700 - AUXILIARY SERVICES
700 - AUXILIARY SERVICESAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Statement of Guiding Principles Code No.: 700
The board shall, as it deems necessary, make provisions for auxiliary services that will enhance the opportunity for all children to take full advantage of the educational program.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
701 - School Nutrition Program
701 - School Nutrition ProgramAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: School Nutrition Program Code No.: 701
The school district will operate a school nutrition program in each attendance center. The school nutrition program will include meals through participation in the National School Lunch Program. Students may bring their lunches from home and purchase milk and other a la carte items.
School nutrition program facilities are provided to serve students and employees when school is in session, during school-related activities, and other times allowed by the Department of Education. They may also be used under the supervision of the food service department for food service to employee groups, parent-teacher meetings, civic organizations meetings for the purpose of better understanding the schools, and senior citizens in accordance with law and board policy.
The school nutrition program is operated on a nonprofit basis. The revenues of the school nutrition program will be used only for the operation or improvements of such programs. Supplies of the school nutrition program will only be used for the school nutrition program.
The board will set, and annually review, the prices for school nutrition programs. It is the responsibility of the Food Service Director and Director of Business Affairs to make a recommendation regarding the prices of school nutrition programs, in accordance with federal and state law.
It is the responsibility of the Food Service Director to administer the program and to cooperate with the superintendent and appropriate personnel for the proper functioning of the school nutrition program.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1999
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
August 2017
October 2021
702 - Scope of Programs
702 - Scope of ProgramsAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Scope of Program Code No.: 702
School food facilities are provided to serve students and all school personnel when school is in session, during school-related activities, and other times allowed by the Department of Education. Food service facilities may be used by groups other than food service personnel subject to board policies 915 and 915.1R.
The school meal program shall be under the direction of the Food Service Director who will establish and maintain a central record system, prepare menus and recipes, develop standards, initiate purchasing, recommend personnel for employment, promotion, or dismissal, and conduct in-service training programs in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Education.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21,1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1999
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
703 - Financial Support
703 - Financial SupportAUXILIARY SERVICE
Series 700
Policy Title: Financial Support Code No.: 703
District tax funds may be used to provide necessary physical plant facilities, purchase the initial equipment necessary for the establishment of food service in new or existing buildings, and replace major items of equipment and non-food supplies when approved by the board.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 9, 1981
August 21,1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
704 - Free or Reduced Price Meals Eligibility
704 - Free or Reduced Price Meals EligibilityAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Free or Reduced-Price Meals Eligibility Code No.: 704
Students enrolled and attending school in the school district, who meet the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) eligibility guidelines, will be provided school nutrition program services at no cost or at a reduced price. The school 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.
The district shall annually notify all families of the availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for free or reduced-price meals in accordance with state and federal law.
It shall be the responsibility of the Food Service Director to determine the eligibility of students for free or reduced-priced school nutrition programs, in accordance with criteria established by state and federal law. If school personnel have knowledge of a student who is in needs of free or reduced-price meals, school personnel should contact the Food Service Director. Employees, students not qualified for free meals and others will be required to pay for meals consumed.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for implementing this policy.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1999
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
August 2017
October 2021
AUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Eligibility for Meals at a Reduced Cost Regulation Code No.: 704.1
Procedures for provision of free or reduced-price meals:
- For the purpose of these guidelines, a meal served at forty (40) cents or less is a reduced-price meal.
- Type A meals meeting established nutritional requirements shall be served at a free or reduced-price to students who are determined to be economically needy according to guidelines contained herein.
- No physical segregation of or other discrimination against any student participating in the reduced-price meal program shall be made because of his/her participation in the program.
- These guidelines are to be used uniformly in all attendance units in this district in determining the eligibility of students for reduced-price meals.
- The Food Service Director shall determine which students are eligible for reduced-price meals under guidelines provided by the Bureau of Food and Nutrition.
- The names of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not be published, posted or announced in any manner to other students, and these students will not be required, as a condition of receiving free or reduced-price meals to:
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- Use a separate lunchroom.
- Go through a separate serving line.
- Enter the lunchroom through a separate entrance.
- Eat lunch at a different time than paying students.
- Work for their meal.
- Use a different medium of exchange in the lunchroom than paying students use.
