The school calendar will accommodate the education program of the school district. The school calendar is for a minimum of 1080 hours and includes, but is not limited to, the days for student instruction, staff development, in-service days and teacher conferences. Each year the minimum school calendar may include up to 5 days or 30 hours of instruction delivered primarily over the internet.

The academic school year for students shall begin no sooner than August 23. Employees may be required to report to work at the school district prior to this date.

Special education students may attend school on a school calendar different from that of the regular education program consistent with their Individualized Education Program.

The board, in its discretion, may excuse graduating seniors from up to five days or 30 hours of instruction after the school district requirements for graduation have been met. The board may also excuse graduating seniors from making up days missed due to inclement weather if the student has met the school district's graduation requirements.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop the school calendar for recommendation, approval, and adoption by the board annually.

The board may amend the official school calendar when the board considers the change to be in the best interests of the school district's education program. The board shall hold a public hearing on any proposed school calendar prior to adopting the school calendar.

*Revised: 04/08/02
*Revised: 01/29/07
*Revised: 12/13/10
*Reviewed: 06/10/13
*Reviewed: 12/11/17
*Revised: 01/13/20
*Revised: 12/12/22
*Revised: 09/25/23

The basic instruction program shall include the courses required for each grade level by the State Department of Education.  The instructional approach will be nonsexist and multicultural.

 

Students enrolled in kindergarten shall attend school for the entire school day every day.  The basic instruction program shall be designed to develop healthy emotional and social habits, language arts, Mathematics, and communication skills, the capacity to complete individual tasks, the ability to protect and increase physical well being.

 

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in grades one through six shall include English‑language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health/human growth and development, physical education, traffic safety, music, and visual art.

 

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in grades seven and eight shall include English‑language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health/human growth and development, physical education, music, visual art, family and consumer science, career education and technology education.

 

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in grades nine through twelve shall include English‑language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and vocational education.

 

The board may, in its discretion, offer additional courses in the education program.

 

Each instructional program shall be carefully planned for the optimal benefit taking into consideration the budget of the District and other factors deemed relevant by the board or the superintendent.  Each instructional program's plan should describe the program, its goals, the effective materials, the activities and the method for student evaluation.

 

 

*Revised:  04/08/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  08/12/13

*Revised: 12/11/17

*Revised: 12/12/22

 

Generally only remedial work will be offered during summer school.  However the Board in its discretion may offer summer school for one or more courses and student activities for students who need additional help and instruction or for enrichment in those areas.  This decision is within the discretion of the Board.

 

Upon receiving a request for summer school, the Board will weigh the benefit to the students and the District as well as the District's budget and availability of licensed employees to conduct summer school.

 

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  08/12/13

*Reviewed: 12/11/17

*Revised: 12/12/22

 

The Board recognizes some students have different educational needs than other students.  The Board shall provide a free appropriate public education program and related services to students identified in need of special education.  The special education services will be provided from birth until the possible appropriate education is completed, age twenty-one or to the maximum age allowable in accordance with the law. Students requiring special education shall attend an education program that is in the least restrictive environment possible.  Students requiring special education shall attend general education classes, participate in nonacademic and extracurricular services and activities and receive services in a general education setting to the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of each individual student. 

The appropriate education for each student shall be written in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Special education students shall be required to meet the requirements stated in Board policy as modified in their IEP consistent with Board policy or for graduation. However, beginning with the graduating class of 2022, students receiving special education services shall meet the state requirement of completing four years of English-language arts and three years each of mathematics, science and social students, known as 4-3-3-3, aligned to state required standards, with support and accommodations as described in their IEP for graduation with a regular diploma.  A student’s IEP Team may determine how a particular student meets 4-3-3-3.

The Superintendent may provide a certificate of completion/attendance to those students receiving special education services who do not complete requirements for graduation with a regular diploma, including 4-3-3-3.  Students who receive a certificate of completion/attendance remain eligible for special education services until they reach a maximum age of twenty-one.

It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent and the area education agency director of special education to provide or make provisions for appropriate special education and related services.

Children from birth through age two and age three through five shall be provided comprehensive special education services within the public education system.  The District shall work in conjunction with the area education agency to provide services, at the earliest appropriate time, to children with disabilities from birth through age two.  This shall be done to ensure a smooth transition of children entitled to early childhood special education services.

 

*Revised:  06/10/91

*Revised:  01/09/95

*Reviewed:  05/12/97

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  04/08/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  08/12/13

*Reviewed: 12/11/17

*Revised: 02/10/20

*Revised: 12/12/22

The Board recognizes some students require qualitative differentiated programming beyond the regular education program.  The administration and staff shall identify students with special abilities and provide educational programming.

 

It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to develop a talented and gifted program.

 

*Revised:  06/10/91

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Reviewed:  12/13/10

*Reviewed: 12/11/17

*Reviewed: 12/12/22

602.5 CAREER EDUCATION

It is the policy of District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Equity Coordinator, 103 Central Street, Ste 300, Glenwood, IA 51534, (712) 527-9034, or gcsdequitycoordinator@glenwoodschools.org.

Preparing students for careers is one goal of the education program.  Career education will be infused into the education program for grades kindergarten through twelve.  This education shall include, but not be limited to, awareness of self in relation to others and the needs of society, exploration of employment opportunities, experiences in personal decision‑making, and experiences of integrating work values and work skills into their lives.

