Board Policies
- Article 100 – Educational Philosophy
- Article 1000 – School – Community Relations
- 1001 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 1002 – Communications Program
- 1003 – News Media Relations
- 1004 – News Releases
- 1005 – Release of District Information
- 1006 – Newspaper For Publishing
- 1007 – Visitors
- 1008 – Parent-Teacher Organizations
- 1009 – Community Service
- 1010 – Community Use Of School Facilities
- 1010 Exh. A – Facility Use Guidelines for Urbandale Community School District
- 1010 Exh. B – Application for Use of Facilities
- 1010 Exh. C – Fees Schedule for Use of District Facilities
- 1010-R1 – ICN Room Use Regulation
- 1011 – Political Phone Bank Prohibited
- 1012 – Community Use of School Equipment
- 1013 – Public Conduct on School Premises
- 1014 – Media Broadcasts on School Premises
- 1014 Exh. A – Application and Agreement to Broadcast
- 1014 Exh. B – Use of School Facilities for Media Broadcast on School Premises Fee Schedule
- 1015 – Automated External Defibrillators
- 1015-R1 – Procedures for Automated External Defibrillator Program
- Article 200 – Board of Directors
- 201 – Statement of Guiding Principles
- 202 – Name Of School District
- 203 – Legal Status Of The Board
- 204 – General Powers And Duties
- 205 – Elections
- 206 – Membership
- 207 – Term Of Office
- 208 – Board Vacancies
- 209 – Board Meetings
- 210 – Notice Of Meetings
- 211 – Open Meetings; Closed Sessions
- 212 – Meetings By Telephone Or Other Electronic Means
- 213 – Quorum For Meetings
- 214 – Rules Of Order
- 215 – Agenda
- 216 – Minutes Of Meetings
- 217 – Open Forum Procedures
- 218 – Public Hearings
- 219 – Board President
- 220 – Board Vice President
- 221 – Board Secretary-Treasurer
- 222 – Reserved
- 223 – District Advisory Committees
- 224 – Reserved
- 225 – Reserved
- 226 – Compensation; Reimbursement For Expenses
- 227 – Conflicts Of Interest
- 228 – Board Policies
- 229 – Complaint Procedures
- 229 Exhibit A – Complaint Form
- 230 – Legal Counsel
- 231 – Gifts And Honoraria To District Board Members, Officials, Employees And Their Families
- 232 – Board Member Orientation Services
- 233 – Code Of Ethics
- 234 – Authority Of The Board
- 235 – Administrative And Management Team
- 236 – School Visitations By Board Members
- 237 – Board Of Directors And Elected Officials
- 238 – Reserved
- 239 – Method Of Voting
- 240 – Security And Protection
- 241 – Board Member Liability
- Article 300 – Administration
- 301 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 302 – Administrative Personnel
- 303 – Role Of Administrative Personnel
- 304 – Administrative Team
- 305 – Organizational Structure
- 306 – Succession Of Authority
- 307 – Administratvie Personnel And Other District Personnel
- 308 – Administrative Rules And Regulations
- 309 – Administrative Code Of Ethics
- 310 – Superintendent Of Schools – Appointment And Qualifications
- 311 – Superintendent Of Schools – Functions, Duties
- 312 – Superintendent Of Schools – Contract, Term
- 313 – Superintendent Of Schools – Salary And Benefits
- 314 – Superintendent Of Schools – Evaluation
- 315 – Reserved
- 316 – Reserved
- 317 – Associate Superintendent Of Schools – Selection And Qualifications
- 318 – Associate Superintendent Of Schools – Functions, Duties
- 319 – Associate Superintendent Of Schools – Contract, Term
- 320 – Associate Superintendent Of Schools – Salary And Benefits
- 321 – Reserved
- 322 – Reserved
- 323 – Building Principals – Number, Appointment And Qualifications
- 324 – Building Principals – Functions, Duties
- 325 – Building Principals – Contracts, Term
- 326 – Building Principals – Salary And Benefits
- 327 – Reserved
- 328 – Reserved