- Eat a different meal than paying students.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 23, 1990
August 21,1991
August 1992
August 1995
August 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
704.1 - Eligibility for Meals at a Reduced Cost Regulation
704.1 - Eligibility for Meals at a Reduced Cost RegulationAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Eligibility for Meals at a Reduced Cost Regulation Code No.: 704.1
Procedures for provision of free or reduced-price meals:
- For the purpose of these guidelines, a meal served at forty (40) cents or less is a reduced-price meal.
- Type A meals meeting established nutritional requirements shall be served at a free or reduced-price to students who are determined to be economically needy according to guidelines contained herein.
- No physical segregation of or other discrimination against any student participating in the reduced-price meal program shall be made because of his/her participation in the program.
- These guidelines are to be used uniformly in all attendance units in this district in determining the eligibility of students for reduced-price meals.
- The Food Service Director shall determine which students are eligible for reduced-price meals under guidelines provided by the Bureau of Food and Nutrition.
- The names of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not be published, posted or announced in any manner to other students, and these students will not be required, as a condition of receiving free or reduced-price meals to:
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- Use a separate lunchroom.
- Go through a separate serving line.
- Enter the lunchroom through a separate entrance.
- Eat lunch at a different time than paying students.
- Work for their meal.
- Use a different medium of exchange in the lunchroom than paying students use.
- Eat a different meal than paying students.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 23, 1990
August 21,1991
August 1992
August 1995
August 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
704.2 - Meal Charges
704.2 - Meal ChargesAuxiliary Services
700 Series
Policy Title: Meal Charges
Code No. : 704.2
MEAL CHARGES
In accordance with state and federal law, the Carroll Community School District adopts the following policy to ensure school district employees, families, and students have a shared understanding of expectations regarding meal charges. The policy seeks to allow students to receive the nutrition they need to stay focused during the school day, prevent the overt identification of students with insufficient funds to pay for school meals, and maintain the financial integrity of the nonprofit school nutrition program.
Payment of Meals (based on eligibility Paid, Reduced, Free):
Students have use of a meal account that is to be prepaid before meal service begins. Families may add to their student accounts through electronic payment on the parent portal of Infinite Campus or by paying at the student’s school office.
Employees may purchase meals, but may not charge meals once there is a $0 balance to this account. When an employee account reaches this limit, an employee shall not be allowed to charge further meals or a la carte items until the negative account balance is paid in full.
Negative Account Balances:
The school district will make reasonable efforts to notify families when meal account balances are low. Additionally, the district will make reasonable efforts to collect unpaid meal charges classified as delinquent debt. The district will coordinate communications with the student’s parent or guardian to resolve the matter of unpaid charges.
Full Paid Meal Accounts – when the balance reaches -$10.00 a student may no longer charge a la carte or extra entrees. If a student presents their tray with an extra entrée or a la carte items on it and their account is at -$10.00 or more they will be allowed to keep that extra entrée one time and the parents will be notified. If no money is deposited into their account and they order an extra entrée again, the second entrée will be removed from their tray. If the student tries to purchase a la carte and their account is -$10.00 or more they will have to return the items back to the a la carte rack. If this happens the parent will receive a phone call that afternoon.
When a full paid meal account reaches -$40.00 a student may no longer eat breakfast, however, 5 additional lunch meals may be charged to this account. When an account reaches -$55.00, your student will not be allowed to eat lunch at school and you will need to send a sack lunch. If you are in a situation where you need financial assistance please contact the food service department.
Reduced Priced Meal Accounts – when the balance reaches -$10.00 this student may no longer charge a la carte or extra entrees. If a student presents their tray with an extra entrée on it and their account is at -$10.00 or more they will be allowed to keep that extra entrée one time and the parents will be notified. If no money is deposited into their account and they order an extra entrée again, the second entrée will be removed from their tray. If the student tries to purchase a la carte and their account is -$10.00 or more they will have to return the items back to the a la carte rack. If this happens the parent will receive a phone call that afternoon.
Students with outstanding meal charge debt shall be allowed to purchase a meal if the student pays for the meal when it is received (cash in hand).
