The Central Decatur Community School District recognizes the danger sex offenders may pose to student safety. Therefore, to protect students while they travel to and from school, attend school or at school-related activities, the district has implemented procedures aligned with Iowa state law.
State law prohibits a person who is currently registered or is required to register under the sex offender registration act due to conviction for a sex offense against a minor unless that person is a student in that school from:
- Being present on school property or being in any school vehicle when the vehicle is transporting students, unless enrolled as a student at the school, without the consent of the building administrator or designee (see form).
- Loitering within 300 feet of the school’s boundary.
- Being employed by, a volunteer at, or acting as a contractor at a school.
The following process must be followed for those requesting to attend a school event or be on school ground:
- The individual must contact the school principal at the grade appropriate level to request the registrant form. This request must be at least a week in advance.
- The school district will provide the form to the registrant. It is the responsibility of the registrant to complete and return the form.
- The appropriate school official will contact the Decatur County Sheriff to determine recent incidents, level of concern/threat, and gather additional information.
- Upon confirmation from law enforcement and principal notification of/conference with the the superintendent, the principal completes the bottom half of the registrant form, keeping a copy for the school and sending a copy to the registrant.
- Supervision as determined is followed on the day/during the time of the event.
Registrants whose request is granted shall keep a copy of this completed form with them each time they come onto school grounds.
Registrant recognizes that permission to be on school grounds is at the discretion of the principal or designee. Permission is granted for the sole reason, time, location, etc. listed on the form. Registrant recognizes that he/she is not permitted to be in any location, including restrooms, other than that listed on the submitted form.