Leland School District Policy Code Locator
This manual is organized in 12 sections using 2000 National School Boards Association classification system,
modified to accommodate policies, procedures, regulations, and laws unique to school districts in Mississippi.
No school district will have a policy for each policy code. The policy code locator incorporates the NSBA codes
with customized policies.
SECTION A:
FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS
This section contains policies and regulations on the legal role of the district in providing public education and
the basic principles of school governance.
AA
AAA
AAB
School District Legal Status
School District Organization Plan
School District Liability Exemptions
AB
The People and Their School District
AC
ACA
ACB
ACC
ACD
ACE
ACF
ACG
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity/Human Relations
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Ethnicity and Race
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Religion
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap/Disability
Interpersonal/Human Relations
Resolution of Discrimination Complaints
AD
ADA
ADB
ADC
ADD
ADE
Educational Philosophy/School District Mission
School District Goals and Objectives
Drug-Free Schools
Tobacco-Free Schools
Safe Schools
Effective Schools
AE
AEA
AEB
AEC
Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment
Goal/Outcome-Based Education
Recognition for Accomplishment
Accomplishment Reporting to the Public
SECTION B:
SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS
This section contains policies and regulations on the school board—how it is appointed or elected; how it is
organized; how it conducts meetings; and how the board operates. This section includes bylaws and policies
establishing the board’s internal operating procedures.
BA
BAA
School Board Operational Goals
Evaluation of School Board/Board Self-Evaluation
BB
BBA
BBAA
BBAB
BBB
BBBA
BBBAA
BBBB
BBBC
School Board Legal Status
Board Powers and Responsibilities
Board Member Authority and Responsibilities
Board Signing Authority
Board Membership - Elections/Appointment
Board Member Qualifications
Board Member Terms of Office
Board Member Oath of Office
Board Member Resignation
1
BBBD
BBBE
BBBF
BBBG
BBBH
BBC
BBD
Board Member Removal from Office
Unexpired Term Fulfillment/Vacancies
Board Candidates
Board Campaigns and Elections
School Visitations by Board Members
School Board Liability (Insurance)
School District Liability Exemption
BC/BCA
BCB
School Board Member Conduct/Board Member Code of Ethics
Board Member Conflict of Interest
BD
BDA
BDB
BDC
BDD
BDE
BDEA
BDF
BDG
BDH
Organization of the School Board
Board Organizational Meeting
Board Officers
Appointed Board Officials
Board-Superintendent Relationship
Board Committees
Committee of the Whole
Advisory Committees
School Attorney/Legal Services
Board Consultants/Staff Assistants
BE
BEA
BEB
BEBA
BEBB
BEC
BED
BEDA
BEDB
BEDC
BEDD
BEDDA
BEDDB
BEDE
BEDF
BEDG
BEDH
BEDI
BEDJ
BEDK
BEE
School Board Meetings
Regular Board Meetings
Special Board Meetings
Work Sessions and Retreats
Video or Teleconference Meetings
Executive Sessions/Open Meetings (also KDB)
Meeting Procedures/Bylaws
Notification of Board Meetings
Agenda
Quorum
Rules of Order
Parliamentarian
Suspension of Rules of Order
Second Language Procedures for Board Meetings
Voting Method
Minutes
Public Participation at Board Meetings
News Media Services at Board Meetings
Broadcasting/Taping of Board Meetings
Reporting Board Meeting Business
Board Hearings/Appeal Proceedings
BF
School Board Work Sessions and Retreats
BG
BGA
BGB
BGC
BGD
BGE
BGF
School Board Policy Process
Policy Development System
Policy Adoption
Policy Revision and Review
Board Review of Regulations (Also CHB)
Policy Communication/Feedback
Suspension/Repeal of Policy
BH
BHA
School Board Communications
School District Logo and/or Motto
2
BHB
BHC
BHD
Use of School District/Board Member Name
Board Communications with Staff (Also GBD)
Board Communications with Public
BI
BIA
BIB
BIBA
BIC
BID
BIDA
School Board Member Services
New Board Member Orientation/Handbook
Board Member Development Opportunities
Board Member Conferences, Conventions, & Workshops
Board Facilities and Services
Board Member Compensation and Expenses
Board Member Compensation Repayment
BJ
BJA
BJB
School Board Legislative Program
State Legislative Program
Federal Legislative Program
BK
BKA
School Board Memberships
Liaison with School Boards Associations
SECTION C: GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
This section contains policies and regulations on school management, administrative organization, and school
building and department administration—including the administrative aspect of special programs and systemwide reforms such as school-or site-based management. It also houses personnel policies on the superintendent,
senior administrators (management team), and school principals. All phases of policy implementation—
procedures or regulations—are properly located in this section.
