1005 Community Activities Involving Students

1005.1 Public Performanes by Students

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES BY STUDENTS
 
The Board of Directors recognizes that student participation in civic and community affairs is educationally beneficial to students.  Therefore, the Board encourages student participation at public performances, provided such performances contribute to the educational processes and objectives of the school, and provided they do not unduly interfere with the students’ program.
 
The following guidelines apply:
 
            1)   All performances shall be approved by the immediate administration;
            2)   The extended use of one particular group should be discouraged;
            3)   Extensive travel by any one particular group should be discouraged;
            4)   Student groups below the senior high school level should engage in public activities on a very limited scale only.
 
 
Legal Reference:           Iowa Code Section 280.13
Iowa Administrative Code 670-3.6(1) through 3.6(8)  (257)
 
 
Adopted:  April 14, 1986                      
 
Reviewed:   March 20, 2000            
October 18, 2004
April 19, 2010
May 18, 2015
 

1005.3 Sales Promotions Prohibited

SALES PROMOTIONS PROHIBITED
 
Educational facilities, teachers, and students shall not be used in any manner for the promotion or sale of services or products offered by agencies or organizations that operate for profit.  The Board of Directors specifically forbids the following:
 
            1)   Distribution by students of pamphlets urging students, parents, and others to purchase services or products sold for profit;
 
            2)   Sale by students or teachers of products or services; except in relation to production by students as part of the program;
 
            3)   Similar activities that would involve teachers’ and/or students’ time and interfere with the normal schedules and activities of the school.
 
Specifically exempted from the provisions of this policy shall be a student insurance program.
 
When the Board of Directors and the Superintendent of schools feel that the educational gain outweighs any promotional purpose, prior approval for an activity may be granted by the Board.
 
 
Adopted:  April 14, 1986                      
 
Reviewed:   March 20, 2000            
October 18, 2004
April 19, 2010
May 18, 2015
 

1005.4 Money-Raising Activities in the Schools

MONEY-RAISING ACTIVITIES IN THE SCHOOLS
 
No activity requiring students and teachers to assist in promoting campaigns (financial, educational, charitable, or otherwise) that demand the time of students, teachers, and administrators shall be permitted, except as herein-after provided, unless such campaigns are in accord with the general policies of the Board.
 
No agent, person, or persons shall be permitted to solicit any student or teacher for any purpose, or distribute circulars, handbills, cards, or advertisements of any kind, or make announcements of any nature, or take up contributions in any school building or on school grounds, for any purpose whatsoever, except by approval from the Superintendent of schools as being in accord with the general policies of the Board of Directors.
 
Participation by students in charitable activities is considered to be a desirable part of their total education.  However, as a matter of basic policy, the Board of Directors will authorize the administration to determine the nature and extent of such activity.
 
 
Adopted:  April 14, 1986                      
 
Reviewed:   March 20, 2000            
October 18, 2004
April 19, 2010
May 18, 2015
 

1005.6 Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

TRANSPORTING STUDENTS IN PRIVATE VEHICLES
 
School-owned vehicles will be used to transport students who participate in school-sponsored activities, unless the administration considers it best to use a private vehicle.
 
If a private vehicle is used to transport students to school-sponsored activities, it must be driven by a responsible adult, and approved in advance by the superintendent or principal.  If a private vehicle is used, the rate of reimbursement to the owner shall be at the rate established by the Board for reimbursement of approved travel expenses.  The person whose vehicle is being used must be able to show proof that accident and liability insurance carried on the vehicle is sufficient and up-to-date.
 
The school is not responsible for student safety in any instances when students ride in private vehicles driven by anyone but an authorized adult.  Parents shall not be asked or required to provide transportation for school-related activities; nor may students transport other students on school-sponsored trips.
 
 
Adopted:  April 14, 1986                      
 
Reviewed:   March 20, 2000            
October 18, 2004
April 19, 2010
May 18, 2015