Free Status Meal Accounts – if a student has a ZERO balance in their meal account and qualifies for free breakfast and free lunch they are not allowed to charge a la carte or extra entrees. If a student presents their tray with an extra entrée on it and their account has a ZERO balance they will be allowed to keep that extra entrée one time and the parents will be notified. If no money is deposited into their account and they order an extra entrée again, the second entrée will be removed from their tray. If the student tries to purchase a la carte and their account has a ZERO balance or less they will have to return the items back to the a la carte rack. If this happens the parent will receive a phone call that afternoon.
Students who qualify for free or reduced price meals shall never be denied a reimbursable meal, even if they have accrued a negative balance from previous purchases.
Communication of the Policy
The policy and supporting information regarding meal charges shall be provided in writing to:
- All households at or before the start of each school year;
- Students and families who transfer into the district, at time of transfer; and
- All staff responsible for enforcing any aspect of the policy.
Records of how and when the policy and supporting information was communicated to households and staff will be retained.
The superintendent may develop an administrative process to implement this policy.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision
July 2017
February 2020
September 2021
October 2021
March 2024
705 - Student Transportation Program
705 - Student Transportation ProgramAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Student Transportation Program Code No.: 705
The policy, and, rules and regulations for the transportation of students to and from school shall be in strict compliance with statutory provisions, Iowa Department of Education, and rules and regulations established and approved by the board.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
705.1 - School Bus Safety Instruction
705.1 - School Bus Safety InstructionAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: School Bus Safety Instruction
Code No.: 705.1
The school district will conduct school bus safe riding practices instruction and emergency safety drills at least twice during the school year, once in the fall and once in the spring, for all students. Documentation of these safety drills will be maintained by the district for five years and made available upon request.
Each school bus vehicle will have, in addition to the regular emergency safety drill, a plan for helping those students who require special assistance to safety during an emergency. This will include, but not be limited to, students with disabilities.
Employees are responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed during an emergency, as well as safe riding practices. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
December 2019
October 2021
705.2 - School Bus Safety Restraints
705.2 - School Bus Safety RestraintsAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Code No.: 705.2
The district requires that all students riding a school district bus equipped with seat belts wear seat belts while the bus is in motion.
All students will receive instruction on the proper use of seat belts during the twice yearly bus safety drills. Drivers are not responsible (i.e. liable) for students wearing seat belts while riding. Drivers are responsible for instructing students to put on seat belts prior to the bus leaving a school.
Students who may require assistance in using seat belts should ask the bus driver for help, so that all students are safely belted in their seat before the bus is in motion. Drivers will announce prior to the bus leaving that each student needs to be in their seat with the seat belt fastened.
Students refusing to use seat belts creates a safety concern for themselves and others, and are subject to school district disciplinary actions. Repeated refusal to wear seat belts can result in suspension from bus riding privileges.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
December 2019
May 2021
November 2021
706 - Transportation of Out-of-District Students
706 - Transportation of Out-of-District StudentsAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Transportation Of Non-Resident and Non-Public School Students
Code No.: 706
The board has sole discretion to determine the method to be utilized for transporting nonresident and nonpublic students. Nonresident students paying tuition may be, and resident students attending a nonpublic school accredited by the State Department of Education, will be transported on an established public school vehicle route as long as such transportation does not interfere with resident public students' transportation. Nonresident and nonpublic school students will obtain the permission of the superintendent prior to being transported by the school district.
Parents of resident students who provide transportation for their children attending a nonpublic school accredited by the Iowa Department of Education will be reimbursed at the established state rate. This reimbursement is paid only if the school district receives the funds from the state. If less than the amount of funds necessary to fully reimburse parents of the nonpublic students is received by the school district, the funds will be prorated.
The charge to the nonresident students is determined based on the students' pro rata share of the actual costs for transportation. The parents of these students are billed for the student's share of the actual costs of transportation. The billing is according to the schedule developed by the superintendent. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to determine the amount to be charged and report it to the board secretary for billing.
Continued transportation of nonresident and nonpublic school students on a public school vehicle route will be subject to resident public school students' transportation needs. The superintendent will make a recommendation annually to the board regarding the method to be used. In making a recommendation to the board, the superintendent will consider the number of students to be transported, the capacity of the school vehicles, the financial condition of the school district and other factors deemed relevant by the board or the superintendent.
