CLASS OR STUDENT GROUP GIFTS
The board welcomes gifts to the District from a class or student group. Class gifts to the District require the principal's recommendation and approval of the superintendent. The Board encourages students to consult with the superintendent or other licensed personnel prior to selecting a gift for the District. Gifts must be formally approved by the Board prior to acceptance.
Date of Last Review: October 14, 2019
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Date of Revision: July 15, 2013
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Legal References:
11.6, 279.8, 279.42, 280.14, 298A.8, 565.6, Code
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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 508.2
OPEN NIGHT
School activities will not be scheduled for elementary students after the regular school hours on Wednesday. Middle school activities will conclude by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Beginning the last Wednesday in August through the first Wednesday in May, high school activities will conclude by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays with exceptions allowed for tournament games sanctioned by the IHSAA or the IGHSAU, and for other high school activities with unforeseen or extenuating circumstances. It shall be the duty of the building principal or designee to oversee the scheduling of school activities for compliance with this policy.
Date of Last Review: October 14, 2019
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Date of Revision: September 9, 2019 01034398 |
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Legal References:
279.8 Code of Iowa
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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STUDENT TELEPHONE CALLS
Generally, students receiving telephone calls shall not be called to the telephone. The administrative office in the attendance center will take a message and forward it to the student. Only in an emergency situation will a student be removed from the classroom or a school activity to receive a telephone call.
Students are to use the public phone for personal calls. Students may use the telephone in the administrative office of their attendance center to make a telephone call for school related business. Prior permission must be obtained from the principal or the principal's secretary.
Date of Review: October 14, 2019
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Date of Revision: December 9, 2002 543303 |
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Legal References:
279.8, 280.14 Code of Iowa
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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
Students desiring to participate in interscholastic athletics, music, speech and other activities must meet eligibility requirements of the Iowa Department of Education and of the state-recognized governing organization for the activity.
All participants in interscholastic competition must abide by District policies, rules, regulations and directives, including those rules relating specifically to interscholastic participants. (See Policy 503.6.) Coaches and sponsors may establish training and participation rules for the participants. Such rules shall be in writing and approved by the building principal.
A student, to be eligible to participate in an interscholastic contest or event, must be in attendance at school during the half-day of school immediately preceding the contest or event, unless the student is excused in advance for a medical appointment or family emergency.
All students desiring to participate in interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, or drill team shall present a current certificate signed by a licensed physician, qualified doctor of chiropractic, licensed physician’s assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner each year stating that the student has been examined and may safely engage in the activity. A student shall not be required to submit to a physical examination if the student’s parents or 18-year old student submits to the principal an affidavit that the physical examination requirement conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized religious denomination of which the student is an adherent or member.
Last Date of Review: October 14, 2019
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Date of Adoption: October 14, 2019
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Legal References: 282.18, Code of Iowa; 281 I.A.C. Chapter 12, Chapter 36 |
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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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NON-SCHOOL TEAM PARTICIPATION
Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the total educational opportunity provided to students of the Decorah Community School District. The primary objective of the extracurricular program is to encourage student participation in an educationally based, structured and supervised setting. The right to participate in multiple extracurricular activities is open to all students. If participation conflicts occur between District extracurricular activities, these conflicts will be resolved between the student involved, the persons in charge of the extracurricular activities, and the Activities Director.
Once students make the commitment to participate in a District sponsored extracurricular activity, they must accept the responsibility for following rules of training and conduct established by the District and those in charge of the extracurricular activity. These rules will be provided to students participating in a District extracurricular activity at or prior to the first regular meeting of the activity.
A student who participates in school sponsored extracurricular athletics may also participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season with the prior approval of the Activities Director and the head coach of the sport they are participating in. Participation in the non-school sponsored sport shall not conflict with any school-sponsored activity, which will take precedent over any non-school activity.
Considerations for determining whether approval will be granted for students to participate in a non-school sponsored sport and/or event will be:
If participation is not approved, the decision may be appealed to the Superintendent within three (3) calendar days of receipt of the decision. The decision of the Superintendent shall be final.
A student who participates in a sport sponsored by an organization other than the District without obtaining prior approval as required under this policy shall be ineligible to participate on the District sponsored team in that sport for one-third of the season. This determination may be appealed in accordance with the appeal procedures outlined in the District’s Good Conduct Policy.
Date of Review: October 14, 2019
Date of Adoption: August 13, 2018
DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Policy No. 508.5
Exhibit A
Non-School Team Participation Request Form
The Decorah Community School District Board of Education Policy 508.5 for non-school team participation states:
A student who participates in school sponsored extracurricular athletics may participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season with the approval of the high school activities director and the head coach of the sport they are participating in. Participation in the non-school sponsored sport shall not conflict with any school-sponsored activity, which will take precedent over any non-school activity.
Considerations for determining permission for students to participate in the sport and/or event will be:
A student who participates in a sport sponsored by an organization other than the District without obtaining permission shall be ineligible to participate on the school sponsored team in that sport for one-third of the season.
Applications are due at least two (2) weeks in advance of the event/activity.
Date: ___________________________________________________________________
Name of Student: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________________
Contact Number(s): ________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________________
Current School Activity: _______________________ Requested Non-School Activity: __________________
From (date): __________________________ to (date): ____________________________
THESE SIGNATRUES MUST BE RECORDED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
(1) Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________________
(2) Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________
(3) Head Coach (MS or HS) Signature: _____________________________________________
(4) Activities Director (MS or HS) Signature: ________________________________________
Upon completion of this form, and if approved, the Activities Director will retain the form for future reference and will advise the Head Coach of the approval for this student’s non-school participation.
Date of Review: October 14, 2019
Date of Adoption: August 13, 2018