8220 - SCHOOL DAY

Van Buren Intermediate School District

Administrative Guidelines

8220 - SCHOOL DAY

Announcements

The Director may allow notices of general interest to be broadcast over the school loudspeaker at designated times in accordance with the following rules:

		1.	Notices concerning outside religious activities, fund drives, or social events shall not be approved.
		2.	Notices which constitute advertising are not allowed.
		3.	No announcements, other than emergencies, are to be made during any class period.

Flag Display

		1.	The American Flag is to be flown at all schools on days when schools are in session.
		2.	The custodial staff is responsible for raising and lowering the flag and for maintaining it in proper condition.
		3.	The flag is flown at half-staff on order of the President or the Governor. It may not be flown at half-staff as a form of political or other dissent.

School Closings

Whenever a school is closed due to a calamity such as hazardous weather, utility failure, and the like, all school-sponsored activities are to be considered cancelled until further notice or the resumption of school.

If conditions improve later in the day, the Director of Operations will be responsible for recommending to the Superintendent which, if any, school-sponsored activities may take place. Staff, students, and/or parents can be notified effectively and without unbudgeted costs about the necessary details related to attendance requirements, location, schedule, and conduct of the activity.

If the activity has been scheduled to take place at a nondistrict location, the Director of Operations should find out whether or not the weather and other conditions between the District and the location as well as at the location.