Board Policies

Board of Education policies are statements or guidelines that provide guidance and direction to school employees. Use the links below to access a particular section of Board policy.

Board Policies

• Series 1000: By Laws
• Series 2000: Internal Operations
• Series 3000: Community Relations
• Series 4000: Administration
• Series 5000: Non-Instructional/Business Operations
• Series 6000: Personnel
• Series 7000: Students
• Series 8000: Instruction

Series 1000: By Laws

• Policy 1110 School District and Board of Education Legal Status and Authority
• Policy 1120 Board of Education Qualifications, Numbers and Terms
• Policy 1210 Board of Education Members: Nomination and Election
• Policy 1230 Resignation and Dismissal
• Policy 1310 Powers and Duties of the Board
• Policy 1320 Nomination and Election of Board Officers and Duties of the President and Vice President
• Policy 1330 Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education
• Policy 1331 Duties of the District Clerk
• Policy 1332 Duties of the School District Treasurer
• Policy 1333 Duties of the Tax Collector
• Policy 1334 Duties of the External Independent Auditor
• Policy 1335 Appointment and Duties of the Claims Auditor
• Policy 1336 Duties of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor
• Policy 1338 Duties of the School Physician/Nurse Practitioner
• Policy 1339 Duties of the Internal Auditor
• Policy 1410 Policy and Administrative Regulations
• Policy 1510 Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure)
• Policy 1511 Public Hearings
• Policy 1520 Special Meetings of the Board of Education
• Policy 1530 Minutes
• Policy 1540 Executive Sessions
• Policy 1620 Annual Organizational Meeting
• Policy 1650 Annual District Election and Budget Vote and Special District Meetings Including Submission of Questions and Propositions

Series 2000: Internal Operations

• Policy 2110 Orienting and Training New Board Members
• Policy 2120 Board-Staff Communications
• Policy 2210 Committees of the Board
• Policy 2220 Citizens Advisory Committees

Series 3000: Community Relations

• Policy 3130 Public Comment at Board Meetings
• Policy 3140 Flag Display
• Policy 3150 School Volunteers
• Policy 3210 Visitors to the Schools
• Policy 3220 Use of Service Animals
• Policy 3230 Public Complaints
• Policy 3271 Solicitation of Charitable Donations
• Policy 3272 Advertising in the Schools
• Policy 3280 Use of School Facilities, Materials and Equipment
• Policy 3290 Operation of Motor-Driven Vehicles on District Property
• Policy 3310 Public Access to Records
• Policy 3320 Confidentiality of Computerized Information
• Policy 3410 Code of Conduct Requirements
• Policy 3411 Prohibition of Weapons on School Grounds
• Policy 3412 Threats of Violence in School
• Policy 3420 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment in the School District
• Policy 3421 Title IX and Sex Discrimination (Administrative Regulations 3421-R)
• Policy 3450: Anti-Racism Policy
• Policy 3510 Emergency School Closings

Series 4000: Administration

• Policy 4220: Administrative Authority
• Policy 4240 Evaluation of the Superintendent and Other Administrative Staff

Series 5000: Non-Instructional/Business Operations

• Policy 5110 Budget Planning
• Policy 5120 School District Budget Hearing
• Policy 5220 District Investments
• Policy 5230 Acceptance of Gifts, Grants and Bequests to the School District
• Policy 5250 Sale and Disposal of School District Property
• Policy 5321 Use of the District Credit Card
• Policy 5322 Use of the District Cell Phone
• Policy 5323 Reimbursement for Meals/Refreshments
• Policy 5330 Budget Implementation and Transfers
• Policy 5400 Purchasing/Procurement of Goods and Services
• Policy 5400R Administrative Regulations: Purchasing/Procurement Of Goods & Services
• Policy 5400E Purchasing Requirements Exhibit A
• Policy 5510 Accounting of Funds
• Policy 5511 Fund Balance and Reserve Funds
• Policy 5520 Extraclassroom Activity Fund
• Policy 5530 Petty Cash Funds and Cash in the School Buildings
• Policy 5570 Financial Accountability
• Policy 5571 Allegations of Fraud
• Policy 5572 Audit Committee
• Policy 5573 Internal Audit Function
• Policy 5610 Insurance
• Policy 5620 Inventories and Accounting of Fixed Assets
• Policy 5630 Facilities Planning, Inspection, Operation and Maintenance
• Policy 5631 Hazardous Wastes and Handling of Toxic Substances by Employees
• Policy 5632 Pesticide Management
• Policy 5633 Facility Development and Improvement
• Policy 5634 Closing of Facilities
• Policy 5635 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms
• Policy 5636 Capital Construction Projects Change in Scope of Work
• Policy 5640 Smoking-Tobacco Use
• Policy 5650 Energy Conservation and Recycling in the Schools
• Policy 5660 School Food Service, Charging Meals and Meal Shaming
• Policy 5661 Wellness
• Policy 5670 Records Management
• Policy 5672 Information Security Breach and Notification
• Policy 5673 Employee Personal Identifying Information
• Policy 5676 Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data 5676-R: Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
• Policy 5680 Safety and Security
• Policy 5681 School Safety Plans
• Policy 5682 Cardiac AED in Public School Facilities
• Policy 5683 Fire and Emergency Drills, Bomb Threats, and Bus Emergency Drills
• Policy 5690 Exposure Control Program
• Policy 5691 Communicable Diseases
• Policy 5711 School Bus Scheduling and Routing
• Policy 5720 Student Transportation Program
• Policy 5740 Qualifications of Bus Drivers
• Policy 5741 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers

