District Policy
Policy Manual
Index
Title Series Number
Educational Philosophy – Section 100
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………….. 100
Educational Philosophy………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 102
Educational Goals…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 104
District Mission, Vision………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 106
School Board – Section 200
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………….. 200
School District Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 202
Policy Adoption…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 204
Public Charter Schools………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 206
Public Charter School Petition…………………………………………………………………………………………. 207
BOARD
Composition of the Board……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 210
Board Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 212
Functions of the Board…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 214
Duties of the Board………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 215
Duties of Board Officers………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 216
Code of Ethics………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 218
Advisory Committees……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 220
Complaint Resolution……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 222
Membership in State and National Associations…………………………………………………………………. 224
Compensation for Expenses……………………………………………………………………………………………. 226
Board Member Conflict of Interest…………………………………………………………………………………… 228
TRUSTEES
School District Trustee Zones…………………………………………………………………………………………. 240
Trustee Qualifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 242
Trustee Nomination and Election…………………………………………………………………………………….. 244
Trustee Vacancy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 246
MEETING/PUBLIC RECORDS
New Trustee Orientation………………………………………………………………………………………………… 247
Agenda Preparation………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 260
Board Meetings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 262
Annual Meeting of the Board…………………………………………………………………………………………… 264
Regular Meetings of the Board…………………………………………………………………………………………. 266
Special Meetings of the Board………………………………………………………………………………………….. 268
Public Hearings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 269
Executive Sessions………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 270
Minutes of the Meeting………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 272
Quorum at Board Meetings…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 274
Access to Public Records……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 276
Waivers of State Board of Education Rules………………………………………………………………………… 280
CIVIL RIGHTS
Discrimination Prohibited……………………………………………………………………………………………… 290
Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities……………………………………………………. 292
Civil Rights Grievance Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………….. 294
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Hearing Procedure…………………………………………………….. 296
Administration – Section 300
Statement of Guiding Principles………………………………………………………………………………………. 300
Administrative Appointment………………………………………………………………………………………….. 302
Superintendent Appointment…………………………………………………………………………………………. 304
Superintendent Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………… 306
Principals’ Contracts…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 308
Administrative Personnel Evaluation……………………………………………………………………………….. 310
Administrative Personnel Expenses…………………………………………………………………………………. 312
School Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 350
District Organization…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 352
Emergency School Closure…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 354
Health or State/National Emergency Plan…………………………………………………………………………. 355
School Holidays…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 356
Electronic Signature and Filing……………………………………………………………………………………….. 358
Personnel – Section 400
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Statement of Guiding Principles………………………………………………………………………………………. 400
Organizational Chart (Line of Authority)………………………………………………………………………… 400.1
Idaho State Veteran Employment Preference……………………………………………………………….. 400.10
Reporting New Employees………………………………………………………………………………………… 400.50
Compliance with ADA Regarding Employees with Disabling Conditions…………………………………..401
Criminal History Checks for Employees, Volunteers & Contractors……………………………………….. 402
Equal Opportunity Assurance……………………………………………………………………………………… 402.5
Employee Drug and Alcohol Use …………………………………………………………………………………….. 403
Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing……………………………………………………………………………… 403.5
Employer Recommendations…………………………………………………………………………………………. 404
Employee’s Child Interaction………………………………………………………………………………………. 404.5
Gifts to Employees……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 405
Investigating and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse,Abandonment or Neglect……………………….. 406
LEAVE
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Legal Attachment…………………………………………………… 407
Sick Leave……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 407.50
Jury Duty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 408
Military Leave……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 409
Administrative Leave with Pay: Delegation of Authority………………………………………………… 409.50
PROTECTIONS
Non-Discrimination in Employment………………………………………………………………………………… 410
Personnel Files……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 411
General Personnel Regulations……………………………………………………………………………………….. 412
Delegation of Responsibility and Authority…………………………………………………………………….. 412.5
Political Activities………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 413
Sexual Harassment……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 414
Staff Protection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 415
Whistle Blower…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 416
Employee Volunteers…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 417
Participation by School Groups in Public Events……………………………………………………………… 417.5
Personnel Conflict of Interest…………………………………………………………………………………………. 418
Complaints Concerning School Personnel………………………………………………………………………. 418.5
Fund Raising Drives……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 419
