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208 Development, Adoption, & Implementation of Policies - August 2026
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title: 208 Development, Adoption, & Implementation of Policies - August 2026
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: July 9, 2012
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 208 DEVELOPMENT, ADOPTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to emphasize the importance of the policy-making role of
the school board and provide the means for it to continue to be an ongoing effort.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
Formal guidelines are necessary to ensure the school community that the school system
responds to its mission and operates in an effective, efficient, and consistent manner. A
set of written policy statements shall be maintained and modified as needed. Policies
should define the desire and intent of the school board and should be in a form which is
sufficiently explicit to guide administrative action.
## III. DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY
A. The school board has jurisdiction to legislate policy for the school district with the
force and effect of law. School board policy provides the general direction as to
what the school board wishes to accomplish while delegating implementation of
policy to the administration.
B. The school board’s written policies provide guidelines and goals to the school
community. The policies shall be the basis for the formulation of guidelines and
directives by the administration. The school board shall determine the
effectiveness of the policies by evaluating periodic reports from the
administration.
C. Policies may be proposed by a school board member, employee, student or
resident of the school district. Proposed policies or ideas shall be submitted to the
superintendent for review prior to possible placement on the school board agenda.
## IV. ADOPTION AND REVIEW OF POLICY
A. The school board shall give notice of proposed policy changes or adoption of new
policies by placing the item on the agenda of two school board meetings. The
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proposals shall be distributed and public comment will be allowed at both
meetings prior to final school board action.
B. The final action taken to adopt the proposed policy shall be approved by a simple
majority vote of the school board at a subsequent meeting after the meetings at
which public input was received. The policy will be effective on the later of the
date of passage or the date stated in the motion.
C. In the case of an emergency, a new or modified policy may be adopted by a
majority vote of a quorum of the school board. A statement regarding the
emergency and the need for immediate adoption of the policy shall be included in
the minutes. The emergency policy shall expire within one year following the
emergency action unless the policy adoption procedure stated above is followed
and the policy is reaffirmed. The school board shall have discretion to determine
what constitutes an emergency situation.
D. If a policy is revised with minor, technical changes that do not affect the
substance of the policy, the…
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509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 509 ENROLLMENT OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
## I. PURPOSE
The school district desires to participate in the Enrollment Options Program (Open
Enrollment) established by Minnesota Statutes section 124D.03. The purpose of this
policy is to set forth the application and exclusion procedures used by the school district
in making said determination.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school board adopts specific standards for acceptance and rejection of Open
Enrollment applications.
## III. OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCESS
A. Open Enrollment applications will be approved provided that acceptance of the
application will not exceed the capacity of a program, excluding special education
services; class; or school building as established by school board resolution and
provided that:
1. space is available for the applicant under enrollment cap standards
established by school board policy or other directive; and
2. in considering the capacity of a grade level, the school district may limit
the enrollment of nonresident students in its schools or programs to a
number not less than the lesser of:
(a) one (1) percent of the total enrollment at each grade level in the school
district; or
(b) the number of school district resident students at that grade level
enrolled in a nonresident school district according to Minnesota Statutes
section 124D.03.
3. the applicant is not otherwise excluded by action of the school district
because of previous conduct in another school district.
B. If the school district limits enrollment of nonresident students pursuant to
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Paragraph A, the school district shall report to the Commissioner of the
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) by July 15 on the number of
nonresident pupils denied admission due to the limitations on the enrollment of
nonresident pupils.
C. The parent of a student with a disability not yet enrolled in kindergarten and not
open enrolled in a nonresident district may elect, in the same manner as the parent
of a resident student with a disability, a school in the nonresident district where
the child is enrolled in a Head Start program or a licensed child care setting in the
nonresident district, provided the child can be served in the same setting as other
children in the nonresident district with the same level of disability.
Under this paragraph, parents must demonstrate enrollment in a community
preschool or childcare setting in a nonresident district.
D. A nonresident preschool aged child with a disability open enrolled in the district
may be required to open enroll for kindergarten.
## IV. BASIS FOR DECISIONS
A. Standards that may be used for rejection of application
In addition to the provisions of Paragraph II.A., the school district may refuse to
allow a pupil who is expelled under Minnesota Statutes section …
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402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy - August 2026
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title: 402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy - August 2026
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## JORDAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 402 DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide a fair employment setting for all persons and to
comply with state and federal law.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The school district shall not discriminate against qualified individuals with
disabilities because of the disabilities of such individuals in regard to job
application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, job
training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
B. The school district shall not engage in contractual or other arrangements that have
the effect of subjecting its qualified applicants or employees with disabilities to
discrimination on the basis of disability. The school district shall not exclude or
otherwise deny equal jobs or job benefits to a qualified individual because of the
known disability of an individual with whom the qualified individual is known to
have a relationship or association.
C. The school district shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical
or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is
an applicant or employee, unless the accommodation would impose undue
hardship on the operation of the business of the school district.
D. Any job applicant or employee wishing to discuss the need for a reasonable
accommodation, or other matters related to a disability or the enforcement and
application of this policy, should contact Chad Williams, Special Services
Director. This individual is the school district’s appointed ADA/Section 504
coordinator.
