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Welcome to the Western Dubuque Schools Board of Education policy page. On this page you will find all of the board policy for the school district.


100 Series : School District	(15 Files)
100 Sub-section	(1 Files)
100 Legal Status
101 Sub-section	(1 Files)
101 Educational Philosophy
102 Sub-section	(6 Files)
102 Equal Educational Opportunity
102E1 Section 504 Notice of Nondiscrimination
102E2 Discrimination Grievance Form
102E3 Grievance Documentation
102E4 Section 504 Student-Parent Rights
102R1 Grievance Procedure
103 Sub-section	(1 Files)
103 Long-Range Needs Assessment
104 Sub-section	(5 Files)
104 Anti-Bullying - Harassment
104.E1 Harassment-Bullying Complaint Form
104.E2 Anti-Bullying - Harassment Witness Disclosure Form
104.E3 Anti-Bullying - Harassment Disposition
104.R1 Anti-Bullying - Harassment Investigation Procedures
105 Sub-section	(1 Files)
105 Instructional Organization
200 Series : Board of Directors	(61 Files)
200 Sub-section	(4 Files)
200.1 Organization
200.1R1 Organizational Meeting Procedures
200.2 Powers
200.3 Responsibilities
201 Sub-section	(1 Files)
201 Elections
202 Sub-section	(5 Files)
202.1 Qualifications
202.2 Oath of Office
202.3 Term of Office
202.4 Vacancies
202.10 Individual Authority
203 Sub-section	(1 Files)
203 Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest
204 Sub-section	(1 Files)
204 Code of Ethics
205 Sub-section	(2 Files)
205.1 Liability
205.10 Security & Protection
206 Sub-section	(5 Files)
206.1 President
206.2 Vice-President
206.3 Secretary-Treasurer
206.4 Treasurer
206.10 New Board Member Orientation
207 Sub-section	(1 Files)
207 Legal Counsel
208 Sub-section	(2 Files)
208 Ad Hoc Committees
208.1E1 Ad Hoc Committees Exhibit
209 Sub-section	(8 Files)
209.1 Development of Policy
209.2 Adoption of Policy
209.3 Dissemination of Policy
209.4 Suspension of Policy
209.5 Administration in Absence of Policy
209.6 Review & Revision of Policy
209.7 Review of Administrative Regulations
209.10 Self Evaluation
210 Sub-section	(12 Files)
210.1 Annual Meeting
210.2 Regular Meeting
210.2-1 Method of Voting
210.3 Special Meeting
210.4 Work Sessions
210.5 Meeting Notice
210.6 Quorum
210.7 Rules of Order
210.7R1 Rules of Order Regulation
210.8 Board Meeting Agenda
210.9 Consent Agendas
210.10 Board Security & Protection
211 Sub-section	(1 Files)
211 Open Meetings
212 Sub-section	(2 Files)
212 Closed Sessions
212.1 Negotiations
213 Sub-section	(2 Files)
213 Public Participation in Board Meetings
213.1R1 General Complaints by Citizens Regulation
214 Sub-section	(1 Files)
214 Public Hearings
215 Sub-section	(2 Files)
215 Records
215.1E1 Minutes
216 Sub-section	(3 Files)
216.1 Association Membership
216.2 Member Development & Training
216.3 Member Compensation & Expenses
217 Sub-section	(2 Files)
217 Gifts
217.1 Activity Passes
220 Sub-section	(6 Files)
220.10 Elected Officials
220.12 Area Education Agency
220.13 Adjoining District Board Of Directors
220.14 Board & Superintendent
220.15 Board & Employees
220.16 School Visitation
300 Series : Administration	(24 Files)
300 Sub-section	(1 Files)
300 Role of Administration
301 Sub-section	(1 Files)
301.1 Management
302 Sub-section	(8 Files)
302.1 Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
302.2 Superintendent Contract & Nonrenewal
302.3 Superintendent Salary & Other Compensation
302.4 Superintendent Duties
302.5 Superintendent Evaluation
302.6 Superintendent Professional Development
302.7 Superintendent Civic Activities
302.8 Superintendent Consulting-Outside Employment
303 Sub-section	(9 Files)
303.1 Administrative Positions
303.2 Administrative Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
303.3 Administrator Contract & Nonrenewal
303.4 Administrator Salary & Other Compensation
303.5 Administrator Duties
303.6 Administrator Evaluation
303.7 Administrator Professional Development
303.8 Administrator Civic Activities
303.9 Administrator Consulting-Outside Employment
304 Sub-section	(2 Files)
304.1 Development & Enforcement of Administrative Regulation
304.2 Monitoring Administrative Regulations