Supplementation of Worker’s Compensation Benefits……………………………………………………… 419.10
Employee Behavior………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 420
Immunity from Motor Vehicle Liability……………………………………………………………………………. 425
Teacher Responsibilities and Duties…………………………………………………………………………………. 426
Employees Dress and Conduct………………………………………………………………………………………… 427
Qualifications & Training Requirements of Instructional Paraprofessionals……………………………. 430
CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES
Definition of Certificated Employee…………………………………………………………………………………. 440
Professional Growth and Teacher Responsibility…………………………………………………………….. 440.5
Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Employees……………………………………………………………. 441
Code of Ethics for Certificated Employees…………………………………………………………………………. 442
Suspension of Certificated Professional Employees………………………..…………………………………..442.5
Early Retirement of Certificated Employees………………………………………………………………………. 443
Employment Contracts with Certificated Employees…………………………………………………………… 444
Evaluation and Probation of Certificated Employees…………………………………………………………… 445
Negotiated Agreement Terms…………………………………………………………………………………………. 446
Provisions of Employment………………………………………………………………………………………….. 446.5
Salary Schedule and Salary Scales………………………………………………………………………………… 446.7
Recruitment of Certificated Employees……………………………………………………………………………. 447
Reduction in Force Regarding Certificated Employees………………………………………………………… 448
Release from Contract of Certificated Employees……………………………………………………………….. 449
Release Time for Certificated Employees………………………………………………………………………….. 450
Substitute Teacher……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 451.5
Suspension of Teaching Certificate…………………………………………………………………………………… 452
Support Programs………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 453
Discharge of Certificated Employees………………………………………………………………………………… 454
Teacher of the Year and Application………………………………………………………………………………… 455
Reading Programs In-Service Training……………………………………………………………………………… 456
Master Teachers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 457
Reassignment of Administrative Employees………………………………………………………………………. 459
Certificated Employees: Informal Review Procedure………………………………………………………….. 460
Qualifications of Certificated Personnel…………………………………………………………………………….. 461
Staffing Patterns…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 462
Title I Professional Development…………………………………………………………………………………….. 463
FLSA: Exempt Employees………………………………………………………………………………………………. 464
NON-CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE
Definition of Non-Certificated Personnel………………………………………………………………………….. 470
Non-Certificated Employees: At-Will Employment…………………………………………………………….. 471
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Schedules for Non-Certificated Personnel……………………………………………………………….. 472
Group Health Insurance for Non-Certificated Employees……………………………………………………. 473
Retirement and Workman’s Compensation and Disability…………………………………………………. 473.5
Evaluation of Non-Certificated Employees……………………………………………………………………….. 474
FLSA: Non-Exempt Employees and Overtime Requirements……………………………………………….. 475
Grievance Procedure for Non-Certificated Employees………………………………………………………… 476
LEAVE
Absence Without Pay for Non-Certificated Employees………………………………………………………… 477
Illness or Death in Immediate Family: Non-Certificated Employees………………………………………. 478
Classified Employee of the Year……………………………………………………………………………………….. 481
Employee Use of Electronic Communication And Entertainment Devices..……………………………….490
Students – Section 500
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………… 500
Standard Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 501
Student Handbooks………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 502
Student Publications……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 504
Student Harassment……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 506
Prohibition Against Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying……………………………………………….. 506.50
Juvenile Sex Offenders………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 507
Foreign Exchange Students……………………………………………………………………………………………. 508
Tracking Foreign Exchange Students and Foreign Exchange Visitors………………………………………509
School Climate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 512
Evacuation/Fire Drills…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 514
Freedom of Speech and Expression…………………………………………………………………………………. 516
ATTENDANCE
Proof of Age and Identification……………………………………………………………………………………….. 520
Attendance Zones………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 521
School Attendance & Habitual Truancy……………………………………………………………………………. 522
Truancy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 522.5
Attendance Records……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 523
Student Driving Privileges………………………………………………………………………………………………. 524
Divorced or Estranged Parents: Rights and Responsibilities……………………………………………………528
DISCIPLINE
Maintenance of Orderly Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………….. 540
Prohibition of Weapons………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 541
Searches by School Officials……………………………………………………………………………………………. 542
Student Suspension………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 543
Student Expulsion/Denial of Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………… 544
Disciplining Students with Disabilities (IDEA)……………………………………………………………………. 545
Disciplining Students with Disabilities (Section 504)…………………………………………………………… 546
Corporal Punishment……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 547
Theft or Destruction of School Property…………………………………………………………………………… 548
Prohibition of Gang Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………. 549
Assault and Battery………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 550
Student Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use…………………………………………………………………………… 551
Hazing Prohibition……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 552
Student Use of Electronic Communication And Entertainment Devices…………………………………..553
STUDENT HEALTH
Administering Medication & Form………………………………………………………………………………….. 561
Administering Medications: Diabetes………………………………………………………………………….. 561.01
Accidents and Illness of Students…………………………………………………………………………………. 561.1
Exclusion for Communicable Diseases……………………………………………………………………………… 562
Exclusion for Head Lice…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 563