## 500 Sunset Drive; Suite 1
## Jordan, MN 55352
952-492-6200
cwilliams@isd717.org
E. Failure to engage in the process to determine if a reasonable accommodation
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exists that would allow people with disabilities as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 363A.03, subdivision 12, to participate fully in employment may be an
unfair discriminatory practice under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
## Legal References: Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
29 U.S.C. 794 et seq. (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
42 U.S.C. § 12101 (Americans with Disabilities Act)
29 C.F.R. Part 32 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in
## Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance)
34 C.F.R. Part 104 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in
## Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance)
## Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
## MSBA/MASA Model Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
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507.5 School Resource Officers Policy - August 2026.docx
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## title: 507.5 School Resource Officers Policy - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS
## POLICY
## Adopted: July 8
th
, 2024
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 507.5 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the contractual duties and training requirements
of a school resource officer.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school district, upon securing the services of one or more school resource officers, is
committed to establishing the qualifications and duties required of these officers. Any
contract for the services of a school resources officer with the school district must meet
the requirements of this policy.
## III. DEFINITIONS
A. “School” means an elementary school, middle school or secondary school, as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 120A.05, subdivisions 9, 11, and 13.
B. “School Resource Officer” means a peace officer who is assigned to work in an
elementary school, middle school, or secondary school during the regular
instructional school day as one of the officer’s regular responsibilities through the
terms of a contract entered between the peace officer’s employer and the
designated school district or charter school.
## IV. CONTRACTUAL DUTIES
A. A school resource officer’s contractual duties with the school district shall
include:
1. fostering a positive school climate through relationship building and open
communication;
2. protecting students, staff, and visitors to the school grounds from criminal
activity;
3. serving as a liaison from law enforcement to school officials;
4. providing advice on safety drills;
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5. identifying vulnerabilities in school facilities and safety protocols;
6. educating and advising students and staff on law enforcement topics; and,
7. enforcement of criminal laws.
B. The school district may contract with a school resource officer's employer for the
officer to perform additional duties to those described in Paragraph IV.A.
C. A school resource officer must not use force or the authority of their office solely
to enforce school rules or policies or participate in the enforcement of discipline
for violations of school rules.
D. Nothing in this Article limits any other duty or responsibility imposed on peace
officers; limits the expectation that peace officers will exercise professional
judgment and discretion to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the
public when carrying out their duties; or creates a duty for school resource
officers to protect students, staff, or others on school grounds that is different
from the duty to protect the public as a whole.
## V. TRAINING
A. Except as provided for in Paragraphs V.B., V.C., and V.D. below, a peace officer
assigned to serve as a school resource officer must complete a training course that
provides instruction on the learning objectives identified in Minnesota Statutes,
section 626.8482, subdivision 4 prior to assuming the duties of a school resourc…
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506 Student Discipline - August 2026
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: July 9, 2012
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 506 STUDENT DISCIPLINE
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the
school district’s expectations for student conduct. Such compliance will enhance the
school district’s ability to maintain discipline and ensure that there is no interference with
the educational process. The school district will take appropriate disciplinary action
when students fail to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct established by this policy.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school board recognizes that individual responsibility and mutual respect are
essential components of the educational process. The school board further recognizes
that nurturing the maturity of each student is of primary importance and is closely linked
with the balance that must be maintained between authority and self-discipline as the
individual progresses from a child’s dependence on authority to the more mature behavior
of self-control.
All students are entitled to learn and develop in a setting which promotes respect of self,
others, and property. Proper positive discipline can only result from an environment
which provides options and stresses student self-direction, decision-making, and
responsibility. Schools can function effectively only with internal discipline based on
mutual understanding of rights and responsibilities.
Students must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner that maintains a climate in
which learning can take place. Overall decorum affects student attitudes and influences
student behavior. Proper student conduct is necessary to facilitate the education process
and to create an atmosphere conducive to high student achievement.
Although this policy emphasizes the development of self-discipline, it is recognized that
there are instances when it will be necessary to administer disciplinary measures. The
position of the school district is that a fair and equitable district-wide student discipline
policy will contribute to the quality of the student’s educational experience. This
discipline policy is adopted in accordance with and subject to the Minnesota Pupil Fair
Dismissal Act, Minnesota Statutes sections 121A.40-121A.56.
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In view of the foregoing and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 121A.55,
the school board, with the participation of school district administrators, teachers,
employees, students, parents, community members, and such other individuals and
organizations as appropriate, has developed this policy which governs student conduct
and applies to all students of the school district.
## III. DEFINITIONS
A. "Nonexclusionary disciplinary policies and practices" means policies and
practices that are alternatives to dismissing a pupil from school, including but not
limited to evidence-based positive behavior interventions…
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806 Crisis Management Policy - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 806 CRISIS MANAGEMENT POLICY
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Model Crisis Management Policy is to act as a guide for school
district and building administrators, school employees, students, school board members,
and community members to address a wide range of potential crisis situations in the
school district. The step-by-step procedures suggested by this Policy will provide
guidance to each school building in drafting crisis management plans to coordinate
protective actions prior to, during, and after any type of emergency or potential crisis
situation. Each school district should develop tailored building-specific crisis
management plans for each school building in the school district, and sections or
procedures may be added or deleted in those crisis management plans based on building
needs.
The school district will, to the extent possible, engage in ongoing emergency planning
within the school district and with emergency responders and other relevant community
organizations. The school district will ensure that relevant emergency responders in the
community have access to their building-specific crisis management plans and will
provide training to school district staff to enable them to act appropriately in the event of
a crisis.
## II. GENERAL INFORMATION
## A. The Policy and Plans
The school district’s Crisis Management Policy, also known as the Emergency
Action Plan, has been created in consultation with local community response
agencies and other appropriate individuals and groups that would likely be
involved in the event of a school emergency. It is designed so that each building
administrator can tailor a building-specific crisis management plan to meet that
building’s specific situation and needs.
