The goal of the Board of Directors of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District is to provide an educational program of the highest standards possible within the limits and resources of the budget.  Success in attaining this goal is dependent in large measure upon the competency of the professional staff and of those who serve in direct supporting positions to the instructional program of the school.

It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors to recruit and retain the highest caliber of professional personnel and non-certified employees.

It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors to appoint all personnel in conjunction with the recommendations of the Superintendent.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 07/20/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

Iowa law places upon district school boards of directors the responsibility of establishing rules for their own governances, as well as that of individual directors, officers, employees, teachers and pupils; the care of schoolhouse grounds and the property of the corporation; providing aid in the enforcement of Board rules and requiring performance of duties imposed by law and the rules.

It is not the purpose of this Policy Manual to be a restatement of federal and state law and regulation imposing particular duties and prohibiting certain other behavior, but merely to be a guide to assist administrators, pupils and their parents, staff and the community at large in interacting with the school community.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 07/20/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

It is the policy of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors that the District and its personnel at all times comply with federal and state law and regulation.  Any section of this policy manual that is found to be out of compliance with federal and state law and/or regulation is deemed null and void, without affecting the validity of any other part of this manual.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 07/20/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

This school district is organized and known as Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District located in the counties of Mahaska, Keokuk, Monroe, Wapello and Davis, State of Iowa. 

Blakesburg Elementary School, 407 S. Wilson, Blakesburg, Iowa 52536, Grades PK-6

Eddyville Elementary School, 702 Vance Street, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, Grades PK-6

Fremont Elementary School, 525 E. Main Street, Fremont, Iowa 52561, Grades PK-6

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12), 1301 Berdan Street, Eddyville, Iowa 52553

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 07/20/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

It is the policy of the Board of Directors that the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District provide a qualified administrative, instructional, and operating staff and physical facilities that it can obtain within the limitations of the community’s ability and willingness to furnish financial support. 

It is the policy of the Board of Directors that its elementary schools and the junior/senior high school provide learning opportunities for all children of school age in the District consistent with the requirements of Iowa law.  In addition, the District supports providing educational and/or recreational programs through cooperative programming with other agencies and through self-supporting efforts by the program participants.

It is the policy of the Board of Directors that, so far as is educationally and economically feasible, students be treated as individuals with their own particular capabilities, aptitudes, and personalities and that students actively participate in the learning process. 

It is the function of the District to provide an educational process that gives students opportunities in a desirable learning atmosphere for obtaining the knowledge, experience, and skills, which careful individual study indicate, will prepare them to make a positive contribution to society and to themselves.

It is the policy of the Board of Directors that all students, regardless of whether they choose a vocation or further formal education, have satisfactorily completed a basic course of study as outlined in the current student handbook before being awarded a high school diploma.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 08/17/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

 

The Board and the District will not discriminate in its educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability, age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), marital status or genetic information in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

 

The Board and the District will not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of age, race, creed, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

 

Further, the Board and the District affirm the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and to be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and harassment.

 

The Board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the District to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

 

The District has adopted grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to sex discrimination pursuant to Title IX, please contact Mary McCrea, Title IX Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, mary.mccrea@rocketsk12.org, or the U.S. Department of Education (attn. Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights; 400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20202; 800-421-3481; OCR@ed.gov).  If you have questions or a grievance related to any other provision of this policy, please contact April Glosser, Equity Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, april.glosser@rocketsk12.org; to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-1004, 1-800-457-4416; to the Office for Civil Rights Chicago Office, United States Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, Illinois 60661-4544, (312) 730-1560; or to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60661, 1-800-669-4000.  Inquiries may also be directed to the Director, Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146.

 

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

REVIEWED: 08/17/2020

REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

REVISED: 06/17/2024 – APPROVED 07/15/2024

 

 

The District and the Board will not discriminate on the basis of age (except for permitting/ prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status (in programs), gender, socioeconomic status (in programs), creed, or genetic information (in employment) in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities and in employment practices, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal laws.

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the District will have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination under these Board policies and/or federal or state regulations requiring non-discrimination in programs and employment.  Formal complaints and informal reports regarding sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, will be subject to the Title IX grievance process (see the Title IX Grievance Procedure policy).

