Annual & Public Notices

The Mason City 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 Mason City Community School District Office at 641-421-4400.

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 506.1E9 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 
AHERA Re-Inspection Plan
Annual Notification to Parents & Staff
Annual Notification

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

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

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