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

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 

1732 S     Green Cleaning Programs

1733 S     Non-Discrimination

1734 S     Sexual Offenders 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

5323.1      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

3563.1 S  Disposal of Obsolete or Surplus Equipment/Material

3583.1 S  Gifts, Grants and Bequests to the District

3593.1 S  IDEA Fiscal Compliance

 

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

5154 S     Health Assessments / Screenings

5515 S     Pledge of Allegiance

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
6174 S   Curricular Exemptions
6176 S   IDEA – Alternative Assessments
6178 S   Parental Access to Instructional Materials
6180 S   Parent-Teacher Communication

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