Board Policy

 1000 SERIES-BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Continuity of the Board
Legal Status and Operation  1000
Organization and Classification  1010
School Board Elections
Membership  1100
Elections  1110
Candidate Edification 1110P
Taking Office  1120
Oath of Office 1120P
Resignation  1130
Vacancies  1140
 Organization and Government of the Board
 Annual Organization Meeting 1200
School Board Powers and Duties 1205
Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers 1210
 Clerk 1220
 Duties of the Treasurer 1230
 Duties of Individual Trustees 1240
Committees 1250
 Authorization of Signatures and Electronic Signatures 1260
Governance
 District Policy 1300
Policies and Procedures to Review Annually 1303
 Administrative Procedures 1310
 Conflicting Policies and Procedures 1313
 District Planning 1315
 Management Rights 1320
Principal of Operations
Board/Staff Communications 1400
School Board Use of Email and Social Media 1405
Board/Superintendent Relationship 1410
Trustee Expenses 1420
Trustee Insurance 1430
Board Participation in Activities 1440
Board Meetings and Board Meeting Procedures
Board Meetings 1500
 Board Meeting Procedure 1500P
Open Meeting Law Compliance and Cure 1510
Board Meeting News Coverage 1525
Board Ethics, Growth and Development
Code of Ethics for School Board Members 1600
Conflict of Interest 1610
Trustee Spouse Employment 1615
Board Goals and Objectives 1620
Evaluation of Board 1630
Inservice Conference for Trustees 1640
Board Development Opportunities 1645
New Board Member Workshop 1650
2000 SERIES-INSTRUCTION
Goals 2000
Curriculum
Curriculum Development and Assessment 2100
Lesson Plan 2110
Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests 2120
K-3 Reading Intervention 2125
Research Studies 2130
Student and Family Privacy Rights 2140
Student and Family Privacy Right – Consent Form 2140F
Copyright 2150
Copyright Compliance 2150P
Computer Science requirement 2160
Instructional Organization
 School Year, Calendar, and Instructinoal Hours 2200
School Closure 2210
School Closure 2210P
Prekindergarten Programs 2220
Grade Organization 2230
Class Size 2240
Programs and Services
Guidance and Counseling 2300
Nutrition Services 2305
Nutrition Education 2310
Physical Activity Opportunities and Physical Education 2315
Health Enhancement Education 2320
 Driver Training Education 2325
Community and Adult Education 2330
Digital Citizenship and Safety Education 2335
Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom 2340
Parental Opt-Out Form for Sex Education 2340F
Speakers in the Classroom and at School Functions 2345
Controversial Speakers Procedure 2345P
Student Religious Activity at School 2350
Release Time 2355
Interscholastic Activities 2360
Participation of Private School Students in Federally Funded District Programs 2365
Homebound, Hospital, and Home Instruction 2370
Service Animals in Schools 2375
Head Start Program Coordination 2380
English Learners Program 2385
Idaho Digital Learning Academy Classes 2395
Special or Alternative Instruction
Special Educaton (RESERVED) 2400
Special Educaton (RESERVED) 2400P
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 2410
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 2410P
Parent and Family Engagement 2420
Parent and Family Engagementt Guidelines 24200P
Parent Rights 2425
Gifted and Talented Program 2430
Advanced Opportunities 2435
Advanced Opportunities Participation Form 2435F
Online Courses and Alternative Credit Options 2440
Contracted Student Services 2450
Instructional Materials
Library Materials 2500
Selection of Library Materials 2510
Selection of Library Materials 2500P
Curricular Materials 2520
Learning Materials Review 2530
Selection, Adoption, and Removal of Curricular Materials 2540
Technology Advisory Council 2545
Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education 2550
Contests for Students 2560
Use of Commerically Produced Video Recordings 2570
Parental Opt-Out/Consent Form Regarding Movies 2570F
Use of Animals in Educational Programs 2580
District Procedure on Dissection of Animals 2580P
Student Permission for Exposure to Animal(s) 2580F
Grading and Promotion
Promotion/Retention 2600
Advancement Requirements (6 through 9) 2605
Advancement Requirements (9 through 12) 2610
Grading and Progress Reports 2620
Parent-Teacher Conferences 2625
Homework 2630
Graduation
High School Graduation Requirements 2700
High School Graduation Requirements 2700P
 Military Compact Waiver 2705
High School Graduation Requirements 2710
Participation in Commencement Exercises 2720
Accreditation
 Objectives 2800
3000 SERIES-STUDENTS
Enrollment and Attendance
 Entrance, Placement, and Transfer 3000