Series 6000 Personnel

• Policy 6110 Code of Ethics for Board Members and All District Personnel
• Policy 6111 Staff Conflict of Interest
• Policy 6120 Equal Employment Opportunity
• Policy 6121 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Policy 6130 Evaluation of Personnel
• Policy 6140 Employee Medical Examinations
• Policy 6150 Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances
• Policy 6151 Drug-Free Workplace
• Policy 6160 Professional Growth/Staff Development
• Policy 6161 (Revision) – Conference –Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Policy 6170 Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires)
• Policy 6180 Student-Staff Relations (Fraternization)
• Policy 6190 Workplace Violence Prevention
• Policy 6215 Probation and Tenure
• Policy 6218 Termination Agreements
• Policy 6220 Substitute Teachers
• Policy 6410 Staff Use of Computerized Resources
• Policy 6411 Use of Email in the School District
• Policy 6420 Employee Personnel Records and Release of Information
• Policy 6430 Employee Activities
• Policy 6551 Family and Medical Leave Act
• Policy 6552 Uninformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act/Military Leaves of Absence

Series 7000: Students

• Policy 7110 Comprehensive Student Attendance
• Policy 7120 Age of Entrance
• Policy 7130 Entitlement to Attend – Age and Residency
• Policy 7131 Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• Policy 7132 Non-Resident Students
• Policy 7133 Admission of International Students
• Policy 7134 Elementary Schools and Attendance Zones | Regulation 7134-R Elementary Schools and Attendance Zones
• Policy 7210 Student Evaluation, Promotion, Placement
• Policy 7211 Provision of Interpreter Services to Parents who are Hearing Impaired
• Policy 7212 Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Process
• Policy 7220 Graduation Options/Early Graduation/Accelerated Programs
• Policy 7221 Participation in Graduation Ceremonies
• Policy 7222 Diploma or Credential Options for Students With Disabilities
• Policy 7240 Student Records Access and Challenge
• Policy 7250 Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information and Administration of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors
• Policy 7315 Student Access to Computerized Resources (Acceptable Use Policy)
• Policy 7320 Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances – Students
• Policy 7350 Corporal Punishment
• Policy 7351 Emergency Interventions and the Use of Restraints
  • Policy 7351E Emergency Intervention/Restraint Incident Report
• Policy 7360 Weapons in School and the Gun-Free Schools Act
• Policy 7410 Extracurricular Activities
• Policy 7411 Student Freedom of Expression
• Policy 7420 Sports and the Athletic Program
• Policy 7440 Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration
• Policy 7450 Fundraising by Students
• Policy 7500 Equity in Education
• Policy 7510 School Health Services
• Policy 7511 Immunization of Students
• Policy 7512 Student Health Services
• Policy 7513 Administration of Medication
• Policy 7520 Accidents and Medical Emergencies
• Policy 7521 Students with Life-Threatening Health Conditions
• Policy 7522 Concussion Management (with 7522R regulation)
• Policy 7523 Opioid Overdose Prevention
• Policy 7530 Child Abuse and Maltreatment
• Policy 7550 Dignity for All Students Act
• Policy 7551 Sexual Harassment of Students
• Policy 7580 Safe Public School Choice
• Policy 7610 Special Education:  District Plan
• Policy 7611 Children with Disabilities
• Policy 7612 Grouping by Similarity of Needs
• Policy 7614 Preschool Special Education Program
• Policy 7615 Least Restrictive Environment
• Policy 7616 Prereferral Intervention Strategies
• Policy 7617 Declassification of Students with Disabilities
• Policy 7618 Use of Time Out Rooms
• Policy 7620 Students with Disabilities Participating in District Programs
• Policy 7621 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Policy 7631 Appointment and Training of CSE Officers
• Policy 7632 Appointment and Training of CPSE Members
• Policy 7640: Student Individualized Education Program (IEP) Program Development and Provisions
• Policy 7641 Transition Services
• Policy 7642 Extended School Year (July/August) Services and/or Programs
• Policy 7670 Due Process Complaints, Selection and Board Appointment of IHOs
• Policy 7680 Independent Educational Evaluations
  • Independent Educational Evaluations Regulation
  • Independent Educational Evaluations Exhibit

Series 8000: Instruction

• Policy 8110 Curriculum and Development, Resources and Evaluation
• Policy 8130 Equal Educational Opportunities
• Policy 8212 Mental Health Education in our School Community
• Policy 8230 Guidance Program
• Policy 8250 Animals in the Schools
• Policy 8260 Title I Parent and Family Engagement
• Policy 8271 Internet Safety – Internet Content Filtering
• Policy 8280 Instruction For English Language Learners Or Students With Limited English Proficiency
• Policy 8320 Selection of Library and Multimedia Materials
• Policy 8330 Objection to Instructional Materials
• Policy 8340 Textbooks/Workbooks/Calculators/Instructional Computer Hardware
• Policy 8360 Religious Expression in the Instructional Program
• Policy 8370 Instruction on Days of Religious Observance
• Policy 8400 School Calendar
• Policy 8410 Summer Schools and Programs
• Policy 8450 Home Tutoring
• Policy 8460 Field Trips
• Policy 8470 Home Instruction – Home Schooling
• Policy 8480 International Travel Programs