907 - District Operation During Public Emergencies
907 - District Operation During Public EmergenciesDISTRICT OPERATION DURING PUBLIC EMERGENCIES Code No. 907
The district believes that student learning is the heart of its core mission. While traditional in-person teaching continues to provide the greatest learning opportunity to all students, there may be rare and unusual circumstances that prevent the school community from convening in traditional in-person settings. At times of public emergency declared by federal, state, or local officials, the district will see guidance and recommendations from federal, state and local agencies to assist in determining the safety of convening traditional in-person learning.
If, due to the public emergency, the school board determines that holding traditional in-person learning at district facilities would hinder the health and safety of the school community the district will instead utilize remote or hybrid learning opportunities as permitted by law.
Following guidance and recommendations from federal, state, and local agencies when reasonably possible, the administration will create regulations related to district operations during a public emergency, including, but not limited to, student, employee and visitor safety and security; the use and safeguarding of district property; public meetings and events, when applicable, measures to prevent or slow the spread of infectious disease.
These measures will be enforced for the period of time of the public emergency, or until the Colo-NESCO school board and superintendent, in consultation with federal, state and local agencies to determine it is appropriate for safety measures to end.
| Legal Reference: | Senate File 2310 Iowa Code ch. 279.8 |
| I.C. Iowa Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Iowa Code § 279.8 | Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees |
Cross References
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 403.03 | Communicable Diseases - Employees |
| 403.03-R(1) | Communicable Diseases - Employees - Regulation |
| 403.03-E(1) | Communicable Diseases - Employees - Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record |
Approved: 2/20/23 Reviewed: 2/20/23 Revised: 02/20/23
907-R(1) - District Operation During Public Emergencies - Regulation
907-R(1) - District Operation During Public Emergencies - Regulation
DISTRICT OPERATION DURING PUBLIC EMERGENCIES - REGULATION Code No. 907-R(1)
During a public health emergency, the district will seek guidance and recommendations from federal, state and local agencies that monitor and respond to the emergency. The district will follow any mandatory closures or other mandatory measures imposed by such agencies.
The superintendent, in conjunction with relevant government agencies and/or athletic and activity associates, will determine under what circumstances the district will restrict or cancel in-person learning, student events or activities including sporting events, extracurricular clubs or meetings for students and the use of district facilities by outside organizations.
The district will promote and follow other recommended measures and guidance from federal, state and local agencies to the extent reasonably practicable under the circumstances. These measures may include, but are not limited to the following:
On-line learning, hybrid models of learning, or modified in-person learning may occur dependent on the circumstances and in accordance with applicable law.
Hand washing and any other recommended hygiene practices will be taught to all students and employees.
Non-medical-grade face masks are encouraged to be worn by all individuals on school grounds, including students, employees and volunteers. Masks will be provided to individuals who request them. Reusable masks should be washed regularly by individuals wearing them.
Employees, volunteers and students are encouraged to monitor their temperatures each morning prior to traveling to any school building or event. Individuals with a temperature over 100.3 may not enter school buildings or attend school events.
Due to the increased cost to the district of providing additional cleaning and disinfecting measures, and in order to preserve cleaning supplies for school use during the time of public health emergency, the superintendent has discretion to restrict the use of school buildings and facilities for non-school groups in a neutral and non-discriminatory manner.
| I.C. Iowa Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Iowa Code § 279.8 | Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees |
Cross References
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 403.03 | Communicable Diseases - Employees |
| 403.03-R(1) | Communicable Diseases - Employees - Regulation |
| 403.03-E(1) | Communicable Diseases - Employees - Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record |
Approved: 2/20/23 Reviewed: 2/20/23 Revised: 02/20/23