The school district’s academic calendar shall accommodate the educational program of the school district.  The calendar shall be for a minimum of 189 days, 190 days for new employees and include, but not be limited to, the days for student instruction, staff development and in-service, and time for teacher conferences.

The school academic year for students shall be for a minimum of one thousand and eighty (1080) hours in the school calendar.  The school academic year for students shall begin each year no earlier than August 23.  School district personnel may be required to report to work at the school district prior to this date. 

Special education students may attend school on a school calendar different from that of the regular education program consistent with their Individual Education Program.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop the school calendar for recommendation, approval, and adoption by the board annually.

The board may amend the official school calendar when the board considers the change to be in the best interests of the school district’s educational program.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§20.9, 279.10, 280.3 (1991).
                                      281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.2(1).

Cross Reference:  501       Student Attendance
                                      601.2    School Day

Approved:  4-13-92              
Reviewed:  3-11-19              
Revised:  3-14-16

The student school day for grades kindergarten through six (6) shall consist of the schedule of class instruction and class activities as established and sponsored by the school district.  Time during which students are released from school for parent/teacher conferences shall be counted as part of the student’s instructional time.  The minimum school day shall meet the requirements as established for the operation of accredited schools.

The board may define the number of days kindergarten (K) will be held and the length of each school day for the students attending kindergarten (K).  The school day shall consist of a schedule as recommended by the superintendent and approved by the board.

When the school is forced to close due to weather or other emergencies, that part of the day during which school was in session will be counted with total amount of minutes attended.  Schedule revisions and changes in time allotments will be made by the superintendent.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to inform the board annually of the length of the school day.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.8 (1991).
                                      281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.2(2), .2(3), .2(6).

Cross Reference:  502.10     Search and Seizure
                                      503          Student Discipline

Approved:  4-13-92              
Reviewed:  3-11-19              
Revised:  3-14-16