School Board Policy

Section A – School District Organization

District Authority - A

District Goals and Objectives - ABE

School District Grade Levels - AC

District Attendance Areas - AD

School Census - ADA

School Year - AE

Virtual Schools

School Calendar - AEA

School Year and Learning Opportunities - AEB

Prolonged or Shortened School Year, Additional Learning Opportunities for Students

School Day - AF

Closing School Buildings - AG

Building Closure Process, State Board Administrative Review

Section B – School Board Operations

Goals and Objectives - BA

New Member Orientation - BBBB

Reimbursement for Expenses - BBBF

Board Committees - BBC

Advisory Committees

Attorney - BBE

Special Meetings - BCAC

Public Hearings - BCAE

Agenda - BCBD

Rules of Order - BCBF

Voting Method - BCBG

Minutes - BCBH

Public Participation at Board Meetings - BCBI

Open Forum, Patron-Requested Agenda Items, Handling Complaints

News Coverage - BCBJ

Cameras/Recording Devices

Executive Session - BCBK

Sample Motion

Developing, Adopting, Amending, and Repealing Board Policy - BDA

Drafting Policy, Attorney Involvement, Policy Dissemination, Historical Policy Files, Public Input on Policy, Action Allowed When No Policy Exists

School Board Records - BE

Memberships - BG

Board Self-Evaluation - BK

Section C – General School Administration

Goals and Objectives of School Administration - CA

Administrator Ethics - CB

The administrator:

Organizational Chart - CC

Administrative Line and Staff Relations - CD

Superintendent of Schools - CE

Superintendent Qualifications - CEA

Superintendent’s Duties - CEB

Superintendent Recruitment - CEC

Compensation and Benefits - CEE

Expense Reimbursement and Credit Cards - CEF

Superintendent’s Professional Development Opportunities - CEG

Evaluating the Superintendent - CEI

Nonrenewing or Terminating the Superintendent’s Contract - CEJ

Resignation - CEK

Board-Superintendent Relations - CF

Administrative Personnel - CG

Compensation Guides and Contracts, Qualifications and Duties, Recruitment, Assignment, Orientation, Supervision, Administrative Intern Program, Travel Expense and Reimbursement

Administrator Evaluation - CGI

Suspension - CGK

Use of Consultants - CJ

Professional Development Opportunities - CK

Administrative Teams - CL

Method of Appointment, Organization, Resources, Financial

Policy Implementation - CM

Public Records - CN

Types of Records, Central Office Records, Building Records, Public Access, Copies of Records, Disposition

Document Production, Including Electronic Information - CNA

Destroying Documents

Reports - CO

Types of Reports, Annual, Budget Reports, Disseminating Reports

Section D – Fiscal Management

Goals and Objectives - DA

Budget Planning - DB

Needs Assessment

Annual Operating Budget - DC

Priorities, Deadlines and Schedules, Encumbrances, Recommendations, Preliminary Adoption Procedures, Hearings and Reviews, Budget Transparency, Management of District Assets/Accounts

Fraud Prevention and Investigation - DE

Reporting Fraud, Whistleblowers

Grants and other Outside Financial Resources - DFAA

Standard of Conduct for Federally Funded Contracts - DFAB

Federal Fiscal Compliance - DFAC

Time and Effort Reporting by Employees, Recordkeeping, Subrecipient Monitoring, Compliance Violations

Investment of Funds - DFE

Posting Securities

Fees, Payments and Rentals - DFG

Gifts and Bequests - DFK

Equipment and Supplies Sales - DFM

Bonded Employees - DH

Inventories - DIC

Petty Cash Accounts - DJB

Purchasing - DJE

Purchasing Authority

Quality Control - DJEB

Standardization, Quantity Purchasing

Bids and Quotations Requirements - DJED

Bid Specifications, Procedure, Responsible Bidder, Withdrawal of Bids, Rejection of Bids, Multi-State Purchasing Pools

Local Purchasing - DJEE

Requisitions - DJEF

Purchase Orders and Contracts - DJEG

Payment Procedures - DJEJ

Purchasing Authority - DJFA

Administrative Leeway - DJFAB

Student Activity Fund Management - DK

Activity Fund Management, Activity Fund Deposits, Inactive Activity Funds

Collection Procedures - DP

Unpaid Fees and Negative Account Balances, Insufficient Funds Checks

Section E – Business Management

Goals and Objectives - EA

Buildings and Grounds Management - EB

Insurance Program - EBA

Liability Other Than for Vehicles

Safety - EBB

Safety Rules, Safety Unit, Warning System, Safety Inspections, Heating and Lighting

