SCHOOL BOARD POLICY MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1000 – DISTRICT ORGANIZATION, PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
1100 | Legal Status | |
1101 | School District Legal Status | |
1102 | Board of Education | |
1200 | Board Directive System | |
1201 | School Board Policies | |
1202 | Authority in the Absence of Policy | |
1203 | Handbooks | |
1300 | Board Meetings/Citizenship Participation | |
1301 | School Board Meetings – Agendas/Minutes/Public Comments | |
1302 | Public Concerns and Complaints | |
1302-R | Public Concerns and Complaints | |
1400 | Executive Leadership/Legal Services | |
1401 | Superintendent of Schools | |
1402 | School Attorney | |
1500 | Vision, Mission, and Beliefs | |
1501 | District Statement of Vision, Mission, and Beliefs |
2000 – STUDENT SERVICES
2100 | Health and Welfare | ||
2101 |
Student Immunization |
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2101-R |
Student Immunization |
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2102 |
Student Health Appraisals and/or Assessments |
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2103 |
Physical Assessment/Examination of Students |
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2104 |
First Aid/Emergency Treatment |
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2105 |
Administering Medicines to Students |
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2105-R |
Administering Medicines to Students |
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2106 |
Communicable/Infectious Diseases |
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2107 |
Students with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) |
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2108 |
Smoking or the Possession or Use of Tobacco and Vaporizers by Students |
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2109 |
Reporting Student Substance Use/Abuse |
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2109-R |
Reporting Student Substance Use/Abuse |
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2110 |
Reporting Child Abuse | ||
2110-R |
Reporting Child Abuse | ||
2111 |
Suicide Intervention |
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2111-R |
Suicide Intervention |
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2112 |
Corporal Punishment |
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2113 |
Hazing |
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2114 |
Student Accident Insurance Program |
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2115 |
Wellness |
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2115-R |
Wellness |
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2116 |
Vision Screenings | ||
2117 |
Student Pickup During the School Day |
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2117-R |
Student Pickup During the School Day |
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2118 |
Physical Restraint of Students with Disabilities |
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2119 |
Student Bullying Prevention and Intervention |
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2119-R |
Student Bullying Prevention and Intervention |
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2120 |
Use and Possession of Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, and Cannabidiol (CBD) on District Property |
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2200 |
Admissions, Residency, and Attendance |
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2201 |
Student Residency |
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2201-R |
Student Residency |
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2202 |
Student Admissions |
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2203 |
Full-Time Enrollment Requirements in Order to Attend Classes |
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2204 |
Student Attendance |
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2204-R |
Student Attendance |
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2205 |
Student Attendance Monitoring/Accounting |
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2206 |
Student Attendance Monitoring/Accounting |
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2206-R2 |
Admission of District Transfer Students/Academic Magnet Schools Entrance Requirements |
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2207 |
Open Transfer (Inter-District) |
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2208 |
No Child Left Behind – Transfer |
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2209 |
Non-Resident, Exchange and Foreign Exchange Students |
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2210 |
Concurrent Enrollment |
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2210-R |
Concurrent Enrollment |
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2300 |
Testing and Scheduling |
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2301 |
Testing Programs |
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2302 |
Test Administration |
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2303 |
Use and Dissemination of Test Results |
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2400 |
Promotion, Retention, and Graduation |
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2401 |
Grading Systems |
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2401-R |
Grading Systems |
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2402 |
Student Performances |
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2403 |
Final Examinations |
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2404 |
Early Graduation |
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2405 |
Graduation Exercises |
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2405-R |
Valedictorian and Salutatorian |
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2406 |
Promotion, Retention, and Failing Grades – Pass/Failure |
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2407 |
Non-Traditional-Instructional Delivery Systems |
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2407-R |
Non-Traditional-Instructional Delivery Systems |
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2500 | Guidance Services | ||
2501 |
Parent-Teacher Conferences |
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2502 |
Guidance and Counseling |
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2600 | Student's Rights and Responsibilities | ||
2601 |
Student Dress Code |
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2601-R |
Student Dress Code |
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2602 |
Student Searches |
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2602-R |
Student Searches |
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2603 |