CA
CAA
Administration Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of School Administration
CB
CBA
CBB
CBC
CBD/CBE
CBEA
CBF
CBFA
CBG
CBH
CBHA
CBI
CBJ
CBJA
CBJB
School Superintendent
Qualifications of Superintendent
Recruitment/Election of Superintendent
Superintendent Powers and Responsibilities
Superintendent's Contract, Salary, Compensation, and Benefits
Superintendent’s Expenses
Superintendent's Conduct
Superintendent's Political Activities
Superintendent's Professional Development Opportunities
Superintendent's Consulting Activities
Superintendent's Political Activities
Evaluation of Superintendent
Superintendent's Termination of Employment
Dismissal of Superintendent
Retirement/Resignation of Superintendent
CC
CCA
CCB
CCC
Administrative Organization
Organization Charts
Line and Staff Relations
Staffing Formulas/Ratios
CD
CDA
CDB
CDC
CDD
CDE
Management Team/Senior Staff (Administrative Personnel Employment)
Evaluation of Management Team
Assignment and Transfer of Administrative Personnel
Promotion of Administrative Personnel
Administrative Personnel Dismissal
Administrative Personnel Resignation
3
CDF
CDG
CDH
CDI
Administrative Personnel Retirement
Administrative Personnel Time Schedules
Administrative Personnel Professional Development
Administrative Personnel Travel Reimbursement
CE
Administrative Councils, Cabinets, and Committees
CF
CFA
CFB
CFC
CFD
CFE
CFF
CFG
CFH
CFHA
CFHB
CFI
School Building Administration
School Principals/Building Administrators
Evaluation of Principals/Building Administrators
Assignment and Transfer of Building Administrators
Site- or School-Based Management
School Climate
Support Personnel for Building Administration
Elementary School Administration
Secondary School Administration
Middle School/Junior High School Administration
High School Administration
Monitoring/Recording Staff and Students (Concealed Observations)
CG
CGA
CGB
CGC
CGD
Special Programs Administration
Summer Programs Administration
School-Based Child Care Programs Administration
Adult Education/Lifelong Learning Programs Administration
State and Federal Programs Administration
CH
CHA
CHB
CHC
CHCA
CHD
Policy Implementation
Development of Regulations
Board Review of Regulations (Also BGD)
Regulations Communication
Handbooks and Directives
Administration in the Absence of Policy
CI
Temporary Administrative Assignments
CJ
CJA
Administrative Intern Programs
Administrator Sabbatical Program
CK
Administrative Consultants
CL
CLA
CLB
CLBA
Research/Administrative Reports
Records Disposal
Access to Records—Public Records
Access to Personnel Records
CM
School District Annual Report
SECTION D:
FISCAL MANAGEMENT
This section contains policies and regulations on school finances and the management of funds, with the
exception of policies on the financing of school construction and renovation.
DA
DAA
Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of Fiscal Management
DB/DBA
DBB
Annual Budget/Budgeting System
Fiscal Year
4
DBC
DBCA
DBCB
DBCC
DBD
DBE
DBF
DBG
DBGA
DBH
DBI
DBIA
DBJ
Budget Planning and Preparation
Budget Schedules
Staff Involvement in Budget Preparation
Local Government Involvement in Budget Preparation Process
Determination of Budget Priorities
Communication of Budget Recommendations
Budget Hearings and Reviews
Budget Adoption Process
Budget Referenda (see FDA for construction bonds)
Budget Appeals
Budget Implementation
Emergency Budget Changes
Budget Revisions/Transfers
DC
DCA
DCB
DCC
DCD
Taxing and Borrowing
Bond Sales (Management of Capital Reserves)
Short Term Notes—Transportation, Capital Improvements
Tax Anticipation Notes
Shortfall Borrowing
DD
DDA
DDB
Funding Proposals, Grants, and Special Projects
Funding Sources Outside the School System
Funding Sources Within the School System/Mini-Grants
DE
DEA
DEAA
DEAB
DEB
DEC
Revenues from Tax Sources
Funds from Local Tax Sources
Ad Valorem Tax Levy
Revenue from Gaming
Funds from State Tax Sources
Funds from Federal Tax Sources (including Impact Aid)
DF
DFA
DFAA
DFB
DFBA
DFBAA
DFBB
DFBC
Revenues from Non-tax Sources
Revenues from Investments
Use of Surplus Funds
Revenues from School-Owned Real Estate/Property
Revenues from 16th Section Land
Classification of 16th Section Land
th
16 Section Land Rental Determinations
Timber Management Divestiture
DFC
DFD
DFDA
DFE
DFF
DFFA
DFFB
DFFC
DFFC—R
DFFD
DFG
DG
DGA
DGB
DGC
Rental and Service Charges
Gate Receipts and Admissions
Free Admissions
Royalties
Income from School Sales and Services (Activity Funds)
Activity Fund Management
Fundraisers by Principals and Teachers
School-sponsored Fundraisers
School-Sponsored Fundraisers—Regulations
Sales to Students
Gifts and Bequests to School District
Banking Services
Authorized Signatures
Check-Writing Services
Loans/Employee Credit Unions
5
DGD
DGE
Credit Cards
Personal Debts of Employees
DH
DHA
Bonded Employees and Officers
Contracts/Signing Authority
DI
DIA
DIB
DIC
DID
DIDA
DIDB
DIE
Fiscal Accounting and Reporting
Accounting System
Types of Funds/Revolving Funds
Financial Reports and Statements
Inventories (Fixed Assets Management)
Fixed Assets Depreciation
Fixed Assets Capitalization
Audits/Financial Monitoring
DJ
DJA
DJAA
DJAB
DJB
DJBA
DJBA—R
DJC
DJD
DJE
DJEA
DJF
DJG
DJGA
DJGB
Purchasing
Purchasing Authority—General
Emergency Purchasing
Purchase Order Exemptions
Purchasing Procedures
Education Enhancement Funds
Education Enhancement Funds—Regulations
Petty Cash
Cooperative Purchasing
Bidding Procedures
Opening and Tabulation of Bids
Local/Competitive Purchasing
Vendor Relations
Sales Calls and Demonstrations
Purchasing Guides and Vendor Product and Service Lists
DK
DKA
DKB
DKC
Payment Procedures/Claims Docket
Payroll Procedures/Schedules
Salary Deductions
Expense Authorization/Reimbursement
DL
DLA
DLB
Management of Staff Funds
Employee Benefits Administration
Tax Sheltered Annuities
DM
Cash in School Buildings
DN
School Properties Disposition
SECTION E: SUPPORT SERVICES
This section contains policies and regulations on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on
business management such as safety, buildings and grounds management, office services, transportation, and
food services.
