SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY MODELS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
CONSOLIDATED TABLES OF CONTENTS
Planning
Series 0000
Commitment to Planning
Planning Process
Procedures
Components of the District’s Plan
Vision Statement
Beliefs
Mission
Goals, Objectives and Strategies
District Action Plan
Plan Evaluation
Procedures
0100
0300
0300P
0500
0510
0520
0530
0550
0560
0700
0700P
The Board of Directors
Series 1000
1000
1005
Election
Director Districts
Procedures
Election
Procedures
Oath of Office
Director Orientation
Board Member Residency
Board Member Resignation/Vacancy
Procedures
1105
1105P
1110
1110P
1111
1112
1113
1114
1114P
Board Organization
Annual Organizational Meeting
1210
Board Officers/Duties of Board Members 1220
School Director Legislative Program
1225
Committees
1240
Students on Governing Boards
1250
Procedures
1250P
Methods of Governance
Policy Adoption, Manuals and
Administrative Procedures
Suspension of a Policy
Administration in the Absence of
Policy and Procedure
1310
1320
1330
Meetings
Meeting Conduct, Order of Business,
and Quorum
Procedures
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1410
1420
1420P
1440
1450
Principles of Operation
Conflicts of Interest
1st Class District
2nd Class District
The Board-Superintendent Relationship
Procedures
Evaluation of the Superintendent
1610
1610
1620
1620P
1630
Board Member Benefits
Board Member Expenses
Procedures
Board Member Insurance
Board Member Compensation
Procedures
1731
1731P
1732
1733
1733P
Board Development
Organization
Legal Status, and Operation
Key Functions of the Board
Executive or Closed Sessions
Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda
Procedures
Minutes
Absence of a Board Member
Annual Governance Goals and
Objectives
Board Self-Assessment
Procedures
Training and Development for Board
Members
Participation in School Boards’
Association
1810
1820
1820P
1822
1830
Instruction
Series 2000
Program Development and
Resources
Student Learning Goals
2000
Accountability Goals
2004
School Improvement Plans
2005
Curriculum Development and Adoption of
Instructional Materials
2020
Procedures
2020P
Library Media Centers
2021
Procedures
2021P
Electronic Resources
2022
Procedures
2022P
Form
2022F
Online Learning
2024
Procedures
2024P
Copyright Compliance
2025
Procedures
2025P
1400
1400P
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SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY MODELS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
CONSOLIDATED TABLES OF CONTENTS
Animals as Part of the
Instructional Program
Procedures
Service Animals in Schools
Procedures
Program Evaluation
Procedures
2029
2029P
2030
2030P
2090
2090P
Learning Programs and Supports
Educational Opportunities
for Military Children
2100
Procedures
2100P
Federal and/or State Funded Special
Instructional Programs
2104
Procedures
2104P
Program Compliance
2106
Remediation Programs
2108
Procedures
2108P
Transitional Bilingual Instruction
Program
2110
Procedures
2110P
Substance Abuse Program
2121
Procedures
2121P
Sexual Health Education
2125
Procedures
2125P
HIV/AIDS Prevention Education
2126
Guidance and Counseling
2140
Procedures
2140P
Suicide Prevention
2145
Procedures
2145P
Co-curricular Program
2150
Procedures
2150P
Interscholastic Activities
2151
Procedures
2151P
Non-curriculum Related Student Groups 2153
Procedures
2153P
Special Education and Related Services for
Eligible Students
2161
Procedures
2161P
Education of Students with Disabilities
Under Section 504
2162
Procedures
2162P
Response to Intervention
2163
Procedures
2163P
Home or Hospital Instruction
2165
Procedures
2165P
Career and Technical Education
2170
Procedures
2170P
Traffic Safety Education
2178
Procedures
2178P
Highly Capable Programs
2190
Procedures
2190P
Academic Acceleration
2195
Procedures
2195P
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School Organization
School Calendar
Summer School
Alternative Learning Experience
Programs
Procedures
2220
2240
2255
2255P
Program Supplements
Field Trips, Excursions and
Outdoor Education
Procedures
Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers
Flag Exercises
Required Observances
Religious-Related Activities
and Practices
2320
2320P
2331
2333
2336
2340
Requirements and Assessments
Credit for Competency/Proficiency
Procedures
High School Graduation Requirements
Procedures
Certificate of Educational Competency
Diplomas for Veterans
Equivalency Credit for Career and
Technical Education Courses
Community Service
Procedures
Grading and Progress Reports
Procedures
Promotion and Retention
Procedures
2409
2409P
2410
2410P
2411
2412
2413
2414
2414P
2420
2420P
2421
2421P
Students
Series 3000
Admission and Attendance
Qualifications of Attendance
and Placement
Procedures
Part-time, Home-based, or Off-campus
Students
Procedures
Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights
and Services
Procedures
Enrollment
Procedures
