Section A contains policies, on the Wakefield School District’s legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying school board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the school board’s other policies and regulations.
AA --- School District Legal Status ABA --- Volunteer Involvement AC --- Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity ACD --- Commitment To Religious Neutrality ACE --- Nondiscrimination of the Basis of Handicap/Disability Procedural Safeguards AD --- Educational Philosophy ADB --- Drug Free Schools ADC --- Tobacco Free Schools AE --- Accountability AFA --- Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures
Reference Policies:
AC-R --- Nondiscrimination: Title IX Grievances
Section B contains policies on the Wakefield School Board – how it is appointed or elected; how it is organized; how it conducts meetings; and how the Board operates. This section includes bylaws and policies establishing the board’s internal operating procedures.
BA --- Board Operational Goals BAA --- Evaluation of the Board BAAA --- Board Policies and Administrative Procedures BB --- Board Legal Status BBA --- Board Powers and Duties BBAA --- Board Member Authority BBB --- School Board Elections BBBA --- Board Member Qualifications BBBC --- Board Member or District Officer Resignation BBBD --- Board Member Removal from Office BBBE --- Unexpired Term Fulfillment BBBH --- Recognition of the SAU Board BCA --- Ethics Policy Statement BCB --- Board Member Conflict of Interest BDA --- Board Organizational Meeting BDB --- Board Officers BDD --- Board – Superintendent Relationship BDE --- Committees and Delegates BDG --- School District Attorney BEA --- Regular Board Meetings BEC --- Nonpublic Sessions BEDC --- Quorum BEDD --- Rules of Order BEDG --- Minutes BEDH --- Public Participation at Board Meetings BFE --- Administration in Policy Absence BG --- Board Policy Development BGA --- Policy Development System BGB --- Policy Adoption BGC --- Policy Review and Evaluation/Manual Accuracy Check BGD --- Board Review of Administrative Regulations BGE --- Policy Dissemination BGF --- Suspension of Policies BHE --- School Board Use of Email BIA --- New Board Member Orientation BIB --- Board Member Development Opportunities BID --- Payment for Services Rendered by School District Officers BIE --- Board Member Indemnification
Reference Policies:
BBA-R --- School Board Powers and Duties BBBH-R --- Recognition of Organization and Operation of the School Administrative Unit (SAU) Board BCA-R --- Board Member Code of Ethics
Section C contains policies on school management, administrative organization, and school building and department administration, including the administrative aspect of special programs and system wide reforms such as school or site based management. It also houses personnel policies on the superintendent, senior administrators and school principals. All phases of policy implementation (procedures and/or regulations) are properly referenced and found in the appendix.
CA --- Administration Goals/Priority Objectives CB --- School Superintendent CBB --- Yearly Vacations and Holidays CBI --- Evaluation of the Superintendent CCB --- Line and Staff Relations CFA --- School Building Administration CFB --- Building Principal Evaluation CH --- Policy Implementation CHA --- Development of Regulations CHB --- Board Review of Regulations CHCA --- Approval of Handbooks and Directives CHD --- Administration in Policy Absence CLA --- Treatment of Outside Reports CM --- School District Annual Report
Reference Policies:
CB-R --- Duties of the Superintendent CBI-R --- Superintendent Evaluation Form CFA-R --- Duties of the Principal CFB-R --- Principal Evaluation Form
Section D contains policies on school finances and the management of funds. Policies on the financing of school construction and renovation, however, are filed in Section F: Facilities Development.
DA --- Fiscal Management Goals/ Priority Objectives DB --- Annual Budget DBC --- Budget Planning, Preparation and Schedules DBI --- Budget Implementation DD --- Funding Proposals, Grants and Special Projects DFA --- Revenues from Investments DGA --- Authorized Signatures DH --- Bonded Employees DI --- Fiscal Accounting and Reporting DID --- Fixed Assets (Inventories) DIE --- Audits/Financial Monitoring DJ --- Purchasing DJB --- Purchasing Procedures DJC --- Petty Cash DJD --- Cooperative Purchasing DJE --- Bidding Procedures DJF --- Local/Competitive Purchasing DJG --- Vendor Relations DK --- Payment Procedures DKA --- Payroll Procedures/Schedules DKC --- Expense Authorization/Reimbursement DM --- Cash in School Buildings DN --- School Properties Sales/Disposition
Reference Policies:
DI-R --- Fiscal Accounting and Reporting Regulations DJC-R --- Petty Cash Accounts
Section E contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services.