Level One - Principal, Immediate Supervisor or Personnel Contact Person
(Informal and Optional - may be bypassed by the grievant)

Level One is informal and optional and may be bypassed by the grievant, including in instances of sexual discrimination.  If a grievant chooses to participate in Level One, the grievant may choose to end the informal Level One process at any time.

Employees with a complaint of discrimination based upon their age, race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information are encouraged to first discuss it with their immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally if the parties agree.  An applicant for employment with a complaint of discrimination based upon their age, race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information are encouraged to first discuss it with the personnel contact person. 

A student, or a parent of a student, with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, socioeconomic status, national origin, religion, disability, age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), or genetic information are encouraged to discuss it with the instructor, counselor, supervisor, building administrator, program administrator or personnel contact person directly involved, with the objective of voluntarily resolving the matter informally if the parties agree.

Level Two - Compliance Officer

If the grievance is not resolved at Level One and the grievant wishes to pursue the grievance, the grievant may formalize it by filing a complaint in writing on a Grievance Filing Form, which may be obtained from the Compliance Officer.  The grievant will state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested.  The filing of the formal, written grievance at Level Two must be within fifteen (15) working days from the date of the event giving rise to the grievance or from the date the grievant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence.  The grievant may request that a meeting concerning the grievance be held with the Compliance Officer.  A minor student may be accompanied at that meeting by a parent or guardian.  The Compliance Officer will investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve it.  A written report from the Compliance Officer regarding action taken will be sent to the involved parties within a reasonable time after receipt of the grievance.

Level Three - Superintendent/Administrator

If the complaint is not resolved at Level Two, the grievant may appeal it to Level Three by presenting a written appeal to the Superintendent.  Within five (5) working days after the grievant receives the report from the Compliance Officer, the grievant may request a meeting with the Superintendent.  The Superintendent may request a meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal.  A decision will be rendered by the Superintendent within a reasonable time after the receipt of the written appeal.  If, in cases of disability grievances at the elementary and secondary level, the issue is not resolved through the grievance process, the parents have a right to an impartial hearing to resolve the issue.

Level Four - Appeal to Board

If the grievant is not satisfied with the Superintendent's decision, the grievant can file an appeal with the Board within five (5) working days of the decision.  It is within the discretion of the Board to determine whether it will hear the appeal.

The District will take steps to prevent the recurrence of any discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the complainant.

This procedure in no way denies the right of the complainant to file formal complaints with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or Office of Special Education Programs, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Iowa Department of Education for mediation or rectification of civil rights complaints or to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

The Compliance Officer is:

Superintendent of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont CSD
222 Walnut St, Eddyville, IA 52553
641-969-4226
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 08/17/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

I,_____________________________________, am filing this grievance because

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(attached additional sheets as necessary)

 

Describe incident or occurrence as accurately as possible:

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Signature________________________________

Address_________________________________

Phone Number____________________________

If student, name____________________            Grade Level__________

Attendance center___________________

 

Name of Individual Alleging Discrimination or Non-Compliance

Name___________________________

Grievance Date___________________

State the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested.

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Indicate Principal's or Supervisor's response or action to above complaint.

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Signature of Principal or Supervisor_________________________________________

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED: 08/17/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

The District and the Board will not discriminate on the basis of age (except for permitting/ prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status (in programs), gender, socioeconomic status (in programs), creed, or genetic information (in employment) in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities and in employment practices, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal laws.

 

I.          REPORTING SEX DISCRIMINATION

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, to the Title IX Coordinator. A report may be made whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment. A report may be made in person, by mail, by telephone, by electronic mail, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, to the following individual: Mary McCrea, Title IX Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, mary.mccrea@rocketsk12.org.

The District, through its Title IX Coordinator, will respond promptly, reasonably, and equitably to all reports of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, occurring in its educational programs or activities and against a person in the United States.

For purposes of this procedure, “complainant” is defined as an individual who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment, and the term “respondent” is defined as an individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment.

