This series of the Wapello board policy manual sets forth the board objectives and goals for the school district's buildings and sites. It shall be the goal of the board to provide sufficient school district buildings and sites for the education program. The board shall strive to provide an environment which will encourage and support learning.
In providing this environment the school district buildings and sites will accommodate the organizational and instructional patterns that support the education program. The board shall have final authority to determine what is necessary to meet the needs of the education program.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to oversee the day to day operations of the school buildings and sites and to notify the board of areas in need of improvement.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: May 9, 2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 10/9/19
Revised:
As part of the Wapello board's long-range plan for the Wapello Community School District's education program, the board shall include the buildings and sites needs for the education program. The long-term needs for building and sites shall be discussed and determined by the board.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to provide information including, but not limited to, enrollment projections and education program requirements to the board.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 10/9/19
Revised:
The Wapello Board of Directors may engage the services of consultants or other personnel to study the needs of the school district's buildings and sites in providing the education program. The results of the services will be considered in planning the education program and in making decisions about the improvement and acquisition of additional buildings and sites.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the need for such services and who should perform such services for the board.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: May 9 2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 10/9/19
Revised:
Buildings and sites considered for purchase or construction by the Wapello Board of Directors or currently owned by the Wapello Community 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall be appointed.
The education specifications shall 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 shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the specifications of buildings and sites.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 11/13/2003; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 10/9/19
Revised: 11/13/2003
Sites acquired by the Wapello Board of Directors shall meet or, upon improvement, be able to meet the specifications set out by the board prior to using the site for the education program. The board may meet in closed session to discuss potential purchases of specific sites in compliance with applicable laws.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assist the board and to make recommendations concerning acquisition of sites.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 21.5(j); 297
Cross Reference: 212 Closed Sessions
705.1 Purchasing--Bidding
801 Site Acquisition and Building Construction
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 10/9/19
Revised:
The Wapello Board of Directors supports economic development in Iowa, particularly in the school district community. Construction contracts will be made in the school district community or in Iowa from Iowa-based companies if the bids submitted are comparable in quality and can be received without additional cost in comparison to those submitted by other bidders. The board will have the authority to approve or reject construction contracts.
Public, competitive sealed bids are required for construction projects, including renovation and repair, with a cost exceeding the statutory minimums required by law. The public, competitive sealed bid requirement is waived in the case of emergency repairs when the repairs are necessary to prevent the closing of a school. The AEA administrator will certify that the emergency repairs are necessary to prevent the closing of a school. The superintendent will comply with the competitive quote process for those projects subject to the competitive quote law. The superintendent will determine the process for obtaining quotes for projects below the competitive quote limit. The board shall approve the quote for the project.
The award of construction contracts will, generally, be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The board, in its discretion, after considering factors relating to the construction, including, but not limited to, the cost of the construction, availability of service and/or repair, completion date, and any other factors deemed relevant by the board, may choose a bid other than the lowest bid. The board will have the right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to enter into the contract or contracts deemed to be in the best interests of the school district.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation and the reason for it to the board for construction contract bids. The board President shall recommend, to the board, which bid to accept.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 10/9/19
Revised: 06-14-2007
The Wapello Community 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 when something is in need of repair or removal, including graffiti.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to maintain the school district buildings and sites. As part of his responsibility, a maintenance schedule shall be created and adhered to in compliance with this policy.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
Generally, except for emergency situations, requests for improvements or repairs shall be made to the superintendent by building principals and the head custodian. Requirements for requests outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.
Minor improvements, not exceeding a cost of $5,000 may be approved by the superintendent. Improvements exceeding $5,000 must be approved by the board. Routine maintenance and repairs outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
In the event of an emergency requiring repairs in excess of $25,000 to a Wapello school district facility are necessary to correct or control the situation and to prevent the closing of school, the provisions relating to bidding shall not apply.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to obtain certification from the area education agency administrator stating such repairs in excess of $25,000 were necessary to prevent the closing of school.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to notify the board as soon as possible considering the circumstances of the emergency.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
The Wapello Community School District will establish and maintain a capital assets management system for reporting capitalized assets owned or under the jurisdiction of the school district in its financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as required or modified by law; to improve the school district’s oversight of capital assets by assigning and recording them to specific facilities and programs and to provide for proof of loss of capital assets for insurance purposes.