EA
EAA
Support Services Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of Support Services
EB
EBA
EBAA
EBAB
Environmental and Safety Program
Building and Grounds Inspections
Reporting of Hazards/Warning Systems
Hazardous Materials (Asbestos Management)
6
EBABA
EBAC
EBB
EBBA
EBBB
EBC
EBCA
EBCB
EBCC
EBCD
EBCE
Tobacco-Free Buildings
Environmental and Safety Audits
Accident Prevention and Safety Procedures
Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission
Accident Reports
Emergencies
Safety Plans
Safety Drills/Evacuations
Bomb Threats
Weather-Related Emergencies
School Closings and Cancellations
EC
ECA
ECAB
ECABA
ECAC
ECAD
ECAE
ECAF
ECB
ECBA
ECBB
ECBC
ECC
ECD
ECE
ECF
ECG
Buildings/Grounds/Property Management
Security
Access to Buildings/School Property/Events
Staff/Student Identification Procedures
Vandalism
School and Personal Property Replacement/Restitution
Security Services
Possession of Weapons on School Property
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
Building Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
Recreational Facility Maintenance
Building and Grounds Records and Reports
Custodial Services
Traffic and Parking Procedures
Energy Conservation
School Facility Rental
ED
EDA
EDB
EDC
EDD
EDE
Materials and Equipment Management
Materials and Equipment Receiving and Ware Housing
Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment
Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and equipment
Materials and Equipment Records and Reports
Waste Management and Recycling
EE
EEA
EEAA
EEAB
EEAC
EEACA
EEAD
EEAE
EEAEA
EEAEB
EEAEC
EEAED
EEAEE
EEAF
EEAFA
EEAG
EEAH
EEAI
EEB
Transportation Services
Student Transportation
Transportation Eligibility (Walkers and Riders)
Special Education Student Transportation
Bus Scheduling and Routing
School Bus Turnaround
Bus Passes
Bus Safety Program
Bus Driver Requirements, Training, and Responsibilities
Bus Purchasing and Maintenance
Student Conduct on Buses
Safety/Bus Patrols
Bus Emergencies
Special Use of Buses
Extracurricular Activity Buses/Field Trips/Special Events Transportation
Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
Student Transportation Insurance
Student Transportation Records and Reports
Business and Personnel Transportation Services
7
EEBA
EEBB
EEBC
EEBD
Use of School-Owned Vehicles
Use of Private Vehicles on School Business
Business and Personnel Transportation Insurance
Business Transportation Records and Reports
EF
EFA
EFAA
EFB
EFC
EFD
EFDA
EFE
EFF
EFG
EFH
EFI
Food Services
Food Purchasing/Selection (for Meetings)
Use of Surplus Commodities
Menu Development/Options
Free and Reduced Price Food Services
Pricing of and Payment for Food Services
Collection of Money/Food Tickets
Competitive Food Sales/Vending Machines
Adult Food Services
Catering and Food Service at School Activities/Events
Food Service Sanitation Program
Food Services Records and Reports
EG
EGA
EGAA
EGAB
EGAC
EGAD
EGAE
EGAEA
EGAEB
EGAF
EGB
EGC
EGD
EGDA
EGE
Office Services
Communication Services
Data Processing
Photocopying Services
Printing, Production, and Graphic Arts Services
Copyright Compliance
Mail and Delivery Services (Faculty Mail Boxes)
Electronic Mail
FAX Service
Telephone Service
Clerical Services
Notary Public
Use of Technology in Office Services
Use of Cellular Phones
Office Services Records and Reports
EH
EHA
EHAA
EHB
Data Management
Computerized Data Systems
Computer Security
Data/Records Retention
EI
EIA
EIB
EIC
Insurance Program/Risk Management
Property Insurance
Liability Insurance
Self-Insurance/Insurance Pools
SECTION F:
FACILITIES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
This section contains policies and regulations on facility planning, financing, construction, and renovation. It
also includes the topics of temporary facilities and school closings.
FA
FAA
Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of Facilities Planning and Development
FB
FBA
FBB
Facilities Planning
Planning Advisors
Enrollment Projections
FC
Building Accommodations
8
FCA
FCB
FCC
Combining Schools
Closing Schools
Temporary School Facilities
FD
FDA
FDB
FDC
Facilities Funding
Bond Campaigns (see DBGA for other referenda)
Facility Expansion State Loans and Grants
Facility Expansion 16th Section Principal Fund Loans
FE
FEA
FEB
FEC
FED
FEDA
FEDB
FEDC
FEE
FEF
FEG
FEGA
FEGB
FEH
FEI
FEJ
Facilities Construction
Educational Specifications for Construction
Architect/Engineer/Construction Manager
Use of Consultants in Facilities Construction
Construction Plans and Specifications
Site Plans
Construction Plans
Construction Equipment and Materials
Site Acquisition
Construction Cost Estimates
Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards
Contractor's Fair Employment Clause
Contractor's Affidavits and Guarantees
Supervision of Construction
Construction of Recreational Facilities
Construction Records and Reports
FF
FFA
FFB
Naming Facilities
Memorials
Names on Plaques
FG
Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities
FH
Staff Orientation to New Facilities
FI
Public Dedication of New Facilities
FJ
Facilities Renovations/Improvements
SECTION G: PERSONNEL
This section contains policies and regulations on all school employees except for the superintendent and
certified/licensed administrators, which are located in Section C, General Administration. The category is
divided into three main divisions: GB, for policies applying to all school employees or to general personnel
matters; GC, for instructional and administrative staff; and GD, for support or classified staff.
