION: __________________________

1. Parent will have the child attend all classes everyday during the school year, unless properly excused with a physician’s note, or by the school administration. This includes:

a. The physician’s note must include the exact nature of the illness and the exact date and times that the student will need to miss school. Any follow up appointments should be noted, as well as limitation of involvement/activity during the school day. Child must be seen in the office by a Doctor/LMHP/Physician Assistant.
b. The parent will sign a release of information to the Doctor/MHP/Physician Assistant/Nurse for the school if requested.
c. If the student is sick or feeling sick, and a physician has not been consulted to excuse the student, the student is expected to go to school and consult the school health personnel. This person will make the determination as to whether the student should be excused from school for that specific day.
d. All doctor’s notes must be turned in to the school no later than 3 days after the missed class time.

Parent will cause child to attend school on time with no unexcused tardies. Tardies can be counted as truant and may result in legal action being taken.

Parent agrees to allow the Mills County Attorney’s office access to attendance/ discipline records of the child. This information may be accessed via written or electronic access.

CHILD EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:

1. To use appropriate and acceptable behavior with the school staff and other students. This behavior is outlined in the GCSD Code of Conduct and each school's handbook.
2. To ask for make-up work when absent, to complete that work, and turn it into the individual teacher in a timely manner.
3. To take the necessary materials and completed assignments to each class, each day.
4. To be in bed and wake up by a reasonable time on school days.
5. To be at the bus stop on time, if applicable.

The following signatures indicate an agreement to the Mediation Contract and of the above expectations.

Student ________________________________________ Date:__________________

Parent(s) ____________________________ SS#________________ DOB:_________

School Admin ______________________________________ Date:_______________

Mediator___________________________________________ Date:_______________

*Adopted: 11/14/16
*Reviewed: 04/12/21
*Reviewed: 07/17/23

500.16F3 RECOMMENDATION FOR REFERRAL TO COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR VIOLATION OF STATE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE LAW
RECOMMENDATION FOR REFERRAL TO COUNTY ATTORNEY
FOR VIOLATION OF STATE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE LAW

Date:_____________________ Referring Administrator: ____________________________

Name of Student: _____________________ DOB: _______ School: ___________ Grade Level: ______

Father’s Name: ______________________ Mother’s Name: _______________________

Address: __________________________ Address: ____________________________

__________________________ _____________________________

Phone: __________________________ Phone: _____________________________

*Total current school year full absences: _______

*Total current school year partial day absences: _______

*Total current school year tardies: _______

Previous year attendance issue(s) (optional): __________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

The following attempts have been made by the school to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) of concerns and attempt to resolve attendance concerns:

Dates of written notice to parent(s)/guardian(s): ____________________

Dates of phone contacts and individual initiating contact: ____________________

Dates of meetings at school and names of staff conducting the meeting: ______________

Dates of home visits and name of individual conducting visit: ________________________

Other interventions: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other concerns (i.e. inadequate medical excuses). May include additional attachments:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________

*Adopted: 11/14/16
*Revised: 11/11/19
*Reviewed: 07/17/23

Attendance in school is considered extremely important for the success of students in their academic work. Students will be required to be in school a minimum number of days. This number will be no less than 174 days. The following action will take place with absences that are considered as truant from school.

The School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer/school administrator will contact the parent/guardian of a student who has missed five (5) cumulative days at their respective attendance center and has not had previous mediation for truancy. Contact will be made only if the student has reached five (5) absences by the end of the first semester.

If the student reaches ten (10) absences, the building principal will send a letter and/or the School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer will contact the parent/guardian and the student regarding the absences. An Attendance Cooperation meeting will take place between the parent, School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer and building principal/designee, and student as appropriate, when the student has missed twelve (12) unexcused days of school, as determined by the building principal and/or School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer. At this meeting a detailed student specific Attendance Cooperation Agreement will be developed. This Agreement will include such terms as consequences for breach of the Agreement up to and including referral to the County Attorney for formal Mediation Contract development which may happen upon the student missing the twelfth (12) unexcused days of school.

The School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer will be responsible for the attendance of students in kindergarten through 16 years of age. (Students who turn 16 years of age during the school year after September 15 must complete that year under compulsory attendance law.) The School Officer Liaison/Truancy Officer will do the following:

- Monitor daily attendance w/assistance from building secretaries;
- Mediate at required parent conferences;
- Refer parents to the County Attorney;
- Investigate and monitor persons referred to the County Attorney;
- Represent the Glenwood Community School District in any court proceedings.

*Adopted: 03/12/12
*Revised: 05/14/12
*Revised: 08/11/14
*Revised: 09/14/15
*Revised: 11/14/16
*Revised: 11/11/19
*Revised: 07/17/23

1. Conduct which disrupts or interferes with the educational program;
2. Conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the district or school activity;
3. Conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to obtain their education or participation in educational activities;
4. Conduct that is violent or destructive; or
5. Conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere.

1. Open and/or persistent defiance of authority, school rules, and regulations (including extracurricular rules);
2. Assault or threatened assault on another person;
3. Extortion, intimidation or coercion;
4. Inciting others to violate the law or school rules;
5. Vandalism;
6. Gambling;
7. Theft or possession of stolen goods/property;
8. Sale, manufacture or distribution of illegal drugs, controlled substances, imitation controlled substances or drug paraphernalia;
9. Possession, use or being under the influence of illegal drugs, controlled substances, imitation controlled substances or drug paraphernalia.
10. Possession, use or threatening to use any instrument that is generally considered a weapon, an instrument that is normally not considered a weapon as a weapon, an imitation weapon or an explosive, except that the proper possession and/or proper use of a weapon as pre-approved by the Superintendent in writing shall not constitute misconduct under this policy;
11. Possession, use or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages;
12. Use, possession, and/or transmission of tobacco or imitation substances;
13. Profanity;
14. Possession of pornographic/obscene literature, items or materials;
15. Student dress which is suggestive, condones illegal activity or in some way disrupts the educational process;
16. Failure to abide by corrective measures for previous acts of misconduct;
17. Harassment in any form of another person;
18. Conduct which discriminates against others based upon an individual's sex, race, national origin, religion or disability;
19. Destruction, damage, unauthorized use, inappropriate use, and/or manipulation of hardware, software or any aspect or component of the school's electronic information system including the internet; or
20. Inappropriate sexual conduct including harassment, indecent exposure, and visible display of affection.

