Policy Manual

District Forms

• Table of Contents
  • Table of Contents
• 1.00 Philosophy
  • 1.10 Mission Statement
• 2.00 School Board Governance and Organization
  • 2.10 Scope of School System
  • 2.11 Orientation
  • 2.20 Board Responsibilities and Authority
  • 2.21 Orientation and Officers of the Board
  • 2.22 Board Meeting
  • 2.22.1 Notice of Board Meetings
  • 2.22.2 Board Agenda
  • 2.23 Board Policy Adoption
  • 2.24 Board Member Compensation
  • 2.25 School Improvement and Education Accountability
  • 2.26 Special Committees of the Board
  • 2.27 Board Member Training
  • 2.30 Legal Counsel- Board
  • 2.50 Boardsmanship Development
• 3.00 School Administration
  • 3.10 Administrative Organization
  • 3.11 School Calendar
  • 3.20 Qualifications of Superintendent
  • 3.21 Contract of Superintendent
  • 3.22 Responsibilities of Superintendent
  • 3.24 Opening and Closing of Schools
  • 3.25 Emergencies
  • 3.30 Responsibilities of Principals
  • 3.40 Safe and Secure Schools
  • 3.41 Adult Sex Offenders
  • 3.42 Alcohol, Illegal Drugs at System Activities
  • 3.43 Prohibition of Harassment
  • 3.44 Equal Opportunity
  • 3.45 Tobacco Use in System Facilities
  • 3.50 Public Information
  • 3.51 Copying of Public Records
  • 3.52 Prayer Before Public School Activities
  • 3.60 Flag Display and Pledge
  • 3.61 Period of Quiet Reflection
  • 3.70 School Volunteers
• 4.00 Curriculum and Instructions
  • 4.10 The Curriculum
  • 4.10.1 Title I Program
  • 4.10.2 Career Technical Program
  • 4.10.3 Live Work
  • 4.11 Special Student Education
  • 4.12 Dropout Prevention Program
  • 4.13 Homework Assignment
  • 4.14 Summer Programs
  • 4.15 Supplement School Donations
  • 4.16 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
  • 4.17 Dual Enrollment
  • 4.20 Classroom Instructional Support Funds
  • 4.20 Classroom Instructional Support Funds
  • 4.21 Instructional Materials Management
  • 4.22 Library Enhancement Materials Selection
  • 4.30 Challenged Materials
  • 4.31 Controversial Issues
  • 4.42 Public Appearance of School Groups
  • 4.43 Field Trips
  • 4.44 School Functions
  • 4.46 Band Activities
  • 4.50 Student Clubs and Organizations
  • 4.51 Student Publications
  • 4.60 Assessment Program
  • 4.61 Test Security
  • 4.71 Report Cards
  • 4.80 Transfers from Nonaccrediated Settings
  • 4.90 Virtual School
• 5.00 Students
  • 5.01 Equal Educational Opportunity
  • 5.02 Data Governance
  • 5.10 Admittance Requirements
  • 5.10.1 Admissions
  • 5.11 Kindergarten Admission
  • 5.12 First Grade Admission
  • 5.20 Student Assignment
  • 5.28 Student Harassment Complaint Form
  • 5.28 Student Harassment Prevention
  • 5.30 Student Conduct and Supervision
  • 5.30.1 Student Grievance Procedure
  • 5.31 Detention, Search and Seizure
  • 5.32 Zero Tolerance
  • 5.32.1 Weapons and Firearms
  • 5.32.2 Pending Criminal Charges
  • 5.33 Expulsion
  • 5.34 Student Check-Out
  • 5.40 Student Attendance
  • 5.60 Student Injury
  • 5.61 Student Illness
  • 5.62 Administration of Medication
  • 5.63 Students with AIDS or HIV Disease
  • 5.64 Eye Protection Devices
  • 5.65 Suicide Awareness & Prevention
  • 5.68 AED
  • 5.70 Student Records
  • 5.71 Directory Information
  • 5.72 Parental Notification
  • 5.80 Extracurricular Activities
  • 5.81 Athletics
  • 5.81.1 Drug Fee for Student Athletes
  • 5.82 Cheerleading
  • 5.83 Cell Phones
  • 5.84 Wellness
  • 5.85 Student Access to Intranet
• 6.00 Human Resources
  • 6.10 Employment
  • 6.11 Employment Status