GA
GAA
Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of Personnel System
GB
GBA
GBAA
GBAB
GBB
GBC
GBCA
GBCB
GBCC
General Personnel Policies
Open Hiring/Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Sexual Discrimination and Harassment (Title VII and Title IX)
Pay Equity/Fair Labor Standards
Staff Involvement in Decision-Making
Staff Compensation
Merit/Performance Pay Programs
Staff Salary Deductions
Staff Leave
9
GBCCA
GBCCB
GBD
GBE
GBEA
GBEB
GBEBA
GBEBB
GBEBC
GBEC
GBED
GBF
GBG
GBGA
GBGB
GBGC
GBGD
GBGE
GBH
GBI
GBJ
GBJA
GBJAA
GBJB
GBK
GBL
GBM
GBN
GC
GCA
GCAA
GCAAA
GCAAB
GCAAC
GCAB
GCB
GCBA
GCBAA
GCBAB
GCBB
GCBBA
GCBC
GCBD
GCC
GCCA
GCCAA
GCCAB
GCCAC
GCCAD
GCCAE
GCCAF
GCCAG
GCCB
Family Medical Leave
Donation of Leave Time
Communications with Staff (also BHC)
Staff Rights and Responsibilities
Staff Conflict of Interest
Staff Conduct (Ethics)
Staff Dress Code
Staff Conduct with Students
Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff
Drug-Free Workplace (also ADB)
Tobacco-Free Workplace (also ADC) /Staff No Smoking/Smoking
Staff Working on Federal/State Grants
Staff Welfare/Protection
Staff Health
Staff Personal Security and Safety
Employee Assistance/Wellness Programs
Workers' Compensation
Unemployment Compensation
Staff Participation in Community Activities
Staff Participation in Political Activities
Personnel Records and Files
Criminal Records Background/Child Abuse Registry Checks (Confidential Information
and Disclosure of Information)
Staff Arrest, Indictment, Conviction
Access to Personnel Files
Staff Concerns/Complaints/Grievances
Staff Awards and Recognition
Personnel Reimbursement—Travel
Staff Arrest/Indictment
Professional Staff
Professional Staff Positions
Instructional Staff Positions
Teacher Positions
Guidance and Health Staff Positions
Resource Staff Positions
Administrative Staff Positions
Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation
Instructional Staff Contracts/Compensation/Salary Schedules
Merit/Performance Pay for Instructional Staff
(National Board Professional Teaching Standards)
Professional Staff Tuition Reimbursement
Administrative Staff Contracts and Compensation/Salary Schedules
Merit/Performance Pay for Administrative Staff
Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans/Overtime
Professional Staff Fringe Benefits
Professional Staff Leaves and Absences
Professional Staff Leaves and Absences
Professional Staff Sick Leave
Professional Staff Personal Leave (Emergency/Legal/Religious)
Professional Staff Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave
Professional Staff Military Leave
Professional Staff Professional Leave (Conferences/Training/Workshops)
Professional Staff Sabbaticals
Professional Staff Jury Duty
Administrative Staff Leaves and Absences
10
GCCBA
GCCBB
GCCBC
GCCBD
GCCBE
GCCBF
GCD
GCDA
GCDB
GCE
GCEA
GCEB
GCEC
GCF
GCFA
GCFB
GCFC
GCFCA
GCFD
GCG
GCG—R
GCGA
GCGB
GCGC
GCGD
GCH
GCHA
GCHB
GCI
GCIA
GCIB
GCIC
GCID
GCIE
GCIF
GCJ
GCJA
GCJB
GCK
GCKA
GCKB
GCKC
GCL
GCLA
GCLB
GCLC
GCLD
GCM
GCMA
GCMB
GCMC
GCMD
GCME
GCN
GCNA
GCNB
Administrative Staff Sick Leave
Administrative Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave
Administrative Staff Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave
Administrative Staff Military Leave
Administrative Staff Conferences/Training/Workshops
Administrative Staff Sabbaticals
Professional Staff Vacations and Holidays
Instructional Staff Vacations and Holidays
Administrative Staff Vacations and Holidays
Professional Staff Employment (Recruiting)
Recruiting of Instructional Staff
Recruiting of Administrative Staff
Posting and Advertising of Professional Vacancies
Professional Staff Hiring
Hiring of Instructional Staff
Hiring of Administrative Staff
Professional Staff Certification and Credentialing Requirements (Licensure)
No Child Left Behind Act Highly Qualified Requirement
Shortage of Professional Staff
Part-time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment
Part-time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment—Regulations
Qualifications of Substitute Staff
Arrangements for Substitute Staff
Job Sharing in Professional Staff Positions
Emergency Teacher Pay
Professional Staff Orientation and Training
Mentor Teachers
Mentor Administrators
Professional Staff Development
Philosophy of Staff Development
In-service Requirements for Instructional Staff
In-service Requirements for Administrative Staff
Professional Staff Training, Workshops and Conferences
Professional Staff Continuing Education and College Courses
Payment to Staff for In-service Activities
Professional Staff Probation, Tenure, and Seniority
Instructional Staff Seniority
Administrative Staff Seniority
Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
Professional Staff Reassignment
Administrative Staff Reassignment
Coaching Assignments
Professional Staff Schedules and Calendars
Length of Instructional Staff Work Day
Length of Administrative Staff Work Day
Length of Instructional Staff School Year
Length of Administrative Staff School Year