Student Organizations |
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2604 |
Distribution of Written Material By Students in School Facilities |
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2604-R |
Distribution of Written Material By Students in School Facilities |
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2605 |
Student Government |
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2606 |
Conduct at Student Performances |
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2607 |
Student Discipline |
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2608 |
Student Automobile Use |
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2609 | Contests for Students
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2610 |
Student Awards and Scholarships |
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2610-R |
Student Awards and Scholarships |
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2600 | Student's Rights and Responsibilities | ||
2611 |
Noncurriculum-Related Student Meetings |
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2611-R |
Noncurriculum-Related Student Meetings |
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2612 |
Married Students |
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2613 |
Pregnant Students |
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2613-R | Pregnant Students | ||
2614 |
Tardiness and Truancy |
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2615 |
Exclusion of Students from Class Attendance |
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2616 |
Gun-Free Schools (Student Suspension) |
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2617 |
Student Absences Due to Activities |
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2617-R |
Student Absences Due to Activities |
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2618 |
Student Detention |
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2619 |
Student Suspension |
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2619-R |
Student Suspension |
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2620 |
Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices |
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2621 |
Student Fees, Fines, and Charges |
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2622 |
Minute of Silence |
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2700 | Student Records | ||
2701 |
Report Cards/Progress Reports |
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2701-R |
Report Cards/Progress Reports |
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2702 |
Student Records |
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2703 |
Employment Certificates for Students |
3000 – TEACHING AND LEARNING
3100 | Instructional Materials and Equipment | |
3101 |
Textbook and Instructional Resources Selection and Use |
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3101-R1 |
Textbook and Instructional Resources Selection and Use – Textbook Selection Process |
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3101-R2 |
Textbook and Instructional Resources Selection and Use – Library Media and Video Resources |
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3102 |
Homework |
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3102-R |
Homework |
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3103 |
Student Publications |
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3104 |
Animals in the Schools |
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3200 |
Library Media Centers and Services |
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3300 |
Programs of Studies |
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3301 |
School Year/School Calendar |
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3301-R |
School Year/School Calendar |
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3302 |
School Day |
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3303 |
Curriculum and Instruction |
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3303-R |
Curriculum and Instruction |
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3304 |
Organization of Instruction |
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3305 |
Flag Displays/Patriotic Observances |
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3306 |
Citizenship Education |
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3307 |
Teaching about Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, and Substance Abuse |
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3308 |
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Prevention Education for Students |
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3309 |
Teaching About Religion |
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3309-R |
Teaching About Religion |
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3310 |
Physical Education and Health Instruction |
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3311 |
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Coursework |
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3311-R |
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Coursework |
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3312 |
Summer School |
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3313 |
Multicultural Education |
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3314 |
Field/Study Trips and Excursions |
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3314-R |
Field/Study Trips and Excursions |
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3315 |
Graduation Requirements |
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3315-R |
Graduation Requirements |
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3316 |
Athletics |
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3316-R |
Athletics |
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3317 |
Drivers Education |
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3318 |
Student Athletic Concussions and Head Injuries |
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3400 |
Evaluation of Schools/Instructional Programs |
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3402 |
Split Sections |
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3403 |
Alternative Education Programs |
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3400 |
Evaluation of Schools/Instructional Programs |
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3404 |
Alternative Instructional Delivery Systems |
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3404-R |
Alternative Instructional Delivery Systems |
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3405 |
Controversial Issues and Materials |
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3405-R |
