Policies and Regulations

Chapter 1: Foundations and Basic Commitments
  • School District Legal Status
  • The People and Their School District
  • Negotiations
  • Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
  • Education Philosophy
  • Commitment to Achievement
  • Reporting to the Public
Chapter 2: School Board Governance and Operational Bylaws
  • Composition of Board
  • Officers and Their Duties
  • Board Member Conflict of Interest
  • Board Members - Role of Individual
  • Meetings
  • Operational Procedures
  • Policy Development
  • Other Board Activities
  • School Holidays
Chapter 3: General School Administration
  • Administrative Philosophy
  • Administrative Organization: Superintendent, Administrative Officers, Building Administration, Evaluation
  • Administrative Committees
  • Policy Implementation: Handbooks and Directives
  • Administrative Intern Program Program Consultants
  • School District Annual Report
Chapter 4: Finance
  • Fiscal Management Philosophy: Goals
  • Annual Budget: Preparation, Adoption, Implementation, Revenue
  • Fiscal Accounting & Reporting: Reports, Statements, Internal Controls
  • Purchasing and Contracting: Bid Requirements, Procedures
  • Payment Procedures: Authorized Signatures, Payroll Procedures, Petty Cash
  • Audits
  • Insurance
Chapter 5: General Employee Policies
  • Human Resources
  • General Personnel Policies
  • Conditions of Employment
  • Benefits
  • Leaves
  • Employee Rights and Interests
  • Employee Attire and Appearance
Chapter 6: Staff Policies for Employee Groups
  • Certificated Teacher Employees
  • Classified Employees Policies
  • Building Administrator Policies
Chapter 7: Support Services - Noninstructional
  • Support Services Philosophy
  • Safety Program: School Closings, Communicable Diseases, Security Videos
  • Emergency Plans
  • Management of School Properly: Security, Vandalism, Traffic and Parking
  • Materials Resources Management
  • Student Transportation: Bus Conduct, Private Vehicles
  • Food Services Management
  • Office Services Management: Mail and Delivery, Data Management, Health Services
Chapter 8: Technology
  • School Board Policy on Technology
  • Employee Use of Technology
  • Student Use of Technology
  • Acceptable Email Use Agreement
  • Laptop Computer Agreement
  • Students' Acceptable Technology Use Agreements
Chapter 9: Curriculum
  • Curriculum and Instruction Philosophy
  • School Sessions: School Year, School Day, Released Time, Special Events, Flag Instruction and Salute
  • Organization of Instruction: Evaluation, Charter Schools
  • Curriculum Development: Research, Pilot Programs, Revision and Adoption, Student Assessment, Test Administration, Interpretation of Test Results, Vocational Education, Special Education, Student Activities
  • Copyrighted Materials
  • Student Groups & Activities
  • Instructional Arrangements: Field Trips, Grouping for Instruction, Class Size, Scheduling, Homework, Recess, Computers
  • Instructional Materials: Selection, Request for Reevaluation, Outdated Materials, Grading, Retention, Acceleration, Graduation Requirements, Commencement Ceremony
Chapter 10: Students
  • Nondiscrimination, Harassment
  • Admission: Age, Grade Placement, Exchange Students, Fees
  • Attendance: Compulsory Education, Absenteeism Consequences, Attendance Areas, Out-of-Attendance Area
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities: Search and Seizure, Due Process
  • Student Behavioral Standards
  • Aiding and Abetting Behavior
  • Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances
  • Disruptive Student Behavior
  • Behavioral Standards Involving Property
  • Behavioral Standards Involving Violence/ Weapons
  • Alcohol & Other Drug Violations
  • Student Discipinary Actions
  • Disciplinary Due Process
  • Student Welfare
  • School Wellness
  • Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Protection of Pupils
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Miscellaneous Policies for Students
  • Access to Students for Post-High School Opportunities
  • Student Records
Chapter 11: School-Community Relations
  • Philosophy on School-Community Relations
  • Public Information Program
  • Public's Right to Know
  • Community Involvement in Decision-Making
  • Community Participation in District Programs
  • Public Use of School Facilities
  • Relations with Community Organizations
Chapter 12: Educational Agency Relations
  • Educational Agency Relations Goals
  • Relations with Other Schools and School Districts: Shared Services
  • Relations with Post-Secondary Educational Institutions: Student Teaching and Internships
  • Professional Visitors
  • External Educational Research in Schools
  • Notice of and Consent to Surveys
Chapter 13: Facilities
  • Facilities Development Goals
  • Facilities Planning: Enrollment Projection
  • Bond Campaigns
  • Facilities Construction: Plans, Supervision, Project Records, Naming Schools
  • Names on Building Plaques
  • Public Dedication of New Facilities
  • Retirement of Facilities
  • Prohibition of Weapons on School Property
  • Pest Management