Nonresident and nonpublic school students are subject to the same conduct regulations as resident public students as prescribed by board policy, and to other policies, rules, or regulations developed by the school district regarding transportation of students by the school district.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision
July 9, 1981
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
707 - Loading & Unloading Students During Periods of Reduced Visibility
707 - Loading & Unloading Students During Periods of Reduced VisibilityAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Transportation in Inclement Weather
Code No.: 707
In the event visibility is reduced due to fog, snow, or other weather conditions, alternate routes will be run when these conditions are determined to exist before the buses begin their routes. This means buses move to/from transfer points in outlying towns without stopping en route. In-town Carroll routes run a normal route. Announcement of alternate routes will be handled through local radio stations, Infinite Campus message system, the district’s website, and social media. In the event local radio stations are not operating, announcements will be made over WHO radio station and KCCI-TV in Des Moines.
School district buses will not operate when weather conditions due to fog, rain, snow or other natural elements make it unsafe to do so. Because weather conditions may vary around the school district and may change quickly, the best judgment possible will be used with the information available.
The final judgment as to when conditions are unsafe to operate will be made by the superintendent. The superintendent will be assisted by the actual "on location" reports of the drivers.
Several drivers each year will be specially designated to report weather and road conditions by bus radio when requested to do so. Other employees and students will be notified by commercial radio when school is cancelled or temporarily delayed. When school is cancelled because of weather anywhere in the school district, all schools will be closed.
When weather conditions deteriorate during the day after school has begun, cancellation notices will be announced by commercial radio. Students will be returned to their regular drop-off sites unless weather conditions prevent it. In that case, student will be kept at or returned to school until they are picked up by the parents.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 9, 1981
August 1998
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
October 2021
708 - School Student Transportation Eligibility
708 - School Student Transportation Eligibility
AUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: School Student Transportation Eligibility
Code No.: 708
Elementary and middle school students living more than two miles from their designated school attendance centers and high school students living more than three miles from their designated attendance centers are entitled to transportation to and from their attendance center at the expense of the school district.
Transportation of students who require special education services will generally be provided as for other students, when appropriate. Specialized transportation of a student to and from a special education instructional service is a function of that service and, therefore, an appropriate expenditure of special education instructional funds generated through the weighting plan.
Transportation of a student to and from a special education support service is a function of that service, and is specified in the individualized education program (IEP) or the individualized family service plan (IFSP). When the IEP or IFSP team determines that unique transportation arrangements are required and the arrangements are specified in the IEP or IFSP, the school district will provide one or more of the following transportation arrangements for instructional services and the AEA for support services:
- Transportation from the student's residence to the location of the special education and back to the student's residence, or childcare placement for students below the age of six.
- Special assistance or adaptations in getting the student to and from and on and off the vehicle, and en route to and from the special education.
Reimbursement of the actual costs of transportation when by mutual agreement the parents provide transportation for the student to and from the special education.
The school district is not required to provide reimbursement to parents who elect to provide transportation in lieu of agency-provided transportation.
A student may be required, at the board's discretion, to meet a school vehicle without reimbursement up to three-fourths of a mile. The board may require the parent to transport their children up to two miles to connect with school bus vehicles at the expense of the school district when conditions deem it advisable. It is within the discretion of the board to determine such conditions. Parents of students who live where transportation by bus is impracticable or unavailable may be required to furnish transportation to and from the designated attendance center at the expense of the school district. Parents, who transport their children at the expense of the school district, are reimbursed at the rate per mile set by the state.
Transportation arrangements made by agreement with a neighboring school district will follow the terms of the agreement. Students who choose to attend a school in a school district other than their resident school district will provide transportation to and from the school at their own expense.
Exceptions to Distance Requirement:
Resident elementary (K-8) students residing less than two (2) miles and resident high school students residing less than three (3) miles from the school designated for attendance, may be furnished transportation. This service shall be provided without a fee.
For routes to or from school, individuals who are not students of the district (and eligible above) or employees assisting with supervision or meeting the needs of an IEP are not allowed to ride the district vehicle. For extracurricular activities and events, only the students involved in the activity and the coaches/sponsors/chaperones of the event or activity will be allowed to ride in the district vehicle. Family members, friends, and others are not authorized to ride on district vehicles unless they are otherwise eligible for student transportation, field trips, and extra-curricular activities or the ride is pre-approved by the superintendent.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 9, 1981
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
August 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
July 2017
October 2021
December 2021
August 2022
Policy Title: Bus Service Eligibility Code No.: 708 Pg.2
708.1 - Bus Service Eligibility Regulation
708.1 - Bus Service Eligibility RegulationAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Student Conduct on School Transportation
Code No.: 708.1
School bus riders shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner along the following lines: Preamble: (708 - Student Transportation Program)
The policy, rules and regulations for the transportation of students to and from school shall be in strict compliance with statutory provisions, Iowa Department of Education, and rules and regulations established and approved by the board.
