Board Policies
Board Policies
We are currently in the process of updating policies and the layout of our policies and regulation. This is a big undertaking, and it will be some time before we have all the new policy updates and new layout of the policies up on the website. You can still locate all the board polices in the above list. Thank you for your understanding!
School Board Policies
- Complete Content Index
- 1000 Series---Board of Trustees
- 2000 Series---Instruction
- 3000 Series---Students
- 4000 Series---Community Relations
- 5000 Series---Personnel
- 6000 Series---Administration
- 7000 Series---Financial Management
- 8000 Series---Non-Instructional Operations
- 9000 Series---School Facilities
Complete Content Index
1000 Series---Board of Trustees
Continuity of the Board
1000--- Legal Status and Operation
1010--- Organization and Classification
School Board Elections
1110P--- Candidate Edification
Organization and Government of the Board
1200--- Annual Organization Meeting
1205--- School Board Powers and Duties
1210--- Qualifications, Terms and Duties of Board Officers
1220--- Clerk
1230--- Duties of the Treasurer
1240--- Duties of Individual Trustees
1250--- Committees
1260--- Authorization of Signatures
Governance
1300--- District Policy
1303--- Community Relations
1310--- Administrative Procedures
1315--- Strategic Planning
1320--- Management Rights
Principals of Operations
1400--- Board/Staff Communications
1405--- School Board Use of Electronic Mail and Social Media
1410--- Board-Superintendent Relationship
1420--- Trustee Expenses
1430--- Trustee Insurance
1440--- Board Participation in Activities
Board Meetings and Board Meeting Procedures
1500--- Board Meeting
1500B--- Board of Trustees
1500P--- Board Meeting Procedure
1510--- Open Meeting Law Compliance and Cure
1520--- Public Participation in Board Meeting
1520F--- Request to Appear Before the Board
1525--- Board Meeting News Coverage
Board Ethics, Growth and Development
1600--- Code of Ethics for School Board Members
1610--- Conflict of Interest
1615--- Trustee Spouse Employment
1620--- Annual Goals and Objectives
1630--- Evaluation of Board
1640--- In-Service Conference for Trustees
1645--- Board Development Opportunities
1650--- New Board Member Workshop
2000 Series---Instruction
Instruction
2000--- Goals
2100--- Curriculum, Curriculum Development and Assessment
2110--- Lesson Plan
2120--- Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests
2130--- Research Studies
2140--- Student and Family Privacy Rights
2140F--- Student and Family Privacy Rights -- Consent Form
2150--- Copyright
2150P--- Copyright
Instructional Organization
2200--- School Year, Calendar, and Instructional Hours
2210-2210P--- School Closure
2220--- Pre-Kindergarten Programs
2230--- Grade Organization
2240--- Class Size
Programs and Services
2300--- Guidance and Counseling
2301--- Nutrition Services
2305--- Nutrition Education
2307--- Physical Activity Opportunities and Physical Education
2310--- Health Enhancement
2320--- Driver Training Education
2330--- Community and Adult Education
2335--- Digital Citizenship and Safety Education
2340--- Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
2340F--- Parental Opt-Out Form for Sex Education
2341--- Speakers in the Classroom and at School Functions
2341P--- Controversial Speakers Procedure
2350--- Student Religious Activity at School
2355--- Release Time
2360--- Interscholastic Activities
2370--- Homebound, Hospital and Home Instruction
2375--- Service Animals in Schools
2380--- Elementary and Secondary Education Act Waiver
2385--- Limited English Proficiency Program
2390--- Migrant Education Program
2395--- Idaho Digital Learning Academy Classes
Special or Alternative Instruction
2400-2400P--- Special Education (Reserved)
2410-2410P--- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
2420-2420P--- Title I
2430--- Gifted and Talented Program
2435--- Advanced Opportunities
2440--- Online Courses and Alternative Credit Options
2450--- Contracted Student Services
Instructional Materials
2500--- Library Materials
2510-2510P--- Selection of Library Materials
2520--- Curricular Materials
2530--- Learning Materials Review
2540--- Selection, Adoption, and Removal of Curricular Materials
2550--- Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education
2551--- Exotic, Endangered and/or Potentially Dangerous Animals
2560--- Contests for Students
2570--- Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings
2570F--- Parental Opt-Out/Consent Form Regarding Movies
Grading and Promotion
2600--- Promotion/Retention
2605--- Advancement Requirements (6-8)
2610--- Advancement Requirements (9-12)
2620--- Grading and Progress Reports
2625--- Parent-Teacher Conferences
2630--- Homework
Graduation
2700-2700P--- High School Graduation Requirements
2705--- Military Compact Waiver
2710--- Alternative mechanism to the Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (Online Assessment Portfolio)
2720--- Participation in Commencement Exercises
2800--- Accreditation - Objectives
3000 Series---Students
Enrollment and Attendance
3000--- Entrance, Placement and Transfer
3010--- Open Enrollment
