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ARTICLE 0 Philosophy - Goals - Objectives & Comprehensive Plans SERIES 1000
NOTE: The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and a table of contents for this manual. This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
0. Concepts and Roles in Philosophy, Goals and Objectives 0000 BP    
1. Philosophy 0100 BP    
2. Goals for the School District 0200 BP    
3. Objectives/Goal Indicators for School District 0300      
4. Comprehensive Plans 0400 BP    
A. Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities 0410 BP    
1. Equity 0415 BP    
B. School-Based Management/Site Councils 0420 BP AR  
1. School-Based Coordination 0420.1 BP AR  
2. School Improvement Program 0420.2      
3 - [Future Topic] 0420.3      
4 - Charter Schools 0420.4 BP AR  
5 - School-Based Decision Making 0420.5      
C. Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education 0430 BP AR  
D. District Technology Plan 0440 BP AR  
E. Comprehensive Safety Plan 0450 BP AR  
F. Local Control and Accountability Plan 0460 BP AR  
5. Accountability 0500 BP    
A. School Accountability Report Card 0510 BP    
B. Intervention for Under-performing Schools 0520      
C. High Priority Schools Grant Program 0520.1 BP AR  
D. Title I Program Improvement Schools 0520.2 BP AR  
E. Title I Program Improvement Districts 0520.3 BP AR  
F. Quality Education Investment Schools 0520.4      
ARTICLE 1 COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERIES 1000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
 
0. Concepts and Roles 1000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 1010      
B. Youth Services 1020 BP    
1. Community with the Public 1100 BP    
A. Media 1110      
1. School-Sponsored Publications 1111      
2. Media Relations 1112 BP    
3. District and School Web Sites 1113 BP AR  
B. Commendations and Awards 1150 BP AR  
C. Political Processes 1160 BP    
2. Participation by the Public 1200      
A. School Community Associations 1210      
B. Citizen Advisory Committees 1220 BP AR  
C. School-Connected Organizations 1230 BP AR  
D. Volunteer Assistance 1240 BP AR  
E. Visitors/Outsiders 1250 BP AR  
F. Educational Foundation 1260      
3. Public Activities Involving Staff, Students, or School Facilities 1300      
A. Relations between Public and the Schools 1310      
1. Complaints Concerning the Schools 1312 BP    
a. Complaints Concerning District Employees 1312.1 BP AR E
b. Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials 1312.2 BP AR E
c. Uniform Complaint Procedures 1312.3 BP AR E
d. Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures 1312.4   AR E
e. Gifts to District Personnel 1313 BP    
f. Soliciting Funds from District Personnel 1314 BP    
B. Relations between Public and Students 1320      
1. Solicitation of Funds from and by Students 1321 BP AR  
2. Public Performance by Students 1322 BP    
3. Advertising and Promotion 1325 BP    
C. Use of School Facilities 1330 BP AR E E1
D. Access to District Records 1340 BP AR  
4. Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools 1400 BP    
A. Local Agencies 1410      
B. State Agencies 1430      
1. Waivers 1431 BP    
C. Federal Agencies 1440      
5. Relations between Area, County, State, Regional and National Associations and the Schools 1500      
6. Relations Between Other Education Organizations and the Schools 1600      
A. Colleges and Universities 1610      
B. Elementary and Secondary Schools 1620      
1. Home-Based Schooling 1621      
7. Relations Between Private Industry and the Schools 1700 BP    
 
ARTICLE 2 ADMINISTRATION SERIES 2000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
0. Concepts and Roles 2000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 2010      
1. Superintendent 2100      
A. Superintendent Responsibilities and Duties 2110 BP    
1. Superintendent Governance Standards 2111 BP    
B. Superintendent Recruitment and Selection 2120 BP    
1. Superintendent's Contract 2121 BP    
C. Evaluation of the Superintendent 2140 BP AR  
2. Administrative Operations 2200      
A. Administrative Leeway in Absence of Governing Board Policy 2210 BP AR  
B. Organization Chart/Lines of Responsibility 2220     E
C. Representative and Deliberative Groups 2230 BP    
D. Management and Communication Systems 2240      
E. Teacher-in-Charge/Principal's Designee 2250      
