The school district facilities, including the grounds, buildings and equipment, will be kept clean and in good repair.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to maintain the school district facilities.  As part of this responsibility, a maintenance schedule shall be created and adhered to in compliance with this policy.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§279.8, 280.3, .14 (1991)

Cross Reference:  502.2    Care of School Property/Vandalism
                                      502.7    Student Lockers
                                      902        Maintenance, Operation and Management

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:  8-11-97

Generally, except for emergency situations, requests for improvements or repairs shall be made to the superintendent by building principals and/or head custodian. Requirements for requests outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.

Minor improvements, not exceeding a cost of $2000, may be approved by the superintendent.  Improvements exceeding $2000 must be approved by the board. Routine maintenance and repairs outlined in the maintenance schedule shall be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§280.3, .14 (1991)

Cross Reference:  902.01  Maintenance Schedule
                                      902.03  Emergency Repairs

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

In the event of an emergency requiring repairs in excess of $25,000 to a school district facility are necessary to correct or control the situation and to prevent the closing of the school, the provisions relating to bidding shall not apply. The board shall have the discretion to determine what constitutes an emergency.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to obtain certification from the area education agency administrator stating such repairs in excess of $25,000 were necessary to correct the emergency.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to notify the board as soon as possible considering the circumstances of the emergency.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§280.3, .14, 297.8 (1991)

Cross Reference:  805.01  Purchasing - Bidding
                                      902        Maintenance, Operation and Management

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

Real property of the school district shall be inventoried annually under the supervision of the superintendent.  This report shall be filed with the board secretary.  It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure accurate records for the school district’s real property.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§279.31, 291.15 (1991)

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

The board recognizes the need for access to its facilities by the disabled. School district facilities currently in use and future facilities shall be accessible to the disabled.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to take the necessary action and obtain the necessary board approval as stated in board policy to ensure school district facilities are accessible to the disabled.

Legal Reference:  29 U.S.C. §§621-634
                                      Iowa Code Chapter 104A (1991)
                                      281 Iowa Admin. Code 41.27

Cross Reference:  104        Equal Educational Opportunity
                                      603.03  Special Education

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

Driving to and parking at the school district employee’s designated attendance center is a privilege. School district personnel shall park only in the areas designated as employee parking and abide by school district parking regulations.

Visitors to the school district shall park in the parking area designated for visitor parking. Students shall abide by board policies dealing with the use of bicycles and motor vehicles. Parking areas, designated for handicapped individuals, may be used by handicapped persons, only.

Failure to comply with this policy or the school district regulations will be reasons for revocation of school district driving and parking privileges.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§11.18, 279.8, 321 (1991)

Cross Reference:  502        Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                      801        Financial Accounting System
                                      807        Fiscal Reports

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

The board believes everyone should treat school district facilities and property with the respect they would treat their own property for the benefit of the educational program. Users of school district property shall treat it with care.

Persons suspected, found or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property may be subject to discipline by the school district, if the person is under the jurisdiction of the school district, as well as be reported to local law enforcement officials. Persons who are not under the jurisdiction of the school district and who are suspected, found or proven to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property shall be reported to the local law enforcement authorities.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§279.8, 282.4, .5 (1991)

Cross Reference:  502        Student Rights and Responsibilities

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised:             

In concert with the board’s goal to utilize public funds in an effective and efficient manner, school district personnel and students shall practice energy conservation methods when utilizing the school district’s facilities. These methods include, but are not limited to, turning off lights and equipment when not in use, reducing the temperature of the facility, particularly when it is not in use, and keeping windows and doors properly closed or open, depending on the weather.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to develop guidelines for school personnel and students for energy conservation. It shall be the responsibility of school district personnel and students to abide by these guidelines.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§93.19-.20, 279.44 (1991)

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24                            
Revised:  8-11-97

The board may contract for custodial and other maintenance services for the school district facilities. The superintendent is authorized to contract for such services. Except in the case of emergency, the board shall approve the contracts for these services if the cost exceeds $2,000.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to consider the financial position of the school district and other factors deemed relevant by the superintendent in making such contracts.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.8 (1991)

Cross Reference:  803        Budget
                                      805        Expenditures
                                      902.03  Emergency Repairs

Approved:  6-08-92              
Reviewed:  4-08-24              
Revised: