Policy Manual

Article 1 General 

• 1-1.1 Authority and Title
• 1-1.2 Corporate Seal
• 1-1.3 Powers and Duties
• 1-1.4 Legal Counsel

Article II School Board Members

• 1-2.1 Composition of the Poquoson City School Board
• 1-2.2 Qualifications of School Board Members
• 1-2.3 Appointment of, Oath By, and Term For School Board Members
• 1-2.4 Orientation/In-Service Programs
• 1-2.5 Compensation and Expenses
• 1-2.6 Removal from Office
• 1-2.7 Student Representative to the School Board

Article III Officers

• 1-3.1 School Board Organizational Meeting
• 1-3.2 School Board Officers
• 1-3.3 School Board Clerk

Article IV School Board Members Duties & Responsibilities

• 1-4.1 School Board Members Conflict of Interest
• 1-4.2 School Violations

Article V Methods of Operation

• 1-5.1 Committees
• 1-5.2 Board-Staff Communications
• 1-5.3 Bylaws Adoption, Amendment and Suspension
• 1-5.4 Board Policy Manual
• 1-5.5 Annual Report
• 1-5.6 Joint Schools

Article VI Meetings

• 1-6.1 Regular School Board Meetings
• 1-6.2 Agenda Preparation and Dismissal
• 1-6.3 Quorum/ Call to Order
• 1-6.4 Rules of Order
• 1-6.5 Board Minutes and Recording Votes
• 1-6.6 Voting Method
• 1-6.7 Special School Board Meetings
• 1-6.8 Citizen Participation

ARTICLE I GOALS

2-1.1  School Board Goals for School-Community Relations

ARTICLE II  PUBLIC INFORMATION

• 2-2.1  Access to School Board Records
• 2-2.2  Sex Offender Registry Notification
• 2-2.3  Advertising/Sales/Solicitation
• 2-2.4  Staff Directories
• 2-2.5  Media Relations
• 2-2.6  School Publications
• 2-2.7  Information for Hearing or Visually Impaired Students

ARTICLE III  COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• 2-3.1   Community Involvement in Decision-Making
• 2-3.2   Relations with Community Organizations
• 2-3.3   Relations with Outside Organizations
• 2-3.4   Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
• 2-3.5   Public Complaints
• 2-3.6   Visitors to Schools
• 2-3.7   Parental Involvement in Education
• 2-3.8   Charter Schools

ARTICLE IV FACILITIES

• 2-4.1  Community Use of School Facilities
• 2-4.2  Use of School Equipment
• 2-4.3  Public Conduct on School Property
• 2-4.4  Tobacco Use on School Property
• 2-4.5   Weapons on School Property

ARTICLE V  STUDENTS

• 2-5.1   Recognition of Students by the School Board
• 2-5.2   Public Performances by Students
• 2-5.3   Contests for Students
• 2-5.4   Fundraising by Students

ARTICLE I   IN GENERAL

• 3-1.1   Management of Funds
• 3-1.2   Textbook Funds
• 3-1.3   Cafeteria Funds
• 3-1.4   Record Keeping

ARTICLE II  PLANNING

• 3-2.1    Annual Operating Budget
• 3-2.2    Capital Improvement Plan

ARTICLE III   FINANCIAL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

• 3-3.1        Custody and Disbursement of School Funds
• 3-3.2         Financial Accounting and Reporting
• 3-3.3         Reporting Per Pupil Costs
• 3-3.4         Petty Cash Funds
• 3-3.5         Purchasing
• 3-3.6         Vendor Relations
• 3-3.7         Payroll Procedures
• 3-3.8         Travel and Expenses
• 3-3.9         School Activity Funds
• 3-3.10       Cash in School Buildings
• 3-3.11       Disposal of Surplus Property
• 3-3.12       Non-Locally Funded Programs
• 3-3.13        Fines and Fees
• 3-3.14        Gift, Grants and Bequests

ARTICLE IV  RISK MANAGEMENT

• 3-4.1       Insurance
• 3-4.2       Blanket Bonds

ARTICLE I  IN GENERAL

• 4-1.1  Purpose

ARTICLE II   BUILDING & CUSTODIAL SERVICES

• 4-2.1  Safety of School Facilities
• 4-2.2 School Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plans
• 4-2.3  Management of Buildings and Grounds
• 4-2.4  Maintenance of School Facilities
• 4-2.5   Security of Buildings and Grounds
• 4-2.6   Accommodations for the Disabled
• 4-2.7   Conservation of Resources
• 4-2.8   School Closings