It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to assist certified personnel in finding ways to provide career education in most courses. Special attention should be given to courses of vocational education nature.  The Board, in its review of the curriculum, shall review the means in which career education is combined with other instructional programs.

Students in grade levels first through twelfth shall receive, as part of their health education, instruction about personal health, food and nutrition, environmental health, safety and survival skills, consumer health, family life, substance (abuse) and nonuse, including the effects of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and poisons on the human body; human sexuality, self-esteem, stress management and interpersonal relationships, emotional and social health, health resources, prevention and control of disease,and characteristics of communicable disease. While the areas stated above shall be included in health education, the instruction shall be adapted at each grade level to aid understanding by the students.

Parents who object to health education instruction in human growth and development may file a written request that the student be excused from the instruction. An alternative activity may be assigned to the student. The Superintendent shall have the final authority to determine the alternate activity or study.

*Revised: 04/08/02
*Revised: 01/29/07
*Reviewed: 12/13/10
*Revised: 0812/13
*Reviewed: 01/08/18
*Reviewed: 01/09/23
*Revised: 09/25/23

Students in grades Kindergarten through twelve shall be required to participate in physical education courses unless they are excused by the Principal or school nurse of their attendance center.

 

Students may be excused from physical education courses if the student presents a written statement from a doctor stating that such activities could be injurious to the health of the student or the student has been exempted because of a conflict with the student's religious beliefs, provided such excuse fits within federal and state laws. The Superintendent shall have the final authority to determine an alternate activity or study.

 

Students in grades nine through twelve may also be excused from physical education courses if:

 

• the student is enrolled in academic courses not otherwise available, or
• the student has obtained a physical education waiver for a [semester or trimester] because the student is actively involved in an athletic program.

 

Twelfth grade students may also be excused from physical education courses if the student is enrolled in a cooperative, work study or other educational program authorized by the school which requires the student's absence from school.

 

*Revised:  04/08/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  08/12/13

*Reviewed: 01/08/18

*Reviewed: 01/09/23

The Board recognizes some students require additional assistance in order to graduate from the regular education program.  The administration and staff shall provide a program to encourage and provide an opportunity for students at risk to achieve their potential and obtain their high school diploma.

 

The Board shall have a plan to identify and provide special assistance to students who have difficulty mastering the language, academic, cultural, and social skills necessary to reach the educational levels of which they are capable.  The plan shall accommodate students whose aspirations and achievement may be negatively affected by stereotypes linked to race, national origin, language background, gender, income, family status, parental status, and disability. 

 

The plan shall include strategies for identifying at-risk students and objectives for providing support services to at-risk students.  These objectives shall be translated into performance objectives for all school personnel.  The plan shall also include provisions for in-service training for school personnel; strategies and activities for involving and working with parents; provisions for monitoring the behavioral, social, and academic improvements of at-risks students; provisions for appropriate counseling services; strategies for coordinating school programs and community based support services; and maintenance of integrated educational environments in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination legislation. 

 

 

*Revised:  11/08/93

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  08/12/13

*Reviewed: 01/08/18

*Reviewed: 01/09/23

 

In meeting the needs of the students, the board may grant credit by performance testing for course work which is ordinarily included in the school curriculum.  Students wishing to receive credit by testing shall have the approval of the superintendent prior to taking the test.  Testing for credit may only be utilized prior to the offering of a course.  Once the course has begun students must attend the class and complete the required work for credit.

 

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed: 08/12/13

*Reviewed: 01/08/18

*Reviewed: 01/09/23

Requests to the Board to develop and implement alternative school programs should include the following information:

 

Need. A narrative statement should give the reasons for the request.

 

Objectives.  Immediate and long‑range objectives should be stated, according to the purposes of the request and the course content.

 

Expected Goals.  At the end of a specific trial period, the alternative program should be evaluated and its further use should be projected.

 

Personnel Involved in Planning.  A listing should include members of the professional staff and the community.

 

Implementation Procedures.  Steps for implementing the program should be listed, including plans for developing the program once it is started.

 

Plans for Evaluation.  Based on the stated objectives and goals, program evaluation plans should be provided, including a listing and type(s) of possible assessment instruments.  The continuation of any program beyond its stated trial period could occur only after a positive evaluation, which considers all aspects of the program.

 

The Board will carefully consider plans for alternative programs, and will weigh the counsel provided by the professional staff and the Superintendent.  However, the Board's primary responsibilities remain the overseeing of the regular school program and the administration of the district's finances.  These primary responsibilities will be kept in mind as the Board reaches a decision.

 

 

 

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed: 08/12/13

*Reviewed: 01/08/18

*Reviewed: 01/09/23

 

 

Qualified international students may be enrolled and attend school without charge for tuition if they are part of an approved Student Foreign Exchange Program.  The Principal and Superintendent must give final approval before any such student can enroll.  Before being able to participate in athletics, the student must have on file an approved physical examination.  The examination form provided by the IHSAA and IGHSAU must be used.

 

Programs or activities for which foreign exchange students are not eligible are: Driver Education and National Honor Society.

 

For those items not specifically mentioned above, a foreign exchange student has the same rights and responsibilities as all other students.

 

 *Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:    12/13/10

*Revised:    05/13/13

*Revised: 01/08/18

*Revised: 01/09/23

The Board recognizes that the general objectives of post high school and adult education programs are the same as those of other levels of public education.  These general objectives include preparing individuals for democratic citizenship, providing individuals with means for economic improvement and cultural development, and enriching of the personal lives of all who participate.