Controversial Issues and Materials – Evaluation |
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3406 |
Academic Freedom |
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3407 |
Charter Schools |
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3408 |
Performance Management |
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3408-R |
Performance Management |
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3500 |
Adult and Community Education |
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3501 |
Adult Education Programs Administration |
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3600 |
Special Education |
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3601 |
Students with Disabilities |
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3602 |
English Language Learners |
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3602-R |
English Language Learners |
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3603 |
Gifted and Talented Education |
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3604 |
Seclusion of Students with Disabilities |
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3605 |
Educational Services for Students Under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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3606 |
Parent Revocation of Consent for Services |
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3606-R |
Parent Revocation of Consent for Services |
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3700 |
Career and Technical Education |
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3701 |
Career and Technology Education |
4000 – HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
4100 |
Recruitment, Selection, and Appointments |
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4101 |
Posting Vacancies |
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4101-R |
Posting Vacancies |
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4102 |
Criminal Record Search for Employees and Prospective Employees |
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4103 |
Hiring Employees |
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4104 |
Employee Assignments and Transfers |
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4200 |
Employment/Employee Records |
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4201 |
Personnel Records and Files |
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4201-R |
Personnel Records and Files |
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4200 | Employment/Employee Records | |
4202 |
Creation/Deletion of Professional and Support Staff Positions |
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4203 |
Arrangement for and Employment of Instructional Staff Substitutes |
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4203-R1 |
Arrangement for Instructional Staff Substitutes |
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4203-R2 |
Employment of Substitute Teachers |
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4204 |
Employee Probation |
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4205 |
Employee Criminal Record |
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4206 |
Evaluation of Staff |
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4207 |
Reassignment of Teachers |
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4208 |
Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff |
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4209 |
Termination of Employment |
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4210 |
Suspension, Demotion, Termination or Nonreemployment of Support Employees |
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4211 |
Employment of Aspiring Educators (Adjunct Teachers) |
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4300 |
Temporary Employees/Volunteers |
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4301 |
School Volunteers and Mentors |
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4301-R |
School Volunteers and Mentors |
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4400 |
Duties, Rights, and Responsibilities of Employees |
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4401 |
Employee Participation in Political Activities |
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4402 |
Smoking and Vaporizers on School Premises by Employees and Patrons |
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4403 |
School Building Administration |
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4404 |
Staff Involvement in Decision-Making |
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4405 |
Resignations |
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4406 |
Use of Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substance by Employees |
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4406-R1 |
Alcohol and Drug Testing of Employees and Applicants for Employment (Other Than Bus Drivers) |
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4406-R2 |
Alcohol and Drug Testing for Bus Drivers |
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4407 |
Tutoring for Pay |
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4408 |
Employee Ethics |
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4409 |
Employee Conflict of Interest |
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4410 |
Employee Conduct |
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4411 |
Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers |
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4412 |
Whistleblower Protection/Anti-Retaliation |
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4412-R |
Whistleblower Protection/Anti-Retaliation |
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4413 |
Fraternization |
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4500 |
Employee Organizations |
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4501 |
School Board Negotiating Agents |
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4501-R |
School Board Negotiating Agents |
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4600 |
Compensation/Benefits |
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4601 |
Salary Schedules |
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4602 |
Employee Fringe Benefits |
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4603 |
Professional Days for National Board Certification Applicants |
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4604 |
Membership in Professional Organizations |
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4605 |
Compensatory Time |
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4606 |
Employee Cost Savings Suggestion Program |
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4606-R |