Open Enrollment 3010
 Open Enrollment Procedures 3010P
 Open Enrollment Application Form 3010F
Enrollment and Attendance Records 3020
Part-Time Attendance/Dual Enrollment 3030
Extracurricular Activities-Eligibility for Students not Enrolled for Academic Activities 3031
Compulsory Attendance 3040
Compulsory Attendance Prosecutor Letter Form 3040F1
Compulsory Attendance Prosecutor Referral Form 3040F2
Attendance Policy 3050
Attendance Contract Form 3050F
Education of Homeless Children 3060
Students of Legal Age 3070
Nonresident Student Attendance Policy 3080
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy 3085
Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure 3085P
Foreign Exchange Students 3090A1
Programs for At-Risk/Disadvantaged Students 3100
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and Responsibilities 3200
Student Use of Buildings: Equal Access 3220
Student Clubs:  Equal Access 3225
Student Clubs:  Background 3225B
Student Club Risk Management Plan 3225F
Student Government 3230
Student Publications 3240
Distribution and Posting of Materials 3250
Student Dress 3255
Bring Your Own Technology Program 3260
District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks 3270
Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks 3270P
Internet Access Conduct Agreement 3270F
Equal Education, Nondiscrimination, and Sex Equity 3280
Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 3285
Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students 3290
Harassment Reporting Form for Students 3290F
Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyber Bullying 3295
Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Procedure 3295P
Complaint Form 3295F
 Bullying Awareness Week 3296
Drug Free School Zone 3300
Prohibition of Tobacco Possession and Use 3305
Gangs and Gang Activity 3310
Substance and Alcohol Abuse 3320
Student Discipline 3330
Academic Honesty 3335
 Corrective Actions and Punishment 3340
Use of Restraint, Seclusion, and Aversive Techniques for Students 3345
Detention 3350
Discipline of Students with Disabilities 3360
Student Sex Offenders 3365
 Searches and Seizure 3370
Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participating Policy 3380
Extra- and Co-Curricular Chemical Use Policy 3390
 Extracurricular Activities Drug-Testing Program 3400
School Extracurricular Activity Consent Form 3400F
School Sponsored Student Activities 3410
North Gem High School Dance Guest Agreement Form 3410F
Student Fund Raising Activities 3420
Distribution of Fund Drive Literature through Students 3430
Student Fees, Fines, and Charges/Return of Property 3440
 Student Vehicle Parking 3450
Student Vehicle Parking Application 3450F
School-Related Foreign Travel by Students 3460
Student Protection
Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations 3500
Concussion Protocol 3505
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Concussion Guidelines 3505F1
Authorization to Return to Play or Participate in Student Sports 3505F2
Student Medicines 3510
Authorization for Self-Administered Medication 3510F1
Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement for Self-Administration of Medication 3510F2
Food Allergy Management 3515
 Food Allergy Management-Background 3515B
Emergency Care Plan 3515F
Contagious or Infectious Diseases 3520
Immunization Requirements 3525
Suicide 3530
 Emergency Treatment 3540
Student Interviews, Interrogations, or Arrests 3545
Student Arrest Form 3545F1
 Student Interview Form 3545F2
Removal of Student During School Hours 3550
 Video Surveillance 3560
Student-Tracking Safety Devices 3563
Termination of Driving Privileges 35605
Student Records 3570
Student Records Procedure 357oP
Student Records Form 357oF
Permission to Use Likeness Form 357oF2
Student Data Privacy and Security 3575
Relations with Non-custodial Parents 3580A1
Records of Missing Children 3610
Transfer of Student Records 3620
4000 SERIES-COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Goals 4000
Public Participation
Public Relations 4100
Public Participation in Board Meeting 4105
Request to Address the Board 4105F
Public Complaints 4110
Uniform Grievance Procedure 4120
Uniform Grievance Form 4120F
Public Access to District Website 4130
Website Accessibility and Nondiscrimination 4135
Visitors to the Schools 4140
 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities 4150
Parents Right-to-Know Notices 4160
District or School Operated Social Media 4170
Required Annual Notices 4175
 Public Access
School-Support Organizations 4200
Community Use of SchoolFacilities Request Form 4210 42104210P
 Equipment Usage 4225