Capital assets, including tangible and intangible assets, are reported in the government-wide financial statements (i.e. governmental activities and business type activities) and the proprietary fund financial statements. Capital assets reported include school district buildings and sites, construction in progress, improvements other than buildings and sites, land and machinery and equipment. Capital assets reported in the financial reports will include individual capital assets with a historical cost equal to or greater than $300, except for intangible right-to-use lease assets. The Federal regulations governing school lunch programs require capital assets attributable to the school lunch program with a historical cost of equal to or greater than $500 be capitalized. Additionally, capital assets are depreciated over the useful life of each capital asset.
All intangible assets, except for right-to-use lease assets, with a purchase price equal to or greater than $300 with useful life of two or more years, are included in the intangible asset inventory for capitalization purposes. Such assets are recorded at actual historical cost and amortized over the designated useful lifetime applying a straight-line method of depreciation. If there are no legal, contractual, regulatory, technological, or other factors that limit the useful life of that asset, then the intangible asset needs to be considered to have an indefinite useful life and no amortization should be recorded.
If an intangible asset that meets the threshold criteria is fully amortized, the asset must be reported at the historical cost and the applicable accumulated amortization must also be reported. It is not appropriate to “net” the capital asset and amortization to avoid reporting. For internally generated intangible assets, outlays incurred by the government’s personnel, or by a third-party contractor on behalf of the government, and for development of internally generated intangible assets should be capitalized.
The district recognizes the importance of classifying leases of intangible assets as assets or liabilities in financial statements. When operating as a lessor, the district will recognize a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset. When operating as a lessee, the district will recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources consistent with the requirements established in GASB 87.
The District recognizes a lease liability and an intangible right-to-use lease asset with an initial value of $300) or more. AT the commencement of a lease, the District initially measures the lease liability at the present value of payments expected to be made during the lease term. Subsequently, the lease liability is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments made. The lease asset is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date plus certain initial direct costs to place the asset in service. The lease asset is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.
The capital assets management system must be updated monthly to account for the addition/acquisition, disposal, relocation/transfer of capital assets. It is the responsible of the superintendent to count and reconcile the capital assets with capital assets management system on June 30 each year.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations implementing this policy. It will also be the responsibility of the superintendent to educate employees about this policy and its supporting administrative regulations.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 257.31(4); 279.8; 297.22-.25; 298A.
Cross Reference: 709—Insurance Program
701.3—Financial Records
Approved: 10/16/1997
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
802.4R1 CAPITAL ASSETS REGULATION
Back trending/standard costing - an estimate of the historical original cost using a known average installed cost for alike units as of the estimated edition/acquisition date. This cost is only applied to the fixed assets initially counted upon implementation of the fixed assets management system when the historical original cost cannot be determined. It is inappropriate to apply the back trending/standard costing method to any fixed assets acquired after the fixed assets management system implementation date.
Balance sheet accounting/class codes - the codes set out for fixed assets in the Iowa Department of Education Uniform Accounting Manual. They are: 211-sites; 221-site improvements; 222-accumulated depreciation on site improvements; 23 1 -buildings and building improvements; 232-accumulated depreciation on buildings and building improvements; 241-machinery and equipment; 242-accumulated depreciation on machinery and equipment; and 25 1 -construction in progress.
Book value - the value of a fixed assets on the records of the school district, which can be the cost or, in the case of fixed assets in the proprietary fund, the costs less the appropriate allowances, such as a depreciation.
Buildings and building improvements - a fixed assets account reflecting the addition/acquisition cost of permanent structures owned or held by government and the improvements thereon.
Capital expenditures/expenses - expenditures/expenses resulting in the addition/acquisition of or addition/acquisition to the school district's general or proprietary fixed assets.
Capital fixed assets - fixed assets with a value of equal to or greater than ($ capitalization threshold) based on the historical cost.
Capitalization policy - the criteria used by a school district to determine which fixed assets will be reported as fixed assets on the school district's financial statements and records.
Capitalization threshold - dollar limit set for capitalizing fixed assets.
Capitalized interest - interest accrued and reported as part of the cost of the fixed assets during the construction phase in the capital project. The construction phase extends from the initiation of pre-construction activities until the time the asset is placed in service.
Contributed capital - the permanent fund capital of a proprietary fund. It is created when a residual equity transfer is received by proprietary fund; a general fixed assets is "transferred" to a proprietary fund; or a grant received is restricted to a capital acquisition or construction.
Cost – the amount of money or other consideration exchanged for goods or services.