305 Sub-section	(1 Files)
305 Administrator Code of Ethics
306 Sub-section	(1 Files)
306 Succession of Authority to the Superintendent
307 Sub-section	(1 Files)
307 Communication Channels
400 Series : Employees	(103 Files)
400 Sub-section	(1 Files)
400 Role of & Guiding Principles for Employees
401 Sub-section	(15 Files)
401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
401.2 Employee Conflict of Interest
401.3 Nepotism
401.4 Employee Complaints
401.5 Employee Records
401.5R1 Employee Records Regulation
401.6 Transporting of Students by Employees
401.7 Employee Travel Compensation
401.8 Recognition for Service of Employees
401.9 Employee Political Activity
401.10 Credit Cards
401.12 Employee Use of Cell Phones
401.12R1 Employee Use of Cell Phones Regulation
401.13 Staff Technology Use/Social Networking
401.13R1 Staff Technology Use Regulation
402 Sub-section	(10 Files)
402.1 Release of Credit Information
402.2 Child Abuse Reporting
402.2R1 Child Abuse Reporting Regulation
402.3 Abuse of Students by District Employees
402.3E1 Abuse of Students by Dist Employees Report Form
402.3E2 Abuse of Students by Dist Employees Report Lev 1
402.3R1 Abuse of Students by Dist Employees Regulation
402.4 Gifts to Employees
402.5 Public Complaints about Employees
402.6 Employee Outside Employment
403 Sub-section	(16 Files)
403.1 Employee Physical Examinations
403.2 Employee Injury on the Job
403.3 Communicable Diseases - Employees
403.3E1 Hepatitis B Vaccine
403.3E2 Consent of Hepatitis B Vaccination
403.3E3 Refusal of Hepatitis B Vaccination
403.3E4 Release for Hepatitis B Medical Information
403.3R1 Universal Precautions Regulation
403.4 Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
403.5 Substance Free Workplace
403.5E1 Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees
403.5R1 Substance-Free Workplace Regulation
403.6 Drug & Alcohol Testing
403.6E1 Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees
403.6E2 Drug & Alcohol Testing Acknowledgment Form
403.6R1 Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulation
404 Sub-section	(3 Files)
404 Employee Conduct & Appearance
404.R1 Code of Prof Conduct and Ethics Regulation
404.R2 Code of Rights and Responsibilities Regulation
405 Sub-section	(9 Files)
405.1 Licensed Employee Defined
405.2 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
405.3 Licensed Employee Individual Contracts
405.4 Licensed Employee Continuing Contracts
405.5 Licensed Employee Workday
405.6 Licensed Employee Assignment
405.7 Licensed Employee Transfers
405.8 Licensed Employee Evaluation
405.9 Licensed Employee Probationary Status
406 Sub-section	(3 Files)
406 Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)_5.pdf
406.1 Licensed Employee Salary Schedule
406.6 Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs
407 Sub-section	(5 Files)
407.1 Licensed Employee Resignation
407.2 Licensed Employee Contract Release
407.3 Employee Retirement
407.4 Licensed Employee Suspension
407.5 Licensed Employee Reduction in Force
408 Sub-section	(3 Files)
408.1 Licensed Employee Professional Development
408.2 Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials
408.3 Licensed Employee Tutoring
409 Sub-section	(8 Files)
409.1 Licensed Employee Vacation - Holidays - Personal Leave
409.2 Licensed Employee Personal Illness Leave
409.3 Licensed Employee Family & Medical Leave
409.4 Licensed Employee Bereavement Leave
409.5 Licensed Employee Political Leave
409.6 Licensed Employee Jury Duty Leave
409.7 Licensed Employee Military Service Leave
409.8 Licensed Employee Unpaid Leave
410 Sub-section	(4 Files)
410.1 Substitute Teachers
410.2 Summer School Licensed Employees
410.3 Truancy Officer
410.4 Paraprofessionals
411 Sub-section	(8 Files)
411.1 Classified Employee Defined
411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications - Recruitment - Selection
411.3 Classified Employee Contracts
411.4 Classified Employee Licensing - Certification
411.5 Classified Employee Assignment
411.6 Classified Employee Transfers
411.7 Classified Employee Evaluation
411.8 Classified Employee Probationary Status
