The board welcomes gifts to the school district from a class or student group. While class gifts to the school district do not require the approval of the superintendent, the board encourages students to consult with the superintendent or other licensed employees prior to selecting a gift for the school district.

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 68B; 722.1, .2.

Cross Reference:

704.4 Gifts - Grants - Bequests

Approved      6/25/79             Reviewed    7-18-12           Revised      12/15/21

Policy 508.2 OPEN NIGHT

In keeping with good community relations, student school activities will not be scheduled on Wednesday night beyond 6 p.m. whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the principal to oversee the scheduling of school activities for compliance with this policy.

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code § 279.8.

Cross Reference:

900 Board of Directors and Community Relations

Approved      1/22/01             Reviewed    7-18-12            Revised   12/15/21    

Rescinded 12/15/21 

Approved      5/17/71             Reviewed    7-18-12           Reviewed               

The Superintendent of Emmetsburg Community Schools shall have the authority to close schools because of extreme weather or other emergency conditions for the length of time the emergency exists.  He/she shall make provisions to publicly announce such closing via available mass communication media as soon as possible after the decision to close.

Approved      6/25/79             Reviewed    7-18-12             Revised   2/19/01