A student may lose his/her bus riding privileges automatically if that person commits any act that directly endangers the safety of other students riding on any district bus. Procedures for automatic dismissal from bus privileges will be the same as those listed in this policy. Principal/designee may also assign additional consequences.
Rules and Regulations
- Bus riders will be at the designated loading point before the bus arrival time.
- Bus riders will wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.
- Riders must not extend arms or heads out of the windows at any time.
- Aisles must be kept cleared at all times.
- All bus riders will load and unload through the right front door. The emergency door is for emergencies only.
- A bus rider will depart from the bus at the designated point unless written permission to get off at a different location is given to the driver.
- A rider may be assigned a seat by the driver.
- Riders who damage seats or other equipment will reimburse the district for the cost of the repair or replacement.
- Riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the vehicle is in motion. Seat belts must be worn if the bus is equipped with them.
- Waste containers are provided on all buses for bus riders' use.
- Permission to open windows must be obtained from the driver.
- Classroom conduct is to be observed by students while riding the bus except for ordinary conversation.
- The driver is in charge of the students and the vehicle, and the driver is to be obeyed promptly and cheerfully.
- Students will assist in looking after the safety and comfort of younger students.
- A bus rider who must cross the roadway to board or depart from the bus will pass in front of the bus (no closer than 10 feet), look in both directions and proceed to cross the road or highway only on signal from the driver.
- Students will not throw objects about the vehicle nor out through the windows.
- Shooting paper wads, squirt guns or other material in the vehicle is not permitted.
- Students will keep feet off the seats.
- Roughhousing in the vehicle is prohibited.
- Students will refrain from crowding or pushing.
- The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco or look-alike substances is prohibited in the vehicle.
- The Good Conduct Rule is in effect.
The following procedures will apply to those students who fail to comply with any of the above rules and regulations:
- First Infraction (Warning)--A verbal warning will be issued by the bus driver to the student concerned. Principal/designee may also assign additional consequences.
- Second Infraction ( Discipline referral form and conference)--If a student had been previously warned by the bus driver, and a second infraction of any rule or regulation results, the following procedures are to be followed:
- The district discipline referral form will be filled out by the bus driver. Copies will be distributed as follows: one to the principal/designee of the student's attendance center; one to the transportation director/designee; one to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student; and one retained by the driver. Principal/designee may also assign additional consequences.
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- Upon receipt of a discipline form, the principal/designee will hold a conference with the student.
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- The student and his/her parents/guardians will be notified by the principal/designee at this point that a third infraction will result in a five day (school days) suspension of bus riding privileges.
- Third infraction (5 school day bus riding suspension). If the same student commits a third infraction of any rule or regulation, up to a five school day bus riding suspension will result. Procedures for suspension are as follows:
- A letter will be drafted by the building principal/designee and mailed to the parent(s)/guardian(s) concerned. The letter will indicate the dates of suspension and reason(s) for the suspension. The building principal/designee will make a phone call and follow up with a letter to ensure parents/guardians are properly informed.
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- A copy of the above letter will also be sent to the transportation director, and the superintendent/designee. Principals/designee will again conference with this student indicating that if he/she is involved in another discipline problem, bus-riding privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the school year. Principal/designee may also assign additional consequences.
- Fourth Infraction (Bus riding privileges REVOKED)--If the same student commits a fourth infraction of any rule or regulation, that student's bus riding privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the school year. Procedures for revoking bus riding privileges are as follows:
- A registered letter will be drafted by the superintendent/designee indicating the effective date of the revocation and reasons for this action.
b. A phone call will be made to ensure parents/guardians are properly informed.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2010
August 2010
August 2013
September 2016
August 2017
June 2019
December 2021
708.1R1 - Use of Recording Devices on School Buses Regulations
708.1R1 - Use of Recording Devices on School Buses RegulationsAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Use of Recording Devices on School Buses Regulations Code No.: 708.1R1
The board supports the use of recording devices on school buses as a means to monitor and maintain a safe environment for students and employees. The recording devices may be used on buses used for transportation to and from school, field trips, curricular events and extracurricular events. The contents of the recordings may be used as evidence in a student disciplinary proceeding.