3010P--- Open Enrollment Procedures
3010F--- Open Enrollment Application Records
3020-3020P--- Enrollment and Attendance Records
3030--- Part-Time Attendance/Dual Enrollment
3040--- Compulsory Attendance
3040F1--- Compulsory Attendance Prosecutor Letter Form
3040F2--- Compulsory Attendance Prosecutor Referral Form
3050--- Attendance Policy
3060--- Education of Homeless Children
3070--- Students of Legal Age
3080--- Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
3085--- Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
3085F1--- Notice of Investigation & Allegation Template
3085F2--- Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form for Students
3085P--- Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure Requirements
3090--- Foreign Exchange Students
3090P--- Foreign Exchange Students
Students Rights and Responsibilities
3200--- Students Rights and Responsibilities
3210--- Uniform Grievance Procedure
3220--- Student use of Buildings: Equal Access
3225--- Student Clubs: Equal Access
3225F--- Student Club Risk Management Plan
3225B--- School Clubs: Background
3230--- Student Government
3240--- Student Publications
3250--- Distribution and Posting of Materials
3255--- Student Dress
3260--- Bring Your Own Technology Program
3260F--- Bring Your Own Technology Form
3265--- Student-Owned Electronic Communications Devices
3270--- District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks
3270P--- Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks
3275--- District Provided Mobile Computing Devices
3275F--- Mobile Computing Device Agreement
3280--- Equal Education, Nondiscrimination and Sex Equity
3285--- Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
3290-3290F--- Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students
3295--- Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Menacing
3295P--- Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Menacing
3295F--- Complaint Form
3296--- Bullying Awareness Week
3300--- Drug Free School Zone
3310--- Gangs and Gang Activity
3320--- Substance and Alcohol Abuse
3330--- Student Discipline
3335--- Academic Honesty
3360--- Discipline of Students with Disabilities
3365--- Student Sex Offenders
3370-3370P--- Searches and Seizure
3380--- Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Policy
3390--- Extra and Co-Curricular Chemical Use Policy
3410--- School Sponsored Student Activities
3420--- Student Fund Raising Activities
3430--- Distribution of Fund Drive Literature Through Students
3440--- Student Fees, Fines and Charges/Return of Property
3450--- Student Vehicle Parking
Student Protection
3500--- Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations
3505--- Concussion Protocol
3505F1--- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Concussion Guidelines
3505F2--- Authorization to Return to Play or Practice
3510--- Administering Medicines to Students
3510F1--- Authorization for Self-Administered Medication
3510F2--- Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement of Self-Administered Medication
3515-3515P--- Food Allergy Management
3515B--- Food Allergy Management
3515F--- Emergency Care Plan
3520--- Contagious or Infectious Diseases
3525--- Immunization Requirements
3530--- Suicide
3540--- Emergency Treatment
3545--- Student Interviews, Interrogations or Arrests
3545F1--- Student Arrest Form
3545F2--- Student Interviews Form
3550-3550P--- Removal of Student During School Hours
3560--- Video Surveillance
3570--- Student Records
3570F--- Student Records (Notification to Parents and Student of Rights Concerning a Student's School Records)
3570P--- Student Records (Maintenance of School Student Records)
3575--- Student Data Privacy and Security
3580--- Relations with Non-Custodial Parents
3610--- Records of Missing Children
3620--- Transfer of Student Records
4000 Series---Community Relations
Goals
4000--- Goals
Public Participation
4100--- Public Relations
4105--- Public Participation in Board Meeting
4105F--- Request to Appear Before the Board
4110--- Public Complaints
4120--- Uniform Grievance Procedure
4120F--- Uniform Grievance Form
4130--- Public Access to District Website
4140--- Visitors to the Schools
4150--- Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
4160--- Notice to Parents Required by No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Public Access
4200--- School-Support Organizations
4210--- Community Use of School Facilities
4210P--- Community Use of School Facilities
4210F--- Fee Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
4220--- Equipment Use Agreement
4225--- Equipment Usage
4230--- Use of School Property for Posting Notices
4240--- Distribution of fund Drive Literature through Students
4250--- Educational Research in District Schools
4260--- Records Available to Public
4260F--- District Record Request Form
Public Content
4300--- Conduct on School Property
4310--- Contact with Students
4320--- Disruption of School Operations
4330--- Spectator Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Co-Curricular Events
Relations with Governmental Agencies
4400--- Relations with the Law Enforcement and Child Protective Agencies