1. Any act which is intended to cause pain or injury to, or which is intended to result in physical contact which will be insulting or offensive to another, coupled with the apparent ability to execute the act; or
2. Any act which is intended to place another in fear of immediate physical contact which will be painful, injurious, insulting or offensive, coupled with the apparent ability to execute the act; or
3. Intentionally points any firearm toward another or displays in a threatening manner any dangerous weapon toward another.

Discipline is designed to promote behavior that will enable students to learn and successfully participate in their educational and social environments. The school district discipline policy for students who make a threat of violence or commit an act of violence is developed to help students understand their obligations to others in the school setting, secure the safety of all students, staff, and the community, and to correct student behavior if a violation occurs (2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 96 (House File 604), sec. 7, new section 279.79, subsection 1). 

Students will conduct themselves in a manner fitting their age, grade level, and maturity, and with respect and consideration for the rights of others while on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school district owned and/or operated school district or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school district activities; and while away from school district grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district. Consequences for the misconduct will be fair and tailored to the age, grade level, and maturity of the student. 

Discipline and other responses to threats or incidents of violence by a student with a disability, including removal from a class, placement in a therapeutic classroom, suspensions, and expulsions, will comply with the provisions of applicable federal and state laws including, but not limited to, the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 96 (House File 604), sec. 7, new section 279.79, subsection 3).

Adopted:  11/13/2023

In the case of any threat of violence or incident of violence that results in injury, property damage or assault by a student, the teacher will report to the school principal or lead administrator within 24 hours of the incident. The principal or lead administrator will notify the parent or guardian of the student(s) who threatened or perpetrated an act of violence and the student(s) who the threatened or perpetrated act of violence was made against within 24 hours after receipt of the teacher’s report and complete an investigation of the incident as soon as possible. The classroom teacher may also notify the parent or guardian of the student who made the threat or caused the incident, and the parent or guardian of the student against whom the threat or incident was directed (2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 96 (House File 604), sec. 4).

An investigation will be initiated by the principal or lead administrator upon learning of an incident of violence or threat of violence through any credible means. If the principal or lead administrator finds that an incident of violence or threat of violence did occur, the administrator will determine the level of threat or incident by considering all aspects of the situation, including the student's intent and knowledge of the impact of their actions, their developmental level, and context of the incident. The resolution will focus on identifying the cause behind the behavior and appropriate corrective action (2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 96 (House File 604), sec. 7, new section 279.79, subsections 1 and 4).

A student who makes a threat of violence, causes an incident of violence that results in injury or property damage or who commits an assault, will be subject to escalating levels of discipline for each occurrence. When appropriate, referrals will be made to local law enforcement. The school district retains the authority to assign the level of disciplinary measures appropriate to the severity of the threat of violence or incident of violence (2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 96 (House File 604), sec. 7, new section 279.79, subsection 5).

Threat of Violence

Threat of violence means a written, verbal, electronic or behavioral message that either explicitly or implicitly expresses an intention to inflict emotional or physical injury, property damage or assault.

Incident of Violence

Incident of violence means the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself, another person, a group or community or property resulting in injury, property damage or assault.

Injury

Injury means “physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition.” State v. McKee, 312 N.W.2d 907, 913 (Iowa 1981).

Property Damage

Property damage means any destruction, damage, impairment or alteration of property to which the individual does not have a right to take such an action. Property means real property, which includes any real estate, building or fixture attached to a building or structure, and personal property, which includes intangible property (Iowa Code section 4.1(21)).

Assault

Assault means when, without justification, a student does any of the following: 

an act which is intended to cause pain or injury to or which is intended to result in physical contact which will be insulting or offensive to another, coupled with the apparent ability to execute the act; or any act which is intended to place another in fear of immediate physical contact which will be painful, injurious, insulting or offensive, coupled with the apparent ability to execute the act; or intentionally points any firearm toward another or displays in a threatening manner any dangerous weapon toward another.    

The act is not an assault when the person doing any of the above and the other person are voluntary participants in a sport, social or other activity, not in itself criminal, when the act is a reasonably foreseeable incident of such sport or activity, and does not create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or breach of the peace (Following Iowa Code section 708.1).

Levels of Behavior

The following levels are used to determine the school district’s response to situations where the school district has determined that a student has made a threat of violence or caused an incident of violence. The school district’s response will be based upon the administration’s investigation into reports of a threat of violence or an incident of violence, the administration’s application of this policy to the particular facts of each situation, and the administration’s determination of the level of disciplinary measures appropriate to the severity of the threat of violence or incident of violence.

Escalating Responses by Grade Band

Grades PK-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Definitions

Detention means the student's presence is required during non-school hours for disciplinary purposes. The student can be required to appear prior to the beginning of the school day, after school has been dismissed for the day or on a non-school day. Whether a student will serve detention, and the length of the detention, is within the discretion of the licensed employee or the building principal disciplining the student. 

Expulsion means an action by the board to remove a student from the school environment, which includes, but is not limited to, classes and activities, for a period of time set by the board.

In-school suspension means the student will attend school but will be temporarily isolated from one or more classes while under supervision. An in-school suspension will not exceed ten consecutive school days. 