- 329 – Associate Building Principals – Number, Appointment And Qualifications
- 330 – Associate Building Principals – Functions, Duties
- 331 – Associate Building Principals – Contracts, Term
- 332 – Associate Building Principals – Salary And Benefits
- 333 – Reserved
- 334 – Reserved
- 335 – Other Administrators – Appointment And Qualifications
- 336 – Other Administrators – Functions, Duties
- 337 – Other Administrators – Contracts, Term
- 338 – Other Administrators – Salary And Benefits
- 339 – Reserved
- 340 – Reserved
- 341 – Supervisors – Positions, Appointment And Qualifications
- 342 – Supervisors – Functions, Duties
- 343 – Supervisors – Contracts, Terms
- 344 – Supervisors – Salary And Benefits
- 345 – Reserved
- 346 – Reserved
- 347 – Administrative Personnel – Professional Development
- 348 – Administrative Personnel – Civic Activities
- 349 – Administrative Personnel – Consulting/Outside Employment
- 350 – Reduction In Administrative Personnel
- Article 400 – Personnel
- 401 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 402 – Definitions
- 403 – Recruitment Of Personnel
- 404 – Qualifications
- 405 – Licensure And Transcripts
- 406 – Individual Contracts
- 406A – Licensed Employee Probationary Status
- 407 – Resignations
- 408 – Reserved
- 409 – Discipline And Discharge
- 410 – Assignments And Transfers
- 411 – Formal Evaluations Of Staff Personnel
- 412 – Work Day And Work Year
- 413 – Vacations
- 414 – Holidays
- 415 – Leaves Of Absence
- 415 – R1 – Family And Medical Leave Regulations
- 415-R1 Exhibits A-H
- 416 – Compensation And Salary Basis
- 417 – Employee Health: Physical And Mental Examinations; Vaccines
- 417 Exh. A – Physical Form
- 418 – Insurance And Flexible Spending Account
- 419 – Annuities
- 420 – Travel Reimbursement; Use Of School Vehicle
- 421 – Staff Development
- 422 – Tutoring And Conducting Personal Business
- 423 – Substitutes
- 424 – Student Teachers
- 425 – Employee Complaint Procedures
- 425 Exh. A – Employee Complaint Form
- 426 – Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
- 426 Exh. A – Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Form
- 426 Exh. B – Discrimination/Harassment Witness Statement Form
- 426 Exh. C – Summary of Disposition of Discrimination/Harassment Complaint
- 426 Exh. D – Discrimination Grievance Procedure
- 427 – Sexual And Other Harassment
- 428 – Employee Health: Communicable Diseases
- 429 – Drug And Alcohol-Free Workplace
- 430 – Personnel Files; Release Of Information
- 431 – R1 – Child Abuse Reporting Regulation
- 431 – Reporting Child Abuse
- 432 – Professional Ethics
- 433 – Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
- 434 – Volunteers
- 435 – Employee Health: Occupational Exposure To Bloodborne Pathogens
- 436 – Employee Health: Injury At Work
- 436 Exh. A – Employee Emergency Medical Form
- 437 – Employee Health: Wellness Program
- 438 – Relationship Between Licensed And Classified Employees
- 439 – Computer/Internet Usage
- 439 Exh. A – Employee Computer/Internet Usage Agreement
- 440 – Access To Buildings
- 441 – Solicitations From Outside
- 442 – Personal Telephone Calls
- 443 – Personnel Political Activity
- 444 – Nepotism
- 445 – Orientation
- 446 – Personnel Involvement In Decision-Making
- 447 – Activity Passes
- 448 – Responsibility For Personal Property
- 449 – Conflicts Of Interest
- 450 – Gifts And Honoraria To District Employees And Their Families
- 451 – Collective Bargaining
- 452 – Notification Of Arrests, Criminal Charges And Of Child Abuse Complaints
- 453 – Workplace Safety Program & Committee Policy
- Article 500 – Students
- 501 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 502 – Entrance Requirements
- 503 – Resident Students