Health Records and Emergency Care ………………………………………………………………………………. 564
Immunization Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………. 565
Student Suicidal Tendencies…………………………………………………………………………………………… 566
Students with a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care……………………………. 567
ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular Student Activities & Fee Schedule…………………………………………………………….. 570
Interscholastic Activities………………………………………………………………………………………………. 571
Eligibility and Participation in Interscholastic Activities……………………………………………………. 572
Athletic Activities Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………………. 573
Extracurricular Awards………………………………………………………………………………………………… 574
Transportation to School-Sponsored Activities…………………………………………………………………. 575
Field Trips…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 576
Extended Student Trips…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 577
Student Groups in School Facilities…………………………………………………………………………………. 579
Educational Programs – Section 600
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………… 600
Accreditation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 602
Personnel Standards……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 604
Curriculum Standards, Alignment & Assessment……………………………………………………………….. 605
Elementary School Required Instruction…………………………………………………………………………. 606
Teacher/Time Request………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 607
Middle School/Junior High School Required Instruction……………………………………………………. 608
High School Graduation Requirements…………………………………………………………………………….. 610
High School Graduation: Alternate Measures for Demonstrating Proficiency…………………………….611
Idaho Promise Scholarship Program………………………………………………………………………………… 612
Commencement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 614
Early Graduation………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 616
Correspondence Courses……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 618
Credit Acceptance for Transferring Students…………………………………………………………………….. 620
Rapha W. Brown Memorial Scholarship & Application………………………………………………………… 623
Participation in Statewide Assessments……………………………………………………………………………. 624
Promotion of Students…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 626
ENROLLMENT
Dual Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 630
Open Enrollment………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 632
Postsecondary Enrollment Options and Form…………………………………………………………………… 634
K-12 Early Out Program…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 635
Student Safety Measures……………………………………………………………………………………………. 635.50
Public School Choice…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 636
CURRICULUM/MATERIALS
IDLA Fee Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 638
Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 640
Citizenship, U.S. Constitution, National Flag & Colors………………………………………………………….. 641
Communication Skills…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 642
Controversial Issues…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 644
Guest Speakers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 646
Health/Wellness…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 648
Lesson Plans……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 650
Library and Resource Center Materials…………………………………………………………………………….. 652
Selection of Curriculum Materials……………………………………………………………………………………. 654
Audio Visual Aides……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 655
Sex Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 656
Social Studies………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 658
Musical Instruments & Rental Agreement…………………………………………………………………………. 659
Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 660
Prohibition Against Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials…………………………………………………. 661
Curricular Materials Adoption Committee………………………………………………………………………… 662
Vocational Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 663
Workforce Skills……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 664
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Special Education Services to Private School Students……………………………..…………………………… 669
Special Education………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 670
Special Education – Written Agreements………………………………………………………………………. 670.10
Gifted/Talented Education…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 672
Limited English Proficiency Programs…………………………………………………………………………….. 674
Professional Technical Schools ………………………………………………………………………………………. 675
Placement of Students at Alternative Schools……………………………………………………………………. 676
Title I – Development of Parental Involvement Policy………………………………………………………… 677
Title I Parental Involvement……………………………………………………………………………………… 677.10
Federal Impact Aid………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 677.50
Release Time……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 678
Religion In Schools………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 679
Homeless Students…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 679.5
STUDENT RECORDS
Transfer of Student Records…………………………………………………………………………………………… 680
Student Privacy & Parental Access to Information………………………………………………………… 680.50
Student Records……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 681
Class Record Book………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 682
Grading………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 684
Permanent Student Records…………………………………………………………………………………………… 686
Report Cards……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 688
Student Learning Plans………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 690
COMPUTER
Computer Software……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 696
Computer and Network Services……………………………………………………………………………………… 698
Technology Instruction and Determining Average Daily Attendance (ADA)…………………………….699
Support Services – Section 700
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………… 700
Director of Transportation…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 709
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Student Transportation………………………………………………………………………………………………… 710
Student Transportation System………………………………………………………………………………………. 712
Transportation of Nonpublic School Students……………………………………………………………………. 714
Transportation Liability Insurance………………………………………………………………………………….. 716
Transportation Vehicle Purchase Fund……………………………………………………………………………. 717