Out-of-school suspension means the student is removed from the school environment, which includes school classes and activities. An out-of-school suspension will not exceed ten consecutive school days unless due process is provided as required by federal and state law. A restriction from school activities means a student will attend school and classes and practice but will not participate in school activities. 

Placement in an alternate learning environment means placement of a student in an environment established apart from the regular educational program that includes rules, staff, and resources designed to accommodate student needs and to provide a comprehensive education consistent with the student learning goals and content standards established by the school district. 

Removal from the classroom means a student is sent to the building principal's office. It is within the discretion of the person in charge of the classroom to remove the student.

Adopted:  11/13/2023

Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that respects the rights of others. Misuse of any electronic device whether District or student owned, including personal cell phones, that interferes with a positive, orderly District environment does not respect the rights of others and is expressly forbidden.

As used in this policy, “electronic devices” means anything that can be used to create, capture, transmit or receive audio, images, video or data.

Students are prohibited from using electronic devices in any manner in District buildings, while on District premises, or on District transportation other than for purposes specifically permitted by authorized District personnel.  Authorized student use of electronic devices shall be consistent with and in compliance with all applicable laws and District policies, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the use of electronic devices, District networks, and District internet access.

Students are prohibited from using electronic devices for the purpose of browsing the internet; composing or reading email and text messages or making or answering phone calls will while driving a motor vehicle on school property.

The use of an electronic device is permitted to the extent it is approved in a student’s individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan or it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff or other individuals. The use of electronic devices at District sponsored activities outside the regular school day is permitted to the extent and within the limitations allowed by the event or activity the student is attending.

The student and/or student’s parents or guardians expressly assume any risk associated with students owning or possessing electronic devices. Students misusing electronic devices shall have them confiscated and shall be subject to discipline, including suspension or expulsion.  Confiscated devices may be picked up at the administration office in the appropriate attendance center by the student’s parents or guardians. Students have no right of privacy as to the content contained on electronic devices that have been confiscated.

1. Possessing, drinking, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages on school property or at school sponsored or approved events off the school grounds at any time, including official school events at other schools;
2. Possessing, distributing, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs on school property or at school sponsored or approved events off the school grounds at any time, including official school events at other schools;
3. Possessing, distributing, or using drug paraphernalia on school property or at school sponsored or approved events off the school grounds at any time, including official school events at other schools.

1. Probation
   1. Probation is conditional suspension of a penalty for a set period of time.  Probation may be imposed by the principal for infractions of school rules, which do not warrant the necessity of removal from school.
   2. The principal shall conduct an information investigation of the allegations against the student prior to imposition of probationary status. Such investigation shall include, but not be limited to, written or oral notice to the student of the allegations against the student and an opportunity to respond. Written notice of the probation and the reasons therefore shall be sent to the parents.
   3. Should the student breach the condition imposed for probation, the penalty temporarily suspended shall take effect. An investigation similar to that of the informal investigation above shall be made to determine whether the condition imposed has been breached.

2. In‑School Suspension
   1. In‑school suspension is the temporary isolation of a student from one or more classes while under administrative supervision. In-school suspensions may be imposed by the principal or designee for infractions of school rules which are serious but which do not warrant the necessity of removal from school.
   2. The principal shall conduct an informal investigation of the allegations against the student prior to imposition of an in‑school suspension.  Such an investigation shall include, but not be limited to, written or oral notice to the student of the allegations against the student and an opportunity to respond. In‑school suspension shall not be imposed for a longer period than (10) school days. Written notice of the in‑school suspension and the reasons therefore shall be sent to the student's parents.

3. Out‑of‑School Suspension
   1. Suspension is the removal of a student from the school environment for periods of short duration. Out of school suspension may be used when other available school resources are unable to constructively remedy student misconduct.
   2. A student may be suspended for up to ten school days by a principal or designee for a commission of gross or repeated infractions of school rules, regulations, policy or the law, or when the presence of the student will cause interference with the maintenance of the educational environment or the operation of the school. The principal may suspend such students after conducting an investigation of the charges against the student, giving the student:
      1. Oral or written notice of the allegations against the student.
      2. The basis in fact for the charges, and
      3. The opportunity to respond to those charges.
      4. At the principal's discretion, the student may be allowed to confront witnesses against the student, or hear witnesses in behalf of the student.

3. Notice of the out of school suspension shall be mailed no later than the end of the school day following the suspension, to the student's parents, the Superintendent and the Board President. A reasonable effort shall be made to notify the student's parents by telephone or personal contact, and such effort shall be documented by the person making or attempting to make the contact. Written notice to the parents shall include the circumstances involving the student which led to the suspension and a copy of the board policy and rules pertaining to suspension.

4. Suspensions of Special Education Students
   1. If a special education student’s suspension, either in or out of school, equal ten days on a cumulative basis, a staffing team shall meet to determine whether the IEP is appropriate.
   2. Students who have not been identified as special education students may be referred for evaluation after the student's suspension to determine whether the student is disabled and in need of special education.

1. Notice of the reasons for the proposed expulsion;
2. The names of the witnesses and an oral or written report on the facts to which each witness will testify;
3. An opportunity to present a defense against the charges and provide either oral testimony or written affidavits of witnesses on the student's behalf;
4. The right to be represented by counsel;
5. The results and finding of the Board in writing open to the student's inspection.

1. Determine whether the student is actually guilty of the misconduct.
2. A staffing team should determine whether the student's behavior is caused by the student's disability and whether the conduct is the result of inappropriate placement. Discussions and conclusions of this meeting should be recorded.
3. If the student's conduct is not caused by the disability, the student may be expelled or suspended for a long‑term period following written notice to the parent and pursuant to the district's expulsion hearing procedures.
4. If the misconduct is caused by the disability and a change in placement is recommended, the change must be made pursuant to the placement procedures used by the district.
5. If a change in placement is not recommended, a determination must be made as to how to cope with the student in the future.