- 504 – Non-Resident Students
- 505 – Transfer Students
- 506 – Foreign Exchange Students
- 507 – School Building Assignments
- 508 – Attendance Requirements
- 509 – Student Behavior and Discipline
- 510 – Co-Curricular Activities – Eligibility Code
- 511 – Student Intervention Teams
- 512 – Student Searches
- 513 – Interviews With Students
- 514 – Student Health – Health Certificates
- 515 – Student Health-Injury Or Illness At School
- 516 – Student Health-Administering Medications At School
- 516 Exh. A – Parental Request and Authorization Form
- 516 Exh. B – Physician’s Request for the Administration of Medication Form
- 516 Exh. D – Authorization-Asthma or Airway Constricting Medication Self-Administration Consent Form
- 517 – Student Health – Health Screenings
- 518 – Student Health – Communicable Diseases
- 518 – Student Health: Wellness
- 519 – Investigating Allegations Of Abuse Of Students By School Personnel
- 519 Exh. A – Complaint of Injury to or Abuse of a Student by a School Employee Form
- 519 Exh. B – Report of Level One Investigation
- 519-R1 – Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Personnel
- 520 – Student Insurance
- 521 – Student Government
- 522 – Student Organizations
- 523 – School Publications
- 523 R1 – Official Student Publications Regulation
- 524 – Social Events
- 525 – Student Use Of School Buildings And Equipment
- 526 – Co-curricular Activities
- 527 – Honors And Awards
- 528 – Commencement And Diplomas
- 529 – Use Of Bicycles And Motor Vehicles; Minor’ School Motor Vehicle Licenses
- 530 – Work Permits
- 531 – Emergency School Closings
- 532 – Student Fees; Fee Waivers
- 532 R1 – Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures
- 533 – Student Fund-Raising Activities
- 534 – Class Or Group Gifts
- 535 – Student Records
- 535 Exh. A – Annual Notice
- 535 Exh. B – Release of Student Directory Information
- 535 Exh. C – Request for Examination of Student Records
- 535 Exh. D – Request of NonParent for Examination or Copies of Student Records
- 535 Exh. E – Authorization for Release of Student Records
- 535 Exh. F – Request for Correction of Student Records
- 535 Exh. G – Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of Subpoena
- 535 Exh. H – Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
- 536 – Student Complaint Procedures
- 537 – Library Records
- 538 – Student Health: Special Health Services
- 538 R1 – Special Health Services
- 539 – Student Releases During School Hours
- 540 – Student-Family Relationships
- 541 – Student Appearance
- 542 – Student Photographs
- 543 – Student Expressions
- 543 R1 – Regulations and Procedures for Distribution of NonSchool Publications by Students
- 544 – Student Lockers
- 545 – Equal Educational Opportunities; Prohibition of Harassment and Bullying of Students
- 545 Exh. A – Student Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Form
- 545 Exh. B – Witness Statement
- 545 Exh. C – Summary of Disposition of Discrimination/Harassment Complaint
- 545 Exh. D – Discrimination Grievance Procedure
- 546 – Homeless Children And Youth
- Article 600 – Educational Program
- 601 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 602 – Equal Educational Opportunities
- 603 – Multi-cultural, Gender Fair Program
- 604 – Type Of School Organization
- 605 – Curriculum
- 605A – Curriculum–Elementary
- 605B – Curriculum–Middle School
- 605C – Curriculum–Senior High School
- 606 – Technology
- 606A – Internet Appropriate Usage
- 607 – Global Education
- 608 – Citizenship
- 609 – Health Education
- 610 – Career Education
- 611 – Physical Education
- 612 – Religious-Based Exclusion From School Programs
- 613 – Special Education
- 614 – Talented And Gifted Education
