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                                                         Table of Contents

                                                             (Series 0000)

 

 

Educational Philosophy 0000
Equal Opportunity 0100
School District Goals and Objectives 0200
Goals for Instructional Program 0210
Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures 0310
Evaluation of Superintendent 0320
Evaluation of Professional Staff 0330
Evaluation of Administrative Staff 0335
Evaluation of Support Staff 0340
Evaluation of Instructional Programs 0350
School Improvement Plans 0400

                                                         Table of Contents

                                                             (Series 1000)

 

 

Community Relations Goals 1000
Annual District Meeting 1050
Public Information Program 1100
School Sponsored Publications 1110
School Sponsored Electronic Media 1110.1
School District Records 1120
News Media Relations 1130
News Releases 1131
School Budget and Bond Referenda Information 1150
Relations with Community and Business Organizations 1220
Relations with Parent and Building Leadership Team Organizations 1221
Relations With Booster Organizations 1222
Public Participation at Board Meetings 1230
Public Complaints 1400
Complaints About Policies 1410
Complaints About Curricula or Instructional Materials 1420
Complaints About School Personnel 1440
Public Use of School Facilities 1500
Public Sales on School Property 1510
Advertising in the Schools 1511
Smoking on School Premises 1530
Relations With Nonpublic Schools 1740
Home Instruction 1741
Gifts From the Public 1800
Gifts to School Personnel 1810
Parental Involvement 1900
Relations with Persons with Disabilities 1920
Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Parents 1925

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                                                             (Series 2000)

 

Board Operational Goals

2000
School Board Legal Status 2100
School Board Powers and Duties 2110
School Board Access to Personnel Records 2110.1
Board Member Authority 2111
Board Member School Visits 2111.1
School Board Elections 2120
Candidates and Campaigning 2120.1
Voting Procedures 2120.2
Board Member Qualifications 2121
Board Member Oath of Office 2122
Board Member Resignation 2130
Board Member Removal From Office 2140
Unexpired Term Fulfillment 2150
School District Officer and Employee Code of Ethics 2160
Board Member Conflict of Interest 2170
Board Reorganizational Meeting 2210
Board Officers 2220
Appointed Board Officials 2230
Board-Superintendent Relationship 2240
Board Committees 2250
Citizens’ Advisory Committees 2260
Shared Decision-Making and School-Based Planning 2265
School Attorney 2270
Litigation Procedures 2270.1
Regular Meetings 2310
Special Meetings 2320
Executive Sessions 2330
Notice of Meetings 2340
Consent Agenda 2341.1
Agenda Preparation and Dissemination 2342
Board Meeting Procedures 2350
Quorum 2351
Rules of Order 2352
Minutes 2360
Broadcasting and Taping of Board Meetings 2382
Board Hearing 2390
Formulation, Adoption and Amendment of Policies 2410
Suspension of Policies 2430
Administration in Policy Absence 2440
Policy Dissemination
2450
Policy Review and Evaluation
2460
New Board Member Orientation
2510
Board Member Training Program
2520
Membership in School Boards Associations 2530
Board-Staff Communications 2700

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                                                             (Series 3000)

 

 

Administrative Goals  3000
Superintendent of Schools   3100
Qualifications of Superintendent   3110
Recruitment of the Superintendent   3111
Duties of the Superintendent   3120
Evaluation of Superintendent   3160
Administrative Organization   3200
Administrative Team   3210
Organization Chart   3230
Line and Staff Relations   3240
School Building Administration   3250
Policy Implementation   3300
Development of Regulations   3310
Board Review of Regulations   3320
Regulations Dissemination   3330

 

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                                                             (Series 4000)

 