The Board supports the use of video cameras on school property, including buses as a means to monitor and maintain a safe environment for students and employees. The contents of the videotapes may be used as evidence in a student disciplinary proceeding.

STUDENT RECORDS

The content of the videotapes is a student record subject to board policy and administrative regulations regarding confidential student records. Only those persons with a legitimate purpose may view the videotapes. In most instances, those individuals with a legitimate educational purpose may be the Superintendent, building principal, directors, teachers, school bus operator, special education staff team, parent or parents and guardian. A videotape recorded during a school sponsored trip, such as an athletic event, may also be accessible to the sponsor or coach of the activity. If the content of the videotape becomes the subject of a student disciplinary proceeding, it may be treated like other evidence in the proceeding.

NOTICE

The district will annually provide notice to students and parents regarding the use of video cameras.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Students are prohibited from tampering with the video cameras. Students found in violation of this regulation shall be disciplined in accordance with the school district discipline policy and shall reimburse the district for any repairs or replacement necessary as a result of the tampering.

Participation in school activities is a privilege. School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and for their lifetimes.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the District throughout the calendar year, whether away from school or at school. Students who wish to have the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities must conduct themselves in accordance with Board policy and must refrain from activities which are illegal, immoral, or do not reflect the District in a positive manner.

Students who fail to abide by this policy and the rules supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures outlined in the Code of Good Conduct handbook. The Principal will keep records of violations of the good conduct Policy.

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to develop requirements for school activities. Students wanting to participate in school activities must meet the requirements set out by the District for participation in the activity.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

Students may produce official school publications as part of the curriculum under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the principal.  Official school publications include material produced in the journalism, newspaper, yearbook or writing classes and distributed to the student body either free or for a fee.

Any expressions made by students in the exercise of free speech, including student expression in official school publications, is not an expression of official school policy.  The district, the board, and the district employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students, unless the district employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student speech or expression.

Official school publications are free from prior restraint by district employees or officials except as provided by law.  A faculty advisor shall supervise student writers to maintain professional standards of English and journalism and to comply with the law including, but not limited to, the restrictions against unlawful speech.  The production of official school publications shall be guided by the law and by the ethical standards adopted by professional associations of societies of journalism.

Persons, other than students, who believe they have been aggrieved by student expression in a student-produced official school publication will follow the grievance procedure outlined in this policy manual.  Students who believe their freedom of expression in a student-produced official school publication has been restricted will follow the grievance procedure outlined in this policy manual.

Non‑school‑sponsored publications are subject to the same standards listed.  The administration may prohibit the distribution of such publications, unless the students submit a copy for administrative review and approval.

The superintendent is responsible for developing a student publications code.  This code will include, but not be limited to, reasonable rules including time, place, and manner of restrictions.  The superintendent will also be responsible for distributing this policy and the student publications code to the students and their parents. 

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*Revised:  01/10/94

*Reviewed:  04/08/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  10/08/12

*Revised: 11/13/17

*Reviewed: 8/1/22

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS REGULATIONS

A. Official School Publications

1. An "official school publication" is material produced by students in the journalism, newspaper, yearbook or writing classes and distributed to students either free or for a fee.

B. Expression in an Official School Publication

1. No student will express, publish or distribute in an official school publication material which is:

a. obscene;

b. libelous;

c. slanderous; or 

d. encourages students to:

i. commit unlawful acts;

ii. violate school rules;

iii. cause the material and substantial disruption of the orderly and efficient operation of the school or school activity;

iv. disrupt or interfere with the education program;

v. interrupt the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere; or 

vi. infringe on the rights of others.

2. Official school publications are produced under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

C. Responsibilities of Students

1. Students writing or editing official school publications will assign and edit the news, editorial, and feature contents of the official school publications subject to the limitations of the student publications code and the law.

2. Students will strive to achieve professional standards of accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and thoroughness in each and every aspect of official school publications.

3. Students will strive to achieve professional standards of grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling for clarity and accuracy of official school publications.

D. Responsibilities of Faculty Advisors

1. Faculty advisors will supervise student writers to maintain professional standards of English and journalism and to comply with the law including, but not limited to, the restrictions against unlawful speech.

E. Liability

1. Student expression in an official school publication will not be deemed to be an expression of the District.  The District, the Board, and the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression.  The liability, if any, is only to the extent of interference or alteration of the speech or expression.

F. Appeal Procedure

1. Students who believe they have been unreasonably restricted in their exercise of expression in an official student publication will seek review of the decision through the student grievance procedure (found in policy 104.1R1).

2. Persons who believe they have been aggrieved by a student-produced official student publication will file their complaint through the citizen grievance procedure.

G. Time, Place and Manner of Restrictions on Official School Publications

1. Official student publications may be distributed in a reasonable manner on or off school premises.

2. Distribution in a reasonable manner will not encourage students to:

a. commit unlawful acts;

b. violate school rules;

c. cause the material and substantial disruption of the orderly and efficient 

operation of the school or school activity;

d. disrupt or interfere with the education program;

e. interrupt the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere; or 

f. infringe on the rights of others.

*Adopted:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  10/08/12

*Revised 11/13/17

*Revised: 8/1/22

Students may participate in interscholastic activities, including contests or competitions, that are sponsored or administered by organizations registered with the Iowa Department of Education. The governing organizations shall prescribe and implement eligibility requirements for students participating in contests or competitions as prescribed by state guidelines.

1. First Offense: Two contests in that sport after returning from the non-school team.  In the event there are not two contests remaining in the season, the ineligibility will be enforced the following year during that sport.

