NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS Section A contains policies on the District's legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying School Board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the School Board's other policies and regulations. Code Category Title AA O School District Legal Status ABA R Volunteer Involvement (Also IJOC) AC ACD ACE P O P Non-Discrimination Commitment to Religious Neutrality Procedural Safeguards: Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Handicap/Disability AD ADB R R Philosophy of the School District Drug-Free Workplace (See Also ADC, GBEC, GBED, JICG, JICH) ADC P Tobacco Products Ban: Use and Possession in and on School Facilities and Grounds (Also ADB, GBEC, GBED, JICG, JICH) ADD O School Safety (Also EB, JICK) AE R Accountability Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient School Board operation. Section A Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION B: SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS Section B contains policies, 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. Code Category Title BA R School Board Operational Goals BAA BAAA R R Evaluation of the Board School Board Policies and Administrative Procedures BB BBA O R School Board Legal Status School Board Powers and Duties BBAA BBB R O Board Member Authority School Board Elections BBBA O Board Member Qualifications BBBC BBBD BBBE O O O Board Member or District Officer Resignation Board Member Removal from Office Unexpired Term Fulfillment BBBH O Recognition of Organization and Operation of the SAU School Board BCA BCB R R School Board Member Ethics Board Member Conflict of Interest BDA BDB BDC BDD BDE BDF BDG O R O R R O O Board Organizational Meeting Board Officers Appointed Board Officials (Also BID) Board-Superintendent Relationship Committees and Delegates Advisory Committees to the Board School Attorney BEA BEAA BEB BEC BEDA R O O R R Regular Board Meetings School Board Meeting Preparation Special Board Meetings Non-Public Sessions Public Notification of School Board Meetings Section B - 1 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. 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NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION B: SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS Code Category Title BEDB BEDC BEDD BEDG BEDH BFE R R O R R R Agenda Preparation and Dissemination Quorum Rules of Order Minutes Public Participation at Board Meetings Administration in Policy Absence (Also CHD) BG BGA BGB BGC BGD BGE BGF R R R R R R R Board Policy Process Policy Development System Policy Adoption Policy Revision and Evaluation/Manual Accuracy Check Board Review of Administrative Regulations (Also CHB) Policy Dissemination Suspension of Policies BHC BHE O R Board-Employee Communications (Also GBD) School Board Use of Email BIA BIB BIBA R R R New Board Member Orientation Board Member Development Opportunities School Board Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops BID O Payment for Services Rendered by School District Officers (Also BDC) BIE R Board Member Indemnification BJ O School Board Legislative Program BK BKA R R School Board Memberships Liaison with School Board Associations Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient School Board operation. Section B - 2 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION C: GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Section C contains policies on school management, administrative organization, and school building and department administration -- including the administrative aspect of special programs and system wide 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 referenced and found in the appendix. Code Category Title CA P Administration Goals CB CBB CBG CBI R O O R School Superintendent Appointment of Superintendent Superintendent's Development Opportunities Evaluation of the Superintendent CCB R Line and Staff Relations CF CFA CFB O R R School Building Administration Individual School Administrative Personnel Building Principal(s) Evaluation CH CHA CHB CHCA CHD R R R R R Policy Implementation Development of Regulations Board Review of Regulations (Also BGD) Approval of Handbooks and Directives Administration in Policy Absence (Also BFE) CLA CM O R Treatment of Outside Reports School District Annual Report Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section C Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION D: FISCAL MANAGEMENT Section D contains policies on school finances and the management of funds. Policies on the financing of school construction and renovation, however, are filed in Section F, Facilities Development. Code Category Title DA R Fiscal Management Plan DB DBC DBI DBJ R R R O Annual Budget Budget Preparation Budget Implementation Transfer of Appropriation DC O Taxing and Borrowing Authority/Limitations DD O Funding Proposals and Applications DEA O Revenues from Local Tax Sources DFA P Investment DG DGA O R Depository of Funds Authorized Signatures DH R Bonded Employees DI DID DIE DIH R R R R Fiscal Accounting and Reporting Fixed Assets (Inventories) Audits Fraud Prevention and Fiscal Management DJ DJB DJC DJD DJE DJF DJG R O R O R O O Purchasing Purchasing Procedures Petty Cash Accounts Cooperative Purchasing Bidding Requirements Local Purchasing Vendor Relations Section D – 1 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION D: FISCAL MANAGEMENT Code Category Title DK DKA DKC R R O Payment Procedures Payroll Procedures Expense