EB --- Environmental and Safety Program EBBB --- Incident Reports EBBC --- First Aid EBCA --- Emergency Plans EBCB --- Safety Drills EBCC --- Bomb Threats EBCD --- Emergency Closings EBCDE --- Emergency Closings EBCE --- School Closings and Cancellations EC --- Buildings/Grounds/Property Management ECA --- Security ECAC --- Vandalism ECAF --- Audio And Video Surveillance on School Buses EDC --- Authorized Use of School Owned Materials & Equipment EDCA --- Employee Use of Cellular Telephones EEA --- Student Transportation EEAE --- Bus Safety Program EEAEA --- Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing for Transportation Personnel EEAEC --- Student Conduct on Buses EEAED --- Receipt and Use Of Sex Offender Registry Information EEAF --- Special Use of Buses EEBB --- Use of Private Vehicles on School Business EF --- Food Service Management EFC --- Free and Reduced Price Food Services EFE --- Competitive Food Sales/Vending Machines EGA --- Communications Services/Internet Access EGAD --- Copyright Compliance EH --- Data Management EHB --- Data/Records Retention EI --- Insurance Program/Risk Management EIB --- Liability Insurance EID --- Insurance
Reference Policies:
EBBB-R --- Incident Report EBBC-R --- First Aid EBCA-R --- Emergency Plans EGA-R --- Acceptable Use for Computer Network and Internet Access Procedures and Code of Conduct EGAD-R --- Copyright Compliance
Section F contains policies on facility planning, financing, construction and renovation.
FBB --- Enrollment Projections FEA --- Educational Specifications for Construction FEB --- Selection of a Design Professional FEE --- Site Acquisition FEH --- Supervision of Construction/Clerk of the Works
Section G contains policies on all school employees except for the Superintendent and (policies on the Superintendent are located in Section C, General Administration). The category is divided into three main divisions: GB has policies applying to all school employees or the general personnel matter; GC refers to instructional and administrative staff; and BD refers to support or classified staff.
GA --- Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives GBA --- Equal Opportunity Employment GBAA --- Sexual Harassment and Discrimination GBC --- Employee Compensation GBCD --- Criminal History Records Check/Background Investigation GBE --- Staff Rights and Responsibilities GBEA --- Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest GBEBB --- Staff Conduct with Students GBEBC --- Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff GBEC --- Drug Free Workplace GBED --- Tobacco-Free Workplace GBG --- Employee Protection GBGA --- Staff Health GBGAA --- HIV/AIDS Policy GBJ --- Personnel Records and Files GBK --- Staff Concerns/Complaints/Grievances GCA --- Professional Staff Positions GCAA --- Highly Qualified Teachers GCB --- Professional Staff Contracts GCCA --- Brief Absences Due to Reserve Duty Commitments GCCAD --- Military Leave GCCAE --- Instructional Staff Conferences/Training/Workshops GCCBC --- Family Medical Leave Act GCEB --- Recruiting of Staff GCF --- Professional Staff Hiring GCG --- Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff GCH --- Professional Staff Orientation and Training GCI --- Professional Staff Development GCID --- Professional Staff Training, Workshops and Conferences GCK --- Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers GCM --- Professional Staff Workload GCNA --- Supervision of Instructional Staff GCO --- Evaluation of Professional Staff GCP --- Professional Staff Promotions and Reclassifications GCQA --- Instructional Staff Reduction in Force GCQC --- Resignation of Instructional Staff GCQE --- Retirement of Professional Staff GCQF --- Dismissal or Non-Renewal of Professional Staff GCR --- Non-School Employment of Professional Staff GCRC --- Staff Consulting Activities GCRD --- Tutoring for Pay GDF --- Support Staff Hiring GDM --- Support Staff Career Development GDO --- Evaluation of Support Staff
Reference Policies:
GBAA-R --- School District Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Report form GBK-R --- Grievance Procedure
Section H contains policies on the process of negotiating with Bargaining units recognized by the Wakefield School Board and authorized under state law.
HP --- Employee Job Actions/Actions Regarding Work Stoppage HPA --- Employee Walkouts, Strikes and Work-to-Rule
Section I contains policies on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.