 

The post high school and adult education programs shall be administered by the administrative staff of the school system.

 

The physical facilities of the District shall be made available for use in these programs when there is no conflict with regular school activities.

 

 

*Revised:  06/10/91

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  11/18/13

*Reviewed: 01/08/18

*Revised: 01/09/23

602.13 MULTICULTURAL/GENDER FAIR EDUCATION

Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs). The education program will be free of discrimination and provide equal opportunity for students and will foster knowledge of, respect, and appreciation for the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society with special emphasis on Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, American Indians, European Americans and persons with disabilities.  It will also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Equity Coordinator, 103 Central Street, Ste 300, Glenwood, IA 51534, (712) 527-9034, or gcsdequitycoordinator@glenwoodschools.org.

 

Curriculum development shall be an ongoing process in the District.  Each curriculum area shall be reviewed, and revised where necessary, according to the timelines set out by the School Improvement Director.  These timelines will provide for review of each curriculum area at least once every five years.

The School Improvement Director shall facilitate the Curriculum Coordinating Council in determining the most effective way for conducting research of the District's curriculum needs and a long‑range curriculum development program.

In making recommendations to the Board, the Curriculum Coordinating Council shall propose a curriculum that will:

• Fulfill the philosophy of the District;

• Gather information about the curriculum being taught and identify gaps;

• Articulates high achievement outcomes and components for courses of study from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve;

• Provide for the evaluation of the curriculum and implementation methods for attaining the expectations.

• Provide for the needs of vocational and college bound students;

• Include, if feasible, the course offerings requested by the students;

It shall be the responsibility of the School Improvement Director to keep the Board apprised of necessary curriculum changes and revisions and to develop administrative regulations for curriculum development and recommendations to the Board.

*Revised:  06/10/91

*Revised:  04/08/02

*Revised:  10/14/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  04/11/11

*Reviewed:  07/08/13

*Reviewed: 02/12/18

*Revised: 03/13/23

Curriculum of the District must be approved by the Board.  Curriculum recommended by the Curriculum Coordinating Council (CCC) shall be considered by the Board.

The district's curriculum shall contain a framework that describes the processes and procedures that will be followed to assist all staff in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully implement the developed curriculum in each content area and follow the long range plan developed by the Curriculum Coordinating Council. This framework shall follow the academic program governance of the CLI model.

In addition the CCC will:

• Incorporate District mission

• Integrate staff development

• Carefully monitor progress

• Facilitate implementation process with Administration

• Make accreditation and other external mandates work for the district

 

 

 

*Revised:  06/10/91

*Revised:  04/08/02

*Revised:  10/14/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  04/11/11

*Revised: 11/18/13

*Reviewed: 02/12/18

*Revised: 03/13/23

When deemed necessary by the Superintendent and whenever a new program is proposed, the Board will review the curriculum to determine its strengths and weaknesses. The Board may authorize the Superintendent to appoint the Curriculum Coordinating Council to review the curriculum.

The Board shall review the student performance on standardized tests, District created assessments, courses, and other indicators of student achievement as it relates to the District's components and outcomes. It shall be the responsibility of the School Improvement Director to provide the Board/parents/community with the assessment scores on an annual basis.

 

*Revised:  06/10/91

*Revised:  04/08/02

*Revised:  10/14/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  04/11/11

*Revised:  11/18/13

*Reviewed: 02/12/18

*Revised: 03/13/23

A "controversial issue" is a topic of significant academic inquiry about which substantial groups of citizens of this community, this state or this nation hold sincere, conflicting points of view.

It is the belief of the Board that controversial issues should be fairly presented in a spirit of honest academic freedom so that students may recognize the validity of other points of view but can also learn to formulate their own opinions based upon dispassionate, objective, unbiased study and discussion of the facts related to the controversy.

It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to present a full and fair opportunity and means for students to study, consider and discuss all sides of controversial issues including, but not limited to, political philosophies.  It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to protect the right of the student to study pertinent controversial issues within the limits of good taste and to allow the student to express personal opinions without jeopardizing the student's relationship with the teacher.  It shall be the responsibility of the teacher to refrain from advocating partisan causes, sectarian religious views or selfish propaganda of any kind through any classroom or school device; however, an instructor shall not be prohibited from expressing a personal opinion as long as students are encouraged to reach their own decisions independently.

The Board encourages full discussion of controversial issues in a spirit of academic freedom that shows students that they have the right to disagree with the opinions of others but that they also have the responsibility to base the disagreement on facts and to respect the right of others to hold conflicting opinions.

 

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Reviewed:  11/18/13

*Reviewed: 02/12/18

*Reviewed: 03/13/23

Since the contribution of religions to civilization is one of the crucial keys to understanding human history and development, the study of religious history and traditions should be part of the school curriculum, and can play a vital role in enhancing an understanding among people of different religion backgrounds and beliefs.  Such study should give neither preferential nor derogatory treatment to any single religious or to religion in general, and should not be introduced or utilized for devotional purposes.  Furthermore, no religious belief or non‑belief should be promoted by the District or its employees.