Contracts for Student Transportation Service……………………………………………………………………. 718
Activity Busing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 720
Kindergarten Bus Routes……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 721
Alternate School Bus…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 722
School Bus Rental Authorization…………………………………………………………………………………….. 723
Student Bus Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 730
BUS DRIVER CONDUCT
School Bus Driver…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 738
Duties of School Bus Drivers…………………………………………………………………………………………… 740
Bus Driver Conduct………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 742
Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing Program…………………………………………………………………… 744
Bus Warning Violations………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 746
Vehicle Accidents………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 747
SCHOOL LUNCH MEALS
Supervisor of School Food Service………………………………………………………………………………….. 769
School Lunch Meals……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 770
Student Nutrition & Physical Activity………………………………………………………………………………. 771
Business Procedures – Section 800
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………… 800
BONDING/INSURANCE
Fidelity Bond………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 802
Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 804
Bond & Licensure Requirements for Public Works……………………………………………………………… 806
Conditions for Use of District Vehicles……………………………………………………………………………… 808
BUDGET
Budget Planning and Adoption……………………………………………………………………………………….. 810
Budget Adjustments……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 812
District Telephone Usage……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 813
Monthly Budget and Treasurer’s Report……………………………………………………………………………. 814
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Annual Statement of Financial Condition………………………………………………………………………….. 820
Audit of Financial Statements…………………………………………………………………………………………. 822
Gifts, Grants and Bequests………………………………………………………………………………………………. 830
Income from Sale or Use of School Property……………………………………………………………………… 832
Increase in Fees…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 834
Investments………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 836
Activity Funds…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 838
PAYROLL
Payroll Deductions……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 840
Payroll Periods…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 842
Supplemental Pay…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 844
Travel Allowance & Travel Form…………………………………………………………………………………….. 846
PURCHASING
Purchasing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 850
Purchasing or Leasing Personal Property…………………………………………………………………….. 850.30
Service Contracts…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 850.60
Public Works Construction………………………………………………………………………………………… 850.90
Supplemental Bidding Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………… 851
Internal Business Controls & Procedures………………………………………………………………………….. 852
Lease/Purchase Agreements………………………………………………………………………………………….. 856
Personal Service Contracts; Notice Requirements……………………………………………………………… 857
Contracted Educational Services………………………………………………………………………………… 857.50
Signature Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 862
Commercial Vendors……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 863
HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance……………………………………………………………………………………. 864
Use of School District Credit Cards………………………………………….………………..…………………….….. 868
RECORD KEEPING
Board of Trustee Records………………………………………………………………………………………………. 870
Storage and Retrieval of Business Records…………………………………………………………………………… 871
Inventory Records of Fixed Assets………………………………………………………………………………….. 872
Property Disposal Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………… 873
Personnel Records……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 874
Buildings and Sites – Section 900
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………… 900
Building and Grounds Maintenance and Development………………………………………………………… 902
Uniform Public School Building Safety……………………………………………………………………………… 904
Rental/Use of School District Facilities…………………………………………………………………………….. 910
Key Distribution and Usage …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 911
Acquisition and Sale of Personal Property………………………………………………………………………… 920
Acquisition and Sale of Real Property………………………………………………………………………………. 922
Excision and Annexation of Territory……………………………………………………………………………… 927
Contracts for Recreational Facilities………………………………………………………………………………… 930
Use of Contract Services………………………………………………………………………………………………… 932
Trespass on School District Properties……………………………………………………………………………… 934
Use of Camera Surveillance……………………………………………………………………………………………. 940
Prohibition Against Smoking………………………………………………………………………………………….. 950
Employee Use of School District Equipment……………………………………………………………………… 960
Community Relations – Section 1000
Statement of Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………………. 1000
Parent Involvement in Educational Process……………………………………………………………………. 1002
Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies………………………………………………………………….. 1004
Prohibiting Registered Sex Offenders from Entrance to School Premises or Activities…………….. 1006
Community Involvement…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1010
Patron Complaint……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1012
Public Relations………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1014
Activity Exempt Night & Sunday Activities……………………………………………………………………… 1016
Student Community Involvement…………………………………………………………………………………. 1020
Public Performance by Students……………………………………………………………………………………. 1022
Contests for Students…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1024
Participation in Fund Drives…………………………………………………………………………………………. 1026
Money-Raising Activities in School ……………………………………………………………………………….. 1028
Gifts to Personnel……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1040
Loan of School Equipment……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1042
Advertising in the Schools……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1044
Patron Conduct at District Programs & Activities……………………………………………………………… 1046
Parental Notification of Teacher Qualifications………………………………………………………………… 1050
Recruitment of High School Students……………………………………………………………………………… 1054