For purposes of this procedure, “sexual harassment” means conduct on the basis of sex that involves:

• A District employee conditioning District aid, benefits, or services on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
• Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient's education program or activity; or
• Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined by the statutes cited in 34 C.F.R. § 106.30.

For purposes of this procedure, “education program or activity” includes locations, events, or circumstances over which the District exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the sexual harassment occurs.

In response to any report of sex discrimination, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the complainant to discuss the availability of supportive measures. Supportive measures are available with or without filing a formal complaint. The Title IX Coordinator will also consider the complainant’s wishes with respect to supportive measures, inform the complainant of the availability of supportive measures with or without the filing of a formal complaint, and explain to the complainant the process for filing a formal complaint.

 

II.        SUPPORTIVE MEASURES

The range of supportive measures available to complainants and respondents may include:

• counseling,
• extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments,
• modifications of work or class schedules,
• campus escort services,
• mutual restrictions on contact between the parties,
• changes in work or housing locations,
• leaves of absence,
• increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus,
• and other similar measures as deemed appropriate by the Title IX Coordinator after considering the wishes of complainant and the facts and circumstances of the complaint.

The District will maintain as confidential any supportive measures provided to the complainant or respondent, to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the District to provide the supportive measures.

 

III.       SANCTIONS

Disciplinary sanctions cannot be imposed against a respondent unless a formal complaint is filed, and the grievance procedure described below is completed. Possible disciplinary sanctions that may be implemented following a determination of responsibility include but are not limited to any of the student disciplinary measures described in this Policy Handbook, up to and including expulsion.

 

IV.       GRIEVANCE PROCESS FOR FORMAL COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Title IX Grievance Process Generally

The District will apply this Title IX Grievance process whenever a formal complaint of sexual harassment is filed with the Title IX Coordinator. A “formal complaint of sexual harassment” is any document filed by a person alleging to be victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment (“complainant”) or signed by the Title IX Coordinator. It does not need to be filed in paper form. It also does not need to be signed by the complainant, but it must indicate that the complainant is the person filing the complaint.

The grievance process is designed to restore or preserve a complainant’s and respondent’s equal access to the District’s education programs and activities. Remedies may include supportive measures for the complainant as well as disciplinary sanctions against the respondent.

In investigating and resolving formal complaints under this grievance process, the District will observe the following requirements:

• The District shall evaluate all relevant evidence—including both inculpatory and exculpatory evidence. The District will not judge a person’s credibility based on their status as a complainant, respondent, or witness. Furthermore, the district will not require, allow, rely upon, or otherwise use questions or evidence that constitute, or seek disclosure of, information protected under a legally recognized privilege, unless the person holding such privilege has waived the privilege.

• The Title IX Coordinator and any person designated as an investigator, initial decision-maker, appellate decision-maker, or informal resolution facilitator will promote an impartial investigation and adjudication, will not have a conflict of interest with any party to the complaint, and will not hold a bias for or against any party to the complaint. They will not rely on sex stereotypes in performing their duties under this procedure. These persons shall also be appropriately trained regarding this grievance procedure, necessary technology, and applicable laws and regulations.

• The respondent to a formal complaint of sexual harassment is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct until a determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the grievance process. The standard of proof for determining responsibility will be a preponderance of the evidence. This standard shall apply whether the respondent is a student or an employee.

• The District has prescribed procedural deadlines throughout the grievance process in order to ensure the reasonably prompt resolution of a complaint, including reasonably prompt resolution of any appeal and any informal resolution procedures. However, the District may permit a temporary delay of the grievance process or the limited extension of these deadlines for good cause. Good cause may include considerations such as the absence of a party, a party’s advisor, or a witness; concurrent law enforcement activity; or the need for language assistance or accommodation of disabilities. A written request for a delay or extension of such deadlines may be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator by either party prior to the lapse of the applicable deadline. Whether to grant an extension of time is a discretionary decision of the Title IX Coordinator and is not a basis for appeal.

Notice of Allegations

Within five (5) days after receiving of a formal complaint, the District will provide a written Notice of Allegations to the parties who are known. In addition to other information required by law, the Notice of Allegations will include a description of this grievance process, including any informal resolution process; the names of the parties involved in the incident; a statement of the conduct allegedly constituting sexual harassment; and the date and location of the alleged incident, if known.