The school district’s administration and/or the administration of each building
shall present tailored building-specific crisis management plans to the school
board for review and approval. The building-specific crisis management plans
will include general crisis procedures and crisis-specific procedures. Upon
approval by the school board, such crisis management plans shall be an addendum
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to this Crisis Management Policy. This Policy and the plans will be maintained
and updated on an annual basis.
## B. Elements of the District Crisis Management Policy
## 1. General Crisis Procedures. The Crisis Management Policy includes
general crisis procedures for securing buildings, classroom evacuation,
building evacuation, campus evacuation, and sheltering. The Policy
designates the individual(s) who will determine when these actions will be
taken. These district-wide procedures may be modified by building
administrators when creating their building-specific crisis management
plans. A communication system will be in place to enable the designated
individual to …
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521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 521 STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to protect students with disabilities from discrimination on
the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), need services,
accommodations, or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate
public education.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. Students with disabilities who meet the criteria of Paragraph C. below are
protected from discrimination on the basis of a disability.
B The responsibility of the school district is to identify and evaluate learners who,
within the intent of Section 504, need services, accommodations, or programs in
order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education.
C. For this policy, a learner who is protected under Section 504 is one who:
1. has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
of such person’s major life activities; or
2. has a record of such an impairment;
3. is regarded as having such an impairment; or
4. has an impairment that is episodic or in remission and would materially
limit a major life activity when active.
D. Learners may be protected from disability discrimination and be eligible for
services, accommodations, or programs under the provisions of Section 504 even
though they are not eligible for special education pursuant to the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.
E. Failure to engage in the process to determine if a reasonable accommodation
exists that would allow people with disabilities as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 363A.03, subdivision 12, to participate fully in education may be an unfair
discriminatory practice under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
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## III. COORDINATOR
Persons who have questions, comments, or complaints should contact the Director of
Special Services, Jordan School District, 500 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN 55352,
952-492-6200. This person is the school district’s Americans with Disabilities
Act/Section 504 coordinator. Persons who wish to make a complaint regarding a
disability discrimination matter may use the accompanying Student Disability
Discrimination Grievance Report Form. The form should be given to the ADA/Section
504 coordinator.
## Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 363A.03, Subd. 12 (Definitions)
Minn. Stat. § 363A.02, Subd. 1 (Public Policy)
42 U.S.C. Ch. 126 (Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities)
29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
34 C.F.R. Part 104 (Section 504 Implementing Regulations)
## Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination)
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709 Student Transportation Safety with Forms - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 709 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY POLICY
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide safe transportation for students and to educate
students on safety issues and the responsibilities of school bus ridership.
## II. PLAN FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING
## A. School Bus Safety Week
The school district may designate a school bus safety week. The National School
Bus Safety Week is the third week in October.
## B. Student School Bus Safety Training
1. The school district shall provide students enrolled in grades kindergarten
(K) through (6) with age-appropriate school bus safety training of the
following concepts:
a. transportation by school bus is a privilege, not a right;
b. school district policies for student conduct and school bus safety;
c. appropriate conduct while on the bus;
d. the danger zones surrounding a school bus;
e. procedures for safely boarding and leaving a school bus;
f. procedures for safe vehicle lane crossing; and
g. school bus evacuation and other emergency procedures.
2. All students in grades K through 6 who are transported by school bus and
are enrolled during the first or second week of school must receive the
school bus safety training by the end of the third week of school.
Students in grades K through 6 who enroll in a school after the second
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week of school, are transported by school bus, and have not received
training in their previous school districts shall undergo school bus safety
training or receive bus safety instructional materials within four weeks of
their first day of attendance.
3. The school district and a nonpublic school with students transported by
school bus at public expense must provide students enrolled in grades K
through 3 school bus safety training twice during the school year.
4. Students taking driver’s training instructional classes and other students in
grades 9 and 10 must receive training in the laws and proper procedures
for operating a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a school bus as required by
Minnesota Statutes section 169.446, subdivision 2.
5. The school district and a nonpublic school with students transported by
school bus at public expense must conduct a school bus evacuation drill at
least once during the school year.
6. The school district will make reasonable accommodations in training for
students known to speak English as a second language and students with
disabilities.
7. The school district may provide kindergarten students with school bus
safety training before the first day of school.
8. The school district shall adopt and make available for public review a
curriculum for transportation safety education.
9. Nonpublic school students transported by the school district will receive
school bus safety training by their nonpublic school. The no…
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Form I - Technology (E) -2026
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## DISTRICT 717
## TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FORM
## FORM I
Our goal in providing the use of technology (Internet, computers, network and other equipment) to staff and
students is to promote educational excellence in the Jordan Public Schools by facilitating research, resource
sharing, innovation, and communication. In making decisions regarding student and employee access to the
school district computer system and the Internet, including electronic communications, the school district
considers its own stated educational mission, goals and objectives. Electronic information research skills are
now fundamental to the preparation of citizens and future employees. Access to the school district computer
system and to the Internet enables students and employees to explore thousands of libraries, databases,
bulletin boards, and other resources while exchanging messages with people around the world. The school
district expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the school district computer system and the Internet
throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students in their use.
Students and employees are expected to use Internet access through the school system to further educational
and personal goals consistent with the mission of the school district and school policies. The school district,
however, cannot prevent the possibility that some users may access material that is not consistent with the
educational mission, goals, and policies of the school district. Outside of school, parents bear responsibility for
the same guidance of Internet use as they exercise with information sources such as television, telephones,
radio, movies, and other possibly offensive media. Parents are responsible for monitoring their student's use of
the school district system and of the Internet if the student is accessing the school district system from home or a
remote location.