Criteria used to guide academic inquiry in the study of religion should seek the same objectivity and educational effectiveness expected in other areas of the curriculum.  In addition, materials and activities should be sensitive to America's pluralistic society and should educate rather than indoctrinate.  All instructional and other school‑sponsored activities should meet the three part test established by the Supreme Court to determine constitutionality; (1) the activity must have a secular purpose; (2) the activity's principal or primary effect must be one that neither advances or inhibits religion; and (3) the activity must not foster an excessive governmental entanglement with religion.

Parents who wish to have their child excluded from a school program because of religious beliefs must inform the Principal.  The Principal shall determine an alternative activity or study for the students.  The Superintendent shall have the final authority to determine an alternative activity or study for the student.

 

*Revised:     04/08/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:     12/13/10

*Reviewed:  11/18/13

*Reviewed: 02/12/18

*Reviewed: 03/13/23

Parents who wish to have their child excluded from a school program because of religious beliefs must inform the Superintendent. The Board authorizes the administration to allow the exclusion if it is not disruptive to the education program and it does not infringe on a compelling state or educational interest. Further, the exclusion must not interfere with other District operations.

Students who are allowed to be excluded from a program or activity which violates their religious beliefs are required to do an alternate supervised activity or study.

In notifying the Superintendent, the parents will abide by the following:

• The notice is in writing;

• The objection is based on religious beliefs;

• The objection will state which activities or studies violate their religious beliefs;

• The objection will state why these activities or studies violate their religious beliefs; and

• The objection will state a proposed alternate activity or study.

The Superintendent will have discretion to make this determination. The factors the Superintendent will consider when a student requests to be excluded from a program or activity because of religious beliefs include, but are not limited to, staff available to supervise a student who wishes to be excluded, space to house the student while the student is excluded, available superintendent-approved alternative course of study or activity while the student is excluded, number of students who wish to be excluded, whether allowing the exclusion places the school in a position of supporting a particular religion, and whether the program or activity is required for promotion to the next grade level or for graduation.

*Adopted: 01/29/07

*Revised: 12/13/10

*Reviewed: 01/13/14

*Reviewed: 02/12/18

*Reviewed: 03/13/23

 

Option 1

The board has sole discretion to approve instructional materials for the school district.  The board delegates this authority to licensed employees to determine which instructional materials, other than textbooks, will be utilized by the school district. The Superintendent will provide licensed employees necessary training to ensure selected instructional materials comply with applicable laws.  All instructional materials are available for review upon request and subject to all applicable laws.

In reviewing current instructional materials for continued use and in selecting additional instructional materials, licensed employees will consider the current and future needs of the school district as well as the changes and the trends in education and society.  It is the responsibility of the superintendent to report to the board the action taken by licensed employees.

In the case of textbooks, the board will make the final decision after receiving a recommendation from the superintendent.  The criteria stated above for selection of other instructional materials will apply to the selection of textbooks.  The superintendent may develop another means for the selection of textbooks.  Textbooks are reviewed as needed and at least every 5 years.

Education materials gifted to the school district must meet the criteria established above.  The gift must be received in compliance with board policy.

The superintendent will establish additional criteria to guide the selection of instructional materials through administrative regulation, ensuring alignment with educational goals and compliance with laws.

 

 

*Adopted: 01/13/2025

 

 

Parents and other members of the school district community may view the instructional materials used by the students. All instructional materials, including teacher's manuals, films, tapes or other supplementary material which will be used in connection with any survey, analysis, or evaluation as part of any federally funded programs must be available for inspection by parents. The instructional materials must be viewed on school district premises. Copies may be obtained according to board policy. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding the inspection of instructional materials.

*Adopted: 12/13/10

*Reviewed: 02/10/14

*Reviewed: 01/14/19

*Reviewed:  01/13/25

Members of the school district community may object to the instructional and library materials utilized in the school district and ask for their use to be reconsidered. It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principals, to develop administrative regulations for reconsideration of instructional materials. Information related to the process for reconsideration of instructional and library materials will be made available on the district’s website. Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the district have the ability to request that their student not be able to access certain instructional materials or check out certain library materials. For purposes of prohibiting access to instructional materials, Iowa law has defined instructional materials to mean either printed or electronic textbooks and related core materials that are written and published primarily for use in elementary school and secondary school instruction and are required by a state educational agency or district for use by students in the student’s classes by the teacher of record. Instructional materials do not include lesson plans.

*Revised 07/15/91

*Reviewed 01/09/96

*Reviewed 02/11/02

*Reviewed 01/15/07

*Revised 12/13/10

*Revised 04/11/11

*Reviewed 02/10/14

*Reviewed 01/14/19

*Reviewed 09/11/2023

*Revised 09/25/23

Request for re-evaluation of printed or multi-media material to be submitted to the Superintendent

Review Initiated By:                                                                         Date:_______________

 Name:__________________________________________________________________________________

 Address:________________________________________________________________________________

 City/State:________________________________________                  Zip Code:_____________

 Telephone:________________________________________

 School(s) in which item is used:______________________________________________________________

 Relationship to school (parent, student, citizen, etc.):______________________________________________

 Book or Other Printed Material, If Applicable:

 Author:_______________________________            Hardcover:___   Paperback:___   Other:___

 Title:___________________________________________________________________________________

 Publisher:_______________________________________________________________________________

 Date of Publication:________________________________________________________________________

 Multimedia Material, If Applicable:

 Title:___________________________________________________________________________________

 Producer:_______________________________________________________________________________

 Type of material (filmstrip, motion picture, etc.):_________________________________________________

 Person Making the Request Represents: (circle one)      Self       Group or Organization 

 Name and Address of Group or Organization:___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 1.  What brought this item to your attention?