Administrative Dismissal

The District will dismiss a formal complaint if, at any time following the receipt of a formal complaint, the District determines that: 

• the conduct alleged would not constitute “sexual harassment” as defined by this policy even if proved,
• the conduct alleged did not occur in the district’s educational program or activity,
• the conduct alleged did not occur against a person in the United States,
• the complainant notifies Title IX Coordinator in writing of desire to withdraw formal complaint,
• the respondent is no longer enrolled or employed by the District, or
• specific circumstances prevent the District from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination.

The District will promptly notify the parties of an administrative dismissal and the reason for the dismissal.

Informal Resolution

Some formal complaints may be resolved through an informal resolution process. If the parties agree to participate in an informal resolution process, the Title IX Coordinator work with parties to reach a mutually agreeable resolution without completing the full Title IX grievance procedure. The informal resolution process is voluntary process and may be attempted at any stage of this procedure prior to the issuance of a determination of responsibility. A party shall not be punished or disadvantaged in any way for declining to participate in an informal resolution process.

The manner of the informal resolution process will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Title IX Coordinator, who will consider the suggestions of the parties. The informal resolution process may include but is not limited to a conference with the Title IX coordinator or a mediation facilitated by a trained third-party. Before an informal resolution process is commenced, the Title IX Coordinator will provide a written notice disclosing the manner of the informal resolution process, the effects of the process on the formal grievance procedure, and the rights of the parties to withdraw from the informal resolution process. The parties must then consent to the informal resolution process in writing.

At any time prior to agreeing to a resolution, any party has the right to withdraw from the informal resolution process and resume the grievance process with respect to the formal complaint.

Informal resolution is NOT available for formal complaints alleging an employee sexually harassed a student. Additionally, the District cannot facilitate an informal resolution between a complainant and respondent unless a formal complaint has been filed.

Investigation of the Complaint

It is the District’s duty to gather evidence sufficient to make a determination of responsibility with respect to each of the allegations described in the Notice of Allegations. The Title IX Coordinator or an impartial individual designated by the Title IX Coordinator will perform the investigation, which may include interviewing the parties and other witnesses; obtaining documents, data, or other materials; and reviewing any other evidence related to the allegations of the formal complaint. The investigator will not access or consider a party’s medical or mental health records without written consent from the party or the party’s parent, as required by law. The parties will be allowed an equal opportunity to provide additional evidence to the investigator or refer the investigator to additional witnesses.

The District shall not prohibit the parties from discussing the allegations of the formal complaint or gathering and presenting additional evidence to the investigator. Furthermore, either party is entitled to the presence of an advisor—who may or may not be an attorney—during any investigative interview or other grievance proceeding for which the party’s attendance is invited or required. The party and their advisor will be provided written notice of the date, time, and location of any such proceeding and reasonable time to prepare to participate. However, the District may, at its discretion, limit equally for both parties the extent of the advisor’s participation.

Unless additional time for a full and fair investigation is deemed necessary by the Title IX Coordinator, the investigator, or granted to a party upon a showing of good cause, the District will strive to complete its investigation within sixty (60) days after receiving of a formal complaint. At the conclusion of the investigation, the District will provide both parties and any advisors a copy of all evidence gathered by the District that is directly related to the allegations in the formal complaint for inspection and review. The evidence may be provided to the parties in electronic or paper form. Both parties will be allowed ten (10) days to submit a written response to the evidence gathered. After considering any written responses, the investigator will provide the parties and their advisors with a written Investigative Report that fairly summarizes the relevant evidence.

The parties will be allowed an additional ten (10) days to submit a written response to the Investigative Report prior to any determination of responsibility. The District will also allow each party an opportunity to submit written, relevant questions that a party wants asked of any party or witness; provide each party with the answers; and allow for additional, limited follow-up questions from each party. Questions about a complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not allowed unless such questions are offered to prove that someone other than the respondent committed the conduct alleged by the complainant, or if the questions concern specific incidents of the complainant’s prior sexual behavior with respect to the respondent and are offered to prove consent.