  • 6.12 Posting Vacant Positions
  • 6.13 Job Descriptions
  • 6.14.1 Gifts
  • 6.15 Nepotism
  • 6.16 Employment Requirements
  • 6.16.1 Medical Examinations
  • 6.16.2 License of School Bus Driver
  • 6.16.3 District Boundaries
  • 6.17 Federal Funds for Teachers to Become Highly Qualified
  • 6.20 Substitutes
  • 6.21 Continuing Service Status/Tenure
  • 6.21.1 Student First Act of 2011
  • 6.30 Violation of the Law
  • 6.30.1 Possession of Weapons
  • 6.31 Solicitations
  • 6.32 Political Activities
  • 6.40 Complaints against Employees
  • 6.40.1 Grievances
  • 6.41 Employee Grievance Procedure
  • 6.50 Suspension/Termination/Separation
  • 6.60 Performance Assessment
  • 6.70 Leave of Absence
  • 6.70.1 Notification of Absence
  • 6.70.10 Maternity Leave
  • 6.70.2 Vacation Leave
  • 6.70.3 Family and Medical Leave
  • 6.70.4 On-The-Job Injury
  • 6.70.5 Jury/Witness Duty
  • 6.70.7 Personal Leave
  • 6.70.8 Professional Leave
  • 6.70.9 Sick/Bereavement Leave
  • 6.72 Drug-Free Workplace
  • 6.80 Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • 6.81 Communicable Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens and Environmental Hazards
  • 6.82 Personnel Records
  • 6.83 Salary Schedules
  • 6.85 Planning and Other Duty-Free Time
  • 6.86 Compensatory Time-Noncertified
  • 6.87 Overtime- Noncertified
  • 6.90 Transfers
  • 6.91 Reduction In Force
  • 6.92 Retirement of Personnel
  • 6.93 Resignation
• 7.00 Business Services
  • 7.10 Budget Development
  • 7.11 Monthly Financial Reconciliation
  • 7.13 Local Monthly Financial Reconciliation
  • 7.14 Local School Checking Accounts and Deposits
  • 7.15.1 Purchase Orders
  • 7.16 Determination of Allowable Costs
  • 7.19 Cash Management for Federal Funds
  • 7.21 Fees/Tuition
  • 7.22 Sale of Equipment and Supplies
  • 7.23 Payroll Procedures
  • 7.24 Travel Reimbursement
  • 7.25 Cash in School Buildings
  • 7.30 Depository of Funds
  • 7.31 Food Service Funds
  • 7.32 Investment of Funds
  • 7.33 Reserve Funds
  • 7.40 Bonded Personnel
  • 7.41 Indebtedness
  • 7.50 Audits
  • 7.60 Purchasing and Bidding
  • 7.60.1 Procurement
  • 7.61 Acquisition, Use and Exchange of School Property
  • 7.63 Lost or Stolen Property
  • 7.64 Inventories and Property Management
  • 7.70 Risk Management Insurance
  • 7.90 Fund-Raising for School Projects and Activities
  • 7.91 Short-Term Notes
  • 7.92 Expenditure of Public Funds for Recognition
  • 7.93 Expenditure of Funds
  • 7.94 Bad Checks or Worthless Instruments
• 8.00 Auxiliary Services
  • 8.10 Safety
  • 8.14 Inspection
  • 8.15 Emergency Drills
  • 8.20 Sanitation
  • 8.30 Vehicle Inspections
  • 8.31 Special Use of School Buses
  • 8.33 Seat Belts
  • 8.40 Child Nutrition Program
  • 8.41 Meal Patterns
  • 8.50 Facilities
  • 8.50 Facilities
  • 8.51 Supervision of Construction
  • 8.52 Change Orders
  • 8.53 Improvement to School Plants and Grounds
  • 8.61 Telephone Service
  • 8.62 Wellness
• 9.00 School-Community Relations and Interlocal Agreements
  • 9.10 Parent Organization and School Support Groups
  • 9.15 Family and School Partnership for Student Achievement
  • 9.20 Public Information/Relations
  • 9.30 Use of Facilities
  • 9.40 Advertising in Schools
  • 9.50 Distribution of Literature and Materials to Students
  • 9.60 Visitors
  • 9.70 Relations with Governmental Authorities
  • 9.80 Public Gifts to Schools
  • 9.90 Public Comments
• Appendix
  • A: Index
  • B: Assurance Statement
  • B: Dietary Guidelines