IC --- School Year ICA --- School Calendar IF --- Instructional Approach IGA --- Curriculum Development IGD --- Curriculum Adoption IHAE --- Physical Education IHAK --- Citizenship/Values Education IHAMA --- Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco IHAMC --- HIV/AIDS Education IHBA --- Special Education/Programs for Handicapped/Disabled/Exceptional Students IHBBA --- Limited English Proficiency Instruction IHBCA --- Programs for Pregnant/Parenting Students IHBG --- Home Schooling/Nonpublic Schooling IHCA --- Summer Activities IJ --- Instructional Materials IJL --- Library Materials Selection and Adoption IJO --- Community Learning Resources IJOA --- Field Trips IJOC --- School Volunteers IKA --- Grading/Assessment Systems IKB --- Homework IKE --- Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students IKG --- Awards and Scholarships IL --- Evaluation of Instructional Programs IMAH --- Daily Physical Activity IMBA --- Online/Virtual Education IMC --- Controversial Speakers/Programs IMG --- Animals In The Classroom
Reference Policies:
IHBBA-R --- Limited English Proficient Programs Parent Notification Form
Section J contains policies on students – admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school related activities.
JBAA --- Sexual Harassment and Discrimination JEA --- Compulsory Attendance Age JEB --- Entrance Age Requirements JEC --- Manifest Educational Hardship JFA --- Admission Procedures JFAA --- Admission of Resident Students JFAB --- Admission & Tuition of Nonresident Students JFABB --- Admission of Exchange & Foreign Students JFABD --- Admission of Homeless Students JFAC --- Area Agreement JH --- Student Absences and Excuses JHB --- Truancy JHBB --- Attendance Monitoring/Accounting JHC --- Released Time for Students JI --- Student Rights and Responsibilities JIA --- Student Due Process Rights JIB --- Student Involvement in Decision Making JIBA --- Student Government JIC --- Student Conduct JICA --- Student Dress JICAB --- Cell Phone In School JICAC --- The Paul School Computer Systems Use Policy JICBB --- Bullying JICC --- Student Conduct on School Buses JICD --- Student Conduct in School/Safe School Zone JICDAA --- Employee-Student Relations JICDD --- Student Discipline Out-of-School Actions JICDE --- Memo of Understanding JICE --- Student Publications JICEA --- School Related Student Publications JICF --- Secret Societies/Gang Activity JICFA --- Hazing JICG --- Tobacco Use by Students JICH --- Drug and Alcohol Use by Students JICI --- Weapons in School JICK --- Pupil Safety & Violence Prevention Policy Bullying JIE --- Pregnant & Married Students JIH --- Student Interrogations, Searches, and Arrests JIHC --- Use of Metal Detectors JJA --- Student Organizations/Activities JJE --- Student Fund-raising Activities JJF --- Student Activities Funds JJG --- Contests for Students – Non-school Sponsored JJIB --- Interscholastic Sports JKA --- Corporal Punishment JKB --- Detention of Students JLA --- Student Insurance Programs JLC --- Student Health Services and Requirements JLCA --- Physical Examinations of Students JLCB --- Immunization of Students JLCC --- Communicable Diseases JLCCA --- Students with HIV/AIDS JLCD --- Administering Medicines to Students JLCE --- First Aid and Emergency Care JLCF --- Daily Physical Activity JLDBA --- Suicide Prevention JLDD --- Universal Precautions JLF --- Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection JLIA --- Supervision of Students JQ --- Student Fees, Fines, and Charges JRA --- Student Records
Reference Policies:
JFABB-R --- Foreign Exchange Students JHB-R --- Truancy JICE-R --- Student Publications JICI-R --- Modifications to Weapons Expulsion JIH-R --- Search of Students JRA-R --- Student Records and Access
Section K contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on parent and community involvement. Except for policies concerning education agencies, statements on public sector relations with the school district are located in this section, too.
KB --- Title I Parent Involvement In Education KCB --- Community Involvement in Decision -Making KCD --- Public Gifts to the Schools KDA --- Public Information Program KDCA --- Use of Students in Public Information Program KE --- Public Complaints KEB --- Public Complaints about School Personnel KEC --- Policy on Reconsideration of Instructional Materials KF --- Community Use of School Facilities KF-2 --- Paul School Community Room Use KFA --- Public Conduct on School Property/Assaults KFC --- Field Use KH --- Public Solicitations in the Schools KHB --- Advertising in the Schools KI --- Visitors to the Schools KLG --- Relations with Police Authorities
Reference Policies:
KB-R --- Parent Involvement In Education Title I Parent Involvement KEC-R --- Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials KF-R --- Harmless Certificate for Facility Request for Special Events KFA-R --- Assaults
Section L contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the school district’s relationship with other education agencies – including other school systems, regional or service districts, private schools, colleges and universities, education research organizations, and state and national education agencies.
LA --- Education Agency Relations Goals/Priority Objectives LC --- Relations with Education Research Agencies LDA --- Student Teaching and Internships LK --- Legislative Representation