Determination of Responsibility

The Title IX Coordinator will designate a decision-maker to review the Investigative Report as well as any written responses, questions, and answers submitted with regard to the Investigative Report. The decision-maker must be a different person than the Title IX Coordinator and the investigator. The Title IX Coordinator shall designate an individual who has received appropriate training as the decision-maker for all Title IX grievances.

The decision-maker will issue a reasonably prompt written determination of responsibility regarding the allegations listed in the Notice of Allegations, which will include all information required by law. This determination will be based on the Investigative Report and any responses, questions, and answers submitted. The written determination will be provided simultaneously to both parties. The Title IX Coordinator will be responsible for effective implementation of any remedies imposed by the decision-maker.

Appeals

Either party may appeal a determination regarding responsibility or the administrative dismissal of a formal complaint by filing a written request for appeal with the Title IX Coordinator within five (5) days after receiving notice of the determination or dismissal. The request must state the basis for the appeal, which must be one of the following grounds:

• Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter;
• New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter;
• The Title IX Coordinator, investigator, or decision-maker had a conflict of interest or bias that affected the outcome of the matter.

An appeal that is not based on one of the foregoing grounds will be administratively dismissed. Likewise, an untimely appeal will be administratively dismissed unless there is good cause for the filing delay. Whether good cause exists is in the discretion of the Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX Coordinator will notify the other party in writing that an appeal has been filed and will designate an appellate decision-maker to decide the appeal who must not be the complaint investigator, the Title IX Coordinator, or the same person who reached the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal below. The Title IX Coordinator shall designate an individual who has received appropriate training as the appellate decision-maker for all Title IX grievances.

Both parties will be allowed ten (10) days following the notice of appeal to submit a written statement to the appellate decision-maker supporting or opposing the outcome below. The appellate decision-maker will consider these statements as well as the Investigative Report and any questions, and answers submitted to the initial decision-maker. The appellate decision-maker will then issue a written decision describing the result of the appeal and the rationale in a reasonably prompt manner. The decision will be provided to the parties simultaneously.

 

V.        RECORDKEEPING AND CONFIDENTIALITY

For a period of seven (7) years, the District will retain the records of each sexual harassment investigation, including any written initial or appellate determination; any documentation regarding any disciplinary sanctions or remedies imposed; and any informal resolution and the result thereof. The District will also retain all materials used to train the District personnel involved in administering this grievance procedure. The District will also retain for a period of seven (7) years records of any actions, including supportive measures, taken in response to a report of sexual harassment that is not filed as a formal complaint.

The District will keep confidential the identity of any individual who has made a report or complaint of sexual harassment, any individual who has been reported for sexual harassment, any respondent, and any witness, except as necessary to carry out this grievance procedure and to satisfy the District’s duties under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or any other applicable law.

 

VI.       RETALIATION

Intimidating, threatening, coercing, discriminating, or otherwise retaliating against any individual because they have made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this policy is prohibited.

 

 

REVIEWED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

The District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

 

_____              Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources

 

_____              Arts, Communications, and Information Systems

 

_____              Applied sciences, technology, engineering, and manufacturing, including transportation, distribution, logistics, architecture, and construction.

 

_____              Health Sciences

 

_____              Human Services, including law, public safety, corrections, security, government, public administration, and education and training.      

 

_____              Business, Finance, Marketing and Management.

 

The District and the Board will not discriminate on the basis of age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status (in programs), gender, socioeconomic status (in programs), creed, or genetic information (in employment) in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities and in employment practices, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal laws.

 

The District has adopted grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to sex discrimination pursuant to Title IX, please contact Mary McCrea, Title IX Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, mary.mccrea@rocketsk12.org, or the U.S. Department of Education (attn. Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights; 400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20202; 800-421-3481; OCR@ed.gov).  If you have questions or a grievance related to any other provision of this policy, please contact April Glosser, Equity Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, april.glosser@rocketsk12.org.