Professional Staff Work Load
Professional Staff Planning Time
Professional Staff Office Hours
Parent Conferences, Staff Meetings, and School Meetings
Instructional Staff Extra Duty
Administrative Staff Extra Duty
Supervision of Professional Staff
Supervision of Instructional Staff
Supervision of Administrative Staff
11
GCO
GCOA
GCOB
GCOC
GCOD
GCP
GCPA
GCPB
GCQ
GCQ—R
GCQA
GCQB
GCQC
GCQD
GCQE
GCQF
GCR
GCRA
GCRB
GCRC
GCRD
GCS
GCT
GCU
GCV
GD
GDA
GDAA
GDAB
GDAC
GDB
GDBA
GDBB
GDBC
GDBD
GDC
GDCA
GDCB
GDCC
GDCD
GDCE
GDCF
GDD
GDE
GDEA
GDF
GDFA
GDFB
GDFC
GDG
GDGA
GDGB
GDGC
GDH
GDI
Evaluation of Professional Staff
Evaluation of Instructional Staff
Accountability of Instructional Staff
Evaluation of Administrative Staff
Accountability of Administrative Staff
Professional Staff Promotions and Reclassifications
Promotion and Reclassification of Instructional Staff
Promotion and Reclassification of Administrative Staff
Professional Staff Non-Renewal of Contract
Educational Employment Procedures Rules/Regulations
Instructional Staff Reduction in Force
Administrative Staff Reduction in Force
Resignation of Professional Staff
Resignation of Administrative Staff
Retirement of Professional Staff
Discipline, Suspension, Termination of Professional Staff
Non-school Employment of Professional Staff
Non-school Employment of Instructional Staff
Non-school Employment of Administrative Staff
Staff Consulting Activities
Tutoring for Pay
Professional Research and Publishing
Exchange Teaching
Professional Staff Membership in Professional and Union Organizations
Professional Staff Facilities
Support/Classified (Non-Certified/Licensed) Staff
Support Staff Positions
Fiscal Management and Office Positions
Building and Grounds Management Positions
Transportation and Food Management Positions
Support Staff Contracts and Compensation
Support Staff Salary Schedules
Merit/Performance Pay for Support Staff
Support Staff Supplementary Pay/Overtime
Support Staff Fringe Benefits
Support Staff Leaves and Absences
Support Staff Sick Leave
Support Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave
Support Staff Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave
Support Staff Military Leave
Support Staff Conferences/Visitations/Workshops
Support Staff Jury Duty
Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
Support Staff Recruiting
Posting and Advertising of Support Staff Vacancies
Support Staff Hiring
Support Staff Qualifications and Requirements
Support Staff Selection Process
Shortage of Support Staff
Part-time and Substitute Support Staff Employment
Qualifications of Support Staff Substitutes
Arrangements for Support Staff Substitutes
Job-Sharing in Support Staff Positions
Support Staff Orientation and Training
Support Staff Probation, Tenure, and Seniority
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GDJ
GDK
GDKA
GDKB
GDL
GDLA
GDLB
GDM
GDMA
GDMB
GDMC
GDMD
GDN
GDO
GDOA
GDP
GDQ
GDQA
GDQB
GDQC
GDQD
GDR
GDS
GDT
Support Staff Assignments and Transfers
Support Staff Schedules and Calendars
Length of Support Staff Work Day
Length of Support Staff School Year
Support Staff Work Load
Support Staff Extra Duty
Support Staff Meetings
Support Staff Career Development
Philosophy of Support Staff Career Development
Support Staff Training, Conferences, and Workshops
Support Staff In-service Requirements
Support Staff Continuing Education
Supervision of Support Staff
Evaluation of Support Staff
Accountability of Support Staff
Support Staff Promotions and Reclassification
Support Staff Termination of Employment
Support Staff Reduction in Force
Resignation of Support Staff
Retirement of Support Staff
Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Support Staff
Non-school Employment by Support Staff
Support Staff Membership in Professional/Union Organizations
Support Staff Facilities
SECTION H: NEGOTIATIONS
This section contains policies and regulations on the process of negotiating with bargaining units recognized by
the school board and authorized under state law.
HA
HAA
Negotiations Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of Negotiations
HB
Negotiations Legal Status
HC
Scope of Negotiations
HD
Negotiation Style, Methods, and Procedures
HE
School Board Negotiating Rights and Responsibilities
HF
School Board Negotiating Agents
HG
Superintendent's Role in Negotiations
HH
Employee Negotiating Organizations
HI
Rights and Responsibilities of Employee Negotiating Organizations
HJ
Payment of Negotiating Costs
HK
HKA
Release of Negotiations Information
Media Relations during Negotiations
HL
Preliminary Negotiated Agreement Disposition
HM
Announcement of Final Negotiated Agreement
13
HN
Negotiated Agreement Implementation
HO
HOA
Impasse Procedures
Binding Arbitration
HP
HPA
Employee Job Actions
Employee Walkouts, Strikes, and Work-to-the-Rule
HQ
Negotiated Amendments and Renegotiations Procedures
SECTION I:
INSTRUCTION
This section contains policies and regulations on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special
programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.
