Physical or sexual abuse of students, including but not limited to sexual or physical relationships, grooming behavior, and otherwise inappropriate relationships with students by employees will not be tolerated. The definition of employees for the purpose of this policy includes not only those who work for pay but also those who are volunteers of the school district under the direction and control of the school district. Employees found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The processing of a complaint or allegation will be handled confidentially to the maximum extent possible. Employees are required to assist in the investigation when requested to provide information and to maintain the confidentiality of the reporting and investigation process. If the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports to the board of directors of the district that an allegation of abuse of a student has been made against a school employee, the district will place the employee on administrative leave until the resolution of the investigation. The employee will be prohibited from entering school property while on administrative leave.
The superintendent is responsible for drafting administrative regulations to implement this policy.
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NOTE: This policy is a reflection of current Iowa law regarding abuse of students by school district employees. |
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 232.67, .70, .73, .75; 235A; 256.160; 272A; 280.17; 709; 728.12(1).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(12), 102; 103.
441 I.A.C. 155; 175.
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I.C. Iowa Code Description
Iowa Code § 232 Juvenile Justice
Iowa Code § 235A Child Abuse
Iowa Code § 272A Interstate Agreement of Qualification of Ed Personnel
Iowa Code § 280.17 Uniform School Requirements - Child abuse reporting
Iowa Code § 709 Sexual Abuse
Iowa Code § 728.12 Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Iowa code §256.160 DE - Reporting Requirements-complaints
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 102 Abuse of Students by School Employees Investigation Procedures
281 I.A.C. 103 Corporal Punishment, Physical Restraint, Seclusion
281 I.A.C. 12.3 Administration
441 I.A.C. 155 Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
441 I.A.C. 175 Human Services - Abuse of Children
Cross References Description
104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
401.06 Limitations to Employment References
402.02 Child Abuse Reporting
503.05 Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restraint and Prone Restraint
503.06 Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students
503.06-R(1) Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Regulation
503.06-E(1) Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Documentation Form Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Debriefing Letter to Guardian
503.06-E(2)
of student Involved in an Occurrence Where Physical Restraint or Seclusion was Used
503.06-E(3) Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students - Debriefing Meeting
Approved May 16, 2022 Reviewed Revised August 18, 2025
