Inspections will be completed on a regular basis by building custodians, administration, supervisors and/or maintenance staff of equipment, facilities, and grounds. A work order shall be created by the person who found anything needing repair and/or replacement during their inspection. A report of major repairs or replacements shall be shared with the board on an annual basis.
Date Board Adopted: 6/27/2011
Date Board Updated/Reviewed: 03/14/2022
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
Code No. 804.7
RADON MITIGATION
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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 280.32
Date Board Adopted: 9/12/2022
Date Board Updated/Reviewed: 9/12/2022
The school district will maintain a warning system designed to inform students, employees, and visitors in the facilities of an emergency. This system is maintained on a regular basis under the maintenance plan for school district buildings and sites.
Students are informed of this system according to board policy. Each classroom and office will have a plan for helping those in need of assistance to safety during an emergency. This will include, but not be limited to, students and employees with disabilities.
Licensed employees are responsible for instructing students on the proper techniques to be followed during an emergency. It is the responsibility of the superintendent and/or building administration to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Date Board Adopted: 6/27/2011
Date Board Updated/Reviewed: 03/14/2022
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 100.31 (2013).
As soon as a bomb threat is reported to the administration, the school district facility should be cleared immediately. A thorough search will be made by law enforcement officials. Employees and students shall remain outside the school district facility until it is determined that danger no longer exists.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to file a report or keep a report of each incident for the school district records.
Date Board Adopted:
Date Board Reviewed: June 27, 2011
Date Board Reviewed: 03/14/2022
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (2011).
Friable and nonfriable 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 nonasbestos containing materials. Each school building will maintain a copy of the asbestos management plan.
The school district will annually notify, appoint and train appropriate employees as necessary.
Date Board Adopted: 6/27/2011
Date Board Updated/Reviewed: 03/14/2022
Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq. (2012).
40 C.F.R. Pt. 763.84 (2012).
Iowa Code §§ 279.52-.54 (2013).