TABLE OF CONTENT

SECTION 1000 ..................................................................................................................................... school district

1000     SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS.. 7

1001     EDUCATIONAL GOALS FOR DUNCAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.. 7

 

SECTION 2000.............................................................................................................. SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONS

2000     PHILOSOPHY OF DUNCAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.. 7

2001     BOARD OF EDUCATION LEGAL STATUS.. 7

2001-1  BOARD OF EDUCATION POWERS AND DUTIES.. 7

2002     SCHOOL ELECTIONS.. 10

2003     ELIGIBLE VOTERS.. 11

2004     OATH OF OFFICE. 11

2005     BOARD VACANCIES.. 11

2006     INTERNAL ORGANIZATION.. 11

2007     DUTIES OF PRESIDENT.. 11

2008     DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT.. 11

2009     DUTIES OF CLERK.. 11

2010     BOARD OF EDUCATION ENCUMBRANCE CLERK (REGULATIONS) 11

2010-1  SURETY BONDS.. 12

2010-2  BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES CLERK (REGULATION) 12

2011     BOARD COMMITTEES.. 12

2012     DUTIES OF TREASURER.. 12

2013     MEETINGS.. 13

2014     AGENDA PREPARATION AND DISSEMINATION.. 13

2015     NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGS.. 13

2016     QUORUM BOARD MEETING PROCEDURE. 13

2017     EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.. 13

2018     HEARING OF PUBLIC.. 14

2019     CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.. 15

2020     RULES OF ORDER.. 15

2021     BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES (PROCEDURE) 16

2022     BOARD POLICIES.. 17

2023     ADMINISTRATION IN ABSENCE OF POLICY.. 17

2024     SUSPENSION OF POLICY.. 17

2025     BOARD MEMBER INSURANCE. 17

2026     AUDITOR.. 17

2027     NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER WORKSHOP.. 18

2028     SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CONTINUING EDUCATION.. 18

2029     PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS COMMITTEE. 18

2030     PUBLIC COMPLAINTS.. 18

2031     NEPOTISM... 19

2032     SCHOOL HOURS.. 19

 

SECTION 3000.................................................................................................... BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

3000       ACTIVITY FUNDS.. 20

3001     ACTIVITY FUND (REGULATIONS) 21

3002     PURCHASING AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING.. 22

3003     DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY.. 24

3004     DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY.. 24

3005     SAFETY PROGRAM... 24

3006     DISASTER DRILLS.. 25

3007     WARNING SYSTEMS-INCLEMENT WEATHER.. 25

3008     FIRE DRILL (RULES AND PROCEDURES) 25

3009     BOMB THREAT PROCEDURES.. 25

3010     VANDALISM... 26

3011     SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS.. 26

3012     CARE OF TEXTBOOKS.. 26

3013     LUNCH SERVICE. 26

3013a    CAFETERIA MEAL POLICY.. 26

3014     FINANCE DIRECTOR.. 27

3015     FINANCE DIRECTOR (REGULATIONS) 27

3016     OFFICE MANAGEMENT.. 27

3017     NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR ELEM. AND SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS.. 27

3018     OPEN RECORDS ACT.. 28

                OPEN RECORDS ACT (REGULATION) 28

3019     POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT RECORDS.. 29

3020     GENERAL POLICY ON SAFETY HAZARDS AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.. 34

3021     TOBACCO USE PROHIBITED.. 35

3022     DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS.. 35

3023     MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.. 36

3024     GENERAL FUND BALANCE. 37

3025     NON-SCHOOL PUBLICATION.. 37

3026     EMERGENCY PLANS HOMELAND SECURITY (REGULATIONS) 37

3027     Emergency School Closings.. 39

3028     SCHOOL SECURITY DRILLS.. 41

3029     HOSTAGE SITUATIONS.. 41

3030     FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.. 41

3031-1    FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT PROCEDURES.. 41

3031     FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (REGULATION) 42

3032     COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.. 42

3033     TIMEKEEPING NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES.. 45

3034     OVERTIME AND COMPENSATION TIME. 45

3034-1  OVERTIME AUTHORIZATION FORM... 45

3035     PERSONNEL FILES SUPPORT EMPLOYEES.. 45

3036     ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION.. 46

3037     LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.. 46

3038     SCHOOL VISITORS.. 47

3039     SANCTIONING OF PARENT ORGANIZATIONS AND BOOSTER CLUB.. 48

3040     INVESTMENT POLICY.. 48

3041     E-Rate Record Retention Policy.. 51

 

SECTION 4000................................................................................................................................................... PERSONNEL

4000     STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT FOR TEACHERS.. 52

4001     NONDISCRIMINATION.. 53

4002     TITLE IX/504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.. 53

4003     CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH.. 54

4004     EXECUTIVE OFFICER SUPERINTENDENT (REGULATIONS) 55

4005     EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY.. 56

4006     ASSISTANT AND DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENTS.. 56

4007     PRINCIPALS.. 56

4008     EXTRA-DUTY.. 57

4009     TEACHER ASSISTANTS.. 58

4010     SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.. 58

4010-1  SUPPORT PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTES.. 58

4011     VETERANS DAY.. 59

       Diplomas for Veterans. 59

4012     SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS (REGULATIONS) 59

4013     EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.. 59

4014     TEACHING FACILITIES.. 59

4015     SALARY INDEX FOR ADMINISTRATORS.. 60

4016     AIDS (REGULATIONS) 60

4017     BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN.. 60

4018     PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.. 60

4019     PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.. 61

4020     REDUCTION IN FORCE OF ADMINISTRATORS.. 63

4021     SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL.. 63

       A.  Approval 63

       B.  Allowable Expenses. 63

       C.  Filing Claim.. 64

4022     CREDIT CARD POLICY STATEMENT OF POLICY: 65

4023     DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REGULATIONS.. 65

4023-1  DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE/ABUSE BY EMPLOYEES.. 66