Student Records
The content of the recordings is a student record subject to board policy and administrative regulations regarding confidential student records. Only those persons with a legitimate educational purpose may view the recordings. In most instances, those individuals with a legitimate educational purpose may be the superintendent, building principal, transportation director, bus driver and special education staffing team. A parent may view the recordings without consent from any student or parent of a minor student also shown in the recording if the other students are bystanders. But if there is an altercation between multiple students, then all parents must give consent in order for the recordings to be viewed by parents.
A recording 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 recordings becomes the subject of a student disciplinary proceeding, it will be treated like other evidence in the proceeding.
Notice
The school district will annually provide the following notice to students and parents:
The Carroll Community School District Board of Directors has authorized the use of recording devices on school district buses. The recording devices will be used to monitor student behavior to maintain order on the school buses to promote and maintain a safe environment. Students and parents are hereby notified that the content of the recording may be used in a student disciplinary proceeding. The content of the recording are confidential student records and will be retained with other student records. Recordings will only be retained if necessary for use in a student disciplinary proceeding or other matter as determined necessary by the administration. Parents
may request to view the recording of their child if the recordings are used in a disciplinary proceeding involving their child.
The following notice will also be placed on all school buses equipped with recording devices: This bus is equipped with a recording /audio monitoring system.
Review of Recording Devices
The school district will review the recordings:
- when necessary as a result of an incident reported by a bus driver or student. The recordings may be re-circulated for erasure after 21 days.
Viewing of the recordings is limited to individuals having a legitimate educational purpose. A written log will be kept of those individuals viewing the recordings stating the time, name of individual viewing and the date the recordings were viewed.
Student Conduct
Students are prohibited from tampering with the recording devices on the school buses. Students found in violation of this regulation will be disciplined in accordance with the school district discipline policy and Good Conduct Rule and will reimburse the school district for any repairs or replacements necessary as a result of the tampering.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 2017
December 2021
709 - Bus Service - Special Education Program
709 - Bus Service - Special Education ProgramAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Bus Service - Special Education Program Code No.: 709
Resident students qualifying for special education classes in a school other than the school designated for attendance may be provided transportation.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
November 2021
709.1 - Transporting of Students by Employees
709.1 - Transporting of Students by EmployeesAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: TRANSPORTING OF STUDENTS BY EMPLOYEES
Code No.: 709.1
Generally, transportation of students shall be in a motor vehicle owned by the school district and driven by an employee. In some cases, it may be more economical or efficient for the school district to allow an employee of the school district to transport the students in the employee’s motor vehicle or in a school district motor vehicle other than a school bus.
Employees who transport students for school purposes must have the permission of the superintendent or designee and must further provide to the superintendent or designee, for copying, a current driver’s license and proof of insurance.
This policy statement applies to transportation of students for school purposes in addition to the regular bus route transporting students to and from their designated attendance center.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
February 2020
November 2021
710 - Determination of Distance
710 - Determination of DistanceDistance to school or to a bus route shall be measured on the public roadway only and over the most passable and safest route as determined by the board, starting in the roadway opposite the private entrance to the residence of the student and ending in the roadway opposite the entrance to the school grounds or designated point on the bus route.
Date of Adoption/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
711 - Deleted
711 - Deleted Jen@iowaschool… Sun, 01/05/2020 - 10:04712 - Extra-Curricular Activities-Bus Service
712 - Extra-Curricular Activities-Bus ServiceAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Extra-Curricular Activities-Bus Service Code No.: 712
The use of school buses shall be restricted to transporting students to and from school and to and from extra-curricular activities sponsored by the school and the district non-public schools when such extra-curricular activity is under the direction of a qualified member of the faculty and is a part of the regular educational program.
District owned or leased school vehicles will be used to transport to and from extra curricular and co curricular activities. The district will not use other transportation services to transport to and from extra curricular or co curricular activities unless there are circumstances such as a shortage of bus drivers or available school owned or leased vehicles. This decision will be made by the school district.