3. Job Descriptions 2260      
A. Assistant Superintendent for Business 2261      
B. Principal 2262 BP AR  
C. Assistant Principal 2263 BP AR  
D. Dean of Students 2264 BP AR  
 
ARTICLE 3 BUSINESS & NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS SERIES 3000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
0. Concepts and Roles 3000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 3010      
1. Budget 3100 BP AR  
A. Transfer of Funds 3110   AR  
B. Deferred Maintenance Funds 3111 BP    
2. Income 3200      
A. Local Funds 3210      
B. State Funds 3220      
1. Lottery Funds 3220.1 BP    
2. Instructional Improvement Funds 3220.2      
C. Federal Funds 3230 BP AR  
D. Tuition Funds 3240      
E. Transportation Funds 3250      
F. Fees and Charges 3260 BP AR  
1. Rental of District Personal Property 3261      
G. Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment, and Supplies 3270 BP AR  
H. Sale, Lease, Rental of District-Owned Real Property 3280 BP AR  
I. Gifts, Grants, and Bequests 3290 BP    
3. Expenditures and Purchases 3300 BP AR  
A. Purchasing 3310      
1. Bids 3311 BP AR  
2. Contracts 3312 BP    
a. State Contract/Cooperative Purchasing 3312.1      
b. Educational Travel Program Contracts 3312.2 BP AR  
3. Leases and Agreements 3313      
4. Payment for Goods and Services 3314 BP AR  
a. Prepayment Fund 3314.1      
b. Revolving Funds 3314.2 BP    
5. Relations with Vendors 3315      
a. Minority and Women's Business 3315.1      
B. Claims and Actions Against the District 3320 BP AR  
C. Rental/Long-Term Leasing 3340      
1. Purchase, Lease, Rental of Neighboring District-Owned Property 3341      
D. Travel Expenses 3350 BP    
4. Management of District Assets/Accounts 3400 BP AR  
A. Depository 3410      
B. Borrowing 3420      
C Investing 3430 BP    
D. Inventories 3440   AR  
E. Money in School Buildings 3450      
1. Petty Cash Funds 3451   AR  
2. Student Activity Funds 3452 BP AR  
a. Student Store Operations 3452.1   AR  
F. Financial Reports and Accountability 3460 BP AR  
G. Debt Issuance and Management Concepts and Roles 3470 BP    
5. Noninstructional Operations 3500      
A. Operation and Maintenance of Plan 3510      
1. Energy and Water Management 3511      
a. Integrated Waste Management 3511.1      
2. Equipment 3512   AR  
3. Buildings and Grounds 3513      
a. Cellular Phone Reimbursement 3513.1 BP AR E
b. Parking 3513.2      
c. Tobacco-Free Schools 3513.3 BP AR  
4. Environmental Safety 3514 BP AR  
a. Hazardous Substances 3514.1 BP AR  
b. Integrated Pest Management 3514.2   AR  
5. Campus Safety 3515 BP AR  
a. Crime Data Reporting 3515.1      
b. Disruptions 3515.2 BP AR  
c. District Police/Security Department 3515.3      
d. Recovery for Property Loss or Damage 3515.4 BP AR  
e. Sex Offender Notification 3515.5 BP AR  
f. Criminal Background Checks for Contractors 3515.6   AR  
6. Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan 3516 BP AR  
a. Fire Drills and Fires 3516.1   AR  
b. Bomb Threats 3516.2   AR  
c. Earthquake Emergency Procedure System 3516.3   AR  
d. Air Pollution Episodes 3516.4      
e. Emergency Schedules 3516.5 BP    
7. Facilities Inspection 3517      
B. Office Services 3520      
1. Data Processing/Word Processing 3521      
2. Mail and Delivery 3522      
C. Risk Management/Insurance 3530 BP AR  
D. Transportation 3540 BP AR  
1. Transportation Routes and Services 3541   AR  
a. Transportation for School-Related Trips 3541.1   AR  
b. Field Trips 3541.11   AR E
c. Travel Policy 3541.12     E
d. Transportation for Students with Disabilities 3541.2 BP AR  
e. Nonpublic School Students 3541.3      
2. School Bus Drivers 3542   AR  
a. Teacher/Bus Driver Relationship 3542.1   AR  
b. Bus Rules and Regulations 3542.2   AR  
3. Transportation Safety and Emergencies 3543   AR  
4. Equipment 3544      
a. District Owned 3544.1      
b. Privately Owned 3544.2      
E. Food Service/Child Nutrition Program 3550 BP AR  
1. Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund 3551 BP AR  
2. [Future Topic] 3552      
3. Free and Reduced Price Meals 3553 BP AR  
4. Nutrition Program Compliance 3555 BP    
F. Debt Service 3560      
G. Capital Outlay 3570      
H. District Records 3580 BP AR  
6. Consultants 3600 BP    
 
ARTICLE 4 PERSONNEL SERIES 4000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
 
