719 - Insurance Program

The Board will maintain a comprehensive insurance program to provide adequate coverage against major types of risk, loss or damage, as well as legal liability.  The Board will purchase insurance at replacement values, when possible, after reviewing the costs and availability of such insurance.  The comprehensive insurance program is reviewed once every three (3) years.  Insurance will only be purchased through legally licensed Iowa insurance agents.

The District will assume the risk of property damage, legal liability, and dishonesty in cases in which the exposure is so small or dispersed that a loss does not significantly affect the operation of the education program or financial condition of the District.

Insurance of buildings, structures or property in the open will not generally be purchased to cover loss exposures below $5,000 unless such insurance is required by statute or contract.

The Board may retain a private organization for fixed assets management services.

Administration of the insurance program, making recommendations for additional insurance coverage, placing the insurance coverage, and loss prevention activities is the responsibility of the Superintendent.  The Superintendent is responsible for maintaining the fixed assets management system, processing claims, and maintaining loss records.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019