Suffolk Public School Board Policy Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions

Article 1 - School Board Legal Status

Article 2 - Involvement in Decision Making

Article 3 - Staff Involvement in Decision Making

Article 4 - Student Involvement in Decision Making

Article 5 - Non-discrimination

Article 6 - Prohibition Against Harassment and Retaliation

Article 7 - Educational Philosophy of Suffolk Public Schools

Article 8 - Evaluations

Article 9 - School Board Member Compensation and Benefits

CHAPTER 2 - School Board Governance & Operations

Article 1 - Policy Making Authority

Article 2 - School Board Powers and Duties

Article 3 - Meetings Generally

Article 4 - Meeting Notification

Article 5 - Meeting Agenda

Article 6 - Voting Method

Article 7 - Minutes of Meetings

Article 8 - Early and Late Appearances Defined

Article 9 - Conflict of Interests

Article 10 - Salary of School Board Members

CHAPTER 3 - ADMINISTRATION

Article 1 - Administrative Responsibilities

CHAPTER 4 - FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Article 1 - Management of Funds

Article 2 - Budget

Article 3 - Custody and Disbursement of Funds

Article 4 - Financial Accounting and Reporting

Article 5 - Tuition Rates

Article 6 - Purchasing of Goods and Services

Article 7 - Petty Cash Funds and Special School Accounts

Article 8 - Vendor Relations

Article 9 - Payment of bills

Article 10 - Payroll

Article 11 - Travel Expense Reimbursement

Article 12 - Cash In School Buildings

Article 13 - Disposal of Property

CHAPTER 5 - SUPPORT SERVICES

Article 1 - Support Services Generally

Article 2 - School Crisis and Emergency Management Plan

Article 3 - Use of School-Owned Materials

Article 4 - Student Transportation Services

Article 5 - Food Service Management

Article 6 - Computer Technology

Article 7 - Insurance

Article 8 - Contract with Service Provider

CHAPTER 6 - SCHOOL FACILITIES

Article 1 - Goals

Article 2 - Planning

Article 3 - Playground Equipment

Article 4 - Educational Specifications

Article 5 - Energy Conservation

Article 6 - Accommodations For The Disabled

Article 7- Construction Supervision

CHAPTER 7 - PERSONNEL

Article 1 - Criminal Records Check Generally

Article 2 - Personnel Policies and Goals

Article 3 - Equal Employment Opportunity

Article 4 - Staff Health

Article 5 - Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, Dispensing,

Article 6 - Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students

Article 7 - Staff Participation in Political Activities, Staff Gifts and Solicitations

Article 8 - Personnel Records

Article 9 - Public Complaints

Article 10 - Procedure for Adjusting Grievances

Article 11 - Grievance for Other than Dismissal and Probation of Teachers

Article 12 - Procedure for Dismissals of Teachers

Article 13 - Grievance Procedure for Suspension, Probation

Article 14 - Professional and Support Staff

Article 15 - Professional and Support Staff Positions

Article 16 - Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation Plan

Article 17 - Transportation and Travel Expense Reimbursement

Article 18 - Posting of Professional Staff Vacancies

Article 19 - Professional Staff Hiring & Employment Relationships

Article 20 - Effect of Criminal Conviction

Article 21 - Substitute Staff Employment

Article 22 - Part-time Professional Staff Employment

Article 23 - Professional Staff, Probation and Continuing Contract Status

Article 24 - Professional Staff Assignment and Transfers

Article 25 - Overtime/Compensatory Policy

Article 26 - Professional Growth

Article 27 - Supervision of the Evaluation Process

Article 28 - Reduction in Professional Staff Workforce

Article 29 - Resignation of Professional and Support Staff Members

Article 30 - Retirement of Professional and Support Staff Members

Article 31 - Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members

Article 32 - Non-School Employment by Professional and Support Staff Members

Article 33 - Professional, Staff, Research and Publishing

Article 34 - Suspension, Probation or Dismissal of Classified Employees

Article 35 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for Employees

CHAPTER 8 - Instruction

Article 1 - Instructional Goals and Objectives

Article 2 - Academic Freedom

Article 3 - School Year and School Day

Article 4 - Curriculum Development and Adoption

Article 5 - Pilot Research or Experimental Projects

Article 6 - Curriculum Development and Adoption

Article 7 - Instructional Program

Article 8 - Tech Prep Education

Article 9 - Health, Physical Education

Article 10 - Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

Article 11 - Family Life Education

Article 12 - Driver Education

Article 13 - Programs for Students with Disabilities

Article 14 - Programs for Students with Exceptional Abilities

Article 15 - Programs for Educational Disadvantage Students

Article 16 - English as a Second Language

Article 17 - Homebound Instructions

Article 18 - Alternative School Programs

Article 19 - Summer School

Article 20 - Extra Curricula and Curriculum Organizations

Article 21 - Student Publications and Public Performances by Students

Article 22 - Adult Education

Article 23 - Grouping for Instruction and Class Size

Article 24 - Instructional Material

Article 25 - School Media Centers

Article 26 - Field Trips

Article 27 - School Volunteers and Parent Participation

Article 28 - Guidance Program

Article 29 - Homework

Article 30 - Acceleration

Article 31 - Grading

Article 32 - Class Rank

Article 33 - Promotion

Article 34 - Graduation

Article 35 - Awards

Article 36 - Contest

Article 37 - Testing Programs

Article 38 - Evaluation of Instructional Programs

Article 39 - Teaching About Controversial Issues

Article 40 - Religion in Schools

Article 41 - Copyright Policy

Article 42 - Home Instruction

CHAPTER 9 - Students

Article I - Equal Educational Opportunities

Article 2 - School Attendance

Article 3 - Transfer Request by Student Victims of Crime

Article 4 - School Censor

Article 5 - Compulsory Attendance Ages

Article 6 - Entrance Age/Admission of Persons of Not of School Age

Article 7 - School Admission

Article 8 - Student Absences/Excuses/Dismissals

Article 9 - Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance

Article 10 - Pupil Accounting Records

Article 11 - Student Conduct

Article 12 - Weapons in School

Article 13 - Gang Activity or Association

Article 14 - Substance Abuse/Student Assistance Program

Article 15 - Search and Seizure

Article 16 - Complaints, Sexual Harassment and Grievances Title IX

Article 17 - Corporal Punishment

Article 18 - Student Suspension/Expulsion

Article 19 - Suspension of Disabled Students

Article 20 - Student Health Services and Requirements

Article 21 - Solicitations

Article 22 - Student Fees, Fines and Charges

Article 23 - Student Records

Article 24 - Foreign Exchange Program

Article 25 - Wellness Policy

Article 26 - Restraint and Seclusion

Article 27 - Service Animals In Suffolk Public Schools

Article 28 — Name, Image and Likeness

CHAPTER 10 – Community Relations Goals

Article 1 - School Community Relations Goals

Article 2 - Public Information Program

Article 3 - News Media Relations

Article 4 - Community Involvement in Decision Making

Article 5 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings

Article 6 - Distribution of Outside Communications and Materials

Article 7 - Special Interest Materials

Article 8 - Lease of School Board Owned Property for Wireless Telecommunication Antennas and Towers

Article 9 - Public Sales on School Property

Article 10 - Public Conduct on School Property

Article 11 - Community Use of School Facilities

Article 12 - Use of Tobacco on School Premises

Article 13 - Public Gifts to the School

Article 14 - Public Solicitations in the Schools

Article 15 - Advertising in the Schools

Article 16 - Parental Involvement

Article 17 - Public Complaints

Article 18 - Relations with Community Organizations

Article 19 - Sex Offender Registry Notification

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