2. Second Offense: One third of the scheduled contests in that sport after returning from the non-school team. In the event there are not one-third of the contests remaining in the season, the ineligibility will be enforced the following year during that sport.

3. Third Offense: Termination for participation in that sport for the remainder of the student’s high school career.

• Is the subject matter of the group/organization actually taught in a regularly offered course?
• Will the subject matter of the group/organization soon be taught in a regularly offered course?
• Does the subject matter of the group/organization concern the body of courses as a whole?
• Is participation in the group/organization required for a particular course?
• Does participation in the group/organization result in academic credit?

• assignment of employees to specific tasks and responsibilities;
• instructions relating to the use of alarm systems and signals.  If combination visual and auditory warning devices do not exist, the plan shall include specific provisions for warning individuals with hearing impairments;
• information concerning methods of fire containment;
• systems for notification of appropriate persons and agencies;
• information concerning the location and use of firefighting equipment;
• specification of evacuation routes and procedures;
• posting of plans and procedures at suitable locations throughout the facility;
• evacuation drills which include the actual evacuation of individuals to safe areas;
• an evaluation for each evacuation drill.

The District considers child exposure to adverse childhood experience, child mental health, and suicide as serious matters which impact learning opportunities for students, classroom, and instructional challenges for staff and ultimately, if not addressed, can lead to lifelong struggles, attempted suicide and loss of life. The District will follow all laws and regulations regarding the training required to inform staff of identification and referral to services for students with mental health challenges. 

The District shall provide suicide prevention and postvention training and training on the identification of adverse childhood experiences and strategies to mitigate toxic stress response for all school personnel who hold a license, certificate, authorization or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners and who have regular contact with students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The training shall begin July 1, 2019, and occur annually between July 1 and June 30, thereafter.  The content of the training shall be based on nationally recognized best practices.

“Adverse childhood experience” means a potentially traumatic event occurring in childhood that can have negative, lasting effects on an individual’s health and well-being.

“Postvention” means the provision of crisis intervention, support, and assistance for those affected by a suicide or suicide attempt to prevent further risk of suicide.

The suicide prevention and postvention training shall be evidence-based, evidence-supported and be at least one hour in length.  The content of the training shall be based on nationally recognized best practices.

The identification of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and strategies to mitigate toxic stress response training shall be evidence-based, evidence-supported, and be at least one hour in length or as determined by the Superintendent. The content of the training shall be based on nationally recognized best practices.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Health services are an integral part of comprehensive school improvement, assisting all students to increase learning, achievement, and performance. Health services coordinate and support existing programs to assist each student in achievement of an optimal state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Student health services ensure continuity and create linkages between school, home, and community service providers. The District’s comprehensive school improvement plan, needs, and resources determine the linkages.

1. Student Health Services - Each school building may develop a customized student health services program within comprehensive school improvement based on its unique needs and resources. Scientific advances, laws, and school improvement necessitate supports to students with health needs to receive their education program.

    

   1. Supports to improve student achievement include:
      1. qualified health personnel;
      2. school superintendent, school nurse, and school health team working collaboratively;
      3. family and community involvement;
      4. optimal student health services program with commitment to its continuing improvement.
   2. Components provided within a coordinated school health program include:
      1. health services;
      2. health education;
      3. nutrition;
      4. physical education and activity;
      5. healthy, safe environment;
      6. counseling, psychological, and social services;
      7. staff wellness;
      8. family and community involvement.

2. Student Health Services Essential Functions
   1. Identify student health needs:
      1. Provide individual initial and annual health assessments.
      2. Provide needed health screenings.
      3. Maintain and update confidential health records;
      4. Communicate (written, oral, electronic) health needs as consistent with confidentiality laws.
   2. Facilitate student access to physical and mental health services:
      1. Link students to community resources and monitor follow through.
      2. Promote increased access and referral to primary health care financial resources such as Medicaid, HAWK-I, social security, and community health clinics.
      3. Encourage appropriate use of health care.
   3. Provide for student health needs related to educational achievement:
      1. Manage chronic and acute illnesses.
      2. Provide special health procedures and medication including delegation, training, and supervision of qualified designated school personnel.
      3. Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individual health plans (IHPs) for all students with special health needs according to mandates in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
      4. Provide urgent and emergency care for individual and group illness and injury.
      5. Prevent and control communicable disease and monitor immunizations.
      6. Promote optimal mental health.
      7. Promote a safe school facility and a safe school environment.
      8. Participate in and attend team meetings as a team member and health consultant.
   4. Promote student health, well-being, and safety to foster healthy living:
      1. Provide developmentally appropriate health education and health counseling for individuals and groups.
      2. Encourage injury and disease prevention practices.
      3. Promote personal and public health practices.
      4. Provide health promotion and injury and disease prevention education.
   5. Plan and develop the student health services program collaboratively with the Superintendent, school nurse, and school health team:
      1. Gather and interpret data to evaluate needs and performance.
      2. Establish a wellness committee and school health team.
      3. Develop health procedures and guidelines.
      4. Collaborate with staff, families, and community.
      5. Maintain and update confidential student school health records.
      6. Coordinate program with all school health components.
      7. Coordinate with school improvement.
      8. Evaluate and revise the health service program to meet changing needs.
      9. Organize scheduling and direct health services staff.
      10. Coordinate information and program delivery within the school and between school and major constituents.
      11. Provide health services by qualified health professionals to effectively deliver services, including multiple levels of school health expertise such as registered nurses, physicians, and advanced registered nurse practitioners.
      12. Provide for professional development for school health services staff.

3. Expanded Health Services ​

The Board recognizes that some special education students need special health services during the school day. These students shall receive special health services in conjunction with their individualized education program.

The Superintendent, in conjunction with licensed health personnel, shall establish administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy.

