Board Policies

Planning - Policy Series 0000

Planning		Policy #
	Equity, Diversity and Inclusion	0050

The Board of Directors - Series 1000

Organization		Policy #
	Legal Status, and Operation	1000
	Key Functions of the Board	1005
Election
	Electoral System	1105
	Election	1110
	Oath of Office	1111
	Director Orientation	1112
	Board Member Residence	1113
	Board Member Resignation and Vacancies	1114
Board Organization
	Annual Organizational Meeting	1210
	Board Officers and Duties of Board Members	1220
	School Director Legislative Program	1225
Methods of Governance
	Policy Adoption, Manuals, and Administrative Procedures	1310
	Administration in the Absence of Policy and Procedure	1330
	Governance Commitment and Beliefs	1331
	Governing Style	1332
	Board Members’ Code of Conduct and Ethics	1333
	Process for Addressing Board Member Violations	1334
Meetings
	Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum	1400
	Executive or Closed Sessions	1410
	Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda	1420
	Minutes	1440
	Absence of a Board Member	1450
Principles of Operation
	Conflicts of Interest	1610
	Board-Superintendent Relations	1620
	Evaluation of the Superintendent	1630
	Board and Superintendent Connection	1631
	Board Acts as a Unit	1632
	Accountability of the Superintendent	1633
Board Member Benefits
	Board Member Expenses	1731
	Board Member Insurance	1732
	Board Member Compensation	1733
Board Development
	Open Government Trainings	1805
	Annual Governance Goals and Objectives	1810
	Board Self-Assessment	1820
	Training and Development for Board Members	1822

Instruction - Series 2000

Program Development and Resources		Policy #
	Student Learning Goals	2000
	Accountability Goals	2004
	School Improvement Plans	2005
	Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials	2020
	Library Information and Technology Programs	2021
	Electronic Resources and Internet Safety	2022
	Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy	2023
	Online Learning	2024
	Copyright Compliance	2025
	Animals as Part of the Instructional Program	2029
	Service Animals in the Schools	2030
	Program Evaluation	2090
Learning Program and Supports
	Educational Opportunities for Military Children	2100
	Federal and/or State Funded Special Instructional Programs	2104
	Program Compliance	2106
	Comprehensive Early Literacy Plan	2107
	Learning Assistance Program	2108
	Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program	2110
	Substance Abuse Program	2121
	Sexual Health Education	2125
	HIV/AIDS Prevention Education	2126
	Guidance and Counseling	2140
	Suicide Prevention	2145
	Co-curricular Program	2150
	Interscholastic Activities	2151
	Non-curriculum Related Student Groups	2153
	Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students	2161
	Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504	2162
	Home or Hospital Instruction	2165
	Career and Technical Education	2170
	Highly Capable Programs	2190
	Academic Acceleration	2195
School Organization
	School Calendar	2220
	Summer School	2240
	Alternative Learning Experience Programs	2255
Program Supplements
	Instructional Use of Films, Videos and Internet-based Materials	2302
	Field Trips, Excursions and Outdoor Education	2320
	Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers	2331
	Flag Exercises	2333
	Required Observances	2336
	Disability History Month	2337
	Religious-Related Activities and Practices	2340
Requirements and Assessments
	English Language Arts	2402
	Math	2403
	Science	2404
	Social Studies	2405
	Arts	2406
	Health and Fitness	2407
	Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Education	2408
	Credit for Competency / Proficiency	2409
	High School Graduation Requirements	2410
	Certificate of Educational Competency	2411
	Diplomas for Veterans	2412
	Equivalency Credit Opportunities	2413
	Community Service	2414
	Waiver of High School Graduation Credits	2418
	Grading and Progress Reports	2420
	Grade Placement	2421

Students - Series 3000

Admission and Attendance		Policy #
	Qualifications of Attendance and Placement	3110
	Part-time, Home-based, or Off-campus Students	3114
	Students Experiencing Homelessness – Enrollment Rights and Services	3115
	Students in Out-of-Home (Foster) Care	3116
	Students in or Released from an Institutional Education Facility	3117
	Enrollment	3120
	Excused and Unexcused Absences	3122
	Withdrawal Prior to Graduation	3123
	Removal/Release of Student During School Hours	3124
	Child Custody	3126
	School Attendance Areas and Emergency Boundary Changes	3130
	Attendance Areas and Boundary Transfers	3131
	International Student Exchange	3142
	District Notification of Juvenile Offenders	3143
	Release of Information Concerning Student Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders	3144
Requirements and Assessments
	Rights and Responsibilities	3200
	Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited	3205
	Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying	3207
	Nondiscrimination	3210
	Transgender Students	3211
	Freedom of Expression	3220
	Freedom of Assembly	3223
	Student Dress	3224
	School-Based Threat Assessment	3225
	Interviews and Interrogations of Students on School Premises	3226
	Student Privacy and Searches	3230
	Student Records	3231
	Parent and Student Rights in Administration of Surveys, Analysis or Evaluations	3232
	Protection of Student Personal Information	3235
	Student Discipline	3241
	Closed Campus	3242
	Student Driving	3243
	Prohibition of Corporal Punishment	3244
	Students and Telecommunication Devices	3245
	Restraint, Isolation and Other Uses of Reasonable Force	3246
Student Welfare
	Student Health	3410
	Accommodating Students with Seizure Disorders or Epilepsy	3411
	Automated External Defibrillators (AED)	3412
	Student Immunization and Life-Threatening Health Conditions	3413
	Infectious Diseases	3414
	Accommodating Students With Diabetes	3415
	Medication at School	3416
	Catheterization	3417
	Response to Student Injury or Illness	3418
	Self-Administration of Asthma Medication	3419
	Anaphylaxis Prevention	3420
	Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention	3421
	Student Sports – Concussion, Head Injury and Sudden Cardiac Arrest	3422
	Opioid Related Overdose Reversal	3424
	Emergencies	3432
Student Activities
	Associated Student Bodies	3510
	Student Incentives	3515
	Student Fees, Fines, or Charges	3520
	Fund Raising Activities Involving Students	3530