0. Concepts and Roles 4000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 4010      
B. Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace 4020 BP   E
C. Nondiscrimination in Employment 4030 BP AR  
1. Reasonable Accommodations 4032   AR  
2. Lactation Accommodation 4033 BP    
D. Employee Use of Technology 4040 BP   E
1. Acceptable Use Policy 4040.1     E
1. Certificated Personnel 4100 BP    
A. Permanent/Probationary 4110      
1. Recruitment and Selection 4111 BP    
a. [Future Topic] 4111.1      
b. Legal Statues Requirement 4111.2 BP AR  
2. Appointment and Conditions of Employment 4112   AR  
a. Contracts 4112.1   AR  
b. Certification 4112.2 BP AR  
I. Interns 4112.21 BP AR  
II. Staff Teaching Students of Limited English Proficiency 4112.22   AR  
III. Special Education Staff 4112.23   AR  
IV. Teacher Qualifications Under the No Child Left Behind Act 4112.24 BP AR E
c. Oath or Affirmation 4112.3   AR E
d. Health Examinations 4112.4   AR  
I. Employee Drug Testing 4112.41 BP AR  
II. Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers 4112.42 BP    
e. Criminal Record Check 4112.5   AR  
f. Personnel Files 4112.6   AR  
I. Employment References 4112.61 BP AR  
II. Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records 4112.62   AR  
g. Orientation 4112.7      
h. Employment of Relatives 4112.8 BP    
i. Employee Notifications 4112.9   AR  
3. Assignment 4113 BP AR  
a. Load/Scheduling/Hours of Employment 4113.1      
b. Promotion/Demotion 4113.2      
c. Work Year 4113.3      
d. Temporary Modified/Light-Duty Assignment 4113.4      
4. Transfers 4114      
5. Evaluation/Supervision 4115      
6. Probationary/Permanent Status 4116 BP AR  
a. Seniority 4116.1      
7. Separation 4117      
a. Retirement 4117.1      
I. Preritirement Part-Time Employment 4117.11   AR  
II. [Future Topic] 4117.12      
III. Early Retirement Option 4117.13      
IV. Postretirement Employment 4117.14      
b. Resignation 4117.2 BP    
c. Personnel Reduction 4117.3   AR E
d. Dismissal 4117.4   AR  
e. Termination Agreements 4117.5      
f. Decision Not to Rehire 4117.6      
g. Employment Status Reports 4117.7      
8. Suspension/Disciplinary Action 4118 BP AR  
9. Rights, Responsibilities and Duties 4119      
a. Civil and Legal Rights 4119.1 BP    
I. Sexual Harassment 4119.11 BP AR  
II. Title IX Policies 4119.12   AR  
b. Professional Responsibilities 4119.2      
I. Professional Standards 4119.21 BP    
II. Dress and Grooming 4119.22      
III. Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information 4119.23 BP    
IV. Academic Freedom 4119.24      
V. Political Activities of Employees 4119.25 BP AR  
VI. Attendance Reporting 4119.26 BP    
c. Duties of Personnel 4119.3      
d. Supervision of Students 4119.31 BP    
f. Infectious Disease 4119.4      
I. Employees with Infections Disease 4119.41 BP    
II. Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens 4119.42 BP AR E
III. Universal Precautions 4119.43 BP AR  
B. Other Certificated Personnel 4120      
1. Temporary/Substitute Personnel 4121 BP AR  
2. Student Teachers 4122 BP    
3. Home Teachers 4123      
4. Summer School Teachers 4124 BP    
5. Adult Education Teachers 4125 BP    
6. Temporary Athletic Team Coaches 4127 BP AR  
C. Activities 4130      
1. Staff Development 4131 BP AR  
a. Beginning Teacher Support/ Induction 4131.1      
2. Publication or Creation of Materials 4132 BP    
3. Future Topic 4133      
4. Meetings 4134      
5. Soliciting and Selling 4135 BP    
6. Nonschool Employment 4136 BP    
7. Tutoring 4137 BP    
8. Mentor Teachers 4138      
9. Peer Assistance and Review 4139      
D. Bargaining Units 4140 BP    
1. Collective Bargaining Agreement 4141      
a. Recognition 4141.1      
b. Personnel Covered 4141.2      
c. Governing Board/District Rights 4141.3      
d. Association Rights 4141.4      
e. Savings Clause 4141.5      
f. Concerted Action/Work Stoppage 4141.6      
g. Organizational Security 4141.7      
2. Communications/Contacts 4142      
3. Negotiations/Consultation 4143 BP    
a. Public Notice - Personnel Negotiations 4143.1 BP AR  
4. Complaints 4144 BP AR  
E. Compensation and Related Benefits 4150      
1. Employee Compensation 4151 BP AR  
2. Salary Checks and Deductions 4152      
3. Extra Pay for Extra Work 4153      
4. Health and Welfare Benefits 4154      
5. Retirement Compensation 4155      