4410--- Investigations and Arrests by Police
4420--- Sex Offenders
4420F1-4420F2--- Sex Offenders
Gifts
4500--- Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools
4500P--- Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools
4510--- Public Gifts to the Schools: Donations of Material/Equipment Affecting Building Structure or Maintenance
4520--- Soliciting and Accepting Grants or Donations
Volunteers
4600--- Volunteer Assistance
4600P--- Volunteer Procedures
4600F1--- Volunteer Applications
4600F2--- Volunteer Confidentiality
5000 Series---Personnel
Goals
5000--- Goals
Hiring
5100--- Hiring Process an Criteria
5100P--- Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants
5100F--- Authorization for Release of Information Form
5100F2--- Request to Employer Form
5100F3--- Request for Verification of Certificate Form
5105--- Certificated Personnel Reemployment
5107--- Informa Review
5110--- Criminal History/Background Checks
5120--- Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
5125--- Reporting New Employees
5130--- Administrative Leave
Employee Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct
5200--- Applicability of Personnel Policies
5205--- Job Descriptions
5210--- Work Day
5220--- Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers
5230--- Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
5235--- Health Examinations
5240--- Sexual Harassment/Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace
5240F--- Sexual Harassment/Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace Acknowledgement
5250--- Certificated Staff Grievances
5260--- Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5260F--- Report of Suspected Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect
5270--- Personal Conduct
5280--- Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Code of Ethics
5285--- Solicitations
5290--- Political Activity - Staff Participation
5295--- Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations
5310--- Tobacco Free Policy
5320--- Drug-Free Workplace
5320P--- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Program and Procedures
5320F1--- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Acknowledgement
5320F2--- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Agreement
5325-5325P--- Employee Use of Social media Sites, Including Personal Sites
5330--- Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage
5330F--- Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage Acknowledgement
5335--- Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices (Staff Allowed to Take Devices Home)
5335F--- Mobile Computing Device Agreement
5340--- Evaluation of Certificated Personnel
5340F--- Parent and guardian Input Form
5350--- Certified Personnel Resignation (Release from Contract)
5360--- Dress and Appearance
5370--- Non-School Employment by Professional Staff Members
5380--- Professional Research and Publishing
Compensation and Benefits
5400--- Leaves of Absence
5405--- Proof of Illness
5410-5410P--- Family Medical Leave
5412--- Jury Duty
5413--- Witness for Court Appearance Leave
5420-5420P--- Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability
5430--- Insurance Benefits for Employees/Trustees
5440--- School Holidays
5450--- Vacation Leave
5460--- Workers' Compensation Benefits
5470--- Leaves of Absence -- Military Leave
5480--- Leadership Premiums
Certified Personnel Records
5500--- Personnel Records
5500P--- Personnel Records Procedure
Employee Health and Welfare
5600-- Staff Health
5610--- Prevention of Disease Transmission
Employee Practices
5700--- Substitutes
5710--- Teachers' Aides/Para-Educators
5720--- Volunteers/Contractors
5725--- Private Service Providers/Consultants
5730--- Volunteer--Authorization to Release Information
5740-5740P--- Reduction in Force
5750--- Employing Retired Teachers & Administrators
Classified Employees
5800-5800P--- Classified Employment, Assignment and Grievance
5810--- Compensatory Time and Overtime/Classified Employees
5815--- Employee Compensation Non-Annualized Election
5820--- Evaluation of Non-Certificated Staff
5830-5830P--- Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
6000 Series---Administration
Goals
Superintendent
Administrative Staff
- Duties and Qualifications of Administrative Staff Other Than Superintendent - 6300
- Employment Restrictions for Administrative Personnel - 6310
- Evaluation of Administrative Staff - 6320
- Professional Growth and Development - 6330
Duties and Qualifications of Administrative Staff Other Than Superintendent - 6300
Employment Restrictions for Administrative Personnel - 6310
Evaluation of Administrative Staff - 6320
Professional Growth and Development - 6330
Principals
7000 Series---Financial Management
Goals
Budget
Accounting System
- Accounting System Design - 7200
- Accounting System (GASB Statement 34) - 7210
- Documentation and Approval of Claims - 7220
- Financial Fraud and Theft Prevention - 7225
- Financial Reporting and Audits - 7230
- Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds - 7235
- Student Activity Funds - 7260
- Property Records - 7270
- Revenues - 7300
- Investment of Funds - 7305
- Advertising in Schools/Revenue Enhancement - 7310