412 Sub-section	(4 Files)
412.1 Classified Employee Compensation
412.2 Classified Employee Wage & Overtime Compensation
412.3 Classified Employee Group Insurance
412.4 Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs
413 Sub-section	(5 Files)
413.1 Classified Employee Resignation
413.2 Classified Employee Retirement Incentive
413.3 Classified Employee Suspension
413.4 Classified Employee Dismissal
413.5 Classified Employee Reduction in Force
414 Sub-section	(9 Files)
414.1 Classified Employee Vacation - Holidays - Personal Leave
414.2 Classified Employee Personal Illness Leave
414.3 Classified Employee Family & Medical Leave
414.4 Classified Employee Bereavement Leave
414.5 Classified Political Leave
414.6 Classified Employee Jury Duty Leave
414.7 Classified Military Leave
414.8 Classified Employee Unpaid Leave
414.9 Classified Employee Professional Purposes Leave
500 Series : Students	(93 Files)
500 Sub-section	(1 Files)
500 Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities
501 Sub-section	(19 Files)
501.1 Resident Students
501.2 Nonresident Students
501.3 Compulsory Attendance
501.4 Entrance - Admissions
501.5 Attendance Center Assignment
501.5A Assignment of Students to Schools
501.5E1 Attendance Center Waiver Form
501.6 Student Transfers In
501.7 Student Transfers Out - Withdrawals
501.8 Student Attendance Records
501.9 Student Absences - Excused
501.10 Truancy - Unexcused Absences
501.10R1 Truancy-Unexcused Absences Regulation
501.11 Student Release During School Hours
501.12 Pregnant Students
501.13 Students of Legal Age
501.14 Open Enrollment Transfers - Sending District
501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers - Receiving District
501.16 Homeless Children & Youth
502 Sub-section	(12 Files)
502.1 Student Appearance
502.2 Care of School Property - Vandalism
502.3 Freedom of Expression
502.4 Student Complaints & Grievances
502.5 Student Lockers
502.6 Weapons
502.7 Smoking - Drinking - Drugs
502.8 Search & Seizure
502.8E1 Search and Seizure Checklist
502.8R1 Search and Seizure Regulation
502.9 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
502.10 Use of Motor Vehicles
503 Sub-section	(13 Files)
503.1 Student Conduct
503.1R1 Student Suspension
503.2 Expulsion
503.2R1 Expulsion Regulation
503.3 Fines - Fees - Charges
503.3E1 Standard Fee Waiver Application
503.3R1 Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures
503.3R2 Fines - Fees - Charges Regulation
503.3R3 Student Fee Collection
503.4 Good Conduct Rule
503.41 Student Activity Academic Eligibility (9-12)
503.5 Corporal Punishment
503.6 Good Sportsmanship
504 Sub-section	(7 Files)
504.1 Student Government
504.2 Student Organization
504.3 Student Publications
504.3R1 Student Publications Code Regulation
504.4 Student Performances
504.5 Student Fund Raising
504.6 Student Activity Program
505 Sub-section	(8 Files)
505.1 Student Progress Reports & Conferences
505.2 Student Promotion - Retention - Acceleration
505.3 Student Honors & Awards
505.4 Testing Program
505.5 Graduation Requirements
505.6 Early Graduation
505.7 Commencement
505.8 Parental Involvement
506 Sub-section	(16 Files)
506.1 Student Records Access
506.1E1 Student Records Checklist
506.1E2 Nonparent Request for Examination or Copies of Student Records
506.1E3 Authorization for Release of Student Records
506.1E4 Request for Hearing on Correction of Student Records
506.1E5 Request for Examination of Student Records
506.1E6 Notification of Transfer of Student Records
506.1E7 Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of Subpoena
506.1E9 Annual Notice
506.1E10 Annual Notice Spanish version
506.1R1 Use of Student Records Regulation
506.2 Student Directory Information
506.2E1 Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Information
506.2R1 US Dept of Ed Regulations Privacy Rights of Parents-Students
506.3 Student Photographs
506.4 Student Library Circulation Records
507 Sub-section	(15 Files)
507.1 Student Health & Immunization
507.2 Administration of Medication to Students
507.2E1 Authorization-Asthma or Airway Constricting Medication Self-Admin Consent