a. Tax-Sheltered Annuities 4155.1      
6. Employment Amenities 4156      
a. [Future Topic] 4156.1      
b. Awards and Recognition 4156.2      
c. Employee Property Reimbursement 4156.3 BP    
7. Employee Safety 4157 BP AR  
a. Work-Related Injuries 4157.1 BP    
b. Ergonomics 4157.2      
8. Employee Security 4158 BP AR  
9. Employee Assistance Programs 4159      
F. Leaves and Vacations 4160      
1. Leaves 4161      
a. Personal Illness/Injury Leave 4161.1      
I. Industrial Accident/Illness Leave 4161.11      
b. Personal Leaves 4161.2      
c. Professional Leaves 4161.3      
I. Sabbatical Leave 4161.31     E
d. [Future Topic] 4161.4      
e. Military Leave 4161.5      
f. Tranfer of Accrued Sick Leave Credits 4161.6 BP    
g. [Future Topic] 4161.7      
h. Family Care and Medical Leave 4161.8   AR  
i. Catastrophic Leave Program 4161.9      
2. Vacation/Holidays 4162      
2. Classified Personnel 4200 BP AR  
A. Permanent/Probationary 4210      
a. Personal Commission 4210.1      
1. Recruitment and Selection 4211 BP    
a. Job Descriptions 4211.1 BP    
b. Legal Status Requirement 4211.2 BP AR  
2. Appointment and Conditions of Employment 4212   AR  
a. Contracts 4212.1      
b. Certification and Licensing 4212.2      
c. Oath or Affirmation 4212.3   AR E
d. Health Examinations 4212.4   AR  
I. Employee Drug Testing 4212.41 BP AR  
II. Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers 4212.42 BP    
e. Criminal Record Check 4212.5   AR  
f.  Personnel Files 4212.6   AR  
I. Employment References 4212.61 BP AR  
II Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records 4212.62   AR  
g. Orientation 4212.7      
h. Employment of Relatives 4212.8 BP    
i. Employee Notifications 4212.9      
3. Assignment/Classification 4213      
a. Load/Scheduling/Hours of Employment 4213.1      
b. Reclassification 4213.2 BP    
c. Work Year 4213.3      
d. Temporary Modified/Light-Duty Assignment 4213.4      
4. Transfer/Reassignment 4214 BP    
5. Evaluation/Supervision 4215 BP    
6. Probationary/Permanent Status 4216 BP    
a. Seniority 4216.1      
7. Separation 4217      
a. Retirement 4217.1      
I. Preretirement Part-Time Employment 4217.11      
II. Early Retirement Consultancy Contracts 4217.12      
b. Resignation 4217.2 BP    
c. Layoff/Rehire 4217.3   AR  
d. Termination Agreements 4217.4      
8. Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action 4218   AR  
9. Rights, Responsibilities and Duties 4219      
a. Civil and Legal Rights 4219.1 BP    
I. Sexual Harassment 4219.11 BP AR E
b. Employment Responsibilities 4219.2      
I. Professional Standards 4219.21 BP   E
II. Dress and Grooming 4219.22      
III. Unauthorized Resease of Confidential/Privileged Information 4219.23 BP    
IV. Political Activities of Employees (see 4119.25) 4219.25 BP AR  
c. Duties of Personnel 4219.3      
d. Infectious Disease 4219.4      
I. Employees with Infectious Disease 4219.41      
II. Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens 4219.42 BP AR E
III. Universal Precautions 4219.43 BP AR  
B. Other Classified Personnel 4220      
1. Substitutes 4221      
2. Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals 4222 BP AR  
3. Temporary Athletic Team Coaches 4227 BP AR  
C. Activities 4230      
1. Staff Development 4231 BP    
2. Publication or Creation of Materials 4232 BP    
3. [Future Topic] 4233      
4. Meetings 4234      
5. Soliciting and Selling 4235 BP    
6. Nonschool Employment 4236 BP    
D. Bargaining Units 4240 BP    
1. Collective Bargaining Agreement 4241      
a. Recognition 4241.1      
b. Personnel Covered 4241.2      
c. Governing Board/District Rights 4241.3      
d. Association Rights 4241.4      
e. Savings Clause  4241.5      
f. Concerted Action/Work Stoppage 4241.6      
g. Organizational Security 4241.7      
2. Communications/Contracts 4242      
3. Negotiations/Consultation 4243 BP    
a. Public Notice - Personnel Negotiations 4243.1 BP AR  
4. Complaints 4244      
E. Compensation and Related Benefits 4250      
1. Employee Compensation 4251 BP AR  
2. Salary Checks and Deductions 4252 BP    
3. Overtime Pay/Compensatory Time Off 4253      
4. Health and Welfare Benefits 4254      
5. PERS and Social Security 4255 BP    
a. Tax-Sheltered Annuities 4255.1      
6. Employment Amenities 4256      
a. [Future Topic] 4256.1      
b. Awards and Recognition 4256.2      