IA
Instructional Goals and Learning Objectives
IB
Academic Freedom
IC
ICA
ICB
ICC
School Year
School Calendar
Extended School Year
Year-round School
ID
IDA
School Day
Evening Instructional Activities
IE
Organization of Instruction
IF
IFA
IFB
IFC
IFD
IFE
Instructional Approach
Heterogeneous/Ability Grouping
Active/Passive Learning
Multiculturalism
Continuous Progress Education
Non-graded Education
IG
IGA
IGB
IGC
IGD
IGE
IGF
Curriculum Development, Adoption, and Review
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Research/Experimental Instructional Materials
Pilot Projects
Curriculum Adoption
Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines
Curriculum Review
IH
IHA
IHAA
IHAB
IHAC
IHAD
IHAE
IHAF
IHAG
IHAH
IHAI
IHAJ
Curriculum Programs
Basic Instructional Program
English/Reading/Writing/Language Arts Education
Mathematics Education
Social Studies Education
Science Education
Physical Education
Arts Education
Music Education
Foreign Language Education
Vocational-Technical Education
Computer/Technology Literacy
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IHAK
IHAL
IHAM
IHAMA
IHAMB
IHAMC
IHAN
IHAO
IHAP
IHAQ
IHB
IHBA
IHBB
IHBC
IHBCA
IHBCB
IHBCC
IHBD
IHBDA
IHBDB
IHBDC
IHBE
IHBEA
IHBF
IHBG
IHBH
IHBHA
IHBHB
IHBHC
IHBI
IHBIA
IHBIAA
IHBIB
IHC
IHCA
IHCB
IHCC
IHCD
IHCDA
IHCE
IHCEA
IHCEB
IHCF
IHCFA
IHCFB
IHCFC
IHD
IHDA
IHDB
IHDC
IHDD
II
IIA
IIB
IIC
Citizenship/Values Education
Teaching about Religion
Health Education
Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
Family Life/Sex Education
HIV/AIDS Education
Driver Education
Environmental Education
Consumer Education
Career/Transition-to-Work Education
Special Instructional Programs/Instructional Accommodations
Special Ed./Programs for Disabled/Exceptional Students
Gifted and Talented Education
Programs for At-Risk/Disadvantaged Students
Programs for Pregnant/Parenting Students
Programs for Substance Abusers
Programs for Children in At-Risk Families
Compensatory Education/Remediation
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring Programs
Acceleration of At-Risk Students
Bilingual Instruction
English as a Second Language
Homebound Instruction (includes hospitalized students)
Home Schooling
Alternative School Programs
Alternative Schools
Magnet Schools
Weekend/Night School
Early Childhood Education
Kindergarten Programs
Half-Day/Full-Day Kindergarten
Primary/Pre-Primary Education
Extended Instructional Programs
Summer School
Travel Study
Honors Program
Advanced College Placement
Post-secondary Options/Concurrent Enrollment
School Camps
School-Sponsored Camps
Camps Conducted by Outside Groups/Organizations
Child Care Programs
School-Based Child Care
Latchkey Programs
Preschool Child Care
Adult/Community Education
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School/GED Programs
Adult Vocational/Career Education
Community Education
Instructional Arrangements
Grouping for Instruction
Class Size
Scheduling Classes
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IID
IIE
IIF
IIG
IIH
III
IIJ
IIK
IIL
IIM
IIN
IIO
Pull-Out Programs
Student Schedules and Course Loads
Team Teaching
Differentiated Staffing
Mixed Classes
Independent Study (Correspondence or Online Course Work)
Individualized Instruction
Contracting for Instruction/Performance Contracting
Open Classrooms
Non-graded Classrooms
Cooperative Learning
Peer Tutoring
IJ
IJA
IJB
IJC
IJD
IJE
IJF
IJG
IJH
IJI
IJJ
IJK
IJKA
IJL
IJLA
IJM
IJN
IJNA
IJNB
IJNC
IJNCA
IJND
IJNDA
IJNDB
IJO
IJOA
IJOA—R
IJOB
IJOC
IJOD
IJOE
Instructional Resources and Materials
Language Arts Resources and Materials
Mathematics Resources and Materials
Social Studies Resources and Materials
Science Resources and Materials
Art and Music Resources and Materials
Physical Education Resources and Materials
Health Education Resources and Materials
Foreign Language Resources and Materials
Vocational-Technical Resources and Materials
Textbook Selection, Adoption, and Disposal
Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption
Technology Resource Selection and Adoption
Library Materials Selection and Adoption
General Criteria for Media Maintenance
Special Interest Materials Selection and Adoption
Instructional Services
Teacher Aides/Assistant Teachers
Resource Teachers
Resource Centers/Media Centers/School Library
Professional Library
Technology Resources
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Use of Technology Resources in Instruction
Community Learning Resources
Field Trips
Field Trips—Administrative Regulations
Community Resource Persons/Speakers
School Volunteers
Review and Approval of Community Programs/Materials (also IJM)
Development, Publishing, and Ownership of Professional Materials
IK
IKA
IKAA
IKAB
IKAC
IKACA
IKACB
IKAD
IKAD—R
IKAE
IKB
Academic Achievement
Grading/Assessment Systems
Tests and Examinations
Report Cards/Progress Reports
Conferences
Parent Conferences (Also GCMC)
Student Conferences
Grade Adjustment
Grade Adjustment—Administrative Regulations
Cheating
Homework
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IKC
IKD
IKE
IKEA
IKF
IKFA
IKFB
IKFBA
Class Rankings/Grade Point Averages
Honor Rolls
Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students
Academic Incentives/Penalties
Graduation Requirements
Early Graduation
Graduation Exercises
Baccalaureate Service
IL
ILA
ILB
ILBA
ILBB
ILBC
ILC
ILD
Evaluation of Instructional Programs
Test/Assessment Selection
Test/Assessment Administration
District Program Assessments
State Program Assessments
National Program Assessments
Use and Dissemination of Assessment Results
Educational Surveys and Research/Effective Schools Research
IM
IMA
IMB
IMBA
IMBB
IMBC
IMC
IMD
IMDA
IMDB
IMDC
IME
IMF
IMG
IMH
IMI
IMJ
IMK
Miscellaneous Instructional Policies
Teaching Methods
Teaching about Controversial/Sensitive Issues
Alternative Learning Experiences
Exemptions from Required Instruction
Opt-Out Procedures for Alternative Instruction
Controversial Speakers/Programs
School Ceremonies and Observances
Patriotic Exercises
Flag Displays
Religious Observances and Displays
School Assemblies
School Fairs
Animals in Schools
Class Interruptions
School Stores
Collection of Money by Teachers
Planning and Record-keeping by Teachers
SECTION J: STUDENTS
This section contains policies and regulations on students—admission, attendance, rights and responsibilities,
conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.