Use of School Property for Posting Notices 4230
Distribution of Fund Drive Literature through Students 4240
Educational Research in District Schools 4250
Records Available to Public 4260
District Record Request Form 4260F
 Public Conduct
Conduct on School Property 4300
Contact with Students 4310
Disruption of School Operations 4320
Spectator Conduct and Sportsmanship for Athletic and Co-Curricular Events 4330
Relations with Governmental Agencies
Relations with the Law Enforcement and Child Protective Agencies 4400
Investigations and Arrests by Police 4410
Sex Offenders 4420
Sex Offenders Form 1 4420F1
Sex Offenders Form 2 4420F2
Gifts
Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools 4500
Public Gifts to the Schools 4510
Soliciting and Accepting Grants or Donations 4520
Crowdfunding 4530
Volunteers
Volunteer Assistance 4600
 Volunteer Application 4600F1
 Volunteer Confidentiality 4600F2
5000 SERIES-PERSONNEL
 Goals 5000
Hiring
Hiring Process and Criteria 5100
 Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records for Applicants 5100P
 Authorization for Release of Information Form 5100F1
Request to Employer Form 5100F2
Request for Verification of Certificate Form 5100F3
 Certificated Personnel Reemployment 5105
Informal Review 5107
 Criminal History/Background Checks 5110
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination 5120
Reporting New Employees 5125
Administrative Leave 5130
Employee Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct
Applicability of Personnel Policies 5200
Job Descriptions 5205
 Work Day 5210
 Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers 5220
 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities 5230
 Health Examinations 5235
 Sexual Harassment/Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace 5240
Sexual Harassment/Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace Acknowledgement 5240F
Certificated Staff Grievances 5250
 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting 5260
Report of Suspected Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect  5260F
Employee Responsibilities Regarding Student Harassment 5265
Personal Conduct 5270
Professional Standards Commission (PSC) Code of Ethics 5280
Solicitations 5285
Political Activity – Staff Participation 5290
Professional Employee Representation for Purposes of Negotiations 5295
 Tobacco Free Policy 5310
Drug- and Alcohol- Free Workplace 5320
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Program and Procedures 5320P
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Acknowledgement 5320F1
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Agreement 5320F2
Employee Use of Social Media Sites, Including Personal Sites 5325
Recommended Practices for Use of Social Media Sites 5325P
Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage 5330
Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Use Acknowledgement 5330F
Employee Use of Electronic Communications Devices 5335A1
Evaluation of Certificated Personnel 5340
Parent and Guardian Input Form 5340F
Certified Personnel Resignation (Release from Contract) 5350
Dress and Appearance 5360
Non-school Employment by Professional Staff Members 5370
Professional Research and Publishing 5380
Employment Referrals and Prevention of Sexual Abuse 5390
Whistleblowing 5395
 Compensation and Benefits
 Leaves of Absence 5400
 Proof of Illness 5405
 Family Medical Leave 5410
Family Medical Leave-Procedure 5410P
 Jury Duty 5412
 Witness for Court Appearance Leave 5413
 Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability 5420
 Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability-Procedure 5420P
 Insurance Benefits for Employees/Trustees 5430
 School Holidays 5440
 Vacation Leave 5450
 Workers’ Compensation Benefits 5460
 Leaves of Absence-Military Leave 5470
 Leadership Premiums 5480
Certified Personnel Records
 Personnel Records 5500
 Procedure for Releasing Personnel Records to Hiring School Districts 5500P
Employee Health and Welfare
 Staff Health 5600
 Prevention of Disease Transmission 5610
Safety Management Program and District Personnel 5620
 Employment Practices
 Substitutes 5700
 Paraprofessionals, Teachers’ Aides and Paraeducators 5710
 Private Service Providers/Consultants 5725
 Volunteer-Authorization to Release Information 5730
 Reduction in Force 5740
 Reduction in Force – Form 5740F
Employing Retired Teachers and Administrators 5750
 Classified Employees
 Classified Employment, Assignment, and Grievance 5800
 Classified Employment, Assignment, and Grievance-Procedure 5800P
 Compensatory Time and Overtime/Classified Employees 5810
 Employee Compensation by Annualized Election 5815