c. Employee Property Reimbursement 4256.3 BP    
7. Employee Safety 4257 BP AR  
a. Work-Related Injuries 4257.1 BP    
b. Ergonomics 4257.2      
8. Employee Security 4258 BP AR  
9. Employee Assistance Programs 4259      
F. Leaves and Vacation 4260      
1. Leaves 4261      
a. Personal Illness/Injury Leave 4261.1   AR  
I. Industrial Accident/Illness Leave 4261.11   AR  
b. Personal Leaves 4261.2      
c. Professional Leaves 4261.3      
d. Future Topic 4261.4      
e. Military Leave 4261.5      
f. [Future Topic] 4261.6      
g. [Future Topic] 4261.7      
h. Family Care and Medical Leave 4261.8   AR  
i. Catastrophic Leave Program 4261.9      
2. Vacation/Holidays 4262      
3. Administrative and Supervisory Personnel 4300 BP AR  
A. Administrative Staff Organization 4301 BP    
B. Permanent/Probationary 4310      
1. Recruitment and Selection 4311 BP    
a. [Future Topic] 4311.1      
b. Legal Status Requirement 4311.2 BP AR  
         
2. Appointment and Conditions of Employment 4312      
a. Contracts 4312.1 BP    
b. Certification 4312.2      
c. Oath or Affirmation 4312.3   AR E
         
d. Health Examinations 4312.4   AR  
I. Employee Drug Testing 4312.41 BP AR  
         
II. Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers 4312.42 BP    
e. Criminal Record Check 4312.5   AR  
f. Personnel Files 4312.6   AR  
I. Employment References 4312.61 BP AR  
II. Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records 4312.62   AR  
g. Orientation 4312.7      
h. Employment of Relatives 4312.8 BP    
i. Employee Notifications 4312.9   AR  
3. Assignment/Classification 4313      
a. Load/Scheduling/Hours of Employment 4313.1      
b. Demotion/Reassignment 4313.2 BP AR  
c. Work Year 4313.3      
d. Temporary Modified/Light-Day Assignment 4313.4      
4. Transfers 4314 BP AR  
5. Evaluation/Supervision 4315 BP    
a. Staff Evaluating Teachers 4315.1 BP    
6. Probationary/Permanent Status 4316      
a. Seniority 4316.1      
7. Separation 4317      
a. Retirement 4317.1      
I. Preretirement Part-Time Employment 4317.11   AR  
II [Future Topic] 4317.12      
III. Early Retirement Option 4317.13      
IV. Postretirement Employment 4317.14      
b. Resignation 4317.2 BP    
c. Personnel Reduction 4317.3      
d. Dismissal 4317.4      
e. Termination Agreements 4317.5      
8. Suspension/Disciplinary Action 4318      
9. Rights, Responsibilities and Duties 4319      
a. Civil and Legal Rights 4319.1 BP    
I. Sexual Harassment 4319.11 BP AR E
b. Professional Responsibilities 4319.2      
I. Professional Standards 4319.21 BP   E
II. Dress and Grooming 4319.22      
III. Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information 4319.23 BP    
IV. Academic Freedom 4319.24      
V. Political Activities of Employees 4319.25 BP AR  
c. Duties of Personnel 4319.3      
d. Infectious Disease 4319.4      
I. Employees with Infections Disease 4319.41      
II. Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens 4319.42 BP AR E
III. Universal Precautions 4319.43 BP AR  
C. Other Management Personnel 4320      
1. Temporary Athletic Team Coaches 4327 BP AR  
D. Activities 4330      
1. Staff Development 4331 BP AR  
2. Publication of Creation of Materials 4332 BP    
3. [Future Topic] 4333      
4. Meetings 4334      
5. Soliciting and Selling 4335 BP    
6. Nonschool Employment 4336 BP    
a. Consulting 4336.1      
E. Professional Organizations 4340      
F. Complaints 4344      
G. Compensation and Related Benefits 4350      
1. Employee Compensation 4351 BP AR  
2. Salary Checks and Deductions 4352      
3. Extra Pay for Extra Work 4353      
4. Health and Welfare Benefits 4354      
5. Retirement Compensation 4355      
a. Tax-Sheltered Annuities 4355.1      
6. Employment Amenities 4356      
a. [Future Topic] 4356.1      
b. Awards and Recognition 4356.2      
c. Employee Property Reimbursement 4356.3 BP    
7. Employee Safety 4357 BP AR  
a. Work-Related Injuries 4357.1 BP    
b. Ergonomics 4357.2      
8. Employee Security 4358 BP AR  
9. Employee Assistance Programs 4359      
H. Leaves and Vacations 4360      
1. Leaves 4361 BP    
a. Personal Illness/Injury Leave 4361.1      
I. Industrial Accident/Illness Leave 4361.11      
b. Personal Leaves 4361.2      
c. Professional Leaves 4361.3      
d. [Future Topic] 4361.4      
e. Military Leave 4361.5      
f. [Future Topic] 4361.6      
