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Policy Title Policy Number
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY SECTION 100
 Statement of Guiding Principles 100
 Educational Philosophy 102
 Educational Goals 104
   
SCHOOL BOARD SECTION 200
Statement of Guiding Principles 200

School District Name

202

Policy Adoption 204
Composition of the Board   210
Board Authority  212
Functions of the Board  214
Duties of the Board  215
Duties of Board Officers  216
Code of Ethics  218
Advisory Committees  220
Complaint Resolution  222
Membership in State and National Associations  224
Compensation for Expenses  226
Trustee Qualifications   242

Trustee Nomination

 244

Trustee Vacancy  246
Agenda Preparation  260
Board Meetings  262
Annual Meeting of the Board  264
Regular Meetings of the Board  266
Special Meetings of the Board  268
Executive Sessions  270
Minutes of the Meeting  272
Quorum at Board Meetings  274
Access to Public Records  276
Waivers of State Board of Education Rules  280
Discrimination Prohibited  290
Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities  292
Civil Rights Grievance Procedure  294
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Hearing Procedure  296
   

ADMINISTRATION

 SECTION 300

Statement of Guiding Principles  300
Administrative Appointment  302
Superintendent Appointment  304
Board-Superintendent Relations  305
Superintendent Authority
     Procedures - Administrative Organization
      Exhibit - Organizational Chart
 306
Evaluation of Superintendent  307
Certificated Administrators Contracts  308
Roles and Responsibities for Principalships  309
Administrative Personnel Evaluation  310
Administrative Personnel Expenses  312
Administration in Policy Absence  319
Administrative Procedures  320
Board Approved Administrative Procedures  321
School Calendar  350
District Organization  352
Emergency School Closure  354
School Holidays  356
   

PERSONNEL

 SECTION 400

Statement of Guiding Principles  400
Communicable Disease/Blood Borne Pathogens  401
Criminal History Checks for Employees 402
Report of Criminal Offense 402.5
Employee Drug and Alcohol Use  403
Employee Recommendations  404
Tobacco Use  405
Investigating and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect  406
Personnel Orientation  407
Faculty Dress  408
Hiring Staff  409
Professional Staff Development  410
Payroll Deductions  411
Personnel Promotion  412
Personnel Benefits  413
Workers Compensation 414
Safe Work Environment 420
Family Medical Leave Act (FLMA)  430
Jury Duty  431
Personal Illness Leave  432
Bereavement Leave  433
Vacation Leave  434
Emergency Leave  435
Non-Discrimination in Employment  440
Personnel Files  441
Political Activities  442
Harassment  443
Staff Protection  444
Personnel Conflicts of Interest  446
Drug Testing  447
Reassignment of Administrative Employees  450
Administrative Leave of Absence  451
Administrative Personnel Consulting  452
Administrative Professional Leave  453
Arrangement for Substitutes  459
Definition of Certificated Employees  460
Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Employees  461
Code of Ethics for Certificated Employees  464
Supervision and Evaluation of Certificated Employees and Supervision and Evaluation of Administrative Employees  465
Negotiated Agreement Terms  466
Recruitment of Certificated Employees  467
Reduction in Force for Certificated Employees  468
Release from Contract of Certificated Employees  469
Release time for Certificated Employees  470
Support Program for Certificated Employees  471
Discharge of Certificated Employees  472
Supplemental Contracts  473
Part-Time Employment/Job Sharing Certificated Employees  474
Certificated Employees Informal Review Procedure  475
Professional Personnel Probation  476
Definition of Classified Personnel  480
Salary Schedule for Classified Personnel  481
Group Health Insurance for Classified Personnel  482
Evaluation of Classified Employees  483
Additional Hours for Classified Employees  484
Grievance Procedure for Classified Employees  485
Absence Without Pay for Classified Employees  486
Reduction in Force - Classified Personnel  487
Discharge of Classified Employees  488
Classified Personnel Leave of Absence  490
Classified Sick Leave Bank  491
Bus Driver Physical Qualifications and Examinations  492
Dependent Sick Leave Bank  493
   

STUDENTS

SECTION 500

Statement of Guiding Principles  500
School Climate/Maintenance of Orderl  501
Student Handbooks  502
Student Publications  504
Student Harassment, Bullying, Intimidation/Threats  506
Juvenile Sex Offenders  507
Foreign Students  508
Student Records  510
Student Enrollment  512
Student Safety           514
Dress Code  517
Homeless Students  519
Open Enrollment of Students
     Affidavit of Residency
      Open Enrollment Form (Sample Only)
 520
Attendance Zones
     Procedures
     Form
 521
School Attendance  522
Attendance Records  523
Maintenance of Orderly Conduct  539
Conduct on Buses
     Procedures
     Exhibit
 540
Prohibition of Weapons  541
Searches by School Officials  542
Student Suspension  543
Student Expulsion  544
Disciplining Students with Disabilities (Section 504)  546
Portable Communication and Other Electronic Devices  547
Theft or Destruction of School Property  548
Prohibition of Gang Activities  549
Assault and Battery  550
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use  551
School Resource Officers  554
Interrogation of Students by Law Enforcement Officers or Department of Health Welfare officials Procedures Form  555
Administering Medication   561
Exclusion for Communicable Diseases Procedures  562
Exclusion for Head Lice
     Procedures
     Exhibit
563
Health Records and Emergency Care  564
Emergency Care  566
Immunization Requirements  567
Student Suicidal Tendencies  568
Parent/Guardian Denial for Extracurricular Student Activities  569
Co/Extra Curricular Student Activities  570
Interscholastic Activities
     Procedures
571
Athletic Activities Insurance  573
Co/Extracurricular Awards  574
Transportation to School-Sponsored Activities  575
Field Trips, Day and Extended Procedures  576
   

