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