## Rules for Technology Use:
1. Users will not use the school district system to access, review, upload, download, store, print, post,
receive, transmit or distribute: pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit material or other visual
depictions that are harmful to minors; obscene, abusive, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory,
threatening, disrespectful, or sexually explicit language; materials that use language or images that are
inappropriate in the education setting or disruptive to the educational process; information or materials
that could cause damage or danger of disruption to the educational process; and materials that use
language or images that advocate violence or discrimination toward other people or that may
constitute harassment or discrimination.
2. Users will not use the school district system to knowingly or recklessly post, transmit, or distribute false or
defamatory information about a person or organization, or to harass another person, or to engage in
personal attacks, including…
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613 Graduation Requirements - August 2026.docx
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title: 613 Graduation Requirements - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 613 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to set forth requirements for graduation from the school
district.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The policy of the school district is that all students must demonstrate, as determined by
the school district, their satisfactory completion of the credit requirements and their
understanding of academic standards. The school district must adopt graduation
requirements that meet or exceed state graduation requirements established in law or rule.
## III. DEFINITIONS
A. “Credit” means a student’s successful completion of an academic year of study or
a student’s mastery of the applicable subject matter, as determined by the school
district.
B. Individualized Education Program” or “IEP” means a written statement developed
for a student eligible by law for special education and services.
C. “Required standard” mean a statewide adopted expectation for student learning
in the content areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies,
physical education, health, and the arts. Locally developed academic standards in
health apply until statewide rules implementing statewide health standards under
Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.021, subdivision 3, are required to be
implemented in the classroom.
D. “Section 504 Accommodation” means the defined appropriate accommodations or
modifications that must be made in the school environment to address the needs
of an individual student with disabilities.
## IV. DISTRICT ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
The Director of Teaching and Learning shall be named the District Assessment
Coordinator and shall be in charge of all test procedures and shall bring recommendations
to the school board annually for approval.
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## V. ASSESSMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Students’ state graduation requirements, based on a longitudinal, systematic
approach to student education and career planning, assessment instructional
support, and evaluation, include the following:
1. Achievement and career and college readiness in mathematics, reading,
and writing, consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.307,
subdivision 4, paragraph (d), and to the extent available, to monitor
students' continuous development of and growth in requisite knowledge
and skills; analyze students' progress and performance levels, identifying
students' academic strengths and diagnosing areas where students require
curriculum or instructional adjustments, targeted interventions, or
remediation; and, based on analysis of students' progress and performance
data, determine students' learning and instructional needs and the
instructional tools and best practices that support academic rigor for the
student; and
2. Consistent with this paragraph and Minnesota Statutes 120B.125 (see
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## title: JES 2026-2027 Staff Handbook
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## Jordan Public Schools #717
## Jordan Elementary School
Inspire a caring community to ignite learning,
innovation, and success for all
2026 - 2027
## JES Staff Handbook
## 815 Sunset Drive
## Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-2336– Office, (952) 492-4446 – Fax
## Introduction
The purpose of this handbook is to clarify some of the regulations and other
pertinent information that we believe will help us to conduct our school effectively.
No doubt some items needed have been omitted and this handbook is a work in
progress, but information relative to these will be given in the weekly bulletin as the
need arises. If there are any questions, please feel free to ask them and we will be
glad to help you.
The aim of our school is to try to provide an environment that will enable each child
to develop into a happy well-adjusted individual, who is so motivated that he/she
will acquire not only knowledge and information, but also the attitudes, ideals,
understanding, appreciations, and skills necessary to become a worthwhile
member of our society. Our Jordan Public School’s mission is, “Inspire a caring
community to ignite learning, innovation, and success for all.”
As teachers, we must first of all convey to the young people our interest and
acceptance of them so that they can begin their year with a feeling of security
and of belonging. Forming connections is essential to student success.
We must look upon our classes not as groups, but as individuals who are within a
group, where each is developing their own particular pattern of growth and
personal value in relation to others.
We must study each individual and their background and use this information
professionally to guide us in providing them with experiences and information that
will aid them in successful achievement.
We must recognize the child’s right to privacy as to their own individual problems
and respect their privacy to the best of our ability. Let us be mindful, too, that we
are morally bound to consider the welfare of the child first.
Finally, let us be patient, understanding, respectful, and fair, not only to our
students, but our fellow colleagues as well. With the right attitude and mindset, I am
confident we will have a very enjoyable and successful school year.
## Melissa
## ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS 8700.7500 CODE OF ETHICS FOR MINNESOTA
## TEACHERS.
Subpart 1. Scope. Each teacher, upon entering the teaching profession, assumes a number
of obligations, one of which is to adhere to a set of principles, which defines professional
conduct. These principles are reflected in the following code of ethics, which sets forth to
the education profession and the public it serves standards of professional conduct and
procedures for implementation.
This code shall apply to all persons licensed according to rules established by the Board of
Teaching.
Subp. 2. Standards of professional conduct. The standards of professional conduct are as
follows:
A. A tea…
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Request to Address the School Board
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## title: 2025 Updated Request to Address the School Board
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## RequesttoAddresstheSchoolBoard
## AccordingtoSchoolBoardPolicies206&207,ifacitizenwishestospeaktotheSchoolBoard
aboutanagendaitem,theSuperintendent’sofficemustbenotified.
## Citizensmustcompletethe‘RequesttoAddresstheSchoolBoard’form,whichmustbe
submittedinpersonoremailtotheSchoolDistrictClerk,orotherdesignee,bynoontheday
oftheSchoolBoardmeeting.TheformmaybedroppedoffattheDistrictOfficeat500
SunsetDrive,Jordan,MN55352oremailedtojpspubliccomment@isd717.org.