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

 SECTION 600

Instructional Program Philosophy  600
Statement of Guiding Principles  601
Accreditation  602
Class Size  603
Personnel Standards  604
Elementary School Required Instruction  606
Middle School Required Instruction  608
High School Graduation Requirements  610
Academic Recognition  611
Class Rankings Procedures - Valedictorian and Salutatorian 612
Commencement  614
Early Graduation  616
School Ceremonies and Observations  617
Flag Displays  618
Correspondence Study  619
Credit Acceptance  620
Audit Procedures  621
Credit for Independent Study Procedures  623
Comprehensive Assessment Plan  624
Promotion and Retention  626
Parental Involvement  627
628 School Volunteers  628
Dual Credit Program  630
DualEnrollment  631
Post-Secondary Developed Courses  639
Curriculum Development (Under Review)  640
Selection and Adoption of Materials (Under Review)  640.5
Citizenship  641
Academic Freedom  643
Controversial Issues  644
Guest Speakers  646
Lesson Plans  650
Library and Resource Center Materials Procedures  652
Complaint About Instructional Materials( Under Review)  653
Copyrighted Policy Procedures  654

Use of Movies Videos and all Analog and Digital Media
Permission Forms for Grades K-8 and 9-12

 655
Sex Education
     Permission Request for High School
     Permission Request for Middle School
     Permission Request for Elementary School
 656
Workforce Skills  664
Community Instructional Resources  668
Special Education  670
Section 504 - Students with Disabilities Procedures  671
Advanced Learning Education Procedures  672
Homebound Instruction  673
Limited English Proficiency Programs  674
Professional Technical Schools  675
Driver Training - Termination of Privileges  677
Release Time  678
Guidance Program  679
Transfer of Student Records Procedures  680
Grading  684
Permanent School Records  686
Parent Teacher Conferences  687
Religion in Schools  688
Computer and Network Services  698
   

SUPPORT SERVICES

SECTION 700

Student Transportation/Safety Busing  713
Healthy School Environment  775
   

BUSINESS PROCEDURES

SECTION 800

Statement of Guiding Principles  800
Fidelity Bond  802
Insurance  804
Board Requirements for Public Works  806
Development Management of Voter Approved Bonds School Plant Facilities Levies  807
Budget Planning and Adoption  810
Budget Adjustments  812
Financial Management  813
Monthly Budget and Treasurer's Report  814
Annual Statement of Financial Condition  820
Audit of Financial Statements  822
Gifts, Grants and Bequests  830
Income from Sale or Use of School Property  832
Sales of Services or Merchandise Limited  833
Increase in Fees  834
Investments  836
Activity Funds  838
Payroll Deductions  840
Issuance of Payroll Checks  842
Purchasing  850
Purchasing or Leasing Personal Property  850.30
Service Contracts  850.60
Public Works Contracts  850.90
Supplemental Bidding Procedures  851
Issuance of Checks  852
Credit Cards/Purchasing Cards  853
Cancellation of Checks  854
Contracts and Other Agreements  855
Lease/Purchase Agreements  856
Personal Service Contracts  857
Contracted Educational Service  857.50
Payment for Goods and Services  858
Purchase Orders  860
Signature Authority - Activity Funds  862
Petty Cash Accounts  863
Relations with Vendors  864
Board of Trustee Records  870
Inventory Records  872
Sale of Property of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) and Disposal of Surplus Property 
and Equipment
 873
Website - Regarding District Expenditures  876
Expense Reimbursement  880
Addendum to Board Policy 800 Business Procedures
     Finance Procedures Manual
 Follows Policy 880
Related Party Transactions  881
   

BUILDING AND SITES

SECTION 900

Statement of Guiding Principles  900
Building and Grounds Maintenance and Development  902
Uniform Public School Building Safety  904
Physical Memorials  905
Naming of Facilities  906
Rental/Use of School District Facilities  910
Acquisition and Sale of Personal Property  920
Acquisition and Sale of Real Property  922
Excision and Annexation of Territory  927
Contracts for Recreational Facilities  930
Use of Contract Services  932
Trespass on School District Facilities  934
Animals in Schools and Classrooms  936
   

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

SECTION 1000

Statement of Guiding Principles  1000
General Public Participation/Concerns
     Procedures - General Public
Participation/Concerns
 1010
Public Relations
     Procedures - Public Relations
 1014
Distribution of Materials  1015
Public Performance by Students  1022
Participation in Fund Drives  1026
Loan of School Equipment  1042
Advertising in the Schools
     Procedures - Advertising in Schools
 1044
Prohibiting Registered Sex Offenders From Entrance to School Premises or Activities 1045
Visitors to Schools
     Procedures - Visitors to Schools
     Exhibit - Visitors to Schools
 1046
Awards and Scholarships  1047
Community Contests for Students  1048