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Approved School Board Policies At its November 20, 2007 Meeting, the Bethel Park Board of School Directors adopted the Pennsylvania School Boards Association's Standards for Effective School Governance and Code of Conduct for Members of Pennsylvania School Boards. To see those two documents, please click here. *At its December 12, 2007 Meeting, the Bethel Park Board of School Directors adopted an Amendment to the Code Of Conduct. To see the amendment, please click here.* LOCAL BOARD PROCEDURES 000 Board Policy and Procedure 001 Name and Classification 002 Authority and Powers 003 Functions 004.1 Student Board Representatives 005 Organization 006 Meetings 006.1 School Board Agenda 006.2 Use of Teleconferencing 006.3 Public Participation in Board Meetings 007 Distribution 009 Formulation of Policy 022 Gifts -- School Board PROGRAMS 100 Strategic Plan 101 Mission Statement/Belief Statements 102 Academic Standards 103 Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices 104 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Contract Practices 105 Curriculum Development 105.1 Curriculum Review by Parents/Guardians and Students 105.2 Exemption from Instruction 105.3 Use of Videos, DVDs and Films for Instructional Purposes 106 Guides for Planned Instruction 107 Adoption of Planned Instruction 108 Adoption of Textbooks 109 Resource Materials 110 Instructional Supplies 111 Lesson Plans 112 Guidance Counseling 113 Special Education 113.1 Discipline of Students with Disabilities 114 Gifted Education 115 Vocational Technical Education 116 Tutoring 117 Homebound Instruction 118 Independent Study 119 Current Events 124 Non-Traditional Academic Programs 126 Class Size 127 Assessments 130 Homework 131 Religious Activities 134 Wellness 137 Home Education Programs 137.1 Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Studetnts 138 Limited English Proficiency Program 140 Charter Schools 140.1 Extracurricular Participation by Non-Enrolled/Charter/Cyber Students 142 Migrant Students 143 Legal Standards for Identifying Persistently Dangerous Schools 144 Legal Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes PUPILS 200 Enrollment in District 201 Admission of Students 202 Eligibility of Non-Resident Students 203 Communicable Diseases and Immunization 203.1 HIV Infection 204 Attendance 205 Post Graduate Students 206 Assignment within District 207 Confidential Communications of Students 208 Withdrawal from School 209 Health Examinations/Screenings 209.1 Head Lice 209.2 Severe Allergic Reactions 210 Use of Medications 210.1 Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers and EpiPens (210 Attachment) Administrative Guidelines--Use of Medications for Approved District Field Trips 211 Student Accident Insurance 212 Reporting Student Progress 213 Assessment of Student Progress 214 Grade Point Average/Class Rank 215 Promotion and Retention 216 Student Records 216.1 Supplemental Discipline Records (216 Attachment) Student Records Notification of Rights 217 Graduation Requirements (217 Attachment) Veterans Application for Diploma 218 Student Discipline 218.1 Weapons 218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts 219 Student Complaint Process 220 Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials 221 Dress and Grooming 222 Tobacco Use 223 Use of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles 224 Care of School Property 225 Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies 226 Searches 226.1 Canine Searches 227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia 228 Student Government 229 Student Fundraising 230 Public Performances by Students 231 Social Events and Class Trips 232 Student Involvement in Decision Making 233 Suspension and Expulsion 234 Pregnant Students 235 Student Rights/Surveys 237 Electronic Devices 238 Parent of Record 239 Foreign Exchange Students 240 Student Recognition/Awards 241 Field Trips 241.1 Overnight Trips (241 Attachment) Requirements for Field Trip Absences (241 Attachment) Student Emergency Information Form 242 Extracurricular Activities 242.1 Student Expenses for Conferences/Conventions 243 Interscholastic Athletics 247 Hazing 248 Unlawful Harassment (248 Attachment) Harassment Complaint Form 250 Student Recruitment 251 Homeless Students 252 Student Bullying/Harassment 258 Positive Behavior Support 259 Electronic Surveillance/Recordings ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES 301 Creating a Position 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent 303 Employment of Personnel 304 Nepotism 305 Employment of Substitute Employees 306 Employment of Summer Staff 308 Employment Contract 309 Assignment and Transfer 310 Abolishing a Position 311 Suspensions and Furloughs 312 Evaluation of Superintendent 313 Evaluation of Administrative Employees 314 Physical Examination 314.1 HIV Infection 314.2 Severe Allergic Reactions 316 Non-Tenured Employees 317 Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 317.1 Weapons 319 Outside Activities 320 Freedom of Speech in Non-School Settings 321 Political Activities 322 Gifts -- Administrative Employees 323 Tobacco Use 324 Personnel Files 325 Dress and Grooming 326 Complaint Process 328 Salary Determination 331 Job Related Expenses 331.1 Attendance at Educational Conferences 333 Professional Development 334 Sick Leave 335 Family and Medical Leaves 336 Personal Necessity Leave 337 Vacation 338 Medical Sabbatical Leave 338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves 339 Uncompensated Leave 339.1 Childrearing/Parental Leave 342 Jury Duty 343 Paid Holidays 344 Legal Assistance 346 Preferred Physicians List for Work-Related Injuries 348 Unlawful Harassment 348A Report Form for Unlawful Harassment 351 Drug and Substance Abuse 352 Electronic Communications and E-Mail Usage 353 Internet Acceptable Use 357 Employee Assistance Program PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES 401 Creating a Position 403 Employment of Professional Employees 404 Nepotism 405 Employment of Substitute Professional Employees 405.1 Retired Substitute Teachers 406 Employment of Summer Staff 407 Student Teachers/Interns 408 Employment Contract 409 Assignment and Transfer 410 Abolishing a Position 411 Suspensions and Furloughs 412 Evaluation of Professional Employees 413 Evaluation of Temporary Professional Employees 414 Physical Examination 414.1 HIV Infection 414.2 Severe Allergic Reactions 416 Non-Tenured Staff Members 417 Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 417.1 Weapons 418 Penalties for Tardiness 419 Outside Activities 420 Freedom of Speech in Non-Instructional Settings 421 Political Activities 422 -- Gifts Professional Employees 423 Tobacco Use 424 Personnel Files 425 Dress and Grooming 426 Complaint Process 428 Salary Determination 431 Job Related Expenses 431.1 Attendance at Educational Conferences 432 Working Periods 433 Professional Development 434 Sick Leave 434.1 Sick Leave Bank 435 Family and Medical Leaves 436 Personal Necessity Leave 438 Sabbatical Leave 438.1 Compensated Professional Leaves 439 Uncompensated Leave 439.1 Childrearing/Parental Leave 440 Responsibility for Student Welfare 442 Jury Duty 444 Legal Assistance 446 Preferred Physicians List for Work-Related Injuries 448 Unlawful Harassment 448A Report Form for Unlawful Harassment 451 Drug and Substance Abuse 452 Electronic Communications/Email Usage 453 Internet Acceptable Use 457 Employee Assistance Program 458 Parents as Coaches CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES 501 Creating a Position 503 Employment 504 Nepotism 505 Employment of Substitute and Short-Term Employees 506 Employment of Summer Staff 508 Employment Contract 509 Assignment and Transfer 510 Abolishing a Position 511 Suspensions and Furloughs 512 Evaluation of Classified Employees 514 Physical Examination 514.1 HIV Infection 514.2 Severe Allergic Reactions 517 Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 517.1 Weapons 518 Penalties for Tardiness 519 Outside Activities 520 Freedom of Speech in Non-Instructional Settings 521 Political Activities 522 Gifts Classified Employees 523 Tobacco Use 524 Personnel Files 525 Dress and Grooming 526 Complaint Process 528 Salary Determination 530 Overtime 531 Job Related Expenses 532 Working Periods 534 Sick Leave 535 Family and Medical Leaves 536 Personal Necessity Leave 537 Vacation 539 Uncompensated Leave 539.1 Childrearing/Parental Leave 541 Benefits for Part-Time Personnel 542 Jury Duty 543 Paid Holidays 546 Preferred Physicians List for Work-Related Injuries 548 Unlawful Harassment 548A Report Form for Unlawful Harassment 551 Drug and Substance Abuse 552 Electronic Communication and Email Usage 553 Internet Acceptable Use 557 Employee Assistance Program FINANCES 601 Fiscal Objectives 602 Fund Balance 603 Budget Preparation 605 Tax Levy 606 Tax Collection 607 Tuition Income 608 Bank Accounts 609 Investment of District Funds 611 Purchases Budgeted 613 Cooperative Purchasing 614 Payroll Authorization 615 Payroll Deductions 616 Payment of Bills 618 Student Activity Funds 621 Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights 622 GASB Statement 623 Procurement Cards PROPERTY 702 Gifts, Grants and Donations 703 Sanitary Management 704 Maintenance 705 Safety 705.1 Asbestos Control 706 Property Records 707 Use of School Facilities 708 Lending Equipment and Books 709 Building Security 710 Use of Facilities by Staff 711 Use of Wireless Communication 713.1 Distribution of Political Material 716 Integrated Pest Management OPERATIONS 801 Public Records 802 School Organization 803 School Calendar 804 School Day 805 Emergency Evacuation of Schools 806 Child/Student Abuse 807 Opening Exercises/Flag Displays 808 Food Services 808.1 School Lunch Program--Charged Meal 810 Transportation 810.1 Drug/Alcohol Testing--Covered Drivers 811 Bonding 812 Property Insurance 813 Other Insurance 814 Copyright Material 818 Contracted Services 820 Identification Badges 822 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 825 State Mandate Waivers 853 Internet Acceptable Use 859 Electronic Surveillance/Recordings COMMUNITY 901 Public Relations Objectives 902 Publications Program 904 Public Attendance at School Events 905 Citizens Ad Hoc Committees 906 Public Concerns 907 School Visitors 908 Relations with Parents/Guardians 911 News Media Relations 912 Relations with Educational Institutions 913 Nonschool Organizations/Groups/Individuals 914 Relations with Intermediate Unit 915 Booster Organizations 918 Title I Parental Involvement 919 District/School Report Cards
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