All students being transported to and from an extra-curricular activity must board and depart from the bus at the point of origin and/or destination. Exceptions will be made to pick up or drop off students at the bus route transfer point in outlying towns within the district when the route for the activity takes the bus through the town. An exception can also be made by the transportation director/designee to pick up or drop off a student from another school district in a neighboring town if the student is part of a shared co-curricular activity and the route of the bus takes it through their town.
A faculty member must accompany the students from time of departure to time of return unless an exception is made by the superintendent/designee. If a school bus is used for transportation, the faculty member(s) must be on the bus with the students. (IAC 281--43.10(4)) Code of Iowa.
For the purposes of supervision, there shall be a minimum of one (1) faculty member and/or chaperone on the bus for grades PK-12.
Buses going to or returning from extra-curricular activities or field trips will not stop en route unless:
- Bus needs mechanical service
- There is an emergency
- The stop is an activity planned and approved by the principal/designee and the parents/guardians are notified in advance (i.e., eating, restrooms, shopping)
Students may be allowed to ride home from an activity trip with their parent/guardian when the parent/guardian personally contacts the coach/supervisor at the site of the activity. The district will supply a form for the parent/guardian to fill out, sign, and give to the coach/supervisor before the student can leave the site with said parent/guardian.
When there is a need for special transportation (other than the school owned vehicle or the parent), the parent/guardian must make a written request to the transportation director/designee of the district at least 24 hours in advance. The district will act on the special request and inform the parent/guardian, principal, and bus driver of the decision.
A student who needs transportation to an activity in their parents’/guardians’ private vehicle, must make a written request to the principal, activity director, or transportation director/designee at least 24 hours in advance. If permission is granted, the parent/guardian may have the student ride home in a school owned vehicle after a personal request is made to the coach/supervisor at the site of the activity.
Eight or nine passenger vehicles are available for small groups to use. The maximum rated passenger capacity shall not be exceeded. When an individual school requests transportation service and the total number of riders exceed the rated capacity of an eight or nine passenger vehicle, a bus and driver shall be assigned. This is in lieu of sending two eight or nine passenger vehicles. The reason for using a bus is to enhance the safety of students and employees.
Coaches/supervisors needing to use a school vehicle for any out of district transportation needs must fill out the online transportation form.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 23, 1982
August 14, 1989
September 10, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
August 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2005
July 2007
July 2010
July 2013
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021
September 2022
713 - Field Trips
713 - Field TripsAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Field Trips Code No.: 713
All classes in both the public and non-public schools may be permitted to make field trips and excursions if, in the judgment of the principals/designees and superintendent/designee, they will make a worthwhile contribution to students’ education.
Approval for field trips shall be made by the superintendent/designee for trips up to 200 miles in distance. All trips that exceed 200 miles or require overnight stay shall require approval by the board.
School buses may be used for these trips so long as there is no interference with regularly scheduled use of the buses.
A faculty member must accompany the students from time of departure to time of return unless an exception is made by the superintendent/designee. If a school bus is used for transportation, the faculty member(s) must be on the bus with the students. (IAC 281--43.10(4)) Code of Iowa.
For the purposes of supervision, there shall be a minimum of one (1) faculty member and/or chaperone on of the bus for grades PK-12.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 1980
August 1990
August 1992
August 1995
August 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021
714 - Summer Program Bus Service
714 - Summer Program Bus ServiceAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Summer Program Bus Service Code No.: 714
School buses may be utilized during the summer months to facilitate the operation of
school-sponsored summer educational programs and community-sponsored programs as deemed appropriate by the board and in compliance with the Department of Education regulations.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
August 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021
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716 - Maintenance Program
716 - Maintenance ProgramAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Maintenance Program Code No.: 716
The school district buildings and sites, including the grounds, buildings and equipment, will be kept clean and in good repair. Employees should notify the building principal or department director when something is in need of repair or removal, including graffiti.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent/designee to maintain the school district buildings and sites. As part of this responsibility, a maintenance schedule is created and adhered to in compliance with this policy.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21,1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021
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717 - Educational Specifications for Buildings and SitesAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Educational Specifications for Buildings and Sites
Code No.: 717
Buildings and sites considered for purchase or construction by the board or currently owned by the school district and used for the education program must meet, or upon improvement be able to meet, the specifications set by the board. The board will make this determination.