 

2.  To what item do you object? (please be specific -- cite pages, timestamp, etc.)

 

3.  In your opinion, what harmful effects upon students might result from use of this item?

 

4.  Do you perceive any instructional value in the use of this item?

 

5.  Did you review the entire item? If not, what sections did you review?

  

6.  Should the opinion of any additional experts in the field be considered?

 

Yes  _____                                        No _____

 

If yes, please list specific suggestions:

 

 

7.  To replace this item, do you recommend other material which you consider to be of equal or superior quality for the purpose intended?

  

 

The committee will review your request and notify you if your request is granted; however, there is no guarantee that each and every request will be granted, either in terms of appearing before the committee or in receiving the amount of time requested.

 

 

Signature:_______________________________________            Date:____________________

                                                                                                                                   

*Adopted:  12/13/10

*Reviewed: 02/10/14

*Reviewed: 01/14/19

*Revised:  09/25/23

*Revised: 11/11/2024

Request to prohibit a student from checking out certain instructional materials to be submitted to the superintendent.  Please complete one form per student.

 

REQUEST INITIATED BY                                                                               DATE ______________________

 

Name  __________________________________________________________________________________

 

Address  ________________________________________________________________________________

 

City/State  ____________________________ Zip Code__________________ Telephone________________

 

Name of affected Student  __________________________________________________________________

 

Requester’s Relationship to Student (must be parent/legal guardian)_________________________________

 

BOOK OR OTHER PRINTED MATERIAL TO PROHIBIT STUDENT FROM ACCESSING:

Author _________________________________________  Hardcover _____  Paperback _____  Other _____

Publisher (if known )  _______________________________________________________________________

 

MULTIMEDIA OR OTHER PRINTED MATERIAL TO PROHIBIT STUDENT FROM ACCESSING:

Title  _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Producer (if known)  ___________________________________________________________________________________

Type of material (filmstrip, motion picture, etc.)  ______________________________________________________________

 

________________________________          _______________________________________________________________

   Dated                                                                Signature

 

*Adopted:  09/25/23

In order for students to experience a diverse curriculum, the Board encourages employees to supplement their regular curricular materials with other resources. In so doing, the Board recognizes that federal law makes it illegal to duplicate copyrighted materials without authorization of the holder of the copyright, except for certain exempt purposes. Severe penalties may be imposed for plagiarism, unauthorized copying or using of media, including, but not limited to, print, electronic and web-based materials, unless the copying or using conforms to the "fair use" doctrine. Under the "fair use” doctrine, unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted materials is permissible for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship or research providing that all fair use guidelines are met.

While the school district encourages employees to enrich the learning programs by making proper use of supplementary materials, it is the responsibility of employees to abide by the school district's copying procedures and obey the requirements of the law. In no circumstances shall it be necessary for school district staff to violate copyright requirements in order to perform their duties properly. The school district will not be responsible for any violations of the copyright law by employees or students. Violation of the copyright law by employees may result in discipline up to, and including, termination. Violation of the copyright law by students may result in discipline, up to and including, suspension or expulsion.

Parents or others who wish to record, by any means, school programs or other activities need to realize that even though the school district received permission to perform a copyrighted work does not mean outsiders can copy it and re-play it. Those who wish to do so should contact the employee in charge of the activity to determine what the process is to ensure the copyright law is followed. The school district is not responsible for outsiders violating the copyright law or this policy.

Any employee or student who is uncertain as to whether reproducing or using copyrighted material complies with the school district's procedures or is permissible under the law should contact the teacher-librarian who will also assist employees and students in obtaining proper authorization to copy or use protected material when such authorization is required.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

*Adopted: 12/13/10

*Reviewed: 03/10/14

*Reviewed: 01/14/19

*Reviewed: 11/11/24

Employees and students may make copies of copyrighted materials that fall within the following guidelines. Where there is reason to believe the material to be copied does not fall within these guidelines, prior permission shall be obtained from the publisher or producer with the assistance of the teacher librarian.  Employees and students who fail to follow this procedure may be held personally liable for copyright infringement and may be subject to discipline by the board.

 

Under the "fair use" doctrine, unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted materials is permissible for such purposes as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship or research.  Under the fair use doctrine, each of the following four standards must be met in order to use the copyrighted document: 

• Purpose and Character of the Use – The use must be for such purposes as teaching or scholarship.

• Nature of the Copyrighted Work – The type of work to be copied.

• Amount and Substantiality of the Portion Used – Copying the whole of a work cannot be considered fair use; copying a small portion may be if these guidelines are followed.

• Effect of the Use Upon the Potential Market for or value of the Copyrighted Work – If resulting economic loss to the copyright holder can be shown, even making a single copy of certain materials may be an infringement, and making multiple copies presents the danger of greater penalties.

 

Authorized Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Material Reminders:

 

• Materials on the Internet should be used with caution since they may, and likely are, copyrighted.

• Proper attribution (author, title, publisher, place and date of publication) should always be given.

• Notice should be taken of any alterations to copyrighted works, and such alterations should only be made for specific instructional objectives.