## Duringthepubliccommentpartofeachregularboardmeeting,upto30minutesoftimewill
beallowedfordistrictconstituentstoaddresstheboard. Eachpersonmayhaveupto3
minutesoftimetospeak. Theboardisheretolistenonlyandwillnottakeactionordiscuss
topicsbroughtforwardduringtheopenforum. Itmay,atitsdiscretion,askquestionsfor
clarificationofissues. Theboardmay,ifitdeemsappropriate,bringsaidissuesforwardata
subsequentmeeting.
## Thefollowingconductisprohibitedduringthepubliccommentperiod:
●
## Speakersmaynotdiscussordiscloseanyprivateeducationaldataonanycurrentor
formerstudent.Asaresult,speakersmaynotidentifyanycurrentorformerstudent
duringpubliccomment.Theonlyexceptionisthataparentwhoisspeakingmay
choosetodiscussprivateeducationaldataonhisorherownchild.
●
## Speakersmaynotmakeallegations,chargesorcomplaintsagainstanystudentor
employee.Ifapersonwishestomakeanallegationortofileachargeorcomplaint
againstastudentoremployee,thepersonshouldmaketheallegation,charge,or
complainttotheSuperintendentinwritingorinaprivatemeeting,ortotheindividual
designatedinDistrictpolicytoreceivetheallegation,chargeorcomplaint.
●
## Speakersmaynotmakecommentsorgesturesthatarethreatening,profane,lewd,
vulgar,obscene,harassing,orabusive.
●
## Speakersmaynotmakepersonalattacksagainstothers,including,butnotlimitedto,
anystudent,parent,communitymember,employee,orSchoolBoardmember.
●
## Speakersmaynotmakecommentsthataredefamatoryorthatwouldviolatefederal
orstatelaw,includinglawsprotectingtheprivacyrightsofanindividual.
●
## Speakersmaynotmakecommentsrelatedtopendingcontractnegotiationsorto
pendinglitigationtowhichtheDistrictisaparty,includinggrievanceproceedings.
●
## Speakersmaynotcampaignfororagainstapoliticalcandidateduringanypartofa
publicSchoolBoardmeeting.
●
## Speakersmaynotpromoteoradvertiseproductsthatareforsaleorpurchase,unless
theBoardhasinvitedthespeakertopresenttheproductasanagendaitem.
## Theopenforumistheonlyopportunityformembersoftheaudiencetospeakoutduringthe
meeting. Pleaseattachtheformandfollowtheguidelinesforpresentingyourtopic.
## Name:_____________________________Date
:____________________
## PhoneNumber:_____________________________Emailaddress:_________________________
*Thiswillonly
beusedforfollow-uptoyoursharedissue/concern.
## PleasespecifytheagendaItemyouwillbespeakingto:___________________________________
PleasespecificallystateyourpurposeforaddressingtheSchoolBoard.
________________________________________________________________________________…
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## title: 7-13-26 Regular Board Minutes
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## Regular Meeting
Monday,July 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
## Regular Meeting
## CERC Multi-purpose Room
## 500 Sunset Drive; Suite 3
## Jordan, MN 55352
● Call to Order
● Deb Pauly called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
● Pledge of Allegiance
## ● Roll Call
● Present: Deb Pauly, Corinne Hennen, Jenny Kusske, Matt Bertrang, Molly Monyok
arrived at 5:34. Lauren Pedersen joined remotely. Superintendent Ranae Case
Evenson joined remotely.
## ● Absent: Christina Olson
● Consideration of Agenda
● Motion to approve the agenda made by M. Bertrang, Seconded by L. Pedersen.
Motion passed 6-0.
## ● Jordan Pride Awards
## ■ Coaching Recognition
○ Kelly Hyer, Section 2AA Track & Field Assistant Coach of the Year
○ Nate Steele, Section 2AA Girls Golf Assistant Coach of the Year
## ■ Girls Golf:
## ○ Hanna Norberg, State Participant
## ■ Track & Field State Participants
## ○ Jordan Staloch: High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
## ○ Anna Engelhart: Long Jump
## ○ Ava Hoffman: Shot Put
○ Maya Hage: Triple Jump, 100 M Hurdles, 300 M Hurdles
## ○ Loyalty Malone: 4x100 M Relay
## ○ Molly Church: 4x100 M Relay
## ○ Morgan Mengel: 4x100 M Relay
## ○ Keira Walkington: 4x100 M Relay
○ Owen Halvorson: 100 M Relay, 300 M Hurdles, 200 M
## ○ Blake Morin: High Jump
## ○ Noah Salzwedel: 400 M
## ● Public Comments- No Public Comment Requests
## ● Consent Agenda
7.1. Minutes
● 6/8/26 - Regular Board Minutes
## ● 6/22/26- Special Board Meeting Minutes
● 6/22/26 - Board Workshop Minutes
## 7.2. Monthly Finance Reports
● Finance Director Amy Hafemann prepared reports for the board to review.
7.3. Matters of Employment
## 7.4. Disposition of Jewelry Making Equipment & Supplies
● Motion to approve Consent Agenda made by M.Monyok, seconded by J. Kusske
Motion passed 6-0.
## ● Action / Discussion Items
8.1. Review and Act on Resolution for General School Board Election
● Motion to approve the Resolution for General School Board Election made by M.
Monyok, seconded by C. Hennen. Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.
8.2. Review and Act on Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional pay rates
## ● Finance Director Amy Hafemann presented proposed Substitute Teacher and
Paraprofessional pay rates.
● Motion to approve Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional pay rates made by
M. Bertrang, seconded by M. Monyok. Motion passed 6-0.
8.3. Review and Act on 10 Year LTFM Resolution Pay 2028
## ● Finance Directorpresented the 10 Year LTFM Resolution Pay
## Amy Hafemann
2028.