Excused and Unexcused Absences
Procedures
Withdrawal Prior to Graduation
Updated JANUARY 2014
3110
3110P
3114
3114P
3115
3115P
3120
3120P
3122
3122P
3123
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SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY MODELS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
CONSOLIDATED TABLES OF CONTENTS
Removal/Release of Student During
School Hours
3124
Procedures
3124P
Child Custody
3126
District Attendance Area Transfers
3131
Release of Resident Students
3140
Nonresident Students
3141
International Student Exchange
3142
Procedures
3142P
District Notification of Juvenile Offenders 3143
Release of Information Concerning Student
Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders 3144
Procedures
3144P
Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities
3200
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation
and Bullying
3207
Procedures
3207P
Nondiscrimination
3210
Procedures
3210P
Transgender Students
3211
Procedures
3211P
Freedom of Expression
3220
Procedures
3220P
Freedom of Assembly
3223
Student Dress
3224
Procedures
3224P
Interviews and Interrogations of
Students on School Premises 3226
Procedures
3226P
Student Privacy and Searches
3230
Procedures
3230P
Student Records
3231
Procedures
3231P
Parent and Student Rights in Administration
of Surveys, Analysis or Evaluations 3232
Procedures
3232P
Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable
Sanctions
3240
Procedures
3240P
Classroom Management, Corrective
Actions or Punishment
3241
Procedures
3241P
Closed Campus
3242
Student Driving
3243
Procedures
3243P
Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
3244
Students and Telecommunication Devices 3245
Procedures
3245P
Use of Reasonable Force
3246
Procedures
3246P
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Isolation and Restraint of Students with
IEPs and Section 504 Plans
3247
Procedures
3247P
Student Welfare
Student Health
3410
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) 3412
Procedures
3412P
Student Immunization and Life-Threatening
Health Conditions
3413
Procedures
3413P
Infectious Diseases
3414
Procedures
3414P
Accommodating Students With Diabetes 3415
Medication at School
3416
Procedures
3416P
Catheterization
3417
Procedures
3417P
Emergency Treatment
3418
Procedures
3418P
Self-Administration of Asthma and
Anaphylaxis Medications
3419
Procedures
3419P
Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response 3420
Procedures
3420P
Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Prevention
3421
Procedures
3421P
Student Sports - Concussion and
Head Injuries
3422
Procedures
3422P
Emergencies
3432
Procedures
3432P
Student Activities
Associated Student Bodies
3510
Procedures
3510P
Student Incentives
3515
Procedures
3515P
Student Fees, Fines, or Charges
3520
Procedures
3520P
Fund Raising Activities Involving Students 3530
Procedures
3530P
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SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY MODELS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
CONSOLIDATED TABLES OF CONTENTS
Community Relations
Personnel
Series 4000
Series 5000
Communications with the Public
Public Information Program
Procedures
Confidential Communications
Public Access to District Record
Procedures
Distribution of Materials
Procedures
4000
4000P
4020
4040
4040P
4060
4060P
Public Participation in the Schools
Citizen Advisory Committees and
Task Forces
Procedures
School Support Organizations
Procedures
Family Involvement
Procedures
Title I Parent Involvement
Procedures
4110
4110P
4120
4120P
4129
4129P
4130
4130P
Public Access to Schools, Staff
and Students
Safe and Orderly Learning Environment 4200
Procedures
4200P
Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on
School Premises
4210
Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Substances 4215
Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs 4220
Procedures
4220P
Public Performances
4235
Contests, Advertising and Promotions 4237
Use of School Facilities
4260
Procedures
4260P
Community Education Program
4265
Relations with Other Agencies and
Schools
District Relations with Law Enforcement and
Other Government Agencies
4310
Procedures
4310P
Notification of Threats of Violence
or Harm
4314
Procedures
4314P
Release of Information Concerning Sexual
and Kidnapping Offenders
4315
Cooperative Program with Other Districts,
Public Agencies Private Schools and
Daycare Agencies
4320
Election Activities
4400
Procedures
4400P
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Recruitment and Personnel
Selection
Recruitment and Selection of Staff
5000
Procedures
5000P
Hiring of Retired School Employees
5001
Employment: Disclosures, Certification
Requirements, Assurances and
Approval
5005
Procedures
5005P
Certification Revocation
5006
Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action 5010
Procedures
5010P
Sexual Harassment
5011
Procedures
5011P
Collective Bargaining
5020