JA
JAA
Student Policies Goals/Priority Objectives
Evaluation of Student Policies and Services
JB
JBA
JBAA
JBAB
Equal Educational Opportunities
Discrimination on the Basis of Race, Ethnicity, Handicap, Religion, or Sex
Students with Disabilities Section 504 Complaint Procedures
Student Complaints of Sexual Discrimination/Harassment—Title IX Procedures
JC
JCA
JCA—R
JCAA
JCAB
JCAC
School Attendance Areas
Assignment of Students to School
Assignment of Students to School—Regulations
School Districting/Redistricting Procedures
Desegregation Plans
Alternative School Program
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JD
School Census
JE
JEA
JEB
JEBA
Student Attendance
Compulsory Attendance Ages
Entrance Age Requirements
Entrance Age Verification
JF
Student Admissions to/Withdrawals from School
JFA
Admission Procedures
JFAA
Admission of Resident Students
JFAB
Admission of Nonresident Students
JFABA
Nonresident Tuition Charges
JFABB
Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students
JFABC
Admission of Transfer Students
JFABCA
Admission of Students from Non-Accredited or Home School Programs
JFABD
Admission of Homeless Students
JFABD—R
Admission of Homeless Students—Regulations
JFB
District Transfers
JFBA
Intra-District Transfer
JFBB
Inter-District Transfer
JFBC
Unsafe Schools Choice Option
JFBD
Magnet School Programs
JFC
Student Withdrawal from School/Drop-Outs
JFCA
Student Re-Entry to School
JG
JGA
JGB
Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels
Assignment of New Students to Classes and Grade Levels
Assignment of Continuing Students to Classes
JH
JHA
JHB
JHBA
JHBB
JHC
JHCA
JHCB
JHD
Student Absences and Excuses
Tardiness
Truancy
Attendance Officer
Attendance Monitoring/Accounting
Released Time for Students
Open/Closed Campus
Released Time for Religious Instruction
Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance
JI
JIA
JIB
JIBA
JIBB
JIBC
JIC
JICA
JICB
JICC
JICD
JICDA
JICDAA
JICDB
JICDBA
JICDC
JICE
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Due Process Rights
Student Involvement in Decision Making
Student Government
Student Member of School Board
Student Advisory Councils
Student Conduct—MS Safety Act 2001
Student Dress
Care of School Property by Students
Student Conduct on School Buses (also EEAEC)
Student Conduct in School
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct at Athletic Events
Student Conduct in Halls
Hall Passes
Student Conduct in Cafeteria
Student Publications
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JICEA
JICEB
JICF
JICFA
JICG
JICH
JICI
JICJ
JICK
JICKA
JICKA—P
JID
JIE
JIF
JIG
JIH
JIHA
JIHB
JIHC
JII
JIJ
School-Related Student Publications
Underground Student Publications
Secret Societies/Gang Activity
Hazing
Tobacco Use by Students
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
Weapons in School (Gun-Free Schools)
Use of Beepers/Cell Phones in School
Student Crime and Violence/Sexual Harassment
Reporting of Unlawful or Violent Acts
Reporting of Unlawful or Violent Acts—Procedures
Students of Legal Age
Pregnant Students
Students with Children
Married Students
Student Interrogations, Searches, & Arrests (Including Concealed Observations)
Locker Searches/Book-bags
Parking Lot/Vehicle Searches
Use of Metal Detectors
Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances
Student Protests, Demonstrations, and Strikes
JJ
Student Activities (Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular)
JJA
Student Organizations
JJAB
Limited Open/Closed Forum
JJB
Student Social Events
JJC
Student Performances/Exhibits/Competition
JJD/JJD—R
Student Activities Fees/Regulations
JJE
Student Fundraising Activities
JJE—R
Student Fundraising Activities—Regulations
JJF
Student Activities Funds
JJG
Contests for Students
JJH/JJH—R
Student Travel/Regulations
JJI
Student Athletics/Interscholastic Sports
JJIA
Intramural Sports
JJIB
Interscholastic Sports
JJIC
Eligibility/Minimum Standards for Participation
JJID
Student Physicals for School Athletics
JJIE
Drug and Steroid Use in School Athletics
JJJ
Extracurricular Activity Eligibility
JJK
School Themes, Emblems, and Mascots
JJKA
School Memorabilia
JK
JKA
JKB
JKC
JKD
JKE
JKF
Student Discipline
Corporal Punishment
Detention of Students
Probation of Students
Suspension of Students
Expulsion of Students
Readmission and Denial of Admission
JL
JLA
JLB
JLC
JLCA
Student Welfare
Student Insurance Programs
Student Financial Aid Programs
Student Health Services and Requirements
Physical Examinations of Students
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JLCB
JLCC
JLCCA
JLCCB
JLCD/JLCD—R
JLCE
JLCF
JLD
JLDA
JLDAA
JLDAB
JLDAC
JLDB
JLDBA
JLDBB
JLDBC
JLDBD
JLDBE
JLDBF
JLDC
JLE
JLEA
JLF
JLG
JLH
JLI
JLIA
JLIAA
JLIB
JLIC
JLID
JLIE
Immunization of Students
Communicable/Infectious Diseases
Students with HIV/AIDS
Students with Head Lice and Nits
Administering Medicines to Students/Regulations
First Aid and Emergency Medical Care
School Nurses
Guidance and Counseling
School Counselors and Psychologists
Confidentiality of Student Communications
Referral of Students to Other Agencies
Screening/Testing of Students
At-Risk Student Behaviors
Self-Esteem Promotion/Suicide Prevention
Identification Interventions, & Postvention Procedures for Student Problems
Substance Abuse Counseling
Child Abuse/Neglect Counseling
Peer Counseling
Mentor Teacher/Caring Adult Program
Career Counseling
Student Social Services
Home Visits
Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection
Homeless Students
Missing Students
Student Safety
Supervision of Students
Student Restraint Policy
Student Dismissal Precautions
Safety Patrols (Also EEAED)
Student Bicycle Use
Student Automobile Use and Parking
JM
Student Awards, Honors, and Scholarships
JN
Student Volunteers for School and Community Service
JO
Employment of Students
JP
Student Donations and Gifts
JQ
JQA
Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
Collection of Money from Students
JR
JRA
JRB
JRC
JRD
Student Information
Student Records
Student Lists
Release of Information on Students
Student Photographs
SECTION K: SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND HOME RELATIONS
This section contains policies and regulations on parent and community involvement in schools. Except for
policies concerning education agencies, statements on public sector relations with the school district are also
located in this section.