• Care should be taken in circumventing any technological protection measures.  While materials copied pursuant to fair use may be copied after circumventing technological protections against unauthorized copying, technological protection measures to block access to materials may not be circumvented.

 

In preparing for instruction, a teacher may make or have made a single copy of: 

• A chapter from a book; 

• An article from a newspaper or periodical; 

• A short story, short essay or short poem; or,

• A chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon or picture from a book, periodical or newspaper. 

 

A teacher may make multiple copies not exceeding more than one per pupil, for classroom use or discussion, if the copying meets the tests of “brevity, spontaneity and cumulative effect” set by the following guidelines.  Each copy must include a notice of copyright. 

 

• Brevity

  • A complete poem, if less than 250 words and two pages long, may be copied; excerpts from longer poems cannot exceed 250 words;

  • Complete articles, stories or essays of less than 2500 words or excerpts from prose works less than 1000 words or 10% of the work, whichever is less may be copied; in any event, the minimum is 500 words;

  • Each numerical limit may be expanded to permit the completion of an unfinished line of a poem or prose paragraph;

  • One chart, graph, diagram, drawing, cartoon or picture per book or periodical issue may be copied.  “Special” works cannot be reproduced in full; this includes children's books combining poetry, prose or poetic prose.  Short special works may be copied up to two published pages containing not more than 10 percent of the work.

• Spontaneity – Should be at the “instance and inspiration” of the individual teacher when there is not a reasonable length of time to request and receive permission to copy.

• Cumulative Effect – Teachers are limited to using copied material for only one course for which copies are made.  No more than one short poem, article, story or two excerpts from the same author may be copied, and no more than three works can be copied from a collective work or periodical column during one class term. Teachers are limited to nine instances of multiple copying for one course during one class term.  Limitations do not apply to current news periodicals, newspapers and current news sections of other periodicals.

 

Copying Limitations 

 

Circumstances will arise when employees are uncertain whether or not copying is prohibited.  In those circumstances, the (need to add appropriate personnel (i.e. principal, teacher, librarian, teacher librarian)) should be contacted.  The following prohibitions have been expressly stated in federal guidelines: 

• Reproduction of copyrighted material shall not be used to create or substitute for anthologies, compilations or collective works.

• Unless expressly permitted by agreement with the publisher and authorized by school district action, there shall be no copying from copyrighted consumable materials such as workbooks, exercises, test booklets, answer sheets and the like.

• Employees shall not: 

• Use copies to substitute for the purchase of books, periodicals, music recordings, consumable works such as workbooks, computer software or other copyrighted material. Copy or use the same item from term to term without the copyright owner's permission;

• Copy or use more than nine instances of multiple copying of protected material in any one term;

• Copy or use more than one short work or two excerpts from works of the same author in any one term;

• Copy or use protected material without including a notice of copyright.  The following is a satisfactory notice: NOTICE: THIS MATERIAL MAY BE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW.

• Reproduce or use copyrighted material at the direction of someone in higher authority or copy or use such material in emulation of some other teacher's use of copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner.

• Require other employees or students to violate the copyright law or fair use guidelines.

 

Authorized Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Materials in the Library

 

A library may make a single copy or three digital copies of:

• An unpublished work in its collection; 

• A published work in order to replace it because it is damaged, deteriorated, lost or stolen, provided that an unused replacement cannot be obtained at a fair price.

• A work that is being considered for acquisition, although use is strictly limited to that decision.  Technological protection measures may be circumvented for purposes of copying materials in order to make an acquisition decision.

 

A library may provide a single copy of copyrighted material to a student or employee at no more than the actual cost of photocopying.  The copy must be limited to one article of a periodical issue or a small part of other material, unless the library finds that the copyrighted work cannot be obtained elsewhere at a fair price.  In the latter circumstance, the entire work may be copied.  In any case, the copy shall contain the notice of copyright and the student or staff member shall be notified that the copy is to be used only for private study, scholarship or research.  Any other use may subject the person to liability for copyright infringement. 

 

Authorized Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Music or Dramatic Works

 

Teachers may:

• Make a single copy of a song, movement, or short section from a printed musical or dramatic work that is unavailable except in a larger work for purposes of preparing for instruction;   

• Make multiple copies for classroom use of an excerpt of not more than 10% of a printed musical work if it is to be used for academic purposes other than performance, provided that the excerpt does not comprise a part of the whole musical work which would constitute a performable unit such as a complete section, movement, or song; 

• In an emergency, a teacher may make and use replacement copies of printed music for an imminent musical performance when the purchased copies have been lost, destroyed or are otherwise not available. 

• Make and retain a single recording of student performances of copyrighted material when it is made for purposes of evaluation or rehearsal;

• Make and retain a single copy of excerpts from recordings of copyrighted musical works for use as aural exercises or examination questions; and,

• Edit or simplify purchased copies of music or plays provided that the fundamental character of the work is not distorted.  Lyrics shall not be altered or added if none exist. 

 

Performance by teachers or students of copyrighted musical or dramatic works is permitted without the authorization of the copyright owner as part of a teaching activity in a classroom or instructional setting.  The purpose shall be instructional rather than for entertainment.  

 

Performances of nondramatic musical works that are copyrighted are permitted without the authorization of the copyright owner, provided that:

• The performance is not for a commercial purpose; 

• None of the performers, promoters or organizers are compensated; and, 

• Admission fees are used for educational or charitable purposes only.