Reimbursements DM DN R R Cash in School Buildings Equipment and Supplies Sales Categories O = Optional. These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority. The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended. While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section D – 2 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHBSA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION E: SUPPORT SERVICES Section E contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services. Code Category Title EB EBB EBBB EBBC EBC EBCA EBCB EBCC EBCD EBCE EBCF P O R P O R R R R R O Safety Program (Also JLI) Safety Procedures/Safe Schools Committee (Also EB) Accident Reports (Also EBBC & JLCE) Emergency Care and First Aid (Also EBBB, JLCE & JLCD) Crisis Prevention and Response (Also EB, EBCA & JICK) Emergency Plans Fire Drills Bomb Threats Emergency Closings (Also EBCE) School Closings (Also EBCD) Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies EC ECA ECAB ECAC ECAF JICK) ECF O R O O R Buildings and Grounds Management Buildings and Grounds Security Access to Buildings (Also EB, EC & ECA) Vandalism Audio and Video Surveillance on School Buses (Also EEA, O Energy Conservation EDC EDCA O O Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment Employee Use of Cellular Telephones EEA EEAA R R EEAE JICC) EEAEA EEAEC EEAF EEAG R Student Transportation Services (Also EEAE, EEAEC & JICC) Video and Audio Surveillance on School Property (Also ECAF, EEA, EEAE, JICC & JICK) School Bus Safety Program (Also ECAF, EEA, EEAEC & P R O R Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing – School Bus Drivers Student Conduct on School Buses (Also EEA & JICC) Special Use of School Buses Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students EF EFC EFE EGA R O R P EGAD R Food Service Management (Also JLCF) Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Vending Machines School District Internet Access for Students (Also EHAA & IJNDB) Copyright Compliance Section E- 1 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHBSA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION E: SUPPORT SERVICES Section E contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services. Code Category Title EH EHAA EHB R Public Use of School Records (Also EHB) R Computer Security, E-Mail and Internet Communications (Also EGA) P Data/Records Retention (Also EH, JRA & GBJ) El EIB EID R Risk Management R Liability Insurance and Pooled Risk Management R Insurance Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section E, 2 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION F: FACILITIES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Section F contains policies and regulations, on facility planning, financing, construction, and renovation. Code Category Title FA FBB O R Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives Enrollment Projections FE FEA FEB FEE FEH O O O O O Facilities Construction Educational Specifications Selection of a Design Professional Site Acquisition Procedure Supervision of Construction (Clerk of the Works) Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section F Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION G: PERSONNEL Section G contains policies on all school employees except for the Superintendent (policies on the school chief are located in Section C, General Administration). The category is divided into three main divisions: GB has policies applying to all school employees or to general personnel matters; GC refers to instructional and administrative staff; and GD refers to support or classified staff. Code Category Title GA R Personnel Policies and Goals GBA GBAA GBB GBCD GBD GBE GBEA GBEB GBEBA GBEBB GBEBC GBEBD GBEC GBED R P O P O R R R R O O O R P GBG GBGA GBGAA GBGBA GBI GBJ GBJA R R R R O P R GBK O Equal Opportunity Employment (Also AC) Sexual Harassment and Violence – Employees (Also JBAA) Employee Involvement in Decision-Making Background Investigation and Criminal Records Check (Also IJOC) Board-Employee Communications (Also BHC) Employee Rights and Responsibilities Staff Ethics / Employee Conflict of Interest Staff Conduct Staff Dress Code Employee-Student Relations (Also JICDAA) Employee Gifts and Solicitations (Also KH) Employee Use of Social Networking Websites Drug-Free Workplace (Also ADB, ADC, GBED & JICH) Tobacco Products Ban: Use and Possession in and on School Facilities and Grounds (Also ADB, ADC, GBEC & JICG) Employee Protection Staff Health HIV/AIDS (Also IHAMC & JLCCA) Use of Automated External Defibrillator(s) (Also JLCEA & KFD) Staff Participation in Political Activities Personnel Records Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) (Also GBJ & JRA) Staff Concerns, Complaints and Grievances GCA GCAA GCB GCCAB GCCAD GCCAE GCCBC GCEB GCF R R R O O O R O R Professional Staff Positions Highly Qualified Teachers Professional Staff Contracts Emergency Disaster Leave Military Leave Professional Staff Visitations and Conferences Family and Medical Leave Act Professional Staff Recruiting Professional Staff Hiring Section G – 1 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. 