1. Definitions

• Interpretation or intervention,
• Administration of health procedures and health care, or
• Use of a health device to compensate for the reduction or loss of a body function.

• Physically present;
• Available at the same site; or
• Available on call.

2. Licensed health personnel will provide special health services under the auspices of the school.  Duties of the licensed personnel include the duty to:

• Participate as a member of the education team;
• Provide the health assessment;
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the written individual health plan;
• Plan, implement, and evaluate special emergency health services;
• Serve as liaison and encourage participation and communication with health service agencies and individuals providing health care;
• Provide health consultation, counseling, and instruction with the eligible student, the student's parent, and the staff in cooperation and conjunction with the prescriber;
• Maintain a record of special health services. The documentation includes the eligible student's name, special health service, prescriber or person authorizing, date and time, signature and title of the person providing the special health service, and any unusual circumstances in the provision of such services;
• Report unusual circumstances to the parent, school administration, and prescriber;
• Assign and delegate to, instruct, provide technical assistance, and supervise qualified designated personnel; and
• Update knowledge and skills to meet special health service needs.

3. Prior to the provision of special health services the following will be on file:

• Written statement by the prescriber detailing the specific method and schedule of the special health service, when indicated;
• Written statement by the student's parent requesting the provision of the special health services;
• Written report of the preplanning staffing or meeting of the education team; and
• Written individual health plan available in the health record and integrated into the IEP or IFSP.

4. Licensed health personnel, in collaboration with the education team, will determine the special health services to be provided and the qualifications of individuals performing the special health services. The documented rationale will include the following:

• Analysis and interpretation of the special health service needs, health status stability, complexity of the service, predictability of the service outcome and risk of improperly performed service;
• Determination that the special health service, task, procedure or function is part of the person's job description;
• Determination of the assignment and delegation based on the student's needs;
• Review of the designated person's competency; and
• Determination of initial and ongoing level of supervision required to ensure quality services.

5. Licensed health personnel will supervise the special health services, define the level of supervision, and document the supervision.
6. Licensed health personnel will instruct qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible individual health plan. Documentation of instruction and periodic updates are on file at school.
7. Parents will provide the usual equipment, supplies, and necessary maintenance for such. The equipment is stored in a secure area. The personnel responsible for the equipment are designated in the individual health plan. The individual health plan will designate the role of the school, parents, and others in the provision, supply, storage, and maintenance of necessary equipment.

The District will implement a protocol to respond to life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).  The school will maintain the medication necessary to apply the protocol in each facility. This protocol would apply to any individual present in the facility both while school is in session and during any school-sponsored extracurricular activities.

The District school nurse or other trained and authorized personnel may administer an epinephrine auto-injector from the school’s supply to a student or other individual if reasonably and in good faith believe the student or individual is having an anaphylactic reaction.  Individuals authorized to administer the epinephrine will complete the appropriate medication training and be signed off by the school nurse.

The District will obtain and keep on file a prescription and standing order for the stock epinephrine from a licensed health care professional.  A new prescription will be obtained annually.

The District will store the epinephrine auto-injectors in a secured, room temperature area that remains accessible in an emergency within each school building.  The medication will be checked monthly to ensure stability and effectiveness.

In the event of the stock epinephrine being used, the “Report of Stock Epinephrine Administration” form will be filled out and submitted to the state of Iowa.

• Parent has provided a signed, dated authorization to administer medication and/or provide the health service.
• The medication is in the original, labeled container as dispenses or the manufacturer’s labeled container.
• The medication label contains the student’s name, name of the medication, directions for use, and date.
• Authorization is renewed annually and immediately when the parent notifies the school that changes are necessary.

1. Medication must be in the original container, from the pharmacy with the directions clearly stated. This serves two purposes: signifies permission from the doctor and includes directions from the pharmacist. Pharmacists will supply another labeled container for school upon request when the prescription is filled. NO BAGGIES OR ENVELOPES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT SCHOOL.

2. Parents/guardians must give written authorization for the administration of the medication.

1. In each building in which a full-time registered nurse is assigned, access to medication locked in a designated space shall be under the authority of the nurse.
2. In each building in which a less than full-time registered nurse is assigned, access to the medication shall be under the authority of the principal.

REPORTABLE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES LIST

While the District is not responsible for reporting, the following infectious diseases are required to be reported to the state and local public health offices:

Any other disease which is unusual in incidence, occurs in unusual numbers of circumstances, or appears to be of public health concern, e.g., epidemic diarrhea, food or waterborne outbreaks, acute respiratory illness.

*Adopted:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  11/12/12

*Revised: 09/18/17

*Revised: 09/12/22

• is offered at each building as part of a standards-based program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and protect their health;
• is part of not only health education classes, but also classroom instruction in subjects such as math, science, language arts, social sciences and elective subjects;
• promotes fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, healthy food preparation methods, and health-enhancing nutritional practices;
• emphasizes caloric balance between food intake and physical activity;
• links with meal programs, other foods, and nutrition-related community services; and
• includes training for appropriate teachers and other staff.

1. The district will provide at least thirty (30) minutes of physical activity per day for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The district will provide at least one-hundred twenty (120) minutes of physical activity per week for students in sixth through twelfth grade or fill out the HKA Physical Activity Contract. Parents signature is required explaining how the students receive at least one hundred twenty (120) minutes of physical activity per week.

1. The district will provide physical education that:

• is for all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade;
• is taught by a certified physical education teacher;
• includes students with disabilities; students with special health-care needs may be provided with alternative educational settings; and
• engages students in moderate to vigorous activity during physical education class time.

1. Elementary schools will provide recess for students that:

• is at least twenty (20) minutes a day;
• is preferably outdoors;
• encourages moderate to vigorous physical activity; and
• discourages extended periods (i.e., periods of two (2) or more hours) of inactivity.