ARTICLE III TRANSPORTATION

• 4-3.1  Motor Vehicles
• 4-3.2  Pupil Transportation Services
• 4-3.3  Transportation of Disabled Students
• 4-3.4  School Bus Safety Program
• 4-3.5  Student Conduct on School Buses

ARTICLE IV FOOD SERVICE

• 4-4.1  Food Service Management
• 4-4.2  Food Sanitation Program

ARTICLE I  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• 5-1.1  Personnel Policies - Goals
• 5-1.2  Equal Employment Opportunity
• 5-1.3  Board-Staff Communications
• 5-1.4  Definitions
• 5-1.5  Personnel Records
• 5-1.6  Staff Conduct and Responsibilities 
• 5-1.7  Sexual Harassment/Harassment Based on Race, National Origin, Disability and Religion
• 5-1.8  Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection
• 5-1.9  Mental Health Awareness Training
• 5-1.10 Cultural Competency Training 

ARTICLE II    HIRING, APPOINTMENT AND TRANSFER

• 5-2.1  Posting of Vacancies and Recruitment
• 5-2.2  Application For Positions
• 5-2.3  Hiring: Health Issues
• 5-2.4  Hiring: Criminal Background Checks and Fingerprinting
• 5-2.5  Hiring: Nepotism and Conflict of Interest Prohibitions
• 5-2.6  Appointment and Reappointment
• 5-2.7  Hiring:  Temporary Personnel, Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff
• 5-2.8  Assignment and Transfer

ARTICLE III   CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT – GENERALLY

• 5-3.1    Drug-Free Workplace
• 5-3.2    Tobacco-Free Schools
• 5-3.3    Staff:  Weapons in Schools
• 5-3.4    Staff Participation in Political Activities and Professional Organizations
• 5-3.5    Nonschool Employment
• 5-3.6    Hours of Employment/Work Day
• 5-3.7    Reduction in Force
• 5-3.8    Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title IX

ARTICLE IV  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT – LICENSED PERSONNEL

• 5-4.1    Licensed Personnel:  Conditions of Employment
• 5-4.2    Licensure/Relicensure of Professional Staff
• 5-4.3    Licensed Personnel:  Contracts
• 5-4.4    Teacher Responsibilities and Duties
• 5-4.5    Licensed Personnel:  Professional Growth
• 5-4.6    Licensed Personnel:  Dress Code
• 5-4.7    Licensed Personnel:  Evaluation
• 5-4.8    Professional Staff Research and Publishing
• 5-4.9    Licensed Personnel:  Resignation

ARTICLE V  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- CLASSIFIED, NON-LICENSED AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL

• 5-5.1    Classified Licensed and Non-Licensed Personnel:  Conditions of Employment
• 5-5.2    Classified Employees:  Probation
• 5-5.3    Classified Employees:  Contracts
• 5-5.4    Classified Non-Licensed Employees
• 5-5.5    Transportation Employees
• 5-5.6    Classified Non-Licensed Personnel:  Growth in Job Skills
• 5-5.7    Classified Personnel:  Evaluation
• 5-5.8    Classified Personnel:  Resignation

ARTICLE VI  EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

• 5-6.1    Suspension
• 5-6.2    Dismissal or Placement on Probation
• 5-6.3    Grievances and Grievance Procedures:  Classified Employees
• 5-6.4    Grievances and Grievance Procedures:  Teachers

ARTICLE VII EMPLOYEE PAY AND FRINGE BENEFITS

• 5-7.1    Employee Compensation
• 5-7.2    Insurance
• 5-7.3    Retirement
• 5-7.4    Travel Expenses
• 5-7.5    Holidays
• 5-7.6    Employee Absences/Unified Leave
• 5-7.7    Family and Medical Leave
• 5-7.8    Disability Leave
• 5-7.9    Employee Lactation Support

ARTICLE VIII  ADMINISTRATION

• 5-8.1    Purpose and Objectives
• 5-8.2    Definitions
• 5-8.3    Office of the Division Superintendent
• 5-8.4    Administrative and Supervisory Personnel
• 5-8.5    Principals
• 5-8.6    Temporary Personnel
• 5-8.7    Evaluation of Administrative Staff
• 5-8.8    Administration:  Conditions of Employment
• 5-8.9    Professional Development
• 5-8.10  Communications with the Staff

ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION

• 6-1.1  Education Philosophy
• 6-1.2  Accreditation
• 6-1.3  Instructional Goals and Objectives
• 6-1.4  Organizational Plan
• 6-1.5   School Year/School Day
• 6-1.6   Class Size
• 6-1.7   Ceremonies and Observances
• 6-1.8   Religion in the Schools
• 6-1.9   Community Resource Persons/School Volunteers
• 6-1.10  Teaching About Controversial Issues
• 6-1.11    Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
• 6-1.12  Planning Time