Student Learning Objectives and Instructional Goals

4000
Equivalence In Instructional Staff and Materials 4010
Organization of Instruction 4100
School Calendar 4110
School Year 4111
Curriculum Development 4200
Pilot Projects 4220
Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines 4240
Curriculum 4300
Basic Instructional Program 4310
Citizenship Education 4311
Display of the Flag 4311.1
Values Education 4311.2
Teaching About Religion 4313
Occupational Education 4314
Health Education 4315
AIDS Instruction 4315.1
Physical Education 4316
Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco 4317
Science and Math Instruction 4319
Reading Policy 4320
Programs for Students with Disabilities Under IDEA & NYS Education Law Article 89 4321
Provision of Special Education Services in the Least Restrictive Environment 4321.1
Allocation of Space for Special Education Programs 4321.3
Independent Educational Evaluations 4321.4
Confidentiality and Access to IEPs, IESPs, and SPs 4321.5
Availability of Alternative Format Instructional Materials for Students
with Disabilities
4321.6
Districtwide and Statewide Assessments of Students with Disabilities 4321.7
Impartial Hearing Officer Appointment and Compensation 4321.8
Declassification of Students with Disabilities 4321.9
Public Report on Revisions to District Policies, Practice and
Procedures Upon A Finding of Significant Disproporationality
4321.11
Use of Time Out Rooms 4321.12
Preschool Special Education 4321.13
Special Education Personnel 4321.14
Programs for the Gifted and Talented 4322
Programs for Pregnant Students 4324
Compensatory Education 4325
Limited English Proficiency Instruction 4326
Homebound Instruction 4327
Alternative School Programs 4328
Summer School 4331
High School Credit for College Courses 4334.1
Adult Education Programs 4340
Education of Homeless Children 4343
Grouping for Instruction 4410
Student Schedules and Course Loads 4430
Instructional Materials 4510
Instructional Technology 4510.1
Textbook Selection and Adoption 4511
Library Materials Selection 4513
School Libraries 4524
Instructional Computer Network 4526
Internet Safety Policy 4526.1
Field Trips and Excursions 4531
School Volunteers 4532
Guidance Programs 4600
Grading Systems 4710
Student Progress Reports to Parents 4712
Parent Conferences 4714
Testing Programs 4720
Homework 4730
Honor Rolls 4740
Promotion and Retention of Students 4750
Make Up Opportunities 4760
Graduation Requirements 4770
Early Graduation 4771
Individualized Education Program Diplomas 4773
Teaching About Controversial Issues 4810
School Ceremonies and Observances 4821
Assemblies 4830
Animals and Plants in the School 4850

 

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                                                             (Series 5000)

 

Student Policies Goals 5000
Equal Educational Opportunities 5020
Sexual Harassment of Students 5020.1
Racial Harassment of Students 5020.2
Student Conduct:  Hazing 5020.4
Student Attendance 5100
Compulsory Attendance Ages 5130
Entrance Age 5140
School Admissions 5150
Admission of Non-Resident Students 5152
Admission of Foreign Students 5152.1
Assignment of Students to Classes 5154
Student Withdrawal From School 5155
Student Dismissal Precautions 5162
Students with HIV-Related Illness 5191
Student Organizations 5210
School-Sponsored Student Expression 5220
Student Personal Expression 5225
Student Activities Funds Management 5252
Interscholastic Athletics 5280
Uniforms for Athletic Teams 5280.1
Student Eligibility For BOCES Occupational Programs 5285

Code of Conduct

            I Introduction

            II Definitions

            III Student Rights and Responsibilities

            IV Essential Partners

            V Student Dress Code

            VI Prohibited Student Conduct

            VII Reporting Violations

            VIII Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures, & Referrals

            IX Alternative Instruction

            X Discipline of Students with Disabilities

            XI Corporal Punishment & the Use of Physical Force

            XII Student Searches & Interrogations

            XIII Visitors to the Schools

            XIV Public Conduct on School Property

            XV Dissemination and Review

5300
Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct for Students 5305
Student Discipline 5310
Student Due Process Rights 5311.1
Student Complaints and Grievances 5311.3
Care of School Property by Students 5311.4
Prohibited Conduct 5312
Drug and Alcohol Abuse 5312.1
Dangerous Weapons in School 5312.2
Tobacco-Free School Environment 5312.3
Possession or Use of Self-Defense Spray Devices 5312.4
Student Conduct on School Buses 5320
Student Welfare 5400
Wellness Policy 5405
Student Insurance 5410
Student Health Services 5420
Student Psychological Services 5430
Suicide Prevention 5431
Student Safety 5450
Notification of Releases of Convicted Sex Offenders 5450.1
Student Bicycle Use 5453
Student Automobile Use 5454
Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment 5460
Missing Children 5470
Student Records 5500
Student Privacy 5550
Pregnant Students 5620
Student Volunteers for School and Public Service 5650
Student Fees, Fines and Charges 5680
Student Awards and Scholarships 5800