Employee Cost Savings Suggestion Program |
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4607 |
Retirement Program |
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4700 |
Vacation/Leaves/Leaves of Absences |
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4701 |
Vacations and Holidays |
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4702 |
Employee Leaves and Absences |
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4800 |
Professional Development |
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4801 |
Professional Development |
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4802 |
Instructional Staff Orientation and Technical Assistance for Teachers |
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4803 |
Support Staff Career Development |
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4900 |
Human Relations |
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4901 |
Nondiscrimination |
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4901-R |
Nondiscrimination/Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Complaints |
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4902 |
Intentionally blank |
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2903 |
Intentionally blank |
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2903-R |
Intentionally blank |
5000 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
5100 |
Accounting |
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5101 |
Accounting System |
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5101-R |
Accounting System – Approval Rules for Adjusting and Other Non-Routine Bookkeeping Entries |
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5102 |
Financial Reports and Statements |
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5103 |
Types of Funds |
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5104 |
Depository of Funds/Banking Services |
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5200 |
Purchasing/Accounts Payable |
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5201 |
Purchasing |
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5201-R |
Purchasing/Assumption of Responsibility for Irregular Procurement Transactions |
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5202 |
Solicitation Requirements |
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5202-R |
Solicitation Requirements – Lease/Purchase Contracts |
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5203 |
Payment Procedures |
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5203-R |
Payment Procedures |
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5204 |
Expense Reimbursement |
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5300 | Audit | |
5301 |
Audit |
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5302 |
Internal Audit |
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5400 |
Fixed Assets |
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5401 |
Inventories |
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5401-R |
Inventories |
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5402 |
Disposition of District Surplus Real and Surplus Personal Property |
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5402-R1 |
Disposition of District Surplus Real Property |
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5402-R2 |
Disposition of District Surplus Personal Property |
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5500 |
Budget/Payroll |
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5501 |
Budget Transfer Authority |
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5502 |
Payroll Procedures |
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5503 |
Statement of Income and Expenditures and the Related Budget Process |
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5504 |
Fund Balance |
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5600 |
Risk Management |
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5601 |
Bonded Employees and Officers |
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5602 |
Authorized Signatures |
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5700 |
Petty Cash/School Activity Funds |
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5701 |
Petty Cash Accounts |
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5701-R |
Petty Cash Accounts |
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5702 |
Cash in School Buildings |
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5703 |
School Activities Funds Management |
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5703-R |
School Activities Funds Management |
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5704 |
Receipts From School Class Sales and Services |
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5704-R |
Receipts From School Class Sales and Services |
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5705 |
Gate Receipts and Admissions |
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5705-R |
Gate Receipts and Admissions |
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5706 |
Student Donations, Gifts, and Solicitations |
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5707 |
Sanctioning Student Achievement Programs, Parent- Teacher Associations, and Booster Club Organizations |
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5707-R |
Sanctioning Student Achievement Programs, Parent- Teacher Associations, and Booster Club Organizations |
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5800 |
Accounts Receivable/Revenue/Tuition and Fees |
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5801 |
Investments |
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5802 |
Taxing and Borrowing Authority/Limitations |
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5803 |
Gifts, Grants or Endowments From Private Sources |
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5804 |
Public Gifts/Donations to the District |
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5805 |
Rental and Service Charges |
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5806 |
Advertising in District Publications and at District Facilities |
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5806-R |
Advertising in District Publications and at District Facilities |
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5807 |
Trademark and Licensing |
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5900 |
Federal Programs |
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5901 |
Federal Grants Administration |
6000 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
6100 |
Technology Plan |
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6200 |
Computer Systems/Operations |
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6201 |
