Insufficient classroom space exists when conditions adversely affect the implementation of the educational philosophy, goals/objectives, and programs of the district. The board shall determine insufficient classroom space on a case-by-case basis. In making this determination, the board shall use criteria including, but not be limited to: available personnel, grade level, educational program, instructional method, physical space, equipment and materials available, finances available, facilities being planned and/or currently under construction, sharing agreements in place, bargaining agreements in
force, and district goals and objectives.

When possible, the district will aim to reserve space to allow for additional resident students. Open enrollment students shall receive consideration aligned with the policy on open enrollment, transfers and
student assignments. Building assignments for open enrollment students will be completed in July preceding the school year in which they will open enroll into the district. Open enrolled students may be reassigned attendance centers on a yearly basis based on available space. The board shall not hire additional staff or add space in order to accommodate open enrolled students.

The district shall maintain teacher/student ratios in alignment with policy and law and shall review this policy on an annual basis.

Legal References:
Iowa Code §§282.18(13)
281 I.A.C. 17.6(3)

Cross References:
501.05 Enrollment and Attendance
501.31 Open Enrollment

Adopted:
August 7, 1989

Reviewed:
December 10, 2008
January 17, 2011
June 15, 2015
June 20, 2016
June 18, 2017
July 16, 2018
July 20, 2020
June 20, 2021
May 19, 2022

Revised:
February 16, 2009
January 17, 2011
June 15, 2015
June 20, 2016
July 6, 2021
June 20, 2022