g. [Future Topic] 4361.7      
h. Family Care and Medical Leave 4361.8   AR  
i. Catastrophic Leave Program 4361.9      
2. Vacation/Holidays 4362      
 
ARTICLE 5 STUDENTS SERIES 5000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
 
0. Concepts and Roles 5000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 5010      
B. Parent Rights and Responsibilities 5020 BP AR  
1. Noncustodial Parents 5021 BP    
2. Student and Family Privacy Rights 5022 BP AR  
C. Wellness Plan 5030 BP AR  
1. Elementary and Secondary 5100      
A. Attendance 5110      
1. Admission 5111 BP AR  
a. District Residency 5111.1   AR  
I. [Future Topic] 5111.11      
II. Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment 5111.12      
III. Residency for Homeless Children 5111.13   AR  
b. Nonresident Foreign Students 5111.2   AR  
2. Attendance and Exceptions 5112      
a. Exemptions from Attendance 5112.1 BP AR  
b. Exclusions from Attendance 5112.2   AR  
c. Student Leave of Absence 5112.3 BP AR  
d. Part-Time Employment 5112.4      
e. Open/Closed Campus 5112.5 BP    
3. Absences and Excuses 5113 BP AR  
a. Truancy 5113.1 BP AR  
b. Work Permits 5113.2 BP AR  
4. Attendance 5114 BP    
a. Attendance, Enrollment, and Scholorships 5114.1 BP    
5. School Census 5115      
6. School Attendance Boundaries 5116 BP AR  
a. Intradistrict Open Enrollment 5116.1 BP AR  
7. Interdistrict Attendance 5117 BP AR  
8. Transfers 5118      
9. Students Expelled from Other Districts 5119 BP    
B. Progress 5120      
1. Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement 5121 BP AR  
2. Academic Load 5122      
3. Promotion/Acceleration/Retention 5123      
4. [Future Topic] 5124      
5. Student Records 5125 BP AR  
a. Release of Directory Information 5125.1 BP AR E
b. Withholding Grades, Diploma, or Transcripts 5125.2   AR  
c. Challenging Student Records 5125.3   AR  
6. Awards for Achievement 5126      
7. Graduation Ceremonies and Activities 5127 BP    
C. Activities 5130      
1. Conduct 5131 BP    
a. Bus Conduct 5131.1 BP AR  
b. Building and Grounds 5131.2      
c. Student Driving and Parking 5131.3      
d. Student Disturbances 5131.4 BP AR  
e. Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti 5131.5 BP    
f. Alcohol and Other Drugs 5131.6 BP AR  
I. Drug Testing 5131.61      
II. Tobacco 5131.62 BP AR  
III. Steroids 5131.63 BP AR E
g. Weapons and Dangerous Instruments 5131.7 BP AR  
h. [Future Topic] 5131.8      
i. Academic Honesty 5131.9 BP    
2. Dress and Grooming 5132 BP AR  
3. Gifts to School Personnel 5133      
4. [Future Topic] 5134      
5. School Symbols 5135      
6. Gangs 5136 BP AR  
7. Positive School Climate 5137 BP    
8. Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation 5138      
D. Welfare 5140      
1. Health Care and Emergencies 5141 BP AR  
a. Accidents 5141.1      
b. Illness 5141.2      
I. Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions 5141.21 BP AR  
II. Infectious Diseases 5141.22 BP AR  
III. Athsma Management 5141.23 BP AR  
IV. Specialized Health Care Services 5141.24   AR  
V. Availability of Condoms 5141.25      
VI. Tuberculosis Testing 5141.26 BP AR  
VII. Food Allergies/Special Dietary Needs 5141.27      
c. Health Examinations 5141.3 BP AR  
I. Immunizations 5141.31 BP AR  
II. Health Screening for School Entry 5141.32      
III. Head Lice 5141.33      
d. Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting 5141.4 BP AR E
e. Mental Health 5141.5      
I. [Future Topic] 5141.51      
II Suicide Prevention 5141.52 BP AR E
f. Student Health and Social Services 5141.6 BP AR  
g. Gun Safety 5141.7      
2. Safety 5142   AR  
a. Identification and Reporting of Missing Children 5142.1      
b. [Future Topic] 5142.2      
c. Student Use of Bicycles 5142.3      
3. Insurance 5143 BP AR  
4. Discipline 5144 BP AR  
a. Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process 5144.1 BP AR  
b. Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities) 5144.2   AR  
5. Rights and Responsibilities 5145      
a. Privacy 5145.1      
I. Questioning and Apprehension 5145.11 BP AR  
II. Search and Seizure 5145.12 BP AR  
b. Freedom of Speech/Expression 5145.2 BP AR  
c. Nondiscrimination/Harassment 5145.3 BP AR  
d. [Future Topic] 5145.4      
e. Student Grievance Procedure 5145.5      
f. Parental Notifications 5145.6 BP    
g. Sexual Harassment 5145.7 BP AR  
