LEASE, SALE, OR DISPOSAL OF SCHOOL PROPERTY OR BUILDINGS
The Board recognizes the need to maintain an adequate amount of real property and building space in order for the district to meet the requirements of its long range facilities plan and to obtain the objectives of the district's educational program. All decisions regarding the lease, sale, or disposal of school property shall be made by the Board after considering the best interests of the district's educational program and the most efficient use of public funds.
The superintendent of schools shall be responsible for coordinating the action necessary for the Board to accomplish the lease, sale, or disposal of school property, including student-constructed buildings, in accordance with its policies and Iowa law. Prior to its lease, sale or disposal, all property, unless otherwise exempted, shall be appraised. Property valued under $25,000 may be leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the Board of Directors. A public hearing will be held in the district on the proposed lease, sale, or disposal of property valued at $25,000 or more to allow the district's citizens to share their viewpoints with the Board prior to its final decision on the property.
In the case of a sale, advertisements for bids on the property shall be placed in a newspaper designated for official publication in the district with at least one advertisement each week for two consecutive weeks. The Board shall consider the bids no sooner than two weeks and not later than 6 months after the second publication, and accept the best bid. However, if all of the bids are deemed inadequate by the Board , the Board may decline to sell the property.
Real property involved in a transaction between the Board and a county, a municipal corporation, a school district, or a township is exempt from the appraisal requirements, the advertisement requirements, and the sale requirements stated in this policy if the real property is within the jurisdiction of the parties involved in the transaction.
A lease of a portion of a school building for 5 years or less, in which the remaining portion of the building will be used for school purposes, is exempt from the property valuation limitation and appraisal requirements stated in this policy.
In the case of the razing of a district building at a cost of $25,000 or more, the Board will advertise and take bids for the purpose of awarding the contract for the project in the same manner stated in Policy Code No. 803.1.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code Secs. 297.15-297.25 (1985 & Supp. 1985 as amended by H.F. 2407, 71st G.A. 2d Sess.).
Cross References: 900.0 Guiding Principles for Building and Sites.
902.5 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment.
803.1 Purchasing and Bidding
Adopted: January 12, 1987
Reviewed: February 13, 1995
March 8, 1999
January 19, 2004
March 2009
February 22, 2010
June 28, 2010
October 12, 2015
PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES
School sponsored or approved activities are an important part of the school program and offer students the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities not offered during the regular school day. School sponsored or approved activities are provided for the enjoyment and opportunity for involvement they afford the students.
Spectators are permitted to attend school sponsored or approved activities only as guests of the school district, and, accordingly as a condition of such permission, they must comply with the school district’s rules and policies. Spectators will not be allowed to interfere with the enjoyment of the students participating, other spectators or with the performance of employees and officials supervising the school sponsored or approved activity. Spectators, like the student participants, are expected to display mature behavior and sportsmanship. The failure of spectators to do so is not only disruptive but embarrassing to the students, the school district and the entire community.
To protect the rights of students to participate without fear of interference, and to permit the sponsors and officials of sponsored or approved activities to perform their duties without interference, the following provisions are in effect:
• Abusive, verbal or physical conduct of spectators directed at participants, officials or sponsors of sponsored or approved activities or at other spectators will not be tolerated.
• Verbal or physical conduct of spectators that interferes with the performance of students, officials, or sponsors participating in a sponsored or approved activity or at other spectators will not be tolerated.
• The use of vulgar, obscene or demeaning expression directed at students, officials or sponsors participating in a sponsored or approved activity or at other spectators will not be tolerated.
If a spectator at a sponsored or approved activity becomes physically or verbally abusive, uses vulgar, obscene or demeaning expression, or in any way impedes the performance of an activity, the spectator may be removed from the event by the individual in charge of the event and the superintendent may recommend the exclusion of the spectator at future sponsored or approved activities.
Upon recommendation of the superintendent, the board shall cause a notice of exclusion from sponsored or approved activities to be sent to the spectator involved. The notice shall advise the spectator of the school district’s right to exclude the individual from school district activities and events and the duration of the exclusion. If the spectator disobeys the school official or district’s order, law enforcement authorities may be contacted and asked to remove the spectator. If a spectator has been notified of exclusion and thereafter attends a sponsored or approved activity, the spectator shall be advised that his/her attendance will result in prosecution. The school district may obtain a court order for permanent exclusion from future school sponsored or approved activities.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 716.7 (1999)
Adopted: August 16, 1999
Reviewed: January 19, 2004
March 2009
February 22, 2010
June 28, 2010
October 12, 2015