Computing Resources |
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6201-R |
Computing Resources |
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6300 |
Printing/Mail Services |
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6301 |
Printing and Mail Services |
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6301-R1 |
Printing and Mail Services – Mail and Delivery |
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6301-R2 |
Printing and Mail Services – Printing and Duplicating |
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6400 |
Pupil Accounting Reporting |
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6500 |
Telecommunications/Internet |
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6501 |
Internet Protection and Safety |
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6501-R |
Internet Protection and Safety |
|
6700 |
Records Management |
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6701 |
Copyright Compliance |
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6701-R |
Copyright Compliance |
|
6702 |
Electronic Records, Contracting, and Signatures |
7000 – SUPPORT SERVICES
7100 |
Transportation/Fleet Management |
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7101 |
District Vehicles |
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7102 |
Transportation Services |
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7102-R1 |
Transportation Services – Student Conduct on School Buses |
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7102-R2 |
Transportation Services – Bus Driver Examination, Training, and Responsibilities |
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7103 |
Use of Private Vehicles on School Business |
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7200 |
Child Nutrition |
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7201 |
Child Nutrition Services |
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7201-R |
Child Nutrition Services – Catering and Food Service at School Activities/Events |
|
7300 |
Security/Safety and Emergency Procedures |
|
7301 |
Safety Program |
|
7302 |
Student Safety |
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7303 |
Buildings and Grounds Security |
|
7303-R |
Buildings and Grounds Security (Use of Firearms/Personal Defense Units by School Security Officers) |
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7304 |
Buildings and Grounds Inspections |
|
7305 |
Bomb Threats |
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7305-R |
Bomb Threats (Procedures for Handling Bomb Threats) |
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7306 |
Fire Drills/Evacuation |
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7306-R |
Fire Drills/Evacuation |
|
7307 |
Emergency Procedure Plans |
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7307-R |
Emergency Procedure Plans |
|
7308 |
Emergency Closings |
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7308-R |
Emergency Closings |
|
7309 |
Accident Reports |
|
7309-R |
Accident Reports |
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7310 |
Traffic and Parking Controls |
|
7311 |
Use of Metal Detectors |
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7311-R |
Use of Metal Detectors |
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7312 |
Possession/Use of Dangerous Weapons or Instruments |
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7312-R1 |
Possession/Use of Dangerous Weapons or Instruments (Prohibiting Student Possession/Use) |
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7312-R2 |
Possession/Use of Dangerous Weapons or Instrument (Prohibiting Employee Possession/Use) |
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7313 |
Civility (Conduct of Parents, Visitors, and District Employees) |
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7313-R |
Civility (Conduct of Parents, Visitors, and District Employees) |
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7314 |
Presence of Sex Offenders on School Property |
|
7314-R |
Presence of Sex Offenders on School Property |
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7400 |
Warehouse/Materials & Equipment Management |
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7401 |
Receiving and Warehousing |
8000 – FACILITIES SERVICES
8100 |
Facilities Planning |
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8101 |
School Attendance Boundaries |
|
8102 |
Naming Facilities |
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8102-R |
Naming Facilities |
|
8103 |
Energy Management and Conservation |
|
8200 |
Design and Construction |
|
8201 |
Bond Campaigns |
|
8202 |
Selection of Architects, Construction Managers, and Consultants |
|
8202-R |
Selection of Architects, Construction Managers, and Consultants |
|
8203 |
Facilities Renovations and Improvements |
|
8204 |
Bond Development Committee Selection |
|
8205 |
Bond Oversight Committee Selection |
|
8300 |
Site/Building Acquisition and Disposal |
|
8301 |
Closing Schools/Transfer of Materials and Equipment |
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8301-R |
Closing Schools/Transfer of Materials and Equipment |
|
8400 |
Leasing and Community Use of School Facilities |
|
8401 |
Community Use of School Facilities |
|
8401-R |
Community Use of School Facilities |
|
8402 |
Use of District Facilities by Outside Student Service Providers |
|
8403 |
Use of District Facilities as School-Based Health Clinics |
|
8403-R |
Use of District Facilities as School-Based Health Clinics |
|
8500 |
Operation and Maintenance of Equipment, Facilities, Buildings & Grounds |
|
8501 |
Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment |
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8501-R |
Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment |
9000 – PARENTAL, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENTAL, AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
9100 |
Community Information/Public Relations |
|
9101 |
Public Information/School Communications Program |
|
9102 |
Research by Individuals and/or Institutions |
|
9102-R |
Research by Individuals and/or Institutions |
|
9103 |
Information Distribution and Sales on District Property |
|
9200 |
Open Records/Public Right to Know |
|
9201 |
Public’s Right to Know |
|
9201-R |
Public’s Right to Know |
|
9300 |
Media Relations |
|
9301 |
Media Relations |
|
9302 |
School-Sponsored Publications |
|
9303 |
School-Community Relations Officer |
|
9400 |
Community Involvement |
|
9401 |
Class Visitation |
|
9402 |
Community Involvement |
|
9403 |
Parent and Family Engagement |
|
9500 |
Parental/Guardian Relations |
|
9501 |
Interpretation and Translation Services for District Parents and Guardians |
|
9501-R |
Interpretation and Translation Services for District Parents and Guardians |