Hazardous Waste Inspection and Disposal - EBBA

Inspection, Disposal, Rules

Evacuations and Emergencies - EBBD

School-Closing Announcements, Bomb Threats, Planning for Emergencies

Emergency Drills - EBBE

Crisis Planning - EBBF

Cardiac Emergency Response Planning - EBBG

Security and Safety - EBC

Reporting Crimes at School to Law Enforcement, Reportable events would include:, Reporting Certain Students to Administrators and Staff, Reportable events include:, Annual Reports, Staff Immunity

Vandalism - EBCA

Vandalism Protection, Restitution for Damages, Return of School Property, Offering a Reward

Cleaning and Maintenance Programs - EBE

Sanitation

Long-Range Maintenance Program - EBI

Records - EBJ

Equipment and Supplies Management - EC

Receiving

HIPAA Policy - ECA

Staff Training Required, Compliance Required

Printing and Duplicating Services - ECH

Student Transportation Management - ED

School Buses and Vehicles - EDAA

Liability, Safety, Speed Limits, Safety Inspection, Scheduling and Routing, Records, Licensing of Drivers, Housing of School Vehicles, Transportation to Summer Athletic Events

Special Use of School Buses - EDDA

Food Services Management - EE

Sanitation Inspections, Records, Meal Prices, Free or Reduced Price Meals, Unpaid Meal Charges

Data Management - EF

Data Dissemination, To Education Agencies

Section F – Facility Expansion Program

Goals and Objectives - FA

Building Committees - FB

Memorials, Funerals, and Naming of District Facilities - FC

Memorials, Funerals and Memorial Services in District Facilities, Naming of Facilities

Capital Outlay Long Range Planning - FD

Long Range Needs Determination - FDB

Section G - Personnel (Licensed and Non-Licensed)

Personnel Policy Organization - GA

Goals and Objectives - GAA

Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination - GAAA

Complaints of Discrimination - GAAB

Sexual Harassment - GAAC

Response to Harassment Complaints, Definitions, Supportive Measures, The Formal Complaint, Formal Complaint Notice Requirements, Formal Complaint Investigation Procedures, Formal Complaint Investigation Report, Decision-Maker’s Determination, Appeals, Informal Resolution Process

Racial and Disability Harassment: Employees - GAACA

Child Abuse - GAAD

DCF or Law Enforcement Access to Students on School Premises, Cooperation Between School and Agencies, Reporting Procedure, Mobile Crisis Helpline, Annual Training

Bullying by Staff - GAAE

Emergency Safety Interventions - GAAF

Definitions, Prohibited Types of Restraint, Use of Emergency Safety Interventions, ESI Restrictions, Use of Seclusion Training, Notification and Documentation, Law Enforcement, School Resource, and Campus Security Officers, Documentation of ESI Incidents, Reporting Data, Parent Right to Meeting on ESI Use, Local Dispute Resolution Process

Positions - GACA

Job Descriptions - GACB

Recruitment and Hiring - GACC

Recruitment, Hiring, Hiring Sequence

Nepotism RESCINDED 7/11/16 – REAPPROVED 3/16/20 - GACCA

Supervision Limitations

Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) - GACD

Assignment and Transfer - GACE

Employee Development Opportunities - GAD

Complaints - GAE

Staff-Student Relations - GAF

Conflict of Interest - GAG

Participation in Community Activities - GAH

Political Activities - GAHB

Holding Public Office, Political Activity in the Schools

Solicitations - GAI

Gifts - GAJ

Gifts to Staff Members

Personnel Records - GAK

Requests for References, Immunity Provided, Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse

Salary Deductions (FLSA) - GAL

Personal Appearance - GAM

Travel Expenses - GAN

Expense Reimbursement and Credit Cards - GANA

Maintaining Proper Control - GAO

Drug-Free Workplace - GAOA

Drug-Free Schools - GAOB

Employee Conduct

Tobacco-Free School Grounds for Staff - GAOC

Drug and Alcohol Testing - GAOD

Workers Compensation - GAOE

Testing, Choice of Physician

Salary Deductions - GAOF

Retiree Medical Insurance Plan Rules for USD 108 - GAOG

Communicable Diseases - GAR

Additional Certifications of Health

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan - GARA

Family and Medical Leave - GARI

Pregnant and Parenting Employees - GARIA

Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnancy-Related Limitations, Break Time to Express Milk