4024     COMPLAINT PROCEDURE. 67

4025     SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES.. 68

4025-1    STAFF/STUDENT COMMUNICATION POLICY.. 69

4026     DISABILITY HARASSMENT POLICY.. 69

4027       HATE CRIMES.. 71

4027-2   COMPENSATION FOR LOST TIME. 71

4028     RACIAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS.. 71

4029       REGULATIONS ON ANNUAL VACATION.. 72

       II.12-MONTH ADMINISTRATORS. 73

4030     REGULATIONS FOR PERSONAL BUSINESS OF ADMINISTRATORS.. 73

4031     LEAVE SHARING PLAN.. 74

                LEAVE SHARING PROGRAM (REGULATIONS) 74

4032     SALARY DEDUCTIONS.. 75

4033     FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR PERSONNEL.. 75

4034     GENERAL INFORMATION  (Family and Medical Leave Policy) 77

4035     STUDENT ACTIVITIES EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT.. 77

4036     EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL.. 78

4037     PERSONNEL FILES CERTIFIED STAFF. 78

4038     QUALIFICATIONS TEACHERS.. 79

4039     TEACHER TERMINATION PROCEDURES.. 80

4040     PROCEDURES FOR RESIGNATIONS AND GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHER   81

4041     USE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR.. 82

4042     HEALTHY AND FIT SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 82

 

SECTION 5000................................................................................................................................................ INSTRUCTION

5000     CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.. 84

5001     EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.. 84

5002     GIFTED STUDENT PROGRAM... 84

5003     EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN:  SPECIAL EDUCATION.. 84

5004     EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.. 84

5005     CLASS SCHEDULES: STUDENTS.. 85

5006     HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION.. 85

5006-1  POLICY FOR INCLUDING STUDENTS W/ DISABILITY IN DISTRICTWIDE ASSESSM... 85

5007     SUMMER SCHOOL.. 85

5008     TESTING PROGRAM... 86

5009     TESTING PROGRAM  (REGULATIONS) 86

5010     PROFICIENCY BASED PROMOTIONS.. 86

5011     CHOICE OF SCHOOL/TRANSPORTATION ZONE POLICY.. 87

5012     INTERNET AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORKS ACCEPTABLE USE AND INTERNET SAFETY POLICY   88

5013     VIDEO/FILM (INSTRUCTIONAL & NON INSTRUCTIONAL) 92

5014     STUDENT RETENTION.. 92

5015     READING SUFFICIENCY TESTING.. 92

5016     INTERNET-BASED INSTRUCTION.. 93

5017     RELEASE INFORMATION TO COLLEGES AND MILITARY RECRUITERS.. 94

5018     LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY INSTRUCTION.. 94

5019     SCHOOL COUNSELOR.. 95

5020     GUIDELINES FOR LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTERS.. 95

5021        USE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER (REGULATIONS) 98

 

 

SECTION 6000......................................................................................................................................................... STUDENT

6000     IMMUNIZATIONS.. 100

6001     HIV/AIDS POLICY (students) 100

6001-1  HIV/AIDS POLICY(personnel) 102

6002     STUDENT(S) WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. 103

6003     MEDICATIONS GIVEN AT SCHOOL (REGULATION) 103

6003-1  SCHOOL ADMINISTERED MEDICATION.. 104

6003-2  PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER SCHOOL ADMINISTERED MEDI 105

                School: 105

                PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION.. 105

6003-3  SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION.. 106

6003-4   PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER SELF ADMINISTERED MEDICINE. 106

6003-5  LOG OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE. 107

6004     GANGS AND GANG RELATED INCIDENTS AND/OR BEHAVIOR.. 107

6005     ACCIDENT INSURANCE (STUDENTS) 107

6006     REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT.. 108

6007     FUND RAISING BY IN –SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS.. 108

6008     STUDENTS FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.. 108

6008-1  FUND RAISING BY IN –SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS.. 108

6009     CUMULATIVE RECORDS.. 109

6010     ATHLETICS.. 109

6011     ATHLETICS (REGULATIONS) 109

6012     REPORTING STUDENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF OR POSSESSING  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES.. 110

6012-1  FIGHTING, HARASSMENT AND INTIMIDATION.. 110

6012-2   STUDENT DRUG TESTING PROGRAM... 110

                Purpose and Intent.. 110

                Definitions.. 111

                Procedures.. 112

                Appeal.. 113

       Statement of Purpose and Intent 114

       Participation in Extracurricular Activities. 115

                Drug Testing Schedule. 115

6013     SEARCH OF STUDENTS.. 116

6013-1   NOTICE TO STUDENT BODY AUTOMOBILES.. 116

6014     SEARCH OF STUDENTS (REGULATIONS) 116

6015     EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (REGULATIONS) 116

6015-1  OVERNIGHT TRIP.. 117

6016     STUDENTS: FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES.. 118

6017     STUDENT COUNCIL (REGULATIONS) 118

6018     PETITIONS.. 118

6019     GIFTS TO SCHOOLS.. 118

6019-1  MOMENT OF SILENCE. 118

6020     ENROLLMENT OF PUPILS SUSPENDED FROM OTHER SCHOOLS.. 120

6021     ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS ON STUDENT DRESS & APPEARANCE. 120

6021-1  REGULATIONS ON STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE. 120

6022     RESPONSIBILITY FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY.. 121

6022-1  BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND GROUNDS.. 121

6023     STUDENT TRANSFER.. 121

6024     INVESTIGATIONS AND ARRESTS BY POLICE. 124

6024-5  GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE AGENCY..