Annual Notices

The United Community School District is required to provide notice of certain state and federal regulations, as well as select district policies. These annual notices are related to specific legal mandates and guidelines established by state and federal law. The required notifications are listed below and are also shared through other channels, including email, handbooks, and newsletters. If you have any questions regarding these annual notices, please contact the United Community School District Office at 515-432-5319.

Notices and Policies

Abuse of Students by School Employees (Chapter 102 of Iowa Code)

• Policy 402.3 Abuse of Students by School District Employee

Access to Student Records Policy and Regulations

• Policy 506.1 Education Records Access
• Regulation 506.1R1 Use of Education Records
• Exhibit 506.1E8 Education Records Access – Annual Notice

Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policies

• Policy 104 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy
• Regulation 104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures
• Exhibit 104.E1 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Complaint Form

Asbestos Management Policy

• Policy 804.4 Asbestos Containing Material

Attendance Policies

• Policy 501.3 Compulsory Attendance

Corporal Punishment, Restraint, and Physical Confinement

• Policy 503.5 Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restraint, and Prone Restraint
• 503.6 Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students
• Regulation 503.6R1 Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students-Regulation

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy

• Policy 102 Equal Educational Opportunity
• Regulation 102.R1 Complaint Procedure
• Exhibit 102.E1 Annual Notice
• Exhibit 102.E2 Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Exhibit 102.E3 Section 504 Student and Parental Rights
• Exhibit 102.E4 Discrimination Complaint Form
• Exhibit 102.E5 Discrimination Witness Disclosure Form
• Exhibit 102.E6 Disposition of Discrimination Complaint Form

Discipline Policy

• Policy 503.8: Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence
• Regulation 503.8-R(1): Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence

Educational Rights of Homeless Children & Youth

• Notice of Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youth

Health Education

• Policy 603.5 Health Education
• Exhibit 603.5E1 Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form

Postsecondary Enrollment

• Postsecondary Enrollment Information

Nicotine/Tobacco Free Policy

• Policy 905.2 Nicotine/Tobacco Free Policy

Student Conduct Policies

• Policy 503.1 Student Conduct
• Policy 503.4 Good Conduct Rule
• Policy 502.7 Student Substance Use

Wellness Related Board Policy

• Policy 507.9 Wellness Policy
• Regulation 507.9R1 Wellness Policy

Student Directory Policy

• Policy 506.2 Student Directory Information
• Regulation 506.2R1 Use of Directory Information
• Exhibit 506.2E1 Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Information

Use of Recording Devices

• Policy 804.6 Use of Recording Devices on School Property
• Regulation 804.6R1 Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property

Fines – Fees – Charges

• Policy 503.3 Fines – Fees- Charges
• Regulation 503.3R1 Fee Reduction and Waiver

Parent and Family Engagement

• Policy 505.8 Parent and Family Engagement of Districtwide Policy

School Nutrition Program

• Policy 710.1 School Nutrition Program
• Regulation 710.1R1 School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints Procedure
• Exhibit 710.1E1 School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination
• Policy 710.2 Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
• Policy 710.4 Meal Charges
• USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
• FNS Nondiscrimination Statement

Immunizations

• Iowa Code 139A.8
• Certificate of Immunization Exemption – Medical
• Certificate of Immunization Exemption – Religious