● Motion to approve 10 Year LTFM Resolution Pay 2028 made by M. Monyok,
seconded by M. Bertrang. Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.
## 8.4 Review and Act on Dissolution of Soccer Coop
● Athletic Director Brittany Barker presented the proposed Dissolution of the Soccer
Coop with Belle Plaine Public Schools.
● Motion to approve Dissolution of Soccer Coop made by M. Monyok, seconded
by L. Pedersen. Approved 6-0.
## 9. Board and Administrative Reports
## 9.1. Superintendent…
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## author: Amy Hafemann
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August 4, 2026
## Board of Education Meeting
## Finance Report
August, 2026 financial reports show activity that has been completed for the 2026-2027
thru July, 2026. There will be more invoices that will be paid out in the next couple of
months.
The Vendor Payment Register gives the detailed activity of all vendors that have been
paid in the month of July, 2026.
The Payroll Payment Register gives the detail of the Payroll Liability payments processed
through July, 2026.
The pie chart shows the expenses by object codes in the General Fund that were paid
thru July, 2026. This chart is as current as can be at this time and is for the current year –
## FY2026-2027.
The business office is very busy. Preparations for the 2025-2026 audit have begun. I
have met with the auditors and they will be in our office the week of September 21
st
.
As always, if there are any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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## title: Detail Payment Register by Ven..PDF
## author: Amy Hafemann
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722 Public Data Request - August 2026.docx
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title: 722 Public Data Request - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS
## POLICY
## Adopted: March 11
th
, 2019
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 722 PUBLIC DATA AND DATA SUBJECT REQUESTS
## I. PURPOSE
The school district recognizes its responsibility relative to the collection, maintenance,
and dissemination of public data as provided in state statutes.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school district will comply with the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes chapter 13 (MGDPA), and Minnesota Rules parts
1205.0100-1205.2000 in responding to requests for public data.
## III. DEFINITIONS
## A. Confidential Data on Individuals
Data made not public by statute or federal law applicable to the data and are
inaccessible to the individual subject of those data.
## B. Data on Individuals
All government data in which any individual is or can be identified as the subject
of that data, unless the appearance of the name or other identifying data can be
clearly demonstrated to be only incidental to the data and the data are not
accessed by the name or other identifying data of any individual.
## C. Data Practices Compliance Officer
The data practices compliance official is the designated employee of the school
district to whom persons may direct questions or concerns regarding problems in
obtaining access to data or other data practices problems. The responsible
authority may be the data practices official.
## D. Government Data
All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by any
government entity regardless of its physical form, storage media or conditions of
use.
## E. Individual
“Individual” means a natural person. In the case of a minor or an incapacitated
person as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 524.5-102, subdivision 6,
“individual” includes a parent or guardian or an individual acting as a parent or
guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian, except that the responsible
authority shall withhold data from parents or guardians, or individuals acting as
parents or guardians in the absence of parents or guardians, upon request by the
minor if the responsible authority determines that withholding data would be in
the best interest of the minor.
## F. Inspection
“Inspection” means the visual inspection of paper and similar types of
government data. Inspection does not include printing copies by the school
district, unless printing a copy is the only method to provide for inspection of the
data. For data stored in electronic form and made available in electronic form on
a remote access basis to the public by the school district, inspection includes
remote access to the data by the public and the ability to print copies of or
download the data on the public’s own computer equipment.
## G. Not Public Data
Any government data classified by statute, federal law, or temporary classification
as confidential, private, nonpublic or protected …
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524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy - August 2026
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title: 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy - August 2026
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: July 9, 2012
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 524 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY
## I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school
district computer system and acceptable and safe use of the Internet, including electronic
communications.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
In making decisions regarding student and employee access to the school district
computer system and the Internet, including electronic communications, the school
district considers its own stated educational mission, goals, and objectives. Electronic
information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future
employees. Access to the school district computer system and to the Internet enables
students and employees to explore thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and
other resources while exchanging messages with people around the world. The school
district expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the school district computer
system and the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and
instruction to students in their use.
## III. LIMITED EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE
The school district is providing students and employees with access to the school district
computer system, which includes Internet access. The purpose of the system is more
specific than providing students and employees with general access to the Internet. The
school district system has a limited educational purpose, which includes use of the system
for classroom activities, educational research, and professional or career development
activities. Users are expected to use Internet access through the district system to further
educational and personal goals consistent with the mission of the school district and
school policies. Uses which might be acceptable on a user’s private personal account on
another system may not be acceptable on this limited-purpose network.
## IV. USE OF SYSTEM IS A PRIVILEGE
The use of the school district system and access to use of the Internet is a privilege, not a
right. Depending on the nature and degree of the violation and the number of previous
violations, unacceptable use of the school district system or the Internet may result in one
or more of the following consequences: suspension or cancellation of use or access
privileges; payments for damages and repairs; discipline under other appropriate school
district policies, including suspension, expulsion, exclusion, or termination of
employment; or civil or criminal liability under other applicable laws.