Community Relations - Series 4000

Communications with the Public		Policy #
	Public Information Program	4000
	Confidential Communications	4020
	Public Access to District Records	4040
	Distribution of Materials	4060
Public Participation in Schools – 4100
	Senior Citizen Recognition	4128
	Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement	4130
Public Access to Schools, Staff and Students – 4200
	Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises	4210
	Use of Tobacco, Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices	4215
	Effective Communication	4217
	Language Access Plan	4218
	Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs	4220
	Contests, Advertising and Promotions	4237
	Use of School Facilities	4260
Relations with Other Agencies and Schools – 4300
	District Relationships with Law Enforcement and other Government Agencies	4310
	School Safety and Security Services Program	4311
	Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm	4314
	Release of Information Concerning Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders	4315
Elections – 4400
	Election Activities	4400

Personnel - Series 5000

Recruitment and Personnel Selection		Policy #
	Recruitment and Selection of Staff	5000
	Hiring of Retired School Employees	5001
	Employment and Volunteers: Disclosures, Certification, Assurances and Approval	5005
	Certification Revocation	5006
	Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action	5010
	Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited	5011
	Contracts	5050
Employment Practices
	Drug-Free Workplace	5201
	Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Mandated	5202
	Length of Work Day	5231
	Evaluation of Staff	5240
	Conflicts of Interest	5251
	Staff Participation in Political Activities	5252
	Maintaining Professional Staff/Student Boundaries	5253
	Personnel Record	5260
	Resolution of Staff Complaints	5270
	Reporting Improper Governmental Action	5271
	Separation from Employment	5280
	Disciplinary Action and Discharge	5281
	Civility	5282
Compensation
	Compensation	5310
	Garnishment and Personal Credit Problems	5315
Leaves
	Personnel Leaves	5400
	Sick Leave	5401
	Family, Maternity and Military Caregiver Leaves	5404
	Leave Sharing	5406
	Military Leave	5407
	Jury Duty and Subpoena Leave	5408
	Unpaid Holidays for Reason of Faith or Conscience	5409
Benefits
	Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress	5515
	Staff Development	5520
	Teacher Assistance Programs	5521
Auxiliary Personnel
	Substitute Employment	5610
	Temporary Administrators	5612
	Volunteers	5630
	Student Teachers	5641
	Administrative Internships	5642

Management Support - Series 6000

Financial Planning and Management		Policy #
	Program Planning, Budget Preparation, Adoption and Implementation	6000
	System of Funds and Accounts	6020
	Interfund Loans	6021
	Minimum Fund Balance	6022
	Financial Reports	6030
Financial Reports
	Revenues from Local, State and Federal Sources	6100
	Federal Cash and Financial Management	6101
	District Fundraising Activities	6102
	Allowable Costs for Federal Programs	6106
	Tuition	6111
	Rental or Lease of District Real Property	6112
	Gifts and Donations	6114
	Investment of Funds	6120
Purchasing
	Purchasing: Authorization and Control	6210
	Charge Cards	6212
	Reimbursement for Travel Expenses	6213
	Voucher Certification and Approval	6215
	Reimbursement for Goods and Services: Warrants	6216
	Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements	6220
	Relations with Vendors	6230
	Food and Beverage Consumption	6240
	Cellular Telephones	6250
Risk Management
	Risk Management	6500
	Staff Safety	6511
	Infection Control Program	6512
	Insurance	6530
	Property and Data Management	6570
Transportation
	Transportation	6600
	Student Safety Walking, Biking and Riding Buses to School	6605
	Video Cameras on School Buses	6608
	Supplemental Transportation	6620
	Private Vehicle Transportation	6625
	Driver Training and Responsibility	6630
Nutrition and Physical Fitness
	Nutrition, Health and Physical Fitness	6700
Safety, Operations and Maintenance of School Property
	Safety, Operations and Maintenance of School Property	6800
	Capital Assets and Theft-Sensitive Assets	6801
	Energy Management Education and Conservation	6810
	Disposal of Surplus Equipment and/or Materials	6881
	Sale of Real Property	6882
	State Environmental Policy Act Compliance	6890
	Pesticide and Herbicide Notification, Posting and Record Keeping	6895
Construction
	Site Acquisition	6905
	Construction Financing	6910
	Construction Design	6920
	Architect and Engineering Services	6925
	Contractor Assurances, Surety Bonds and Insurance, and Change Orders	6950
	Maintenance of Facilities Records	6955
	Acceptance of Completed Project	6959
	Naming Schools and Facilities	6970

Board Policies

Planning - Policy Series 0000

The Board of Directors - Series 1000

Instruction - Series 2000

Students - Series 3000

Community Relations - Series 4000

Personnel - Series 5000

Management Support - Series 6000

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