Uniformed Service Leave - GARID

Staff Use of Communication Devices - GAT

Definitions, General Use, Use in Vehicles, Use of District-Provided Communication Devices, Personal Use of District-Provided, Communication Devices, Staff Bring Your Own Device Policy

Supervision - GBH

Evaluation - GBI

Availability of Evaluation Documents, Evaluation Criteria

Suspension - GBK

Nonrenewal and Termination - GBN

Resignation - GBO

Exit Interviews

Reduction of Teaching Staff - GBQA

Work Schedule - GBR

Work Schedules, Attendance Required

Professional Development - GBRC

Staff Meetings - GBRD

Student and Parent Conferences - GBRF

Non-School Employment - GBRG

Consulting - GBRGA

Tutoring for Pay - GBRGB

Leaves and Absences - GBRH

Disability Leave - GBRIBA

Substitute Teaching - GBRJ

Ethics - GBU

Compensation and Work Assignments - GCA

Work Assignments, Attendance Required, Classification of Employees, Overtime, Compensation for Out-of-Town/Overnight Trips

Classified Employee Evaluation - GCI

Evaluation of Coaches and Sponsors - GCIA

Suspension - GCK

Non-School Employment - GCRF

Leaves - GCRG

Paid Leave, Unpaid Leave, Jury Leave

Vacations - GCRH

Paid Holidays - GCRI

Section H-Negotiations

Legal Status - HAA

Goals and Objectives - HAB

Scope of Negotiations - HAC

Board Negotiating Representatives - HAE

Superintendent's Role - HAF

Use of School Facilities - HAHBA

Use of School Equipment - HAHBB

Negotiations Procedures (See CN) - HAI

Distribution of Information, Research Assistance, Minutes and Records, Reporting to Staff and Board, Reporting to the Media and Public

Preliminary Agreement Disposition - HAJ

Ratification Procedures - HAK

Announcement of Agreement - HAL

Slowdowns - HAN

Section I – Instructional Program

Philosophy - IA

School Site Councils - IB

Educational Program - IC

Curricular Offerings, Educational Goals and Objectives, Additional Educational Programs

Pilot Projects - ICA

Pilot Project Evaluation, Student Surveys

Teaching Methods - ICAA

Instructional Program - ID

Modification, Personnel, Financial Resources

Special Programs - IDAA

Partnerships/Work-Study Program

Support Programs - IDAB

Drug Education, Student Mental Health, Dropout Prevention, At-Risk Students, Guidance, Homebound Instruction

Exceptional Programs - IDAC

Special Education Services - IDACA

Child Find, Identification, and Eligibility; Actions and Due Process for Students

Section 504 Accommodations for Students - IDACB

Title I Programs - IDAD

Annual Parent Meeting

Student Privacy Policy - IDAE

Student Data Restrictions, Student Data Security Breach, Biometric Data, Select Student Surveys

College Classes - IDCE

Concurrent Enrollment

Athletics - IDFA

Instructional Arrangements - IE

Class Size, Scheduling for Instruction, Pre-enrollment

Charter Schools - IEB

Textbooks, Instructional Materials and Media Centers - IF

Selection Criteria: Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Selection Criteria: Media Center Materials, Collection Development, Challenges of Materials, Composition of Review Committee, Purview of Review Committee, Written Report, Board Review and Action, Removing Challenged Materials, Impact of Simultaneous or Repeated Requests

Classroom Displays - IFA

Outside Speakers - IFBH

Community Resources - IFC

Field Trips - IFCB

USD Approved Field Trips, Non-Sanctioned Field Trips

Overnight Accommodations - IFCC

Definitions, Notice to Parents

Grading System - IHA

Homework - IHB

Make-Up Opportunities - IHEA

Graduation Requirements - IHF

Educational Testing Program - II

Test Integrity, Reporting Test Results

Performance-Based Credits - IIA

Graduation Credit Through Integrated Coursework, Credit Through Alternative Educational Opportunities, Eligibility Requirements for Sponsoring Entities, Requirements for the Provision of Alternative Educational Opportunities, Processing for Submitting a Proposal for an Additional Educational Opportunity, Criteria for Evaluating Such Proposals, Determining the Course Credit that May Be Earned Through These Opportunities, State Reporting Requirements

Acceptable Use Guidelines - IIBF

Purpose, Acceptable Use Guidelines, Prohibitions, Monitoring, Internet Safety, Penalties for Improper Use

Computer and Device Use - IIBG

Use of District Computers and Devices/Privacy Rights, Copyright, Installation, Hardware, Audits, E-mail Privacy Rights, Ownership of Employee Computer and Device Materials, Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Computers and/or Equipment