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NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION G: PERSONNEL Code Category Title GCG R GCH GCI GCID GCK GCM GCNA GCO GCP GCQA GCQC GCQE GCR GCRC GCRD O R O O O R R O R R O R R O Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment (Substitute Teachers) / Substitutes’ Pay Professional Staff Orientation Professional Staff Development Opportunities Professional Activities of Teachers Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers Professional Staff Work Load Supervision of Instructional Staff Evaluation of Professional Staff Professional Staff Promotion/Reclassification Reduction in Instructional Staff Work Force Resignation of Instructional Staff Member Retirement of Professional Staff Members Non-School Employment by Professional Staff Members Professional Personnel Consulting Tutoring for Pay GDB GDF GDJ GDM GDO GDQ R R R O R R Employment of Non-Certified Personnel Hiring of Non-Certified Personnel Non-Certified Personnel Assignment and Re-Assignment Non-Certified Staff Development Opportunities Evaluation of Support Staff (Also GDB) Termination of Non-Certified Personnel (Also GDB) Categories O = Optional. These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority. The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended. While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section G – 2 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION H: NEGOTIATIONS Section H contains policies, on the process of negotiating with Bargaining units recognized by the School Board and authorized under state law. Code Category Title HP R Employee Job Actions HPA R Employee Job Actions (Unauthorized Employee Absences) Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section H Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION I: INSTRUCTION Section I contains policies on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement. Code Category Title IB O Academic Freedom IC ICA R R School Year (Also ICA) School Calendar (Also IC) IF IFA R P Instructional Program (Also IFA, IGA & IJ) Instructional Needs of Students with Different Talents (Also IF, IJO) IGA IGD R R Curriculum Development Curriculum Adoption IHAE IHAH IHAK IHAL IHAM IHAMA IHAMB IHAMC IHBA IHBAA IHBB IHBBA IHBCA IHBG IHBH IHBI IHCA IHCD O R P O P R R R R P O R R R R P P P Physical Education World Languages Program Character and Citizenship Education Teaching about Religion Health Education and Exemption From Instruction Teaching about Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Teaching about Self-Protection (Also JLIF) HIV/AIDS (Also GBGAA & JLCCA) Programs for Pupils with Disabilities (Also JICD) Evaluation Requirements for Children With Specific Learning Disabilities Programs for Gifted Pupils Limited English Proficiency Instruction Pregnant Students (Also JIE) Home Education Instruction Extended Learning Opportunities (Also IHBI, IKF, IMBA, & IMBC) Alternative Learning Plans (Also IHBH, IKF, IMBA & IMBC) Summer Activities Advanced Course Work/Advanced Placement Courses (Also IK, IKF, IMBA, IMBC & LEB) IIC R Instructional Time – Schedule IJ IJK IJL IJNDB IJO IJOA IJOC P R O P P R P Instructional Materials Supplemental Materials Selection and Adoption (Also EGAD & IJ) Library Materials Selection and Adoption School District Internet Access for Students (Also EGA & EHAA) School, Community, and Home Relations (Also KA) Field Trips and Excursions (Also IJOC) Volunteers (Also ABA & GBCD) Section I – 1 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. 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NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION I: INSTRUCTION Code Category Title IK IKA IKAA IKAD IKB IKE IKF IKFA IKG P R P O P P R O O Earning of Credit (Also IKF, ILBA) Grading System Interdisciplinary Credit (Also IK & IKA) Changing Student Grades Homework Promotion and Retention of Students (Also ILBA) High School Graduation (Also IHBI, IHBH, IK, IKFA, ILBAA & IMBC) Early Graduation (Also IMBC) Awards and Scholarships IL ILBA ILBAA ILD P P R R Evaluation of Curricular Programs (Also ILBA) Assessment of Educational Programs (Also IL) High School Competency Assessments (Also IL, ILBA & IMBCA) Educational Questionnaires, Surveys and Research IMAB IMAH IMBA IMBC IMBD O P R R O IMC IMDA IMG R R O Teachers Teaching their Own Children Daily Physical Activity Distance Education (Also IHBH, IHBI & IMBC) Alternative Credit Options (Also IHBH, IHCD, IKF, IKFA, ILBAA & IMBA) High School Credit for 7th & 8th Grade Advanced Course Work (Also IKF & ILBA) Controversial Speakers and Programs Patriotic Exercises Animals in School Categories O = Optional. These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority. The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended. While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section I – 2 of 2 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION J: STUDENTS Section J contains policies on students – admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities. Code Category Title JBAA P Sexual Harassment and Violence – Students (Also GBAA) JCA JEA JEB JEC P O R P Change of School or Assignment (Also JEC & JFAB) Compulsory Attendance Age Age of Entrance Manifest Educational Hardship (Also JCA) JF JFA JFAA JFAB JFABB JFABD O R R P R P Enrollment Residency Admission of Resident Students Admission of Tuition and Non-Resident Students Foreign Exchange Students Admission of Homeless Students JG P Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels JH JHC P R Student Absences and Excuses Student Release Precautions JI JIA JIB JIBA JIC JICA JICC JICD P R O O R R R P JICDAA JICDD JICE JICEA JICF JICFA JICG O R R O R P P Student Rights and Responsibilities (Also JIA, JIC & JICD) Student Due Process Rights (Also JI, JIC & JICD) Student Involvement in Decision-Making Student Government Student Conduct (Also JICD) Student Dress Code Student Conduct on School Buses (Also EEA, EEAEC & JIC) Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process – Safe School Zone (Also IHBA, JI, JIA & JIC) Employee-Student Relations (Also GBEBB) Student Discipline Out-of-School Actions Student Publications (Also KDC) Student Productions Gang Activity Hazing Tobacco Products Ban: Use and Possession In and On School Facilities and Grounds (Also ADB, ADC, GBEC & GBED) Section J – 1 of 3 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. 