Conflicts Between Policies and Bargaining
Agreements
5021
Contracts
5050
Employment Practices
Drug-Free Schools, Community
and Workplace
5201
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Mandated Drug and Alcohol Testing
Program
5202
Procedures
5202P
Staff Assistance Program
5203
Procedures
5203P
Transfers
5211
Assignment and Transfer of Certificated
Administrative Staff
5215
Part-time Staff
5221
Job-Sharing Staff Members
5222
Job Descriptions/Responsibilities 5230
Procedures
5230P
Length of Work Day
5231
Procedures
5231P
Evaluation of Staff
5240
Procedures
5240P
Conflicts of Interest
5251
Staff Participation in Political Activities 5252
Procedures
5252P
Maintaining Professional Staff/Student
Boundaries
5253
Procedures
5253P
Personnel Records
5260
Procedures
5260P
Resolution of Staff Complaints
5270
Procedures
5270P
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SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY MODELS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
CONSOLIDATED TABLES OF CONTENTS
Reporting Improper Governmental Action
(Whistleblower Protection)
5271
Procedures
5271P
Termination of Employment
5280
Procedures
5280P
Disciplinary Action and Discharge
5281
Procedures
5281P
Compensation
Compensation
Garnishment and Personal
Credit Problems
Procedures
5310
5315
5315P
Leaves
Personnel Leaves
5400
Sick Leave
5401
Emergency and Discetionary Leaves
5403
Family, Maternity and Military Caregiver
Leaves
5404
Leave Sharing
5406
Procedures
5406P
Military Leave
5407
Procedures
5407P
Jury Duty and Subpoena Leave
5408
Holidays
5410
Staff Vacations
5411
Benefits
Retirement Programs
5510
Staff Development
5520
Procedures
5520P
Teacher Assistance Program
5521
Procedures
5521P
Professional, Civic and Service Organization
Memberships
5525
Auxiliary Personnel
Substitute Employment
Procedures
Temporary Administrators
Volunteers
Procedures
Student Teachers
Procedures
Administrative Internships
Procedures
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5610
5610P
5612
5630
5630P
5641
5641P
5642
5642P
Management Support
Series 6000
Financial Planning and
Management
Program Planning, Budget Preparation,
Adoption and Implementation
Procedures
System of Funds and Accounts
Procedures
Interfund Loans
Minimum Fund Balance
Financial Reports
Expenditures in Excess of Budget
6000
6000P
6020
6020P
6021
6022
6030
6040
Revenues
Revenues from Local, State and
Federal Sources
Procedures
District Fundraising Activities
Procedures
Tuition
Rental or Lease of District Real
Property
Gifts
Procedures
Investment of Funds
6100
6100P
6102
6102P
6111
6112
6114
6114P
6120
Purchasing
Purchasing: Authorization and Control 6210
Procedures
6210P
Charge Cards
6212
Reimbursement for Travel Expenses
6213
Procedures
6213P
Voucher Certification and Approval
6215
Procedures
6215P
Reimbursement for Goods and Services:
Warrants
6216
Bid Requirements
6220
Procedures
6220P
Relations with Vendors
Cellular Telephones
6230
6250
Risk Management
Risk Management
Procedures
Staff Safety
Procedures
Infection Control Program
Procedures
Workplace Violence Prevention
Procedures
Updated JANUARY 2014
6500
6500P
6511
6511P
6512
6512P
6513
6513P
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SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY MODELS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
CONSOLIDATED TABLES OF CONTENTS
Insurance
Student Insurance
School District’s Responsibility For
Privately-owned Property
Property and Data Management
6530
6535
6540
6570
Transportation
Transportation
Procedures
Student Safety Walking to School and
Riding Buses
Procedures
Video Cameras on School Buses
Procedures
Special Transportation
Private Vehicle Transportation
Driver Training and Responsibility
School Owned Vehicles
Contracting for Transportation Services
6600
6600P
6605
6605P
6608
6608P
6620
6625
6630
6640
6690
Capital Projects
Facilities Planning
Site Acquisition
Construction Financing
Construction Design
Procedures
Architect and Engineering Services
Procedures
Contractor Assurances, Surety Bonds
and Insurance
Maintenance of Facilities Records
Acceptance of Completed Project
Naming Schools and Facilities
Procedures
Works of Art
6900
6905
6910
6920
6920P
6925
6925P
6950
6955
6959
6970
6970P
6971
Food Services
Nutrition and Physical Fitness
Procedures
6700
6700P
School Property
Safety, Operations and Maintenance of
School Property
Procedures
Capital Assets/Theft-Sensitive Assets
Procedures
Energy Management, Education and
Conservation
Disposal of Surplus Equipment
and/or Materials
Procedures
Sale of Real Property
Closure of Facilities
State Environmental Policy Act
Compliance
Pesticide Notification, Posting and
Record Keeping
Procedures
6800
6800P
6801
6801P
6810
6881
6881P
6882
6883
6890
6895
6895P
Sources include Washington State Model
Policies as published by WSSDA
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Updated JANUARY 2014
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