Children’s Internet Protection Act - IIBGA

Online Learning Opportunities - IIBGB

Application, Guidelines, Other Regulations or Guidelines

Staff Online Activities - IIBGC

Evaluation of Instructional Program - IJ

Financial Literacy - IKA

Controversial Issues - IKB

Human Sexuality and AIDS Education - IKCA

Opt-Out Procedure and Form, Opt-Out Form, Annual Request Required, Notice of Availability

Religion in Curricular or School Sponsored Activities - IKD

Teaching About Religion, Religion in the Curriculum and School Activities, Religious Symbols in the Classroom, Religious Holidays, Graduation and Other Ceremonies

Religious Objections to Activities - IKDA

Assemblies - IKE

Lesson Plans - IKI

Animals and Plants in the School - ING

Service Animals in the Schools

Section J - Students

Goals and Objectives - JA

Attendance Records - JB

Enrollment - JBC

Resident Students, Nonresident Students, Enrollment Restriction, Enrollment Procedures, Part-Time Students, Identification of Students, Enrollment Information, Assignment to a School Building, Grade Level, or Classes, Transferring Credit, Transfers from Non-Accredited Schools

Homeless Students - JBCA

Coordinator

Foster Care Students - JBCB

Point of Contact, Mobile Crisis Helpline

Enrollment of Nonresident Students - JBCC

Definitions, Determining Capacity for Nonresident Enrollment, Priority in filling Open Seats, Prohibitions Regarding Open Enrollment Provisions of this Policy, Transportation of Students, KSHSAA Eligibility, Information Share with the Kansas State Department of Education, Nonresident Student Continued Enrollment, Determining Good Standing, Appeal Process, Enrollment of Out-of-State Students        

Absences and Excuses - JBD

Excused/Unexcused Absences, Significant Part of a School Day, Make-Up Work

Truancy - JBE

Waiver of Compulsory Attendance Requirements, Involvement of Law Enforcement, Reporting to Parents, Dual Enrollment Students

Release of a Student During the School Day - JBH

Searches of Property - JCAB

Search of Lockers, Searches of Property, Use of Trained Dogs in Conducting Sweeps

Searches of Students - JCABB

Interrogation and Investigations - JCAC

Coordination with Law Enforcement, Notification of Investigations Conducted by Law Enforcement Officers, Child Abuse and Identity Investigations Conducted by Law Enforcement Officers, Law Enforcement Initiated Investigations at School, Taking Students Into Custody, Disturbance of School Environment, Definition

Student Conduct - JCDA

Tobacco-Free School Grounds for Students - JCDAA

Dress Code - JCDB

Weapons - JCDBB

Weapons and Destructive Devices, Penalties for Weapon Violations

Complaints of Discrimination - JCE

Complaints About Discrimination, Informal Procedures, Formal Complaint Procedures, Formal Complaint Appeal

Demonstrations - JCEC

Corporal Punishment - JDA

Detention - JDB

Probation - JDC

Suspension and Expulsion Procedures - JDD

Reasons for Suspension or Expulsion, Short-term Suspension, Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion, Rules Which Apply in all Cases When a Student May be Suspended or Expelled, Student Rights During a Long-Term Suspension/Expulsion Hearing, Appeal to the Board

Drug-Free Schools - JDDA

Student Conduct

Student Misuse of Medication - JDDAA

Reporting to Law Enforcement - JDDB

Bullying - JDDC

Academic Achievement - JF

Reporting, Report Cards

Peer Grading of Assignments - JFA

Peer Grading Prohibited, Limited Peer Grading Allowed:

Promotion and Retention - JFB

Graduation Exercises - JFC

Early Graduation - JFCA

Student Insurance Program - JGA

Health Assessments and Physicals - JGC

Local Health and Wellness - JGCA

Health and Wellness Committee, Recordkeeping

Inoculations - JGCB

Automated External Defibrillators - JGCBA

Communicable Diseases - JGCC

Health Screenings - JGCD

Vision Screenings, Hearing Screening, Dental Screenings, Selected Screenings

Student Psychological Services - JGD

Sexual Discrimination - JGEC

Definitions, Complaints of Sex Discrimination, District’s Response to Reports of Sex Discrimination, Complaint Process Requirements, Complaint Evaluation, Dismissal of a Complaint, Supportive Measures, Complaint Notice Requirements, General Grievance Procedure Requirements, Informal Resolution Process, The Formal Grievance Process, Appeal Process, District Response to Determination of Sex Discrimination

