District Policies

Table of Contents

Local Board Procedures

000 Introduction
001 Name and Classification
002 Authority and Powers
003 Functions
004 Membership
005 Organization
006 Meetings
007 Policy Manual Access
011 Board Governance Standards/Code of Conduct

Programs

100 Strategic Plan
101 Philosophy of Education/Mission Statement
102 Academic Standards
103 Nondiscrimination in School/Classroom Practices
103.1 Nondiscrimination – Qualified Students with Disabilities
104 Nondiscrimination in Employment/Contract Practices
105 Curriculum Development
105.1 Curriculum Review by Parents and Students
105.2 Exemption from Instruction
106 Guides for Planned Instruction
107 Adoption of Planned Instruction
108 Adoption of Textbooks
109 School Library Media Selection and Evaluation
109.1 Challenged or Questioned Resources
110 Instructional Supplies
111 Lesson Plans
112 Guidance Counseling
113 Special Education
113.1 Discipline of Students with Disabilities
113.2 Behavior Support
113.3 Screening and Evaluations for Students with Disabilities
113.4 Confidentiality of Special Education Student Information
114 Gifted Education
115 Vocational Technical Education
116 Tutoring
117 Homebound Instruction
118 Independent Study
119 Current Events
121 Field Trips
122 Extracurricular Activities
123 Interscholastic Athletics
123.1 Employment of Athletic Coaches
123.2 Interscholastic Athletics – Coaches/Administration
124 Summer School
125 Adult Education
126 Class Size
127 Assessments
130 Homework
132 Alternative Education
137 Home Education Programs
137.1 Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students
138 English as a Second Language (ESL) Bilingual Program
140 Charter Schools
140.1 Extracurricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students
142 Migrant Students
143 Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools
144 Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes
146 Student Services

Pupils

200 Enrollment of Students
201 Admission of Students
202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students
203 Communicable Diseases and Immunization
203.1 HIV Infection
204 Attendance
204.1 Work and Domestic Permits
205 Postgraduate Students
206 Assignment within District
207 Confidential Communications of Students
208 Withdrawal from School
209 Health Examinations/Screenings
209.1 Pediculosis
210 Use of Medications
210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers
211 Student Accident Insurance
212 Reporting Student Progress
213 Assessment of Student Progress
214 Class Rank
215 Promotion and Retention
216 Student Records
216 Student Records Notification of Rights
216.1 Supplemental Discipline Records
216.2 Student Records for Exceptional Students
217 Graduation Requirements
218 Student Discipline
218.1 Weapons
218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts
219 Student Complaint Process
220 Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials
221 Dress and Grooming
222 Tobacco Use
223 Use of Bicycles/Motor Vehicles
224 Care Of School Property
225 Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies
226 Searches
226.1 School Security Screening – Metal Detectors/Scanners
227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
227.1 Drug Testing for Extra-Curricular Activities Including Athletics and Student Driving Privileges
228 Student Government
229 Student Fund Raising
230 Public Performances by Students
231 Social Events and Class Trips
232 Student Involvement in Decision-Making
233 Suspension and Expulsion
234 Pregnant/Married Students
235 Student Rights/Surveys
236 Student Assistance Program
237 Electronic Devices
239 Foreign Exchange Students
246 Student Wellness
247 Hazing
248 Unlawful Harassment
249 Bullying/Cyber Bullying
250 Student Recruitment
251 Homeless Students

Administrative Employees

301 Creating a Position
302 Employment of Superintendent
303 Employment of Administrators
308 Employment Contract
309 Assignment and Transfer
310 Abolishing a Position
311 Suspensions and Furloughs
312 Evaluation of Superintendent
313 Evaluation of Administrative Employees
314 Physical Examination
314.1 HIV Infection
316 Non-tenured Employees
317 Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
319 Outside Activities
320 Freedom of Speech in Non-school Settings
321 Political Activities
322 Gifts
323 Tobacco Use
324 Personnel Files
325 Dress and Grooming
326 Complaint Process
327 Management Team
328 Compensation Plan
331 Job Related Expenses
333 Professional Development
334 Sick Leave
335 Family and Medical Leaves
336 Personal Necessity Leave
337 Vacation
338 Sabbatical Leave
338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves
339 Uncompensated Leave
342 Jury Duty
347 Workers’ Compensation Transitional Return-To-Work Program
348 Unlawful Harassment
351 Drug and Substance Abuse