Depreciation - expiration in the service of life of fixed assets, other than wasting assets, attributable to wear and tear, deterioration, action of the physical elements, inadequacy, and obsolescence. In accounting for depreciation, the cost of the fixed asset, less any salvage value, is prorated over the estimated service life of such an asset, and each period is charged with the portion of such cost.
Fixed assets - long-lived tangible assets obtained or controlled as a result of past transactions, events, or circumstances. Fixed assets include buildings, construction in progress, improvements other than facilities, land and machinery and equipment.
Fixtures - attachments to buildings that are not intended to be removed and cannot be removed without damage to the buildings. Those fixtures with the useful life presumed to be as long as that of the building itself or consider the part of the building. Other fixtures are classified as machinery and equipment.
General fixed assets - capital fixed assets that are not fixed assets of any fund, but of the governmental unit as a whole. Most of these fixed assets arise from the expenditure of the financial resources of governmental funds.
General fixed assets account group (GFAAG) - a self-balancing group of accounts established to account for fixed assets of the school district, not accounted for through specific proprietary funds.
Historical (acquisition) cost - the actual costs expended to place a fixed assets into service. For land and buildings, costs such as legal fees, recording fees, surveying fees, or detect fees, and similar fees are included in the historical cost. For machinery and equipment, costs such as freight and installation fees and similar fees are included in the historical cost.
Improvements other than buildings - attachments or annexation to land that are intended to remain so attached or annexed, such as sidewalks, trees, drives, tunnels, drains, and sewers. Sidewalks, curbing, sewers, and highways are sometimes referred to as "betterments", but the term "improvements" is preferred.
Investment in general fixed assets -an account in the GFAAG representing the school district's investment in general fixed assets. The balance in this account generally is subdivided according to the source of the monies that finance the fixed assets addition/acquisition, such as general fund revenues and special assessments.
Land and buildings - real property owned by the school district.
Machinery and equipment - fixed assets which maintain their identity when removed from the location and are not changed materially or consumed immediately (e.g., within one year) by use. Machinery and equipment is often divided into specific categories such as: transportation machinery and equipment which include school buses and school district owned automobiles, trucks and vans; other motor machinery and equipment which includes lawn maintenance machinery and equipment, tractors, motorized carts, maintenance machinery and equipment, etc.; other machinery and equipment which includes furniture and machinery and equipment contained in the buildings whose original cost is equal to or greater than ($ capitalization threshold), and fixed assets under capital leases and fixed assets being acquired under a lease/purchase agreement.
Proprietary fund fixed assets - capital fixed assets that are fixed assets specific to a proprietary fund, such as school nutrition fund or child care fund. Most often these fixed assets arise from the expenditure of financial resources of a proprietary fund.
Replacement cost - the amount of cash or other considerations required today to obtain the same fixed assets or its equivalent.
The Wapello Board of Directors recognizes the need for access to its buildings and sites by persons with disabilities. School district buildings and sites currently in use will be altered to be accessible to persons with disabilities unless the alteration would cause an undue hardship for the school district. Renovated and new buildings and sites shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, upon board approval, to take the necessary action to ensure school district buildings and sites are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
The Wapello Board of Directors believes everyone should treat school district buildings and sites and property with respect for the benefit of the education program. Users of school district property shall treat it with care. Employees discovering vandalism should report it to the building principal as soon as possible.
Persons suspected, found, or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property may be subject to discipline by the school district, if the person is under the jurisdiction of the school district, and may be reported to local law enforcement officials. Persons who are not under the jurisdiction of the school district and who are suspected, found, or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property shall be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
In concert with the Wapello board's goal to utilize public funds in an effective and efficient manner, employees and students shall practice energy conservation methods when utilizing the school district's buildings and sites. These methods include, but are not limited to, turning off lights and equipment when not in use, reducing the temperature of the facility, particularly when it is not in use, and keeping windows and doors properly closed or open, depending upon the weather.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop energy conservation guidelines for employees and students. Employees and student shall abide by these guidelines.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 11/20/19
Revised:
School property, such as equipment, furnishings, equipment and/or supplies (hereafter equipment), will be disposed of when it is determined to be of no further use to the Wapello Community School District. It shall be the objective of the school district in disposing the equipment to achieve the best available price or most economical disposal.
Obsolete equipment or property other than real property having a value of no more than $25,000 shall be disposed of in a manner determined by the board. However, the sale or disposition of equipment, furnishings, or supplies disposed of in this manner shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation.