507.2E2 Over-the-Counter Med Permission Form PreK-6
507.2E3 Over-the-Counter Med Permission Form grades 7-12
507.2E4 Over-the-counter medication log
507.2E5 Supplemental Health Report
507.3 Communicable Diseases - Students
507.4 Student Illness or Injury at School
507.5 Emergency Drills
507.6 Student Insurance
507.7 Custody & Parental Rights
507.8 Student Special Health Services
507.8R1 Special Health Services Regulation
507.9 Wellness
508 Sub-section	(2 Files)
508.1 Class or Student Group Gifts
508.2 Open Night
600 Series : Educational Program	(67 Files)
600 Sub-section	(1 Files)
600 Goals and Objectives of Education Program
601 Sub-section	(3 Files)
601.1 School Calendar
601.2 School Day
601.3 Accountability Test Integrity/Test Preparation
602 Sub-section	(3 Files)
602.1 Curriculum Development
602.2 Curriculum Implementation
602.3 Curriculum Evaluation
603 Sub-section	(15 Files)
603.1 Basic Instruction Program
603.2 Summer School Instruction
603.3 Special Education
603.4 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
603.5 Health Education
603.5E1 Human Growth & Development Student Excuse Form
603.6 Physical Education
603.7 Career Education
603.8 Teaching About Religion
603.8R1 Teaching About Religion Regulation - Religious Holidays
603.9 Academic Freedom
603.9R1 Teaching Controversial Issues
603.10 Global Education
603.11 Citizenship
603.14 Bilingual Education
604 Sub-section	(11 Files)
604.1 Competent Private Instruction
604.2 Individualized Instruction
604.3 Program for Talented & Gifted Students
604.3A Academic Acceleration
604.4 Program for At-Risk Students
604.5 Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program
604.6 Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution
604.7 Dual Enrollment
604.8 Foreign Students
604.9 Home School Assistance Program
604.10 Virtual/On-line Courses
605 Sub-section	(21 Files)
605.1 Instructional Materials Selection
605.1R1 Selection of Instructional Materials Regulation
605.2 Instructional Materials Inspection
605.3 Objection to Instructional Materials
605.3E1 Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee
605.3E2 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Request Form
605.3E3 Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional Materials
605.3R1 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Regulation
605.4 Technology and Instructional Materials
605.5 School Library
605.6 Internet Appropriate Use
605.6E1 Internet Access Denial Letter to Parents/Guardians
605.6E2 Internet Appropriate Use Violation Notice
605.6R1 Internet Appropriate Use Regulation
605.7 Use of Information Resources
605.7E1 Web Denial Student Picture
605.7E2 Web Denial Student Works
605.7R1 Use of Information Resources Regulation
605.8 Creating & Placing Web Pages
605.8E1 Website Denial Form-Publishing of Student Picture or Likeness
605.8E2 Website Denial Form-Publishing of Student Work
606 Sub-section	(11 Files)
606.1 Class Size - Class Grouping
606.1R1 Class Size - Regulation
606.2 School Ceremonies and Observances
606.3 Animals in the Classroom
606.4 Student Production of Materials and Services
606.5 Student Field Trips
606.5E1 Int'l or Extended Domestic Travel - Standards & Criteria for Travel Agencies
606.5E2 Int'l or Extended Domestic Travel - Trip Plan Checklist
606.5E3 Int'l or Extended Domestic Travel - Trip Detail Summary & Safety Plan
606.6 Insufficient Classroom Space
606.7 Textbook Rental
607 Sub-section	(2 Files)
607.1 Student Guidance & Counseling Progra
607.2 Student Health Services
700 Series : Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services	(43 Files)
700 Sub-section	(1 Files)
700 Purpose of Non-instructional & Business Services
701 Sub-section	(3 Files)
701.1 Depository of Funds
701.2 Transfer of Funds
701.3 Financial Records
702 Sub-section	(1 Files)
702 Cash in School Buildings
703 Sub-section	(2 Files)
703.1 Budget Planning
703.2 Spending Plan
704 Sub-section	(8 Files)
704.1 Local-State-Federal-Miscellaneous Revenue
704.2 Sale of Bonds
704.2R1 Post-issuance Compliance Regulation for Tax-Exempt Obligations
704.2R2 Post-issuance Compliance for Obligations - QSCBs