 

All other musical and dramatic performances require permission from the copyright owner.  Parents or others wishing to record a performance should check with the sponsor to ensure compliance with copyright.

 

Recording of Copyrighted Programs 

 

Television programs, excluding news programs, transmitted by commercial and non-commercial television stations for reception by the general public without charge may be recorded off-air simultaneously with broadcast transmission (including simultaneous cable retransmission) and retained by a school for a period not to exceed the first forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days after date of recording.  Upon conclusion of this retention period, all off-air recordings must be erased or destroyed immediately.  Certain programming such as that provided on public television may be exempt from this provision; check with the (need to add appropriate personnel (i.e. principal, teacher, librarian, teacher librarian)) or the subscription database, e.g. unitedstreaming.

 

Off-air recording may be used once by individual teachers in the course of instructional activities, and repeated once only when reinforcement is necessary, within a building, during the first 10 consecutive school days, excluding scheduled interruptions, in the 45 calendar day retention period.  Off-air recordings may be made only at the request of and used by individual teachers, and may not be regularly recorded in anticipation of requests.  No broadcast program may be recorded off-air more than once at the request of the same teacher, regardless of the number of times the program may be broadcast.  A limited number of copies may be reproduced from each off-air recording to meet the legitimate needs of teachers.  Each additional copy shall be subject to all provisions governing the original recording.

 

After the first ten consecutive school days, off-air recordings may be used up to the end of the 45 calendar day retention period only for evaluation purposes, i.e., to determine whether or not to include the broadcast program in the teaching curriculum.  Permission must be secured from the publisher before the recording can be used for instructional purposes after the 10 day period. 

 

Off-air recordings need not be used in their entirety, but the recorded programs may not be altered from their original content.  Off-air recordings may not be physically or electronically combined or merged to constitute teaching anthologies or compilations.  All copies of off-air recordings must include the copyright notice on the broadcast program as recorded. 

 

Authorized Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Computer Software

 

Schools have a valid need for high-quality software at reasonable prices.  To assure a fair return to the authors of software programs, the school district shall support the legal and ethical issues involved in copyright laws and any usage agreements that are incorporated into the acquisition of software programs.  To this end, the following guidelines shall be in effect:  

• All copyright laws and publisher license agreements between the vendor and the school district shall be observed;

• Staff members shall take reasonable precautions to prevent copying or the use of unauthorized copies on school equipment;

• A back-up copy shall be purchased, for use as a replacement when a program is lost or damaged.  If the vendor is not able to supply a replacement, the school district shall make a back-up copy that will be used for replacement purposes only;

• A copy of the software license agreement shall be retained by the, [board secretary, technology director, librarian or teacher-librarian - choose all that apply or add others]; and,

• A computer program may be adapted by adding to the content or changing the language.  The adapted program may not be distributed.

 

Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia

 

Students may incorporate portions of copyrighted materials in producing educational multimedia projects such as videos, PowerPoints, podcasts and web sites for a specific course, and may perform, display or retain the projects.  

 

Educators may perform or display their own multimedia projects to students in support of curriculum-based instructional activities.  These projects may be used:

• In face-to-face instruction;

• In demonstrations and presentations, including conferences;

• In assignments to students;

• For remote instruction if distribution of the signal is limited;

• Over a network that cannot prevent duplication for fifteen days, after fifteen days a copy may be saved on-site only; or,

• In their personal portfolios.

Educators may use copyrighted materials in a multimedia project for two years, after that permission must be requested and received.

 

The following limitations restrict the portion of any given work that may be used pursuant of fair use in an educational multimedia project:

• Motion media: ten percent or three minutes, whichever is less;

• Text materials: ten percent or 1,000 words, whichever is less;

• Poetry: an entire poem of fewer than 250 words, but no more than three poems from one author or five poems from an anthology.  For poems of greater than 250 words, excerpts of up to 250 words may be used, but no more than three excerpts from one poet or five excerpts from an anthology;

• Music, lyrics and music video: Up to ten percent, but no more than thirty seconds.  No alterations that change the basic melody or fundamental character of the work;

• Illustrations, cartoons and photographs: No more that five images by an artist, and no more than ten percent or fifteen images whichever is less from a collective work;

• Numerical data sets: Up to ten percent or 2,500 field or cell entries, whichever is less;

 

Fair use does not include posting a student or teacher’s work on the Internet if it includes portions of copyrighted materials.  Permission to copy shall be obtained from the original copyright holder(s) before such projects are placed online.  The opening screen of such presentations shall include notice that permission was granted and materials are restricted from further use.

 

The teacher-librarian is responsible for ensuring that appropriate warning devices are posted.  The warnings are to educate and warn individuals using school district equipment of the copyright law.  Warning notices must be posted:

• On or near copiers;

• On forms used to request copying services;

• On video recorders;

• On computers; and, 

• At the library and other places where interlibrary loan orders for copies of materials are accepted.

 

*Adopted:  09/25/23

The board supports the use of innovative methods and the use of technology in the delivery of the education program.  The board encourages employees to investigate economical ways to utilize multi-media, computers, electronic devices and other technologies as a part of the curriculum.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop a plan for the use of technology in the curriculum and to evaluate it annually.  The superintendent will report the results of the evaluation and make a recommendation to the board annually regarding the use of technology in the curriculum.