2. When activities, such as mandatory school-wide testing, make it necessary for students to remain indoors for long periods of time, schools should give students periodic breaks during which they are encouraged to stand and be moderately active.

1. Employees should not use physical activity (e.g., running laps, pushups) as disciplinary action. Withholding opportunities for physical activity (e.g., recess, physical education) is discouraged.

1. For students to receive the nationally recommended amount of daily physical activity and for students to fully embrace regular physical activity as a personal behavior, students need opportunities for physical activity beyond the physical education class. Toward that end, the District will:
   1. Integrate physical activity into classroom settings, by doing the following:
      1. Offering classroom health education that compliments physical education by reinforcing the knowledge and self-management skills needed to maintain a physically active lifestyle and to reduce time spent on sedentary activities;
      2. Discouraging sedentary activities, such as watching television, playing computer games, etc.;
      3. Providing opportunities for physical activity to be incorporated into other subject lessons; and
      4. Encouraging classroom teachers to provide short physical activity breaks between lessons or classes, as appropriate.

2. Market food in school in a manner consistent with nutritional education and health promotion, by doing the following:
   1. Limiting food and beverage marketing to the promotion of foods and beverages that meet the nutritional standards for meals or for foods and beverages sold individually;
   2. Prohibiting school-based marketing of brands promoting predominantly low-nutrition foods and beverages;
   3. Promoting healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products; and
   4. Marketing activities that promote healthful behaviors.

3. Communicate with parents regarding providing students with a healthy diet and daily physical activity, by doing the following:
   1. Sending home nutrition information and post nutrition tips on a school website;
   2. Encouraging parents to pack healthy lunches and snacks and to refrain from including beverages and foods that do not meet the established nutritional standards for individual foods and beverages;
   3. Providing parents a list of possible foods that meet the District’s snack standards, ideas for healthy celebrations/parties, rewards, and fundraising activities;
   4. Asking parents or guardians to notify the school if their student has any food allergies or special dietary requirements;
   5. Providing information about physical education and other physical activity opportunities before, during, and after the school day;
   6. Supporting parents’ efforts to provide their children with opportunities to be physically active outside of school; and
   7. Sharing information about physical activity and physical education through a website and/or newsletter.

2. The district will also provide instruction concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to all students, so that each student has completed instruction in CPR prior to their high school graduation. The district may offer this instruction as it deems appropriate, including offering it through its physical education program.

1. The district values the health and well-being of every staff member. Staff members are encouraged to plan and implement activities that support efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

1. Wellness Policy Committee.
   1. The district will establish a wellness policy committee that may be comprised of any of the following representatives of the Board, the district, parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, and nutrition/wellness experts, including teachers of physical education and/or school health professionals.
   2. The wellness policy committee and/or an individual designated by the committee will implement, monitor and evaluate/measure the wellness policy. The committee will report at least once every three years to the Board and to the general public regarding these efforts.

2. Implementation
   1. The committee and/or the designees will inform and update the public, including parents, students and the general community, about the content and implementation of the District’s wellness policy.
   2. Each school and the District as a whole will periodically measure prepare reports regarding implementation of the District’s wellness policy. The report shall describe how the school and/or District are striving to implement the goals outlined in the policy.

3. Monitoring.
   1. The Superintendent, the principal at each school, and the committee and/or designee will ensure compliance with established district-wide nutritional and physical activity wellness policies.
   2. Additionally, the following actions will occur:
      1. food service staff, at the school or district level, will ensure compliance with nutritional policies within food service areas and will report on this matter to the Superintendent or principal.
      2. The District will report on the most recent USDA School Meals Initiative (SMI) review findings and any resulting changes.
      3. The Food Service Director will develop a summary report on school district-wide compliance with the District’s wellness policy, based on input from schools within the District; and
      4. The report will be provided to the School Board and also distributed to the District.​

4. Policy Review
   1. To help with the initial development of the district’s wellness policy, each school in the District has conducted a baseline assessment of the school’s existing nutritional and physical activity environments and practices. The results of those school-by-school assessments will be compiled at the District level to identify and prioritize needs.​
   2. Periodic assessments will be conducted to review implementation and compliance, to assess progress, and determine areas in need of improvement. As part of that review, the committee and/or designee will do the following: 
      1. Generally consider whether there exists an environment that supports healthy eating and physical activity;
      2. Review the nutritional and physical activity policies and practices to determine compliance with the District’s wellness policy;
      3. Consider the extent to which the District’s wellness policy compares to the model local wellness policy;
      4. Describe the progress the District has made in complying with its wellness policy and in comparing to the model local wellness policy;
      5. Provide to the Board any recommended updates to the District’s wellness policy.

1. Meals served through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program will: 
   1. be appealing and attractive to students;
   2. be served in clean and pleasant settings;
   3. meet, at a minimum, nutrition Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requirements established by local, state and federal law;
   4. offer a variety of fruits and vegetables;
   5. include low-fat and fat-free milk and nutritionally equivalent non-dairy alternatives (as defined by the USDA);
   6. encourage serving of whole grain products; and
   7. accommodate alternatives for those students with allergies that meet the above guidelines as closely as possible.

1. To encourage that all students have breakfast, either at home or at school, in order to meet their nutritional needs and enhance their ability to learn, schools will notify parents and students of the availability of the district’s breakfast program and encourage parents to provide a healthy breakfast for their children.

1. The District will seek to provide water without added caloric sweeteners; fruit and vegetable juices and fruit-based drinks that contain 100 percent fruit juice and that do not contain additional caloric sweeteners; unflavored or flavored low-fat or fat-free milk.

1. The District will make every effort to eliminate any social stigma attached to, and prevent the overt identification of, students who are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals. Toward this end, the District may utilize electronic identification and payment systems and promote the availability of meals to all students.