I. Title IX Policies 5145.71   AR E
h. Refusal to Harm or Destroy Animals 5145.8 BP AR  
i. Hate-Motivated Behavior 5145.9 BP    
j. Bullying/Cyberbullying 5145.10 BP AR  
6. Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students 5146 BP AR  
7. Dropout Prevention 5147 BP    
8. Child Care and Development 5148      
a. Child Care Services for Parenting Students 5148.1      
b. Before/After School Programs 5148.2 BP    
9. At-Risk Students 5149 BP    
 
ARTICLE 6 INSTRUCTION SERIES 6000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
0. Concepts and Roles 6000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 6010      
1. Academic Standards 6011 BP    
B. Parent Involvement 6020 BP AR  
1. Elementary and Secondary 6100      
A. Schedules 6110      
1. School Calendar 6111 BP    
2. School Day 6112 BP AR  
3. Release Time 6113      
4. Ceremonies and Observances 6115 BP AR  
5. Classroom Interruptions 6116 BP AR  
6. Year-Round Schedules 6117      
7. [Future Topic] 6118      
B. Instructional Plans 6120      
C. Organizational Plan 6130      
D. Curriculum 6140      
1. Curriculum Development and Evaluation 6141 BP    
a. Experimental/Innovative Programs 6141.1      
b. Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs 6141.2 BP AR  
c. [Future Topic] 6141.3      
d. [Future Topic] 6141.4      
e. Advanced Placement 6141.5 BP AR  
I. Humboldt State University/College of the Redwoods 6141.51   AR  
f. Multicultural Education 6141.6 BP    
2. Subject Fields 6142      
a. Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction 6142.1 BP AR  
b. [Future Topic] 6142.2      
c. Civic Education 6142.3      
d. Service Learning/Community Service Classes 6142.4 BP    
e. Environmental Education 6142.5      
f. Visual and Performing Arts Education 6142.6 BP    
g. Physical Education 6142.7 BP AR  
I. Athletics In Lieu of Second Year Physical Education 6142.71   AR  
h. Comprehensive Health Education 6142.8 BP AR  
i. Core Cirriculum 6142.9      
I. Reading/Language Arts Instruction 6142.91      
II. Mathematics Instruction 6142.92      
III. Science Instruction 6142.93      
3. Courses of Study 6143 BP AR  
4. Controversial Issues 6144 BP AR  
5. Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities 6145 BP AR  
a. Intramural Competition 6145.1      
b. Athletic Competition 6145.2 BP AR  
c. Publications 6145.3      
d. Public Performances and Exhibitions 6145.4      
e. Student Organizations and Equal Access 6145.5 BP    
f. International Exchange 6145.6 BP AR  
g. Student Government/Special Events 6145.7 BP    
h. Assemblies and Special Events 6145.8 BP    
6. Graduation Requirements/Standards of Proficiency 6146      
a. High School Graduation Requirements 6146.1 BP   E
I. Alternative Credit Towards Graduation 6146.11 BP AR  
b. Certificate of Proficiency/High School Equivalency 6146.2 BP AR  
c. Reciprocity of Academic Credit 6146.3 BP AR  
d. Differential Graduation and Competency Standards for Students with Disabilities 6146.4 BP    
e. Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements 6146.5      
E. Instructional Arrangements 6150      
1. Class Size 6151 BP AR  
2. Class Assignment 6145 BP    
3. School-Sponsored Trips 6153 BP AR  
4. Homework/Makeup Work 6154 BP AR  
5. Challenging Courses by Examination 6155      
6. Lesson Plans 6156      
7. Tutoring 6157      
8. Independent Study 6158 BP AR E
9. Individualized Education Program (IEP) 6159 BP AR  
a. Procedural Safeguards and Complaints for Special Education 6159.1      
b. Nonpublic Nonsecarian School and Agency Services for Special Education 6159.2 BP AR  
c. Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Special Education Students 6159.3 BP AR  
d. Behavioral Interventions for Special Education Students 6159.4 BP AR E
F. Instructional Services and Resources 6160      
1. Equipment, Books and Materials 6161 BP    
a. Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials 6161.1 BP AR E
I. Supplementary Instructional Materials 6161.11 BP AR E
b. Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials 6161.2 BP    
c. Toxic Art Supplies 6162.3      
2. Student Assessment 6162.5      
a. Standardized Testing and Reporting Program 6162.51 BP    
b. High School Exit Examination 6162.52 BP AR E
c. [Future Topic] 6162.53      
d. Test Integrity/Test Preparation 6162.54      
3. Use of Copyrighted Materials 6162.6      
