The school calendar will accommodate the education program of the school district. The school calendar is for a minimum of 1080 hours and includes, but is not limited to, the days for student instruction, staff development, in-service days and teacher conferences. Each year the minimum school calendar may include up to 5 days or 30 hours of instruction delivered primarily over the internet.

The academic school year for students shall begin no sooner than August 23. Employees may be required to report to work at the school district prior to this date.

Special education students may attend school on a school calendar different from that of the regular education program consistent with their Individualized Education Program.

The board, in its discretion, may excuse graduating seniors from up to five days or 30 hours of instruction after the school district requirements for graduation have been met. The board may also excuse graduating seniors from making up days missed due to inclement weather if the student has met the school district's graduation requirements.

It is the responsibility of the administration to develop the school calendar for recommendation, approval, and adoption by the board annually.

The board may amend the official school calendar when the board considers the change to be in the best interests of the school district's education program. The board shall hold a public hearing on any proposed school calendar prior to adopting the school calendar.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.10, 280.3; 299.1 (2).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.1(7); 41.106.

Cross Reference: 501.3  Compulsory Attendance
                                      601.2 School Day
                                      603.3 Special Education

Approved by the North Tama Board of Education on 6-20-16
Approved by the North Tama Board of Education on 9-20-21.
Approved by the North Tama Board of Education on 7-17-23.

The student school day for grades one through twelve, shall meet the requirements established by law. The school day consists 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 may be counted as part of students’ instructional time.

The board may define the number of days kindergarten will be held and the length of each school day for the students attending kindergarten. The school day will consist of a schedule as recommended by the administration and approved by the board.

Schedule revisions and changes in time allotments will be made by the superintendent.

It is the responsibility of the administration to inform the board annually of the length of the school day.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.1(7-10),

Cross Reference:  601.1 School Calendar

Approved by the North Tama Board of Education on 6-20-16
Approved by the North Tama Board of Education on 9-20-21.