*Reviewed: 02/11/02

*Reviewed: 01/15/07

*Revised: 12/13/10

*Reviewed: 03/10/14

*Reviewed: 01/14/19

*Revised: 12/09/24

The district recognizes the importance of developing students into agile learners who are capable of addressing the complex needs of our future workforce. For this reason, the district has prioritized making available technology and programs that teach students to embrace modern technology and tools while fostering a secure learning environment for students to the extent reasonable. Because technology is a vital part of the school district curriculum, the Internet will be made available to employees and students. Appropriate and equitable use of the Internet will allow employees and students to access resources unavailable through traditional means.

 

Students will be able to access the Internet through their teachers. Individual student accounts and electronic mail addresses may be issued to students. Students may be permitted to use district-issued email addresses and Internet-based collaboration software to send and receive messages at school. 

 

The Internet can provide a vast collection of educational resources for students and employees. It is a global network which makes it impossible to control all available information. Because information appears, disappears and changes constantly, it is not possible to predict or control what students may locate. The school district makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of information received on the Internet. Although students will be under teacher supervision while on the network, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing on the network. Some students might encounter information which may not be of educational value. Student Internet records and access records are confidential records treated like other student records. Students’ Internet activities will be monitored by the school district with the intent to ensure students are not accessing inappropriate sites that have visual depictions that include obscenity, child pornography or are harmful to minors. The school district will use technology protection measures to protect students from inappropriate access, including sites that include obscenity, child pornography or are harmful to minors. 

 

The school district will monitor the online activities of students and will educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting on social networking sites and chat rooms. Students will also be educated on cyberbullying, including awareness and response. Employees will provide age appropriate training for students who use the Internet. The training provided will be designed to promote the school district’s commitment to: 

• The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in the  this policy and regulation;

• Student safety with regard to:

  • safety on the Internet;

  • appropriate behavior while online, on social networking websites, and

  • in chat rooms; and

  • cyberbullying awareness and response.

• Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act

Employees and students will be instructed on the appropriate use of the Internet. Parents will be required to sign a permission form to allow their students to access the Internet. Students will sign a form acknowledging they have read and understand the Internet Acceptable Use policy and regulations, that they will comply with the policy and regulations, and that they understand the consequences for violation of the policy or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, this policy will be maintained at least five years beyond the termination of funding under the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) or E-rate.  

                   

*Adopted:  11/9/2024

Every effort is made to provide accurate and complete information on this web site. However, the Glenwood Community School District cannot guarantee that there will be no errors. With respect to information on this website, neither the Glenwood Community School District, nor its students, employees, representatives or Board members make any warranty, expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to information available from this web site. Additionally, the Glenwood Community School District assumes no legal liability for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information disclosed herein and does not represent that use of such information would not infringe on privately owned rights.

Reference on this web site to any specific products, process, service, manufacturer, company or trademark does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the Glenwood Community School District.

Links from this web site to external web sites are for the convenience of the user. Such links do not constitute an official endorsement or approval of any web-site, product or service.

*Adopted: 11/12/12

*Revised: 12/10/12

*Reviewed: 05/12/14

*Reviewed: 04/08/19

*Reviewed: 12/09/24

The Board recognizes that the people of the community are one of the greatest resources of the school system, and that they have special knowledge and particular talents to contribute to the school program.  The Board, therefore, encourages the use of community resources and citizens to assist in furthering the educational program.  Use of outside personnel and resources shall be under regulations approved by the superintendent of schools.

As a matter of courtesy, the classroom teacher shall notify the building Principal of a visiting speaker at least one week before the expected visit takes place.

 

*Revised:  07/15/91

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Reviewed:  01/15/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  11/12/12

*Reviewed: 10/13/14

*Reviewed: 04/08/19

*Reviewed:  01/13/25

The principal may authorize field trips and excursions when such events contribute to the achievement of education goals of the school district.  The school district will provide transportation for field trips and excursions.  

In authorizing field trips and excursions, the principal will consider the financial condition of the school district, the educational benefit of the activity, the inherent risks or dangers of the activity, and other factors deemed relevant by the superintendent.  Written parental permission will be required prior to the student's participation in field trips and excursions.  [The superintendent's approval will be required for field trips and excursions outside the state.  Board approval will be required for field trips and excursions which involve unusual length or expense.]

Field trips and excursions are to be arranged with the principal well in advance.  A detailed schedule and budget must be submitted by the employee.  The school district will be responsible for obtaining a substitute teacher if one is needed.  Following field trips and excursions, the teacher may be required to submit a written summary of the event.  

 

*Reviewed:  02/11/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  04/09/12

*Revised:  11/12/12

*Revised: 11/10/14

*Reviewed: 04/08/19

*Revised:  01/13/25

Work assigned outside the classroom as practice for concepts and skills, or as background to participate in the next day’s lesson will not be used in the calculation of a grade on an outcome, component or a subject. The students’ work will be corrected, feedback will be provided and work completion will be recorded. Students are expected to complete the work as assigned in order to practice essential skills for which students will be held accountable. The record of work completion will be used to help determine a student’s “Citizenship/Employability Skills.”

*Revised:  07/15/91

*Reviewed: 02/11/02

*Revised:  01/29/07

*Revised:  12/13/10

*Revised:  04/09/12

*Revised:  11/12/12

*Revised:  11/10/14

*Revised: 12/08/14

*Reviewed: 04/08/19

*Reviewed:  01/13/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Revised:  07/15/91

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