4. Use of Technology in Instruction 6162.7      
5. Research 6162.8 BP AR  
6. Library Media Centers 6163.1 BP    
7. Animals at School 6163.2 BP AR  
8. Instructional Resources for Students 6163      
a. Learning Centers 6163.3      
b. Student Use of Technology 6163.4 BP AR E
9. Individual Services and Counseling 6164      
a. [Future Topic] 6164.1      
b. Guidance/Counseling Services 6164.2 BP AR  
c. [Future Topic] 6164.3      
d. Identification and Evaluation of Individuals for Special Education 6164.4      
I. Children with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private School 6164.41 BP AR  
e. Student Success Teams 6464.5      
f. Identification and Education Under Section 504 6164.6 BP AR  
G. Curriculum Extensions/Specialized Programs 6170      
1. Title I Programs 6171 BP AR  
2. Gifted and Talented Student Program 6172 BP AR  
a. Concurrent Enrollment in College Classes 6172.1 BP    
3. Education for Homeless Children 6173 BP AR E
4. Education for Foster Youth 6173.1 BP AR  
5. Education for English Language Learners 6174 BP AR E
6. Migrant Education Programs 6175 BP AR  
7. Weekend/Saturday Class 6176 BP AR  
8. Summer School 6177 BP    
9. Career Technical Education 6178 BP AR  
a. Work Experience Education 6178.1 BP AR  
10. Supplemental Instruction 6179 BP    
11. Driver Instruction 6179.1 BP AR  
H. Program/Adaptations/Alternative Arrangements 6180      
1. Alternative Schools 6181 BP AR  
2. Opportunity School/Class/Program 6182      
3. Home and Hospital Instruction 6183   AR  
4. Continuation Education 6184 BP AR  
5. Community Day School 6185 BP AR  
I. Evaluation of Instructional Program 6190 BP    
1. Evaluation of Special Education Program 6192      
 
ARTICLE 7 FACILITIES SERIES 7000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
0. Concepts and Roles 7000 BP    
A. Goals and Objectives 7010      
1. Planning and Design 7100      
A. Facilities Master Plan 7110 BP    
1. Evaluating Existing Buildings 7111   AR  
2. Priorities for New Construction and Modernization 7112      
3. Temporary Facilities 7113      
B. Administrative and Legal Services 7120      
C. Relations with other Governmental Units 7130      
1. Relations with Local Agencies 7131 BP    
2. Relations with State Agencies 7132      
D. Architectural and Engineering Services 7140 BP AR  
E. Site Selection and Development 7150 BP AR  
F. Charter School Facilities 7160   AR  
2. Financing 7200      
A. Facilities Financing 7210 BP    
1. Developer Fees 7211 BP AR  
2. Mello-Roos Districts 7212 BP    
3. School Facilities Improvement Districts 7213 BP    
4. General Obligation Bonds 7214 BP AR  
B. Tax Levies 7220      
3. Acceptance/Dedication/Occupation 7300      
A. Naming of Facility 7310 BP    
ARTICLE 9 BYLAWS SERIES 9000
NOTE:  The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state.  It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual.  This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified in the right-hand column.
0. Role of the Board 9000 BP    
A. Governance Standards 9005 BP    
B. Public Statements 9010 BP    
1. Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information 9011 BP    
1. Organization 9100 BP    
A. Terms of Office 9110 BP    
B. Officers and Auxiliary Personnel 9120      
1. President 9121 BP    
2. Secretary 9122 BP    
3. Clerk 9123 BP    
4. Attorney 9124 BP    
C. Board Committees 9130 BP    
D. Board Representatives 9140 BP    
E. Student Board Members 9150 BP BB E
2. Limits of Board Member Authority 9200 BP    
A. Qualifications 9210      
B. Governing Board Elections 9220 BP    
1. Recruiting New Board Members 9221      
2. Resignation 9222 BP    
3. Filling Vacancies 9223 BP    
4. Oath or Affirmation 9224 BP    
C. Orientation 9230 BP    
D. Board Development 9240 BP    
E. Remuneration, Reimbursement, and Other Benefits 9250 BP    
F. Legal Protection 9260 BP    
G. Conflict of Interest 9270 BP   E
3. Board Operations 9300      
A. Board Policies 9310 BP    
B. Meetings and Notices 9320 BP    
1. Closed Session Purposes and Agendas 9321 BP    
a. Closed Session Actions and Reports 9321.1 BP    
2. Agenda/Meeting Materials 9322 BP    
3. Meeting Conduct 9323 BP    
a. Order of Business 9323.1      
b. Actions by the Board 9323.2 BP   E
4. Minutes and Recordings 9324 BP    
C. Membership in Associations 9330      
4. Board Self-Evaluation 9400      
Governance