 

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

REVIEWED: 09/14/2020

REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

REVISED: 06/17/2024 – APPROVED 07/15/2024

 

The District and the Board will not discriminate on the basis of age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status (in programs), gender, socioeconomic status (in programs), creed, or genetic information (in employment) in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities and in employment practices, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal laws.

 

The District has adopted grievance procedures for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to sex discrimination pursuant to Title IX, please contact Mary McCrea, Title IX Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, mary.mccrea@rocketsk12.org, or the U.S. Department of Education (attn. Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights; 400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20202; 800-421-3481; OCR@ed.gov).  If you have questions or a grievance related to any other provision of this policy, please contact April Glosser, Equity Coordinator, 222 Walnut St, Eddyville, Iowa 52553, 641-969-4226, april.glosser@rocketsk12.org.

 

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

REVIEWED: 09/14/2020

REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

REVISED: 06/17/2024 – APPROVED 07/15/2024

 

VISION: The vision of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District is to learn today for tomorrow’s world.

 

MISSION: The mission statement of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District is to provide a quality education which cultivates Iowa students to be collaborative and productive citizens.

 

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

REVIEWED: 09/14/2020

REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

REVISED: 02/20/2023

REVISED: 05/15/2023

REVIEWED: 06/19/2023 – APPROVED: 07/17/2023

The Board of Directors believes that evaluation of the educational programs is important to maintain an accredited program.  Additionally, the Board of Directors believes evaluation will enhance the commitment to quality and transformation.

Periodic progress reports shall be made to the Board, at least annually.  The reports shall include, but not be limited to, the strengths and needs of the various educational programs.  The goals of the District will be developed into action plans for implementation on short, intermediate and long-term plans.

Every five (5) years the Board shall conduct a needs assessment, soliciting information from business, industry, labor, higher education and community members, regarding their expectations for adequate student preparation.  One purpose of this assessment is to assist the Board in developing and evaluating a statement of philosophy for the District.  The second purpose of this assessment is to determine the areas of student performance, knowledge and attitudes which are judged to be most crucial in meeting school or District goals.

In conjunction with the needs assessment of the District, the Board shall authorize the appointment of a committee, representing school district personnel, parents, students and community members, to make recommendations and assist the Board in determining the priorities of the District in addition to the basic skills areas of the education program. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to ensure that the school district community is apprised of the Board’s policies, programs and goals and has an opportunity to express their thoughts and suggestions for the operation of the District.  The Superintendent shall report annually to the Board about the means used to keep the community informed.

 

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVIEWED 09/14/2020
REVISED: 02/08/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021

 

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LONG-RANGE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Long-range needs assessment enables the school district to analyze assessment data, get feedback from the community about its expectations of students and determines how well students are meeting student learning goals.  The board will conduct ongoing and in-depth needs assessment, soliciting information from business, labor industry, higher education and community members regarding their expectations for adequate student preparation.

 

In conjunction with the in-depth needs assessment of the school district, the board will authorize the appointment of a committee, representing administrators, employees, parents, students, and community members, to make recommendations and assist the board in determining the priorities of the school district in addition to the basic skills areas of the education program.

 

The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Community School District will provide opportunities for local feedback on an ongoing basis in a variety of ways.  The school district reports to the community on the school’s website.  The School Improvement Advisory Committee will meet at least annually and will provide local feedback to the school district.  The School Improvement Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the superintendent.  Feedback is solicited from members.  Input is also sought from the community through parent-teacher conferences, advisory groups, grade level meetings, surveys, and person-to-person contacts.  The district shall utilize the Iowa School Performance Profile to disseminate information on state indicators, locally determined indicators, and locally established student learning goals. 

 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure the school district community is informed of students’ progress on state and locally determined indicators.  The superintendent will report annually to the board about the means used to keep the community informed. 

 

As a result of the board and committee’s work, the board will determine major educational needs and rank them in priority order; develop long-range goals and plans to meet the needs; establish and implement short-ranged and intermediate-ranged plans to meet the goals and to attain the desired levels of student performance; evaluate performance and results of school improvement projects; and annually report the school district’s progress made under the plan to the committee, community and the Iowa Department of Education.

 

REVIEWED: 11/18/2024 – APPROVED: 12/02/2024