## V. UNACCEPTABLE USES
A. The following uses of the school district system and Internet resources or
accounts are considered unacceptable:
1. Users will not use the school district system to access, review, upload,
download, store, print, post, receive…
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## author: Amy Hafemann
date: D:20260804154500Z
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## FUND 01 - EXP GUIDELINE BY OBJECT
## AUGUST 2026
## TOTAL EXPENDITURES – FUND 01 - THROUGH JULY, 2026 - $952,580.08
$191,613.34
$194,137.87
$81,045.19
$93,433.60
$397,120.53
$25,229.55
## SALARIES & WAGES - $191,613.34
## EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - $194,137.87
## PURCHASED SERVICES -$81,045.19
## SUPPLIES & MATERIALS - $93,433.60
## CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $397,120.53
## OTHER EXPENDITURES - $25,229.55
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August 2026 Donation Resolution
Published Monday, August 10, 2026
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## title: August 2026 Donation Resolution
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The following resolution was moved by ______________ and seconded by _____________________
## RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the
benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same
to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created
for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to
provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the
advancement of education.
”; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may
accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit
of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall
authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance
shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members,
expressing such terms in full.”; and
WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted
by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Jordan Public Schools ISD 717
gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:
## Donor Designated Purpose Amount/Items
## Jordan Fire Department Jordan Clay Target Team $1,000.00
## Jerome & Kristine Beach Jordan Clay Target Team $100.00
## Thomas Grundhauser Jordan Clay Target Team $350.00
## Alllen & Nancy Soderbeck Jordan Clay Target Team $82.00
## Jennifer Gorvin Jordan Clay Target Team $328.00
## Mightycause Jordan Elementary School $44.50
## Mightycause Jordan Elementary School $44.50
## MVEC
## Jordan Middle School WEB
Program $2,030.00
The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows:
## Aye:________________________________________________________________________________
Nay: _______________________________________________________________________________
Absent: ___________________
Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
___________________________ ____________
School Board Clerk Date
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524.1 Social Media Guidelines for Staff - August 2026.docx
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title: 524.1 Social Media Guidelines for Staff - August 2026.docx
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## SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR STAFF
The line between professional and personal relationships is blurred within a social media
context. While these guidelines are in no way intended to limit or infringe upon your
rights to comment upon the workplace, it remains good practice to never post
anything that would embarrass you or the Jordan Public Schools, or would call your
professional reputation into question. Use common sense when posting online.
## SOCIAL MEDIA TYPES OF ACCOUNTS AND ACCOUNT USE
The first step to establishing a social media presence is to determine which kind of
account fits your needs and desired purpose. Consider your role in education and how
social media can support and enhance your daily work and professional goals. Before
you set up your account, please keep in mind that social media accounts require time
and maintenance in order to be successful.
Types of social media accounts
## Personal Account Program/District Level Account
Account Owner Owned by individual Owned by a district staff member as a
representative of the district
Account Purpose Used for personal purposes Used for purposes such as family/student/team
engagement, community outreach, and/or
establishing a professional learning network
## (PLN)
## Naming
## Requirement
No naming requirement Must be assigned by the Jordan
Communications Department and follow the
ISD717 naming conventions when possible (i.e.
@jordandance717, @jordansummit717)
## Email
## Requirement
Must be created with a personal
email account (you should not
use a district email address for a
personal social media account)
Must be created with an email assigned from
## the Jordan Communications Department (do
not use your personal school email account or
secondary gmail account)
Notes Account holder is responsible for
reviewing district guidelines as
they relate to personal accounts
Account must be requested from and
approved by the Jordan Communications
## Department
Do not create any social media account, blog, or website intended to represent the
Jordan Public Schools without prior approval from the Jordan Communications
Department.
Personal Social Media Account: Owned by an individual and used for personal
purposes.
● You are personally responsible for the content you publish online or choose to
share or repost.
● Special care should be taken when posting personal photographs.
Remember your social network site is an extension of your personality and
professional reputation. Even with privacy settings in place, your content
could be seen by students or parents or find its way into the public realm.
● While the Jordan School District respects the rights of its employees to
exercise their rights, employees should not make any derogatory statements
about colleagues or students on social media.
● Do not post photos or videos that contain identifying information concerning
any students, on your personal media, without…
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title: 524.1 Social Media Policy - August 2026
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
## Adopted: April 9
th
, 2018
## Reviewed: August 10
th
, 2026
## 524.1 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
## I. PURPOSE
The school board recognizes the value of staff inquiry, investigation, and innovation
using new technology tools to enhance the learning experience and interpersonal
communication. The District also recognizes its obligation to teach and ensure
responsible and safe use of these technologies.
This policy addresses employees’ use of private and district-connected internet content
including: websites, blogs, wikis, social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Snapchat, Reddit, YouTube, etc), online forums, and any other social media.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
III. The District recognizes the importance of online social media networks as a
communication and learning tool. Toward that end, the District provides district- approved
social media tools and technologies for e-learning and encourages use of District tools for
collaboration by employees. However, public social media networks, outside of those
sponsored by the District, may not be used for classroom instruction or school-sponsored
activities without the prior authorization of the Superintendent (or designee) and parental
consent for student participation on social networks.
## IV. DEFINITIONS
A. Public social media networks are defined to include: websites, blogs, wikis,
social networks, online forums, and any other social media generally available to the
public or consumers that do not fall within the District’s electronic technologies network.
Examples of public social media networks are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr,
YouTube, blog sites, Instagram, SnapChat, Reddit, etc. This would not include internal
only networks like Google Classroom.
B. District approved social media tools are those that fall within the District’s
electronic technologies network (outlined in the social media guidelines) or which the
District has approved for educational use. District approved social media tools include
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
## V. REQUIREMENTS
Individual sites and departments or even teachers may choose to establish an official
presence on public online social media sites with prior administrative approval (see social
media guidelines for details). Once approved, this presence will be included in the
definition of “district approved social media tools” as noted above. For any district-
approved social media account, a district employee shall be designated as the site
manager. Any security, login credentials, or passwords for such accounts must be created
by the communications department. Passwords should not be shared without approval by
the communications department.