704.3 Investments
704.4 Gifts-Grants-Bequests
704.4E1 Consideration of Acceptance of a Gift Form
704.5 Student Activities Fund
705 Sub-section	(3 Files)
705.1 Purchasing-Bidding
705.2 Purchasing on Behalf of Employees
705.3 Payment for Goods & Services
706 Sub-section	(3 Files)
706.1 Payroll Periods
706.2 Payroll Deductions
706.3 Pay Deductions
707 Sub-section	(4 Files)
707.1 Secretary's Reports
707.2 Treasurer's Annual Report
707.3 Publication of Financial Reports
707.4 Audit
708 Sub-section	(1 Files)
708 Care, Maintenance & Disposal of School District Records
709 Sub-section	(1 Files)
709 Insurance Program
710 Sub-section	(3 Files)
710.1 School Food Program
710.2 Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
710.3 Vending Machines
711 Sub-section	(11 Files)
711.1 Student School Transportation Eligibility
711.2 Student Conduct on School Transportation
711.2R2 Use of Video Cameras on School Buses Regulation
711.3 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
711.4 Summer School Program Transportation Service
711.5 Transportation of Nonresident & Nonpublic School Students
711.6 Transportation of Nonschool Groups
711.7 School Bus Safety Instruction
711.8 Transportation in Inclement Weather
711.9 District Vehicle Idling
711.10 Late Bus Runs for After School Activities
712 Sub-section	(1 Files)
712.2 Emergency School Closings
713 Sub-section	(1 Files)
713.1 Use of School Equipment
800 Series : Buildings and Sites	(23 Files)
800 Sub-section	(1 Files)
800 Objectives of Buildings & Sites
801 Sub-section	(5 Files)
801.1 Buildings & Sites Long Range Planning
801.2 Buildings & Sites Surveys
801.3 Educational Specifications For Buildings & Sites
801.4 Site Acquisition
801.5 Bids & Awards for Construction Contracts
802 Sub-section	(8 Files)
802.1 Maintenance Schedule
802.2 Requests for Improvements
802.3 Emergency Repairs
802.4 Capital Assets
802.4R1 Capital Assets Regulation
802.5 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities
802.6 Vandalism
802.7 Energy Conservation
803 Sub-section	(2 Files)
803.1 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
803.2 Lease, Sale, Disposal of School District Buildings & Sites
804 Sub-section	(4 Files)
804.1 Facilities Inspections
804.2 Warning System & Emergency Plans
804.3 Threats of Danger
804.4 Asbestos Containing Material
805 Sub-section	(3 Files)
805.1 Naming School Buildings & Facilities
805.1E1 Naming of School Buildings & Facilities Form
805.1R1 Regulations Regarding Naming of School Buildings & Facilities
900 Series : School District - Community Relations	(21 Files)
900 Sub-section	(1 Files)
900 Principles & Objectives for Community Relations
901 Sub-section	(1 Files)
901 Public Examination of School District Records
902 Sub-section	(4 Files)
902.1 News Media Relations
902.2 News Conferences & Interviews
902.3 News Releases
902.4 Live Broadcast or Videotaping
903 Sub-section	(7 Files)
903.1 School - Community Groups
903.2 Community Resource Persons & Volunteers
903.2E1 Education Volunteer Application Form
903.3 Visitors to School District Buildings & Sites
903.4 Public Conduct on School Premises
903.5 Distribution of Materials
903.5R1 Distribution of Materials Regulation
904 Sub-section	(2 Files)
904.1 Transporting Students
904.2 Advertising & Promotion
905 Sub-section	(6 Files)
905.1 Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment
905.1E1 Request for Use of Facilities
905.1E2 Facility Rental Fee Schedule
905.1E3 Comm. Use of School Dist. Facilities & Equipment Indemnity & Liability Ins. Agreement
905.1R1 Rules/Regulations for Facility Use
905.2 Tobacco-Free Environment

Non-Discrimination Policy The policies of the Western Dubuque County Community School District shall provide educational programs, activities, and employment practices which do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability or disability. The Western Dubuque County Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Any person having inquiries about this statement, please contact Tina Brestrup, Equity Coordinator, 563-744-3885 x 6010, or tina.brestrup@wdbqschools.org.