1. The District prohibits students from sharing foods or beverages with one another during meal or snack times, given concerns about allergies, spreading of germs and communicable diseases, and other restrictions on student diets.

1. The District will do the following:
   1. provide students with adequate and appropriate time for meals;
   2. schedule meal periods at appropriate times, e.g., lunch should be scheduled between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.;
   3. provide students access to hand washing or hand sanitizing before they eat meals or snacks; and
   4. take reasonable steps to accommodate the tooth-brushing regimens of students with special oral health needs (e.g., orthodontia or high tooth decay risk).

G. Qualification of Food Service and Staff

1. Qualified nutrition professionals will administer the meal programs. As part of the district’s responsibility to operate a food service program, the district will provide continuing professional development for all nutrition professionals and provide staff development programs and training programs for the Food Service Director, kitchen managers, and cafeteria workers, according to their level of responsibility.

Other Food Available at School

A. Food Sold Outside the Meal

1. Examples include vending machine, a la carte and sales foods.

2. The term “school day” is defined as midnight the night before until 30 minutes after the end of the official school day.

3. Elementary Schools. The food service program will approve and provide all food and beverage sales to students in elementary schools. To this end, the following is true:

   1. food in elementary schools will be sold as balanced meals, given young student’s limited nutrition skills; and food and beverages sold individually will be limited to low-fat and nonfat milk, fruits and non-fried vegetables.

4. Middle School and High School. All foods and beverages sold individually outside the reimbursable meal programs including those sold through a la carte lines and machines, during the school day, will meet the following nutrition and portion size standards:

   1. SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL

Nutrition Standards for Foods Any food sold to students in schools must:

• Be a “whole grain-rich” grain product; or
• Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food; or
• Be a combination food that contains at least ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable.

Food must also meet several nutrient requirements:

• Calorie limits:
  • Snack items ≤ 200 calories
  • Entree items ≤ 350 calories
• Sodium limits:
  • Snack items ≤ 200 mg
  • Entree items ≤ 480 mg
• Fat limits:
  • Total fat ≤ 35% of calories
  • Saturated fat ≤ 10% of calories
  • Trans fat 0 grams
• Sugar limits:
  • ≤ 35% of weight from total sugars in foods

2. Beverages:

   1. Nutrition Standards for Beverages

• All schools may sell:
• Plain water (with or without carbonation)
• Unflavored low-fat milk
• Unflavored or flavored fat free milk or milk alternatives permitted by NSLP/SBP
• 100% fruit or vegetable juice and
• 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water (with or without carbonation), and no added sweeteners.

Elementary schools may sell up to 8-ounce portions, while middle schools and high schools may sell up to 12-ounce portions of milk and juice. There is no portion size limit for plain water.

Beyond this, the standards allow additional “no calorie” and “lower calorie: beverage options for high school students.

• No more than 20-ounce portions of
• Calorie-free, flavored water (with or without carbonation); and
• Other flavored and/or carbonated beverages that are labeled to contain ＜ 5 calories per 8 fluid ounces or ≤10 calories per 20 fluid ounces.
• No more than 12-ounce portions of
• Beverages with ≤ 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces, or ≤ 60 calories per 12 fluid ounces.

2. The beverage sold will not be a soda or other carbonated beverage.

3. Portion Size.  Limit portion sizes of foods and beverages sold individually to those listed below:
   
   1. The portion size of a la carte entrees and side dishes, including potatoes, will not be greater than the size of comparable portions offered as part of meals.  Fruits and non-fried vegetables are exempt from portion-size limits.

5. School-Sponsored Events Foods and beverages offered or sold at school-sponsored events outside the school day are encouraged to meet the nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold individually.

B. Snacks

1. Snacks served during the school day will make a positive contribution to students’ diets and health. Fruits and vegetables are the primary snack options. The district will disseminate a list of suggested snack items to teachers and parents. The district encourages parents and teachers to provide food that is commercially packaged or comes from Glenwood Community School Food Service Department Classroom Catering.

Each school will be encouraged to evaluate their celebration practices that involve food during the school day.  

Food Safety

1. All foods made available in the district will adhere to food safety and security guidelines.

2. All foods made available through food service will comply with the state and local food safety and sanitation regulations. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans and guidelines are implemented to prevent food illness in schools.

3. For the safety and security of the food and facility, access to the food service operations are limited to food service staff and authorized personnel.

Other Aspects of Student Wellness Policy – Nutrition Guidelines

1. Fundraising Activities

   1. To support student health and school nutrition-education efforts, school fundraising groups’ activities will be encouraged to use non foods or foods that are compliant to the school’s wellness policies. The district will make available a list of ideas for fundraising activities.

B. Rewards

1. The District will discourage the use of foods or beverages, especially those that do not meet the nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold individually, as rewards for academic performance or good behavior, and will not withhold food or beverages (including food served through meals) as a discipline.

1. to school officials within the District and AEA personnel whom the Superintendent has determined to have a legitimate educational interest, including, but not limited to, Board Members, employees, school attorney, auditor, health professionals, and individuals serving on official school committees;

2. to officials of another District in which the student wishes to enroll, provided the other School District notifies the parents the student records are being sent and the parents have an opportunity to receive a copy of the records and challenge the contents of the records unless the annual notification includes a provision that records will automatically be transferred to new school districts;

3. o the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Secretary of Education or state and local educational authorities;

4. in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received if the information is necessary to receive the financial aid;
5. to organizations conducting educational studies and the study does not release personally identifiable information;
6. to accrediting organizations;

7. to parents of a dependent student as defined in the Internal Revenue Code;

8. to comply with a court order or judicially issued subpoena;

9. to comply with an interagency agreement between the School District and juvenile justice agencies;

10. in connection with a health or safety emergency; or,

11. as directory information.