A public hearing shall be held regarding the disposal of equipment with a value of $25,000 or more prior to the board's final decision. The board shall adopt a resolution announcing the proposed sale or disposition and shall publish notice of the time and place of the public hearing and a description of the property shall be in the resolution. Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once, but not less than 10 days and not more than 20 days, prior to the hearing date unless otherwise required by law. Upon completion of the public hearing, the board may dispose of the equipment.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the method for disposing of equipment of no further use to the school district.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 24.9; 297.22-.25
Cross Reference: 704 Revenue
705.1 Purchasing--Bidding
803 Selling and Leasing
Approved: 12/12/1998
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 12/11/19
Revised: 7/14/21
Decisions regarding the lease, sale, or disposal of Wapello Community School District real property shall be made by the board. In making its decision the board will consider the needs of the education program and the efficient use of public funds.
Prior to its lease, sale, or disposal, real property, unless otherwise exempted, shall be appraised. Prior to the board's final decision regarding real property with a value of $25,000 or more, a public hearing shall be held.
The board shall adopt a resolution announcing the proposed sale which shall contain notice of the time and place of the public hearing and a description of the property or locally known address. Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be published at least once, but not less than 10 days and not more than 20 days, prior to the hearing date. Upon completion of the public hearing, the board may dispose of the property. If the real property contains less than two acres, is located outside of the city, is not adjacent to the city and was previously used as a schoolhouse site the property may revert to the owner of the tract from whom the property was taken following the procedures set forth in Iowa Code 297.15-.25. In the case of a sale or lease of school district real property not being used for the education program, unless otherwise exempted, advertisements for bids shall be taken. If the bids received by the board are deemed inadequate, the board may decline to sell or lease the property and re-advertise.
In the case of the razing of a school district facility, at a cost of $5,000 or more, the board will advertise and take bids for the purpose of awarding the contract for the project.
The superintendent shall be responsible for coordinating action necessary for the board to accomplish the lease, sale, or disposal of school district real property, including student-constructed buildings. It shall also be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the use of school district real property not being utilized for the education program.
Approved: 12/12/1998
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 12/11/19
Revised:
A program for annual inspection, in addition to those conducted by authorized agencies, of the equipment, facilities, and grounds shall be conducted as part of the maintenance schedule for the Wapello Community School District buildings and sites. The results of this inspection shall be reported to the board at its annual meeting. Further, the board may conduct its own inspection of the school district buildings and sites annually.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 1/8/2020
Revised:
The safety and security of the school community is paramount to Wapello Community School District. While there is no absolute guarantee of safety, it is the goal of the district to encourage and support a physically secure learning and working environment within its buildings. The district shall work in conjunction with community stakeholders including local emergency management coordinators and local law enforcement agencies to create emergency operations plans for all district buildings and school buildings where students are educated.
The superintendent or their designee shall be responsible for the development, review, and implementation of the district emergency operations plan. The plan shall include procedures for transmitting alerts regarding emergency situations to school personnel, students, and employers for non-school employees whose presence is regularly required in the school building. The emergency operations plan shall be updated and reviewed annually by the Board and shall address responses to natural disasters, ,active shooter scenarios, and other emergencies as determined by the district. The emergency operations plans are confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure under Iowa Code Chapter 22. However, the district shall publish procedures for students, school personnel, parents, and family members to report possible safety threats on school grounds and at school activities.
The administration shall hold annual emergency operations drills at each district building covered by an emergency operations plan in accordance with law. The district shall determine which school personnel shall participate and whether local law enforcement and students participate in annual drills.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 280.30
Cross Reference: 800 Objectives of Buildings and Sites
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 1/8/2020
Revised:
Friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials will be maintained in good condition and appropriate precautions will be followed when the material is disturbed. If there is a need to replace asbestos it will be replaced with non-asbestos containing materials. Each school building will maintain a copy of the asbestos management plan.
The Wapello Community School District will appoint and train appropriate employees as necessary.
Approved: 07/18/1995
Reviewed: 05/09/2002; January 10, 2008; March 14, 2012; 1/8/2020
Revised:
804.6 USE OF RECORDING DEVICES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
District-Generated Recordings
The district believes in the importance of providing as safe and enriching a learning environment as possible for its students. The district uses digital recording devices on school property including school transportation vehicles to help protect the safety of district students, employees, and community members; and to safeguard district property which is funded using public resources. Additionally, district-generated recordings of students engaging in the district’s educational and extracurricular programs can be essential to engage positively with the school community and promote the value of public education
In order to balance privacy and safety interests, no recording devices will be utilized on district property where individuals maintain a reasonable expectation of privacy. These areas include but are not limited to: the school nurse’s office, restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, lactation spaces, and employee break areas.