Racial and Disability Harassment: Students - JGECA

Parental, Family, or Marital Status and Pregnancy or Related Conditions: Student - JGECAA

Parental, Family, or Marital Status and Pregnancy or Related Conditions

Supervision of Students - JGFB

Student Transportation - JGFF

Use of Vehicles and Bicycles, Walkers, Notice

Student Accidents and Health Emergencies - JGFG

Emergency Care, Records

Administration of Emergency Opioid Antagonist - JGFGA

Training, Procurement of the Product, Storage, Use of the Product, Follow-up, Protection from Liability

Supervision of Medications - JGFGB

Student Self-Administration of Medications - JGFGBA

Student Eligibility, Authorization Required, Employee Immunity, Waiver of Liability

Accommodating Students with Diabetes - JGFGBB

Student Eligibility, Employee Immunity

Transportation - JGG

Use of Surveillance Cameras - JGGA

School Food Service Programs - JGH

Free or Reduced Price Meals, Contracts With Other Agencies

Vending Machines and Other Automated Play Machines - JGHB

Student Activities - JH

Eligibility for Activities, Participation in Kansas State High School Activity Association Activities, Adding or Eliminating Activities, Activity Fund Management

Student Organizations - JHC

Student Clubs, Non-School Sponsored Student Clubs, Student Government

Student Publications - JHCA

School-Sponsored Student Publications, Non-School Sponsored Student Publications, Advertisements

Gang Intimidation - JHCAA

Community Activities - JI

Employment of Students - JJ

In-School Employment, Outside Employment, Vocational or Other Work Experience

Solicitations - JK

Gifts - JL

Student Gifts to Staff Members, Faculty Gifts to Students, Student Organization Gifts to the School

Contests for Students - JM

Awards - JN

Exceptional Students - JQ

Concurrent Enrollment

Temporarily Disabled Students - JQA

Alternative Arrangements for Nontraditional Students - JQE

Adult Students - JQI

Foreign Exchange Student - JQKA

Hearing Procedures for Exceptional Students - JQL

Class-size/Caseload Limits for Exceptional Students - JQLA

Student Records - JR

Types of Records - JRA

Release of Student Records - JRB

Directory Information, Forwarding Pupil Records

Disposition of Records - JRC

Hearing Request - JRD

Student Fees and Charges - JS

Credit Card Payments, Fee Schedules, Debt Collection, Forwarding Pupil Records

Section K – General Public Relations

Goals and Objectives - KA

Public Information Programs - KB

Newsletters and other Media

District or School Websites - KBA

Website Rules

Media Relations - KBC

Broadcasting and Taping, News Releases, Conferences and Interviews

Protection of Privacy Rights - KCA

Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Rights - KCB

Solicitations - KDC

School Volunteers - KFD

Use of School Facilities by Community Groups - KG

Use in Accordance with Board Policies, Fees and Rental Charges, Lease Arrangements, Supervision of Non-School Groups, Insurance and/or Bonds

Use of District Personal Property and Equipment - KGA

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Property or Equipment, Personal Use, Definition

Concealed Observations - KGB

Bullying by Parents - KGC

Disruptive Acts at School or School Activities - KGD

Possession of a Firearm

Public Conduct on School Property - KGDA

Gifts to Schools - KH

Distributing Materials in Schools - KI

Materials Produced by Outside Groups–Including Religious Materials, Political Campaign Materials, Advertising in the Schools, Mailing Lists

Disposal of District Property - KK

Disposal of a School District Building

Visitors to the School - KM

Tobacco-Free School Grounds for Visitors - KMA

Complaints - KN

General Complaints, Informal Procedures, Formal Complaint Procedures, Appeal Procedures, Complaints About Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Complaints About Discrimination or Discriminatory Harassment Not on the Basis of Sex, Complaints Concerning Child Nutrition Programs, Complaints About Policy, Complaints About Curriculum, Complaints About Instructional Materials, Complaints About Facilities and Services, Complaints About Personnel, Complaints About Emergency Safety Intervention Use, Complaint About School Rules

Complaints Regarding Child Nutrition Programs - KNA

Complaints About Discrimination in Child Nutrition Programs

Section L – Interorganizational Relations

Goals and Objectives - LA

School-Community Cooperation - LB

School-Community Programs - LC

Federal Government-Drug Free Schools - LDD

Fiscal Management of Federal Grants - LDDA

Activities Practice Limitations (revoked 02/13/2023) - LED

Section M - Relations With Other Education Agencies

Goals and Objectives - MA

Interdistrict Relations - MD

Colleges and Universities - MF

Kansas Education Systems Accreditation - MI