Prior to remodeling or other construction of buildings and sites, the board may appoint a committee of consultants, employees, citizens, or others to assist the board in developing the specifications for the new or improved buildings and sites. These specifications will be consistent with the education program, and they will provide the architect with the information necessary to determine what is expected from the facility. It is within the discretion of the board to determine whether a committee is appointed.
The education specifications will include, but not be limited to, the financial resources available for the project, the definition and character of classrooms, the functional use to be made of the rooms, description of specialized needs, and other pertinent information as the board deems necessary.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the specifications of buildings and sites.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
July 1979
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1999
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021
718 - Radon Mitigation
718 - Radon MitigationAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Radon Mitigation
Code No.: 718
The district recognizes the importance of providing healthy learning environments for students, employees and community members in district buildings. The district will take appropriate measures as required by law to assess radon levels in attendance centers and provide for mitigation or other measures where appropriate.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to create administrative regulations necessary to carry out this policy.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 2022
718R1 Radon Mitigation Regulation
718R1 Radon Mitigation RegulationAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Radon Mitigation
Code No.: 718R1
The district will create and the board will approve a plan to assess levels of radon gas present in district attendance centers. Funding for any costs related to radon testing or mitigation will be paid from the state school foundation aid received to the district or from revenues received from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education fund.
Each district attendance center will undergo a short-term for the presence of radon gas at least once by July 1, 2027. Short-term test means a test using a device that remains in an area for two to seven days to determine the amount of radon in the air.
Radon testing will be performed by an individual certified to conduct such testing pursuant to Iowa Code section 136B.1 or by district employees who have completed a school radon testing training program approved by the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Department of Public Health.
If the results of any short-term test at an attendance center are at or above four picocuries per liter, the district will conduct a second short-term test in spaces with elevated levels within sixty days of the first test. If the averaged test results of the first and second tests are at or above four picocuries per liter, the district will retain an individual credentialed to develop a radon mitigation plan.
The plan may include further diagnostic testing, corrective measures, and active mitigation. The mitigation plan will be completed within two years of first short-term test unless the district plans to abandon or renovate the attendance center within five years and renovation includes radon mitigation.
All new school construction will include radon resistant construction techniques.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 2022
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719 - Deleted
720 - Energy Conservation
720 - Energy ConservationAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Energy Conservation Code No.: 720
Energy conservation, recycling and the non-wasteful use of all products shall be practiced by all employees of each department in the district.
Energy conservation practices such as turning off lights when leaving a room, and conserving the use of air conditioning, heating, electrical appliances and hot water are to be encouraged.
Alternatives should be considered when purchasing products harmful to the environment.
This policy is to be communicated to all groups of people who use the buildings or school grounds for events during the year.
It is the responsibility of the schools to share in conservation so students realize that natural resources are not without end.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 11, 1980
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
July 2013
September 2016
December 2021
721 - Employee-Owned Furnishings and Equipment In Buildings and Work Areas
721 - Employee-Owned Furnishings and Equipment In Buildings and Work AreasAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700
Policy Title: Employee-Owned Furnishings and Equipment In Buildings and Work Areas Code No.: 721
All employees are prohibited from making alterations to the physical plant within which he/she works. The following are some specific alterations that are prohibited: installation of
privately-owned carpet or floor covering of any kind; window coverings; installation of nails and hooks in doors, walls or wood trim; painting of surface material.
When the employee wishes to bring privately owned items and equipment to the classroom or area in which he/she works, advance approval of the director of building grounds and building principal/designee must be obtained. These items remain the responsibility of the staff member with respect to cleaning, maintenance and insurance.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021
722 - Asbestos Containing Materials
722 - Asbestos Containing MaterialsAUXILIARY SERVICES
Series 700 Policy Title: Asbestos Containing Materials
Code No.: 722
Friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials will be maintained in good condition and appropriate precautions will be followed when the material is disturbed for any reason. If there is a need to replace asbestos wrapped pipes or boiler covering, these will be replaced with
non-asbestos containing materials.
The school district will annually notify, appoint and train appropriate employees as necessary.
The district will implement the rules of AHERA.
Date of Adoption/Review/Revision:
August 8, 1988
August 21, 1990
August 1992
August 1995
June 1998
June 2001
June 2004
July 2007
July 2010
August 2013
September 2016
December 2021