 

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                                                             (Series 6000)

 

Fiscal Management Goals 6000
Annual Budget 6100
Budget Planning 6110
Budget Deadlines and Schedules 6111
Determination of Budget Priorities 6112
Budget Hearing 6120
Budget Adoption 6130
Contingency Budget 6135
Budget Implementation 6140
Budget Transfers 6150
Revenue 6200
Local Tax Levy 6210
Senior Citizens’ Exemption 6215
Federal Funds 6230
Title I/PSEN Programs and Services 6231
Investments 6240
Non-Resident Tuition 6254
Depositories of Funds 6400
Authorized Signatures 6410
Bonded Employees and Officers 6500
Fiscal Accounting and Reporting 6600
Financial Reports and Statements 6630
Claims Auditor 6650
Independent/External Auditor 6660
Petty Cash/Petty Cash Account 6670
Internal Audit Function 6680
Audit Committee 6690
Purchasing 6700
Purchasing Authority 6710
Bidding Requirements 6720
Cooperative Purchasing 6730
State Contracts 6731
Purchasing Procedures 6740
Use of Credit Cards 6745
Payment Procedures 6760
Payroll Procedures 6800
Travel  Reimbursement 6830
Disposal of District property 6900

 

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                                                             (Series 7000)

 

Facilities Development Goals 7000
Facilities Planning 7100
Enrollment Projections 7120
Financing Facilities Development 7200
Educational Specifications 7310
Selection of Architect or Engineer 7320
Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates 7331
Site Acquisition 7350
Construction Contracts, Bidding and Awards 7360
Construction Safety 7365
Construction Project Insurance Program 7380
Dedication of Facilities 7500
Closing of Facilities 7800

 

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                                                             (Series 8000)

 

Support Services Goals 8000
Safety Programs 8100
School Building Safety 8110
Reporting of Hazards 8111
Health and Safety Committee 8112
Pesticides and Pest Management 8115
Accident Prevention and Safety Procedures 8120
Safe Use of Hazardous Chemicals 8120.2
First Aid 8121
Accident Reports 8122
Hygiene Precautions and Procedures 8123
Contagious Diseases 8123.1
Emergency Plans 8130
Fire Drills 8132
Bomb Threats 8133
Emergency Closings 8134
Safe Schools 8135
Buildings and Grounds Management 8200
Buildings and Grounds Security 8210
Vandalism 8212
Building and Grounds Maintenance and Inspection 8220
Traffic and Parking on School Property 8240
Authorized Use Of School-Owned Materials And Equipment 8330
Use of Cell Phones 8332
Student Transportation 8410
Transportation of Students With Disabilities 8410.1
School Bus Scheduling and Routing 8411
Transportation for Nonpublic School Students 8413
School Bus Safety 8414
Bus Driver Qualifications and Training 8414.1
Alcohol and Drug Testing of Bus Drivers 8414.5
Student Transportation Between High Schools 8414.6
Field Trip and Extracurricular Activity Transportation 8415
Special Use of School Buses 8416
Student Transportation in Private Vehicles 8417
Food Services Management 8500
Free and Reduced Price Food Services 8520
Computer Resources and Data Management 8630
Insurance 8700
Liability Insurance 8720
Energy Management 8800
Recycling Program 8910

 

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                                                             (Series 9000)

   

Personnel Policies Goals 9000
Equal Employment Opportunity 9110
Sexual Harassment of Employees 9110.2
Conflict of Interest 9120.1
Staff Complaints and Grievances 9140.1
Staff-Student Relations 9150
Personnel Records 9160
Meals and Refreshments 9170
Staff Positions 9210
Staff Qualifications 9220
Recruiting and Hiring 9240
Conditional Appointment & Emergency Conditional Appointment of Staff Members Subject to Such Appointments

9260
Probation 9260.1
Tenure 9260.2
Substitutes 9270.1
Physical and Psychological Exams 9310
Drug-Free Workplace 9320
Compensation 9500
Family and Medical Leave 9520.2
Military Leaves 9520.3
Workers Compensation 9540.2
Optional Payroll Deductions 9560
Staff Substance Abuse 9610
Staff Development 9700
Visitations and Conferences 9710
Professional Research and Publishing 9720