Policies

The policies and regulations have been organized into eight topic areas, each of which has been assigned a topical reference series of numbers as follows:

• 0000 PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
• 1000 COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• 2000 ADMINISTRATION
• 3000 BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
• 4000 PERSONNEL
• 5000 STUDENTS
• 6000 INSTRUCTION
• 9000 BYLAWS OF THE BOARD

0000 PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

0000		Statement of Purpose
0050		Code of Ethics
0100		Goals for the Public Schools
0521		Nondiscrimination
0525.1		Anti-Racism

1000 COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1000		Concept, Goals and Roles in Community Relations
1110.1		Parent Involvement
1112		News Media Relations
1120		Public Participation at Board of Education Meeting
1210		School Community Association
1212		School Volunteers
1250		School Visitor Policy
1251		Loitering or Causing Disturbance
1311		Staff Participation in Community Activities
1312		Public Complaints
1316		Relations Between Public and School Personnel
1324		Soliciting Funds from and by Students
1330/4330		Use of School Facilities
1331		Smoke Free Environment
1340		Access to School Procedures and Materials
1411		Law Enforcement Officials
1416		Fiscal Authority
1500		Relations between Area, State, Regional and National Associations and the School
1700		Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property

2000 ADMINISTRATION

2000		Concept and Roles in Administration
2100		Administrative Staff Organization
2131		Superintendent of Schools
2210		Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board of Education Policy
2220		Representative and Deliberative Groups
2250		Monitoring of Product and Process Goals
2300		Statement of Ethics for Administrators

3000 BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

3160		Transfer of Funds between Categories
3295		Education Related Special Revenue Funds
3320		Purchasing Procedures
3323		Soliciting Prices/Bidding Requirements
3324		Ordering Goods and Services – Purchase Orders and Contracts
3453		School Activity Funds
3511		Compliance with 504 Regulations
3514		Loan of District Equipment
3517		School Security & Safety
3520.111		Computer Security
3523.1		Acquisition and Updating of Technology
3524		Hazardous Materials in Schools
3524.1		Pesticide Application on School Property
3541.43		Routes and Services (district vehicles) Attachment
3541.5		Safety Complaints / Records and Reports
3542.22		Food Services – Food Service Personnel – Code of Conduct
3542.43		Food Service- Charging Policy
3543.31		Office Services / Records and Reports

4000 PERSONNEL

4000.1		Title IX
4111/4211		Recruitment and Selection
4111.1/4211.1		Equal Employment Opportunity
4112		Appointment
4112.1/4212.1		Provisions of Negotiated Agreements/Contracts
4112.4/4212.4		Health Examinations
4112.5		Security Check / Fingerprinting
4112.6/4212.6		Personnel Records
4112.8/4212.8		Nepotism: Employment of Relatives
4112.52/4212.52		Security Check/Fingerprinting-Criminal History Record Information
4112.61/4212.61		Use and Disclosure of Employee Medical Information (HIPAA)
4113.6/4213.6		Remote work/Telecommuting/Telework
4115		Supervision and Evaluation
4115.3		Evaluation-Coaches
4117.3		Personnel Reduction
4117.4		Dismissal / Suspension
4118.14/4218.14		Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities
4118.3/4218.3		Certified/Non-Certified Duties
4118.4/4218.4		Faculty E-mail Use and Privileges
4118.5/4218.5		Rights, Responsibilities and Duties – Acceptable Computer Network Use
4118.11/4218.11		Nondiscrimination
4118.13/4218.13		Conflict of Interest
4118.23/4218.23		Dress and Grooming
4118.51/4218.51		Social Networking Sites
4118.112/4218.112		Sexual Harassment
4118.231/4219.231		Smoking, Drinking, and Use of Drugs on School Premises
4118.231/5141.231		Psychotropic Drug Use
4118.237/4218.237/5141.8		Face Masks/Coverings
4120		Temporary and Part-Time Personnel
4121		Substitute Teachers
4126		Consultants
4131		Staff Development
4132.1		Copyrights and Patents
4133		Travel Reimbursement
4134		Tutoring
4135		Organizations / Units
4135.4/4235.4		Complaints / Grievances
4138/4237		Non-School Employment
4140.2/4240.2		Compensation and Related Benefits for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
4148/4248		Employee Protection
4150/4250		Leaves and Vacations
4152.3/4252.3		Long-Term Leaves
4152.6/4252.6		Personal Leaves (FMLA)
4152.61/4252.61		COVID-19 Related (FMLA)
4212		Appointment
4212.42		Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
4214		Transfer / Reassignment
4215		Evaluation / Supervision
4217.4		Dismissal/Suspension
4222		Teacher Aides / Paraprofessionals
4234		Vacations / Holidays