KA
School-Community-Home Relations Goals/Priority Objectives
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KAA
Evaluation of School-Community-Home Relations
KB
KBA
KBB
KBBA
KBBB
KBC
KBCA
KBD
KBE
Parent Involvement in Education
School-Parent Relations Goals
Parent Rights and Responsibilities
Custodial and Non-custodial Parent Rights and Responsibilities
Surrogate Parent Rights and Responsibilities
Parent Involvement in Decision-Making
Parent Involvement in Decision-Making—Title I
Communications with Parents
Relations with Parent Organizations
KC
KCA
KCB
KCBA
KCBB
KCC
KCCA
KCCB
KCD
Community Involvement in Education
School Community Relations Goals
Community Involvement in Decision-Making
Measuring Community Attitudes/Questionnaires & Survey Research
Use of Polling and Survey Research
Community Involvement in School Elections
Community Involvement in Bond Campaigns
Community Involvement in Budget Referenda
Public Gifts/Donations to Schools
KD
KDA
KDB
KDC
KDCA
KDD
KDDA
KDDB
KDE
Public Information and Communications
Public Information/School Communications Program
Public's Right to Know/Freedom of Information
School-Sponsored Information Media
Use of Students in Public Information Program
Media Relations
Press Releases, Conferences, and Interviews
Sports and Special Events Media Coverage
Crisis Management/Communications
KE
KEA
KEB
KEC
KED
KEE
Public Concerns and Complaints
Public Concerns/Complaints about Policies
Public Concerns/Complaints about Personnel
Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Resources
Public Concerns/Complaints about Facilities and Services
School Ombudsperson/Parent Liaison
KF
KFA
KFB
KFC
Community Use of School Facilities
Public Conduct on School Property (Including Skateboarding/Rollerblading)
Community Use of School Buildings
Community Use of School Fields and Grounds
KG
KGA
KGB
KGC
KGD
Business and Industry Involvement in Education
School Foundations
Adopt-A-School Programs
Cooperative Programming with Business and Industry
Business and Industry Donations/Joint Ventures with Schools
KH
KHA
KHB
KHC
KHD
KHE
Solicitations in Schools
Public Solicitations in Schools
Advertising in Schools
Distribution/Posting of Promotional Materials
Business Solicitations in Schools
Political Solicitations in Schools
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KI
KIA
Visitors to Schools
Identification Procedures
KJ
KJA
KJB
KJC
KJD
KJE
KJF
KJG
KJH
KJI
Relations with Community Organizations
Relations with Booster Organizations
Relations with Neighborhood/Community Associations
Relations with Churches
Relations with Youth Organizations
Relations with Community/Private Social Service Organizations
Relations with Labor Organizations
Relations with Indian Tribal Councils
Relations with Child Care Providers
Relations with Senior Citizens
KK
Relations with Professional Associations
KL
KLA
KLB
KLC
KLD
KLE
KLF
KLG
KLH
KLI
KLJ
KLK
KLKA
KLKB
KLL
KLM
KLMA
Relations with Government Authorities
Relations with Financial/Tax Authorities
Relations with Election Authorities
Relations with Social Service Agencies
Relations with Housing Agencies
Relations with Health and Welfare Agencies
Relations with Parks and Recreation Agencies
Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies and Authorities
Relations with Fire and Emergency Preparedness Authorities
Relations with Environmental Protection Agencies
Relations with Planning and Zoning Authorities
Relations with Local Government Authorities
Relations with Municipal Authorities
Relations with County/Regional Authorities
Relations with State Government Authorities
Relations with Federal Government Authorities
Relations with Military Agencies/Armed Services
KM
Relations with Cultural Institutions
SECTION L: EDUCATION AND AGENCY RELATIONS
This section contains policies and regulations on the school district’s relationship with other education
agencies—including other school systems, regional or service district, private schools, colleges and universities,
education research organizations, and state and national education agencies.
LA
Education Agency Relations Goals/Priority Objectives
LB
LBA
LBB
LBC
LBD
Relations with other Schools and School Systems
Shared Services and Staff
Cooperative Educational Programming
Relations with Nonpublic Schools
Relations with Home-School Programs
LC
Relations with Education Research Agencies
LD
LDA
LDB
LDC
Relations with Colleges and Universities
Student Teaching and Internships
Cooperative Programming with Higher Education
Staff Development Assistance from Higher Education
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LE
Relations with County/Regional Education Agencies
LF
LFA
LFB
Relations with State Education Agencies
School Executive Management Institute
Department of Education Workshops and Training
LG
Relations with Federal Education Agencies
LH
Relations with Education Accreditation Agencies
LI
Professional Visitors and Observers from Education Agencies
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