1. Added Lureman requirements of (1) "knowledge" and (2) "opportunity to leave/failure to do so" to mere presence rule. (p. 5 "Good Conduct Rule" third bullet; footnote 4 & addendum a.)
2. Added section on when penalty attaches if student already ineligible. (p. 7 "violations occurring during ineligibility")
3. Clarifies "mere presence" rule can apply to other types of violations (e.g., vandalism) (cover letter to parents; p. 5 "Good Conduct Rule" sixth bullet)
4. Takes the state board's position in Ortner decision (Wall Lake View Auburn) (neither prom nor grad. ceremonies are affected in a violation of the good conduct rule). (footnote 2).
5. Clarifies that just because parent condones the activity (e.g., smoking, drinking, doing drugs) doesn't mean school can't apply the rule/consequences. (similar to concept of parent "excusing" kid's absence to stay home and watch TV; school doesn't have to accept parent "excuse" or acceptance of this behavior.) be careful how this is applied! (cover letter to parents; p. 5 "Good Conduct Rule" first bullet; footnote 3.)
6. Clarifies that turning 18 (and therefore legally buying cigs, e.g.) or being in a state or country where certain activity is legal doesn't affect application of rule and consequences. (cover letter to parents; p. 5 "Good Conduct Rule" first bullet.)
7. "Possession," according to the Iowa Supreme Court, means "within reach of" or "in close proximity to." we use it the same way. (cover letter to parents; p. 5 "Good Conduct Rule" second bullet)
8. Reduce penalty for "mere presence" violations so it's less than penalty imposed on student for use @ same party. (p. 6 "penalties," and p. 7 "reduction in penalties")
9. Added "attempted sale/purchase" to list of violations for drugs/alcohol. (p. 5, "Good Conduct Rule," fourth bullet)
10.Clarified that no special board meetings will be called for Good Conduct Rule appeals. (p.8 "appeals" first ¶, fourth sentence)
11. Deleted the Iowa Supreme Court definition of "possession" as it has changed. Possession won't be defined. (undid capital I on the word item 7 above in both rule and letter to parents.)