- 615 – At-Risk Student Program
- 616 – Co-Curricular Activities
- 617 – Field Trips
- 618 – Summer School Instruction
- 619 – Community Education
- 620 – Teaching Of Controversial Issues; Academic Freedom
- 621 – Teaching Of Religion In The District
- 622 – Outside Resource People
- 623 – Shared-Time Staff
- 624 – Shared-Time Enrollment
- 625 – Compulsory Education; Competent Private Instruction; Dual Enrollment
- 626 – Open Enrollment
- 627 – Instructional Materials: Selection, Inspection, And Reconsideration
- 627 Exh. A – Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Form
- 627 Exh. B – Appointment of Instructional Material Reconsideration Review Committee Form
- 627 R1 – Instructional Materials: Selection
- 627A – Use of Information Resources
- 627A R1 – Use of Information Resources Regulation
- 628 – School Calendar
- 629 – School Day
- 630 – Guidance And Counseling
- 631 – Health Services
- 632 – Libraries
- 633 – Homework
- 634 – Assessment Program
- 634 Exh A – Assessment Program
- 635 – Performance Testing For Credit
- 636 – Assignment To Grade Levels
- 637 – Student Progress Reporting
- 638 – Graduation Requirements
- 639 – Postsecondary Enrollment (PSEO) and On-Campus Course (OCC) Option
- 640 – Ownership Of Student Productions
- 641 – Foreign Study
- 642 – Emergency Plans And Drills
- 643 – Recognition of Holidays; School Parties
- 643 R1 – Holidays and Parties in the Schools
- 644 – Animals in the Classroom
- 645 – Professional Therapy Animals
- 646 – Services Animals Permitted
- Article 700 – Auxiliary Services
- Article 800 – Business Procedures
- 801 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 802 – Budget
- 803 – Financial Reports
- 804 – Financial Accounting System
- 804A – Fund Balance Reporting
- 805 – Audits
- 806 – Receipt Of Income
- 807 – Depository Of Funds
- 808 – Investments
- 809 – School Bonds And Indebtedness
- 809A – Tax-Exempt Obligations Post-Issuance Compliance
- 810 – Gifts And Bequests
- 811 – District Purchases; Preferences
- 812 – Board Approval Of Purchases
- 813 – Unpaid Warrants
- 814 – Bids
- 815 – Fixed Assets Management System
- 816 – Insurance
- 817 – Payroll Periods
- 818 – District Records
- 819 – Bonds For Officers And Employees
- 820 – Petty Cash Accounts
- 821 – District Sale Of Goods And Services
- 822 – Student Activity Funds
- 823 – Credit/Procurement Cards
- 824 – Partisan Political Expenditures Prohibited
- 825 – Reimbursement For Expenses
- 826 – Purchasing On Behalf Of District Personnel
- 827 – Fiscal Year
- 828 – Gate Receipts
- 829 – Expenditures For Public Purposes
- 830 – Campaigns For Charitable Payroll Deductions
- 831 – Delegation To Sign Contracts And Agreements
- 832 – Disposal Of District Personal Property
- Article 900 – Buildings And Sites
- 901 – Statement Of Guiding Principles
- 902 – School Facilities Surveys
- 903 – Selection of an Architect and/or Engineer
- 904 – Site Specifications
- 905 – Educational Specifications For Buildings
- 906 – Preliminary Building Specifications
- 907 – Final Building Specifications
- 908 – Financing Site Acquisitions and Construction
- 909 – Maintenance Schedule
- 910 – Requests For Improvements
- 911 – Emergency Repairs
- 912 – Use Of Contract Services
- 913 -Energy Efficiency and Conservation
- 914 – Asbestos
- 915 – Disposal of School Sites and Buildings
- 915.1 – Disposal of Personal Property
- 916 – Tobacco Prohibited
- 917 – School District Curfew
- 918 – Vandalism
- 919 – Warning System And Emergency Plans
- 920 – Bomb Threats
- 921 – Naming Of District Facilities And Events
- 922 – Environmental Protection and Resource Conservation
- 923 – Building Security
- 924 – Parking And Traffic Regulations