Because readers of social media networks may view the employee as a representative of
the schools and the District, the District requires employees to observe the following
rules on any district appro…
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423 Employee-Student Relationships - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN DISTRICT SCHOOLS
## POLICY
Adopted: September 12, 2007
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 423 EMPLOYEE-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
## I. PURPOSE
The school district is committed to an educational environment in which all students are
treated with respect and dignity. Every school district employee is to provide students
with appropriate guidance, understanding, and direction while maintaining a standard of
professionalism and acting within accepted standards of conduct.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. This policy applies to all school district employees at all times, whether on or off
duty and on or off of school district locations.
B. At all times, students will be treated by teachers and other school district
employees with respect, courtesy, and consideration and in a professional manner.
Each school district employee is expected to exercise good judgment and
professionalism in all interpersonal relationships with students. Such
relationships must be and remain on a teacher-student basis or an
employee-student basis.
C. Teachers must be mindful of their inherent positions of authority and influence
over students. Similarly, other school district employees also may hold positions
of authority over students of the school district and must be mindful of their
authority and influence over students.
D. Sexual relationships between school district employees and students, without
regard to the age of the student, are strictly forbidden and may subject the
employee to criminal liability.
E. Other actions that violate this policy include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Dating students.
2. Having any interaction/activity of a sexual nature with a student.
3. Committing or attempting to induce students or others to commit an illegal
act or act of immoral conduct which may be harmful to others or bring
discredit to the school district.
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4. Supplying alcohol or any illegal substance to a student, allowing a student
access to such substances, or failing to take reasonable steps to prevent
such access from occurring.
5. Grooming as prohibited under Minnesota Statutes, section 609.352.
F. School district employees shall, whenever possible, employ safeguards against
improper relationships with students and/or claims of such improper relationships.
Examples include, but are not limited to avoiding altogether or minimizing
physical contact, keeping doors open when talking or meeting with students
one-on-one, and/or making sure that such meetings with a student take place in
rooms with windows and/or others nearby.
G. Excessive informal and social involvement with individual students is
unprofessional, is not compatible with employee-student relationships, and is
inappropriate.
H. School district employees will adhere to applicable standards of ethics and
professional conduct in Minnesota law.
## III. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
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## INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 717
## STUDENT DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE REPORT FORM
## General Statement of Policy Prohibiting Disability Discrimination
Independent School District No. 717 maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of
discrimination on the basis of a disability. All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity.
Discrimination on the basis of a disability will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
## Complainant:___________________________________________________________________
## Home Address:_________________________________________________________________
## Work Address:_________________________________________________________________
## Home Phone:___________________________ Work Phone:____________________________
I have been discriminated against based on (choose one or more):
[my disability] / [a record of my disability] / [being regarded as having a disability]
because_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Date of alleged incident(s):________________________________________________________
Name of person you believe discriminated against you or another
person:____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
If the alleged discrimination was toward another person, identify that
person:_________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible, including such things as: any verbal statements;
what, if any, physical contact was involved; etc. (attach additional pages if
necessary):_________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Location of the incident(s):________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List any witnesses that were present:________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
This complaint is filed based on my honest belief that ________________________ has discriminated
against me or another person based on a disability. I hereby certify that the information I have provided
in this complaint is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
## 521-3F
(Complainant Signature) (Date)
Received by:__________________________ ____________________________________
(Date)
##…
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621 Literacy and the Read Act - August 2026.docx
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title: 621 Literacy and the Read Act - August 2026.docx
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## JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
## POLICY
## Adopted: August 14
th
, 2023
## Revised: August 10
th
, 2026
## 621 LITERACY AND THE READ ACT
## I. PURPOSE
This policy aligns with Minnesota law established in the Read Act and on other topics
related to reading.
## II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The school district recognizes the centrality of reading in a student’s educational
experience.
## III. DEFINITIONS
A. "Evidence-based" means the instruction or item described is based on reliable,
trustworthy, and valid evidence and has demonstrated a record of success in
increasing students' reading competency in the areas of phonological and
phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and
reading comprehension. Evidence-based literacy instruction is explicit,
systematic, and includes phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and
decoding, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension that
can be differentiated to meet the needs of individual students. Evidence-based
instruction does not include the three-cueing system, as defined in subdivision 16.
B. "Fluency" means the ability of students to read text accurately, automatically, and
with proper expression.
C. "Foundational reading skills" includes phonological and phonemic awareness,
phonics and decoding, and fluency. Foundational reading skills appropriate to
each grade level must be mastered in kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3.
Struggling readers in grades 4 and above who do not demonstrate mastery of
grade-level foundational reading skills must continue to receive explicit,
systematic instruction to reach mastery.
D. "Literacy specialist" means a person licensed by the Professional Educator
Licensing and Standards Board who has completed professional development
approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) in structured
literacy.
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E. "Literacy lead" means a literacy specialist with expertise in working with
educators as adult learners. A district literacy lead must support the district's
implementation of the Read Act; provide support to school-based coaches;
support the implementation of structured literacy, interventions, curriculum
delivery, and teacher training; assist with the development of personal learning
plans; and train paraprofessionals and other support staff to support classroom
literacy instruction. A literacy lead may be employed by one (1) district, jointly
by two (2) or more districts, or may provide services to districts through a
partnership with the regional service cooperatives or another district.
F. "Multitiered system of support" or "MTSS" means a systemic, continuous
improvement framework for ensuring positive social, emotional, behavioral,
developmental, and academic outcomes for every student. The MTSS framework
provides access to layered tiers of culturally and linguistically responsive,
evidence-based practices and relies…
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