The below district policies require annual notification to all staff and students.
For the most up to date version of all policies, please visit https://www.isd698.org/documents/district-policies/7366
406 - Public and Private Personnel Data
409 - Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Interventions, and Creations
413 - Harassment and Violence
414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
418 - Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
419 - Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
503 - Student Attendance
505 - Distribution of Nonschool Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
506 - Student Discipline
515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
526 - Hazing Prohibition
527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections, and Searches
529 - Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students
534 - School Meals Policy
609 - Religion
624 - Online Learning Options
709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy
Asbestos Notification
During the 2025-2026 school year the following asbestos management plan activities were completed. These activities are pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 763-“Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools; Final Rule and Notice.”
● Two periodic inspections
● Notification of Asbestos Locations for Short-Term Workers (Electricians, Plumbers, etc.)
● Training of District Personnel
For the 2025-2026 school year, Floodwood School District did not have any major response actions planned. Floodwood School District has contracted through the Institute for Environmental Assessment (IEA) to provide Environmental, Health and Safety consulting services, including being involved in the above listed activities.
The complete updated Asbestos management plan can be found in the District Office. The management plan can be viewed, without cost or restriction, during normal working hours. Copies can be obtained for a fee of $.10 per page.
Any questions concerning this notice or an explanation of our Asbestos Management Plan can be directed to Al Clark at Floodwood School District or Taylor Dickinson with IEA (Institute for Environmental Assessment) at (800) 223-9513.
Indoor Air Quality Notice
Floodwood School District has an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plan. The management plan outlines specific policies and procedures that will be used in the district to address indoor air quality issues. IEA, the District’s health and safety consultant, completes annual IAQ assessments within the school to ensure proper air quality.
If you have any questions concerning IAQ, or would like to use the EPA Tools for Schools checklists, please contact the District IAQ coordinator: Al Clark 218-476-2285
Pesticide General Notice
All Minnesota schools are required to inform parents/guardians and school employees that they may request to be notified prior to pesticide application on school property. Pesticides include chemicals which are used to control insects, weeds, rodents or other pests as defined by the law (M.S. 123B.575, Subd. 9).
In order to provide the required information, schools must maintain a list of parents/guardians and school employees who request notification. Schools must also provide information about individual pesticide applications upon request, including the name of the pesticide product, and the time and location of the planned application. An estimated schedule of pesticide applications is available for review or copying at the District office.
Pesticides and non-chemical treatments may be used in combination in and around schools for a variety of reasons, including the control of pests which have the potential to bite, sting, spread disease, cause asthma, and/or trigger an allergic reaction. Pesticides may also be used to prevent or control damage to materials within the school building or to the school building itself, or to control pests or weeds that are seen as a nuisance.
The long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. Children may be more susceptible to pesticides than adults due to their smaller size and rapid growth and development. Also their playful behavior may expose them to more pesticide residue.
To limit the potential pesticide exposure, this school follows safety regulations to ensure pesticides are applied properly. All pesticide products, which are used in and around school buildings, are required to be registered with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, school employees and certified and licensed applicators are required by state and federal law to comply with all requirements of the pesticide label, including building sites, application rates, re-entry intervals, posting, use of personal protective equipment, use restrictions, and disposal on the product label.
To be notified about pesticide applications or the management plan, please contact Al Clark at Floodwood School District, 218-476-2285.
Lead in Water Notice
Minnesota Statute 121A.335 requires public school buildings serving prekindergarten through grade 12 to test for lead in water every 5 years. This statute also requires school districts to make the results of the testing available to the public for review and to notify parents/guardian of the availability of the information. Notification may be accomplished by publishing a statement in the “Back to School” newsletter or publication that is available to staff, students, parents/guardians and the public.
Floodwood School is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment for employees and students. The district has developed a lead in water management plan and testing program that complies with Minnesota Statute 121A.335, as well as recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Lead Contamination Control Act (LCCA) of 1988 and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
Lead in Water Information can be found at https://www.isd698.org/page/lead-in-water-information