ARTICLE II GENERAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

• 6-2.1   General Instruction Program
• 6-2.2  Curriculum Development and Evaluation
• 6-2.3  Curriculum Adoption
• 6-2.4   Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines
• 6-2.5   New Course Offerings – Secondary
• 6-2.6   Innovative or Experimental Projects

ARTICLE III INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

• 6-3.1  Adult Education
• 6-3.2  Alternative School Programs
• 6-3.3  Career And Technical Education
• 6-3.4  Character Education
• 6-3.5   Computer Education
• 6-3.6   Programs for Disadvantaged Students
• 6-3.7   Driver Education
• 6-3.8   Language Learners/Limited English Proficiency
• 6-3.9   Family Life Education (FLE)
• 6-3.10  Program for Gifted Students; Advanced Placement Classes & Special Programs
• 6-3.11  Health/Physical Education
• 6-3.12  Kindergarten Program
• 6-3.13  Programs for Students with Disabilities
• 6-3.14  Substance Abuse Education
• 6-3.15   Technology Programs
• 6-3.16   Remedial Instruction Program
• 6-3.17   Homebound Instruction
• 6-3.18   Teaching About Economic Education and Financial Literacy

ARTICLE IV  STUDENT CLASSIFICATION & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• 6-4.1    Grade Placement
• 6-4.2    Placement of Twins and Higher Order Multiples
• 6-4.3    Grouping for Instruction
• 6-4.4    Promotion and Retention
• 6-4.5     Graduation and SOL Requirements
• 6-4.6     Alternative Methods for Granting Credit
• 6-4.7     Locally Awarded Verified Credits

ARTICLE V  INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

• 6-5.1   School Guidance and Counseling Programs
• 6-5.2   School Library/Media Centers
• 6-5.3   Copyrighted Materials
• 6-5.4   Homework
• 6-5.5   Textbooks
• 6-5.6   Instructional Materials
• 6-5.7   Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials & Learning Resources
• 6-5.8   Field Trips
• 6-5.9   Employment and Work-Training Certificates
• 6-5.10  Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content

ARTICLE VI  EVALUATION AND REPORTING

• 6-6.1  Reporting to Parents
• 6-6.2  Student Evaluation and Grading
• 6-6.3  Individual Tests
• 6-6.4   General Education Development (GED) Tests/Certificates
• 6-6.5  Group Tests
• 6-6.6  Recognition

ARTICLE I     GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• 7-1.1   School Board Authority to Regulate Students
• 7-1.2   Equal Educational Opportunities
• 7-1.3   Student Involvement
• 7-1.4   Student Records
• 7-1.5   Administration of Surveys and Questionnaires

ARTICLE II    STUDENT ATTENDANCE

• 7-2.1   Compulsory Attendance
• 7-2.2   Admissions
• 7-2.3   Student Attendance and Absences/Truancy

ARTICLE III    CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

• 7-3.1   Code of Student Conduct
• 7-3.2   Student and Parent Rights and Responsibilities
• 7-3.3   Specific Offenses
• 7-3.4   Notice of Suspensions and Expulsions
• 7-3.5   Corporal Punishment
• 7-3.6   Reporting Procedures
• 7-3.7   Search and Seizure and Metal Detectors
• 7-3.8   Procedures for Questioning of Students by Third Parties
• 7-3.9   Provisions for Teacher Removal of a Student from Class
• 7-3.10  Restraint and Seclusion

ARTICLE IV    STUDENT ACTIVITIES

• 7-4.1   Extracurricular Activities, Generally
• 7-4.2   Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity
• 7-4.3   Student Publications
• 7-4.4   Assemblies
• 7-4.5   Clubs and Student Organizations
• 7-4.6   Social Activities
• 7-4.7    Student Vehicles
• 7-4.8   Student Voter Registration

ARTICLE V    STUDENT HEALTH

• 7-5.1   Safety
• 7-5.2  Student Insurance
• 7-5.3   Communicable Diseases
• 7-5.4  Blood Borne Contagious or Infectious Diseases
• 7-5.5   Administering Medicines to Students
• 7-5.6   Psychological Evaluation and Surveys of Students
• 7-5.7   Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
• 7-5.8   Bus and Safety Patrols
• 7-5.9   Suicide Prevention
• 7-5.10 Annual Screening for Scoliosis
• 7-5.11  Local School Wellness Policy
• 7-5.12  Information Regarding Eating Disorders
• 7-5.13  Student Lactation Support
• 7-5.14  Student Menstrual Supplies
• 7-5.15  Topical Sunscreen
• 7-5.16  Service Animals