BOARD POLICY MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
001 Name and Classification 002 Authority and Powers 003 Functions 004 Membership 004.1 Student Representative to Board 005 Organization 006 Meetings 007 Distribution 008 Organizational Chart 011 Board of Governance Standards/Code of Conduct
101 Philosophy of Education 102 Educational Goals 103 Affirmative Action Program for School/Classroom Practices 104 Affirmative Action Program for Employment/Contract Practices 105 Curriculum Development 106 Course Guides 107 Adoption of Planned Courses 108 Adoption of Textbooks 109 Resource Materials 109.1 Library Media Centers Selection of Materials 110 Instructional Supplies 111 Lesson Plans 112 Guidance Counseling 113 Special Education 114 Programs for Gifted Pupils 114.1 Programs for Gifted Students 115 Vocational Education 116 Tutorial Instruction 117 Homebound Instruction 118 Independent Study 119 Creating Effective Partnerships 120 Human Development Program 121 Field Trips 122 Co-curricular Activities 123 Interscholastic Athletics 123.1 Concussion Management 123.2 Sudden Cardiac Arrest 125 Adult School 126 Class Size 127 Evaluation of Educational Program 137 In-Home Instruction 138 School Board Awards 139 School Volunteers 140 Title I Districtwide Parental Involvement 140.1 Title I Parental Involvement Barrett Elementary School Program 140.2 Title I Parental Involvement Franklin Primary Center Program 140.3 Title I Parental Involvement Middle School Program140.4 Title I Parental Involvement Park Elementary School Program 141 English as a Second Language Program 142 Wellness
201 Admission of Beginners 202 Eligibility of Nonresident Students 203 Immunization 204 Attendance 205 Postgraduate Students 206 Assignment within District 208 Withdrawal from School 209 Health Services 210 Use of Medications 211 Student Accident Insurance 212 Reporting Student Progress 213 Grading of Student Progress 214 Class Rank 215 Promotion and Retention 216 Student Records 217 Graduation Requirements 218 Student Discipline 219 Student Hearing Process 220 Student Expression 221 Dress and Language 222 Smoking 223 Use of Motor Vehicles 224 Care of School Property 225 Students and the Police 226 Locker Search 227 Drug Awareness 228 Student Government 229 Student Fund Raising 230 Public Performances by Students 231 Social Events and Class Trips 232 Participation in School Affairs 233 Suspension and Expulsion 234 Pregnant Students 235 Student Rights 236 Court Ordered Custody 237 Special Education Behavioral Management for Exceptional Children 238 Terroristic Threats/Acts 239 Early Admission to College in Lieu of the Senior Year of High School 240 Identification Cards 241 Student Activities 248 Unlawful Harassment 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
301 Creating a Position 302 Employment of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent 303 Employment of Administrators 309 Assignment and Transfer 310 Abolishing a Position 311 Suspensions and Furloughs 314 Physical Examination 315 Disqualification by Reason of Health 316 Nontenured Employees 319 Outside Activities 320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings 321 Political Activities 322 Gifts 323 Smoking 324 Personnel Files 326 Complaint Policy 327 Management Team 328 Salary Determination 331 Job Related Expenses 333 Professional Growth Guidelines 335 Anticipated Disability 338 Sabbatocal Leave 339 Uncompensated Leave 348 Unlawful Harassment 349 Family and Medical Leaves
401 Creating a Position 403 Decertification 404 Employment of Professional Employees 405 Employment of Substitute Professional Employees 407 Student Teachers 408 Employment Contract 409 Assignment and Transfer 410 Abolishing a Position 411 Suspensions and Furloughs 412 Evaluation of Professional Employees 414 Physical Examination 415 Disqualification by Reason of Health 416 Nontenured Staff Members 417 Disciplinary Procedures 418 Penalties for Tardiness 419 Outside Activities 420 Freedom of Speech in Non-instructional Settings 423 Smoking 424 Personnel Files 425 Dress and Grooming 426 Complaint Policy 428 Salary Determination 429 Substitute Compensation 431 Job Related Expenses 432 Working Periods 433 Professional Development Guidelines 434 Sick Leave 435 Anticipated Disability 436 Personal Necessity Leave 439 Uncompensated Leave 440 Responsibility of Staff for Student Welfare 442 Jury Duty 448 Unlawful Harassment 449 Family and Medical Leaves 450 Credit for Salary Placement
501 Creating a Position 504 Employment of Classified Personnel 505 Employment of Substitute and Short Term Employees 508 Employment Contract 509 Assignment and Transfer 511 Suspensions and Layoffs 512 Evaluation of Classified Employees 514 Physical Examination 515 Disqualification by Reason of Health 517 Disciplinary Procedures 518 Penalties for Tardiness 523 Smoking 524 Personnel Files 525 Dress and Grooming 526 Complaint Policy 528 Wage and Salary Determination 530 Overtime 532 Working Periods 534 Sick Leave 535 Anticipated Disability 536 Personal Leave 537 Vacation 539 Uncompensated Leave 541 Benefits for Regularly Employed Part-time Personnel 542 Jury Duty 543 Paid Holiday 548 Unlawful Harassment 549 Family and Medical Leaves
601 Objectives 602 Budget Planning 603 Budget Preparation 604 Budget Hearing 605 Tax Levy 606 Tax Collection 607 Tuition Income 608 Bank Accounts 609 Investments 610 Purchases Subject to Bid 611 Purchases Budgeted 612 Purchases Not Budgeted 614 Payroll Authorization 615 Payroll Deductions 616 Payment of Claims 617 Petty Cash618 Student Activity Funds 619 District Audit - Public 620 Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights 622 GASB Statement Number 34
701 Facilities Planning 702 Gifts, Grants, Donations 703 Sanitary Management 704 Maintenance 705 School Safety 706 Property Records 707 Use of School Facilities 708 Lending and Disposal of School Owned Equipment, Books and Supplies 709 Building Security 710 Use of Facilities by Staff 711 Integrated Pest Management 712 Service Animals
800 Records Management 801 Public Records 802 School Organization 803 School Calendar 804 School Day 805 Emergency Evacuation of Schools 806 Child Abuse 807 Opening Exercises 808 Food Services 810 Transportation 811 Bonding 812 Property Insurance 813 Other Insurance 814 Copyright Material 815 Anonymous Correspondence 816 Food and Drink Vending Machines 817 AIDS Management 818 Preferred Physicians List for Work Related Injuries 819 Medical Standards for Pre-Employment Physical Examinations 820 Anti-Drug (Controlled Substances) 821 Site Management 822 Employee Assistance Program 823 Weapons 824 Metal/Weapon Detection System or Devices 825 Americans with Disabilities Act 826 Sexual Harassment 827 Environmental Tobacco Smoke 828 Family and Medical Leave 829 Required Reports of Student Abuse by School Employees 830 Special Event Employment 831 Compensated Professional Leaves of Absence 832 Internet 833 Charter Schools 834 Use of Dogs to Search School Property 835 Email 836 Contracted Services 837 Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act HIPAA
901 Public Relations Objectives 902 Publications Program 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings 904 Public Attendance at School Events 905 Citizens Advisory Committees 906 Public Complaints 907 School Visitors 908 Relations with Parents 909 Municipal Government Relations 910 Community Relations 911 News Media Relations 912 Relations with Educational Institutions 913 Relations with Special Interest Groups 914 Relations with Intermediate Unit 916 School Volunteers