 Notice of Election for Annualized Salary 5815F1
 Evaluation for Non-Certificated Staff 5820
 Evaluation of School Bus Drivers 5825
 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers 5830
Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers-Procedure 5830P
6000 SERIES-ADMINISTRATION
 Goals  6000
Superintendent 6100
 Board/Superintendent Relations-Procedure 6100P
 District Organization 6200
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
 Principals 6400
 Parent and Guardian Input Form 6400F
7000 SERIES-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
 Goals 7000
Budget
 Budget and Program Planning 7100
 Budget Implementation and Execution 7110
 Budget Adjustments 7120
Accounting System
 Accounting System Design 7200
 Fixed Assets and Management Discussion and Analysis (GASB Statement 34) 7210
 Fund Accounting System (GASB Statement 54) 7215
 Federal Grant Financial Management System 7218
 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
 Written Compensation Procedure (Time and Effort) 7235P
 Personnel Activity Report 7235PF1
Single Federal Award of Cost Objective 7235PF2
 Federal Funds Semi-Annual Certification Form 7235F1
 Personnel Activity Report 7235F2
 Multiple Cost Objective Time and Effort Certification 7235F3
 Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants 7237
 Programs for Indian Children 7240
 Programs for Indian Children 7240
Federal Impact Funds 7240P
Student Activity Funds 7260
Property Records 7270
Revenues
 Revenues 7300
 Investment of Funds 7305
 Advertising in Schools/Revenue Enhancement 7310
 Allowable Uses for Grant Funds 7320
 Determining Necessity and Reasonableness of Expenses 7320P1
 Selected Items of Cost 7320P2
Expenses
Procurement Management System 7400
Federal Award Requirements 7400P1
Procurement Methods Under a Federal Award 7400P2
Requirements and Restrictions for Procurement Under a Federal Award 7400P3
Federal Contract Administration 7400P4
Public Works Contracting and Procurement 7405
 Public Procurement of Goods and Services 7407
Entering into Professional Service Contracts 7408
 Acquisition of Real and Personal Property 7409
Petty Cash Funds 7410
Personal Reimbursements 7420
Travel Allowances and Expenses 7430
District Credit Cards 7440
District Credit Card Holder Agreement 7440F
Federal Cash Management Policy 7450
Timely Obligation of Funds 7450P1
Federal Program Income 7450P2
Debarment and Suspension 7455
Fees
New Fees or Increase of Fees 7500
 Financial Emergency
 Declaration of Financial Emergency 7600
Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution Form 7600F1
Declaration of Financial Emergency Procedure 7600P
Bond Account
Bond Account 7700
Bond Continuing Disclosure and Certification Requirements 7710
8000 SERIES-NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 
Goals 8000
Transportation 8100
Extracurricular Transportation 8105
Extracurricular Transportation Discipline 8105P
Extracurricular Transportation Liability Waiver 8105F
Safety Busing 8110
Hours of Service of Drivers 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 Drivers 8185
 Emergencies Involving Transportation Vehicles 8190
 District Vehicle Idling 8195
Wellness
Local School Wellness 8200
 District Nutrition Committee 8210
 Food Services 8220
 Nutrition Standards 8230
 Water Consumption/Water Bottle Policy 8235
 School Meals 8240
 Unpaid School Meal Charges 8245
Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales 8250
 Teacher-to-Student Incentive 8270
 Emergencies
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness 8300
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness-Procedure 8300P1
 Explosion or Fallen Aircraft Procedure 8300P2
 Hazardous Material Spill 8300P13
 Bomb Threat 8300P4
 Bomb Threat Report Form 8300P4F
 Violent or Criminal Behavior 8300P15
 Earthquake 8300P6
 Severe Weather Emergency: Tornado or Lightning 8300P7
Natural Gas Leak 8300P8
 Broken Water Main 8300P19
Automated External Defibrillators 8310
Automated External Defibrillators-Procedure 8310P
Automated External Defibrillators-Certified Users Form 8310F1
Automated External Defibrillators-Inspection and Inventory Form 8310F2
Automated External Defibrillators-Incident Report Form 8310F3
Fire Drills and Evacuation Plans 8320
Emergency Drills, Rules, and Procedures 8320P
Risk Management 8500
 District Safety 8510
 Inspection of School Facilities 8520
 Property Damage 8530
 Records Management 8600
 Retention of District Records 8605
 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 8610
Computer Software 8700
 Drones 8800
9000 SERIES-SCHOOL FACILITIES
 Goals 9000
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 9800A1
Memorials on School Grounds 9805A1