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NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION J: STUDENTS Code Category Title JICH JICHA JICI JICJ JICK JIE JIH JIHB R O R R P R R R Drug and Alcohol Use by Students (Also ABD, GBEC, GBED) Breathalyzer at Student Social Events (Also ADB, GBEC & JICH) Weapons on School Property Unauthorized Communication Devices Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention (Also JBAA, JIC, JICD & IHBA) Pregnant Students (Also IHBCA) Student Searches and Their Property Searches of Student Automobiles on School Property JIHC JIHD JIJ R O O Use of Metal Detectors Student Interviews and Interrogations Student Protests, Demonstrations and Strikes (Also JIA, JIC & JICD) JJA JJC JJE JJF JJG JJIB JJIC JJIF O O O R O O R R Student Activities, Organizations Student Productions Student Fund-Raising Activities Student Activities Fund Management Non-School Sponsored Contests for Students Interscholastic Athletics Eligibility for School Athletics Guidelines for Proper Sportsmanship JKA JKB R R Corporal Punishment Detention of Students JLA JLC JLCA JLCB JLCC JLCCA JLCD JLCE JLCEA JLCF JLCG JLCH JLD JLDBA JLF JLI JLIA JLIE JLIF O P R R R R P P R P R R P P P P R R O Student Insurance Programs School Health Services (Also EBBC & JLCE) Physical Examinations of Students Immunizations of Students Communicable Diseases HIV/AIDS (Also GBGAA & IHAMC) Administering Medication to Students First Aid and Emergency Medical Care (Also EBBB & EBBC) Use of Automated External Defibrillator(s) (Also GBGBA & KFD) Wellness Exclusion of Students from School for Illness Do Not Resuscitate Orders School Guidance and Counseling Program Behavior Management & Intervention (Also JIC, JICD & JLD) Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect Safety Program (Also EB) Supervision of Students Student Automobile Use Receipt and Use of Sex Offender Registry Information (Also EEA, GBCD, IHAM & JLIA) Section J – 2 of 3 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION J: STUDENTS Code Category Title JM O Student Awards JQ O Student Fees, Fines, and Charges JRA JRC R O Student Records and Access (FERPA) (Also GBJ & EHB) Release of Student Information (Also JRA) Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section J – 3 of 3 Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION K: SCHOOL - COMMUNITY - HOME RELATIONS Section K contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on parent and community involvement in schools. Except for policies concerning education agencies, statements on public sector relations with the school district are located in this section, too. Code Category Title KA KB P P School, Community, and Home Relations (Also KCB, IF, IJO & LA) Title I Parent Involvement in Education KCB KCD O O Community Involvement in Decision-Making Public Gifts/Donations KDA KDC KDCA R O R Public Information Program Website Publishing Policy (Also JICE) Use of Students in Public Information Program KE KEB R R KEC KED R P Public Complaints Public Complaints about School Personnel, Employees, Students or Administration Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Facilities or Services – Grievance Procedure (Section 504) KF KFA KFAA KFD R R R R Use of School Buildings and Facilities (Also ECA) Public Conduct on School Property/Assaults Public Conduct on School Property – Athletic Events (Also KF, KFA) Use and Location of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) (Also GBGBA & JLCEA) KH KHB R R Public Solicitations in Schools (also GBEBC) Advertising in the Schools KI R Visitors to the Schools KL KLG R R Legislative Representative Relations with Police Authorities Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication. NHSBA SAMPLE POLICIES SECTION L: EDUCATION AGENCY RELATIONS Section L contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the school district's relationship with other education agencies -- including other school systems, regional or service districts, private schools, colleges and universities, education research organizations, and state and national education agencies. Code Category Title LA O Inter-Organizational Relations (Also KA) LC O Relations with Education Research Agencies LDA R Student Teaching and Internships LEB P Advanced Course Work/Advanced Placement Courses (Also IHCD, IK, IKF, IMBA & IMBC) Categories O = Optional These policies should be reviewed to determine whether they meet a particular local need. Most are informational in nature. P = Priority The subject matter of these policies is required by state and/or federal law. R = Recommended While these policies are not required by law, they are highly recommended for effective and efficient school board operation. Section L Copyright © 2010, New Hampshire School Boards Association. All rights reserved. NHSBA sample policies are distributed for resource purposes only, intended for use only by members of NHSBA Policy Services. Contents do not necessarily represent NHSBA legal advice or service, and are not intended for exact publication.