Recordings of students have the potential to be considered education records. Any recordings will be maintained and accessed in compliance with the requirements of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and the district’s policy on student records.
Recordings will be digitally maintained and stored for an appropriate amount of time to maintain the safety of the educational environment and to safeguard district property, after which they will be destroyed. The superintendent or superintendent’s designee will establish any necessary regulations related to the secure storage, maintenance, viewing, and destruction of digital recordings.
Non-District Generated Recordings
The use of non-district owned recording devices on school property and at school events will be regulated. Students, parents, and community members will not be permitted to take recordings of other students or employees during school hours unless the recording is authorized in advance by building administration. Students and employees found to violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary measures consistent with board policy and applicable student and employee handbooks. This policy will not be construed or enforced in a way that infringes on employee activity otherwise protected by law.
It is important to foster a community spirit and sense of unity within the district. However, the district acknowledges that not every student or staff member feels comfortable or safe being recorded. At district-sponsored extracurricular events and activities, the use of non-district owned recording devices by the public may be monitored by administration if a concern is made known to district administration by a student, employee, or parent. Any individuals determined to be making recordings considered bothersome to students or staff may be asked to stop or destroy their recording and may be asked to leave the event.
Legal Reference: 20 USC 1232
Iowa Code 279.8
Cross Reference: 506.1 Student Records
711.2R2 Use of Recording Devices on School Buses
Approved: 9/1/21
Reviewed:
Revised:
804.6R1 USE OF DISTRICT OWNED RECORDING DEVICES ON DISTRICT PROPERTY REGULATION
The board supports the use of recording devices on district property as a means to monitor and maintain a safe environment for students and employees. District property includes district-owned land, buildings, vehicles, buses and any other property as needed. The contents of the recordings may be used as evidence in a student or employee disciplinary proceeding.
Student Records
The content of the recordings may be a student record subject to federal and state law, board policy and administrative regulations regarding confidential student records. Generally, surveillance video that does not capture any specific incident is not a student record or personnel record and may be disclosed as a public record upon request. Only those persons with a legal basis or legitimate educational purpose may view the recordings. In most instances, individuals with a legitimate educational purpose may be the superintendent, building principal, classroom teacher, transportation director, bus driver, HR director and special education staffing team. A parent may inspect, review or be informed of the content of the recording without consent from any student or parent of a minor student also shown in the recording, whether the student is a bystander to an incident or directly involved. The district may, but is not obligated by law to provide a copy of a recording to a parent or student upon request.
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 recording 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, employees, and parents:
The Wapello Community School District Board of Directors has authorized the use of recording devices on school district owned property. The recording devices will be used to enhance safety and security within the educational environment. Students, employees, and parents are hereby notified that the content of the recording may be used in a student or employee disciplinary proceeding. The content of the recordings may be considered confidential student records and will be retained with other student records. Recordings will only be retained if necessary for use in a student or employee disciplinary proceeding or other matter as determined necessary by the administration. Parents may request to view the recording of their child.
The following notice will also be placed on all school buses equipped with recording devices:
This building/bus is equipped with a recording /audio monitoring system.
Review of Recording Devices
The school district will review the recordings:
Option 1--when necessary, as a result of an incident reported by an employee or student. The recordings may be re-circulated for erasure after 30 days.
If not public records, the viewing of the recordings is limited to the individuals having a legitimate educational purpose. A written log, as appropriate, may be kept of those individuals viewing the recordings stating the time, name of individual viewing and the date the recordings was viewed.
Student Conduct
Students are prohibited from tampering with the recording devices on the school property. 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 replacement necessary as a result of the tampering.
Employee Conduct
District-generated recordings may be used as evidence in employee disciplinary matters, as appropriate. Employees are prohibited from tampering with recording devices on school property. Employees found to be in violation of this regulation will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the employee handbook and relevant board policies.
804.7 RADON MITIGATION
The Wapello Community School 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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 280.32
Cross Reference:
Approved: 8/10/22
Reviewed:
Revised:
The Wapello Community School 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 test 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. Repeated short-term testing will occur every five years following the date of the first test.
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.