5000 STUDENTS

5000		Concept and Roles in Student Policies
5111		Registration of Resident Students
5112		Ages of Attendance
5113		Attendance and Excuses
5113.2		Truancy
5114		Student Suspension / Expulsion / Due Process
5117.1		Tuition Policy
5118.1		Homeless Students
5118.111		Tuition for Children of Staff
5121		Examination / Grading / Rating
5123		Promotion / Acceleration / Retention
5125		Student Records / Confidentiality
5125.11		Health / Medical Records
5126		Awards for Achievement
5131		Conduct at School and Activities
5131.5		Vandalism
5131.6		Alcohol Use, Drugs and Tobacco
5131.7		Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
5131.31		Bicycles
5131.11		Video Cameras on School Bus
5131.111(a)		Video Surveillance
5131.81		Electronic Devices
5131.911		Bullying and Safe School Climate Plan
5132		Dress and Grooming 5th through 8th Grade
5141		Student Health Services
5141.213 5141.3		Administering Meds/Opioid Overdose Immunizations
5141.4		Report of Child Abuse and Neglect
5141.5		Suicide Prevention – Intervention Procedure
5141.7		Student Sports – Concussion
5141.8/4118.237/4218.237		Face Masks/Coverings
5141.21		Administering Medications
5141.21		Attachment A (5141.21)
5141.214		Student Sunscreen Use
5141.22		Communicable and Infectious Diseases
5141.25		Students with Special Health Care Needs
5141.27		First Aid / Emergency
5141.231		Psychotropic Drug Use
5144.1		Use of Physical Force – Physical Restraint/Seclusion/Exclusionary Time Out
5144.4(a)		Discipline – Physical Exercise and Discipline of Students
5145		Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
5145.12		Search and Seizure
5145.14		On-Campus Recruitment
5145.15		Directory Information
5145.4		Nondiscrimination – Americans with Disabilities Act
5145.42		Nondiscrimination – Racial Harassment of Students
5145.44		Title IX
5145.5		Exploitation / Sexual Harassment
5145.511		Exploitation / Sexual Harassment (Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education)
5145.53		Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth
5145.6		Student Grievance Procedure

6000 INSTRUCTION

6000		Concept and Roles in Student Policies
6000.1		Provisions of Negotiated Agreements/Contracts
6114.81		Emergency Suspension of Policy
6115		Ceremonies and Observances
6121		Nondiscrimination in the Instructional Program
6141.312		Migrant Students
6141.321		Computers: Acceptable Use of the Internet
6141.322		Computers: Websites / Pages
6141.323		Internet Acceptable Use: Filtering
6141.327		Electronic Resources:  Assistive Technology Devices
6142.101		Student Nutrition and Physical Activity (Student Wellness Policy)
6144		Controversial Issues
6145.2		Interscholastic / Intramural Athletics
6146.1		Grading / Assessment Systems
6153		Field Trips
6154		Homework / Make-up Assignments
6159		Individualized Educational Program (Special Education Program)
6161.3		Comparability of Services
6162.51		Surveys of Students (Student Privacy)
6163.32		Live Animals in the Classroom
6164.11		Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol
6164.12		Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
6171		Special Education
6171.2		Preschool Special Education
6172		Alternative Education Programs
6172.1		Gifted Children Program
6172.4		Title I Parent Involvement
6173		Home-bound Instruction

9000 BYLAWS OF THE BOARD

9000		Roles of Board Members (Powers, Purposes, Duties)
9010		Limits of Authority
9012		Legal Responsibilities of Board of Education
9020		Public Statements
9020.1		Public Statements: Advocacy
9030		Commitment to Democratic Principles in Relation to Community, Staff and Students
9040		Board Related Responsibilities
9110		Number of Members, Terms of Office, Oath of Office
9121		Board of Education Officers
9125		Attorney
9130		Committees
9131		Committees of the Whole
9132/9133		Standing Committees/Advisory Committees
9140		Board Representatives
9150		Board Consultants
9210		Qualifications of Members
9220		Election of Members
9221		Filling Vacancies
9222		Resignation / Removal from Office / Censure
9230		New Board Member Orientation
9240		Board Member Development
9250		Remuneration and Reimbursement
9260		Board Member Protection
9270		Conflict of Interest
9271		Code of Ethics
9300		Methods of Operation
9311		Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
9312		Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws
9313		Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Administrative Regulations
9314		Suspension of Policies, Bylaws, Regulations
9321		Time, Place, Notification for Meetings
9322		Public and Executive Sessions
9323 9324		Agenda Construction / Meeting Materials Meeting Conduct and Parliamentary Procedure
9325		Meeting Conduct
9325.1		Quorum and Voting Procedures
9325.2		Agenda Items
9326		Minutes
9327		Electronic Mail Communications
9330		Board / School District Records
9350		Board of Education Hearings
9360		Legislative Programs (Version I)
9400		Monitoring Products and Processes