Professional Employees

401 Creating a Position
404 Employment of Professional Employees
405 Employment of Substitute Professional Employees
406 Employment of Summer School Staff
407 Student Teachers/Interns
408 Employment Contract
409 Assignment and Transfer
410 Abolishing a Position
411 Suspensions and Furloughs
412 Evaluation of Professional Employees
413 Evaluation of Temporary Professional Employees
414 Physical Examination
414.1 HIV Infection
416 Non-tenured Staff Members
417 Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
418 Penalties for Tardiness
419 Outside Activities
420 Freedom of Speech in Non-Instructional Settings
421 Political Activities
422 Gifts
423 Tobacco Use
424 Personnel Files
425 Dress and Grooming
426 Complaint Process
428 Salary Determination
428.1 Extracurricular Salaries
431 Job Related Expenses
432 Working Periods
433 Professional Development
434 Sick Leave
435 Family and Medical Leaves
436 Personal Necessity Leave
438 Sabbatical Leave
438.1 Compensated Professional Leaves
439 Uncompensated Leave
440 Responsibility for Student Welfare
442 Jury Duty
448 Unlawful Harassment
451 Drug and Substance Abuse

Supportive Employees

501 Creating a Position
504 Employment of Supportive Employees
505 Employment of Substitute and Short-Term Employees
508 Employment Contract
509 Assignment and Transfer
511 Suspensions and Furloughs
512 Evaluation of Supportive Employees
514 Physical Examination
514.1 HIV Infection
517 Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
518 Penalties for Tardiness
519 Outside Activities
523 Tobacco Use
524 Personnel Files
525 Dress and Grooming
526 Complaint Process
528 Salary Determination
529 Substitute Compensation
530 Overtime
531 Job Related Expenses
532 Working Periods
534 Sick Leave
535 Family and Medical Leaves
536 Personal Necessity Leave
537 Vacation
539 Uncompensated Leave
541 Benefits for Part-time Personnel
542 Jury Duty
543 Paid Holidays
548 Unlawful Harassment
551 Drug and Substance Abuse

Finances

601 Fiscal Objectives
602 Budget Planning
603 Budget Preparation
604 Budget Adoption
605 Tax Levy
606 Tax Collection
607 Tuition Income
608 Bank Accounts
609 Investment of District Funds
610 Purchases Subject To Bid/Quotation
611 Purchases Budgeted
612 Purchases Not Budgeted
613 Cooperative Purchasing
614 Payroll Authorization
615 Payroll Deductions
616 Payment of Bills
617 Petty Cash
618 Student Activity Funds
619 District Audit
620 Fund Balance
621 Local Taxpayer Bill Of Rights
622 GASB Statement 34
626 Federal Fiscal Compliance

Property

701 Facilities Planning
702 Gifts, Grants, Donations
703 Sanitary Management
704 Maintenance
705 Safety
706 Property Records
707 Use of School Facilities
707.1 Athletic Field Use
708 Lending Equipment and Books
709 Building Security
710 Use of Facilities by Staff
715 Use of FAX Machines
716 Integrated Pest Management
717 Cellular Telephones
718 Service Animals in Schools

Operations

801 Public Records
802 School Organization
803 School Calendar
804 School Day
805 Emergency Preparedness
806 Child/Student Abuse
807 Opening Exercises/Flag Displays
808 Food Services
808.1 Meal Accounts
808.2 Free/Reduced – Price Meals and Free Milk
810 Transportation
810.1 Drug/Alcohol Testing – Covered Drivers
810.2 Use of Video Cameras on School Buses
810.3 Transfer of Transportation Route/Routes
811 Bonding
812 Property Insurance
813 Other Insurance
814 Copyright Material
815 Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources
818 Contracted Services
819 Crisis Management of a School Related Tragedy
822 Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
825 State Mandate Waivers
828 Fraud
830 Breach of Computerized Personal Information

Community

901 Public Relations Objectives
902 Publications Program
903 Public Participation in Board Meetings
903.1 Use of Electronic Recording Devices during Board Meetings
904 Public Attendance at School Events
904.1 Tobacco Free Policy
905 Citizen Advisory Committees
906 Public Complaints
907 School Visitors
908 Relations with Parents/Guardians
908.1 Title I Parent Involvement Plan
909 Municipal Government Relations
910 Community Engagement
911 News Media Relations
912 Relations with Educational Institutions
913 Non-school Organizations/Groups/Individuals
914 Relations with Intermediate Unit
915 Booster Clubs
916 Volunteers, Guests and Visitors
917 Parent/Family Involvement
918 Early Head Start Program/Parental Involvement
919 District/School Report Cards