- Allowable Uses for Grand Funds - 7320
Accounting System Design - 7200
Accounting System (GASB Statement 34) - 7210
Documentation and Approval of Claims - 7220
Financial Fraud and Theft Prevention - 7225
Financial Reporting and Audits - 7230
Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds - 7235
Student Activity Funds - 7260
Property Records - 7270
Revenues - 7300
Investment of Funds - 7305
Advertising in Schools/Revenue Enhancement - 7310
Allowable Uses for Grand Funds - 7320
Expenses
- Purchasing - 7400
- Procurement Under a Federal Award - 7400P
- Time and Effort Documentation - 7400F
- Public Works Contracting and Procurement - 7405
- Public Procurement of Goods and Services - 7407
- Petty Cash Funds - 7410
- Personal Reimbursements - 7420
- Travel Allowances and Expenses - 7430
- Credit Cards - 7440
- District Credit Card Holder Agreement - 7440F
- Federal Cash Management - 7450
- Fees - 7500
Purchasing - 7400
Procurement Under a Federal Award - 7400P
Time and Effort Documentation - 7400F
Public Works Contracting and Procurement - 7405
Public Procurement of Goods and Services - 7407
Petty Cash Funds - 7410
Personal Reimbursements - 7420
Travel Allowances and Expenses - 7430
Credit Cards - 7440
District Credit Card Holder Agreement - 7440F
Federal Cash Management - 7450
Fees - 7500
Financial Emergency
- Declaration of Financial Emergency - 7600
- Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution Form - 7600F
- Declaration of Financial Emergency Procedure - 7600P
Declaration of Financial Emergency - 7600
Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution Form - 7600F
Declaration of Financial Emergency Procedure - 7600P
8000 Series---Non-Instructional Operations
Goals
Transportation
- Transportation - 8100
- Extracurricular Transportation - 8105
- Extracurricular Transportation Liability Waiver- 8105F
- Safety Busing - 8110
- Maximum Drive Time - 8115
- Bus Routes, Stops and Non-Transportation Zones - 8120
- Transportation of Students with Disabilities - 8130
- Student Conduct on Buses - 8140
- Unauthorized School Bus Entry - 8150
- Contracting for Transportation Services - 8160
- District-Owned Vehicles - 8170
- District-Owned Vehicles Procedure - 8170P
- Driver Training and Responsibility - 8180
- Use of Wireless Communications Devices by Bus Driver - 8185
- Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles - 8190
- District Vehicle Idling - 8195
Transportation - 8100
Extracurricular Transportation - 8105
Extracurricular Transportation Liability Waiver- 8105F
Safety Busing - 8110
Maximum Drive Time - 8115
Bus Routes, Stops and Non-Transportation Zones - 8120
Transportation of Students with Disabilities - 8130
Student Conduct on Buses - 8140
Unauthorized School Bus Entry - 8150
Contracting for Transportation Services - 8160
District-Owned Vehicles - 8170
District-Owned Vehicles Procedure - 8170P
Driver Training and Responsibility - 8180
Use of Wireless Communications Devices by Bus Driver - 8185
Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles - 8190
District Vehicle Idling - 8195
Wellness
- Local School Wellness - 8200
- District Nutrition Committe - 8210
- Food Services - 8220
- District Nutrition Standards - 8230
- Water Consumption /Water Bottle Policy - 8235
- School Meals - 8240
- Guidelines for Food and Beverages Sold Individually - 8250
- Teacher-to-Student Incentive - 8270
Local School Wellness - 8200
District Nutrition Committe - 8210
Food Services - 8220
District Nutrition Standards - 8230
Water Consumption /Water Bottle Policy - 8235
School Meals - 8240
Guidelines for Food and Beverages Sold Individually - 8250
Teacher-to-Student Incentive - 8270
Emergencies
- Emergencies/Disaster Preparedness - 8300
- Automated External Defibrillators - 8310
- Automated External Defibrillators - Certified Users Form - 8310F1
- Automated External Defibrillators - Inspection and inventory Form - 8310F2
- Automated External Defibrillators - Incident Report Form - 8310F3
- Automated External Defibrillators -Procedure - 8310P
- Fire Drills and Evacuation Plans - 8320
- Emergency Drills Rules and Procedures - 8320P
- Activity Trips - 8400
Emergencies/Disaster Preparedness - 8300
Automated External Defibrillators - 8310
Automated External Defibrillators - Certified Users Form - 8310F1
Automated External Defibrillators - Inspection and inventory Form - 8310F2
Automated External Defibrillators - Incident Report Form - 8310F3
Automated External Defibrillators -Procedure - 8310P
Fire Drills and Evacuation Plans - 8320
Emergency Drills Rules and Procedures - 8320P
Activity Trips - 8400
Risk Management
Records Management
9000 Series---School Facilities
School Facilities
- Goals - 9000
- Acquisition, Use and Disposal of School Property - 9100
- Contractor License, Surety Bonds and Insurance - 9200
- Operation and Maintenance of District Facilities - 9300
- Safety Program - 9400
- Security - 9500
- Facilities Operations - 9600
- Waste Management and Recycling - 9610
- District-Wide Asbestos Program - 9700
- Hazard Mitigation - Chemistry Lab Disposal - 9705
- Naming of School Facilities - 9800
- Memorials on School Grounds (Not Allowed) - 9805