Milford Policy Manual
MILFORD BOARD POLICY MANUAL
Section 100 - District Organization and Basic Commitments
100 Basic Commitments
100.01 Terminology Used in this Manual
101 Legal Status of the School District
102 Educational Philosophy of the District
103 Equal Educational Opportunity
104.01 Annual School Census
Section 200 - School Board
201 Legal Status of the School Board
201.01 Board Powers and Responsibilities
201.02 Elections and Appointments
201.05 Term of Office
201.06 Vacancies
201.07 Board Member Liability (Insurance)
202 School Board Member Conduct
202.01 Board Member Code of Ethics
202.02 Board Member Conflict of Interest
202.03 Board Self-Evaluation
203 Organization of the School Board
203.01 Board Organizational Meeting
203.06 Board Committees
203.07 Advisory Board Committees
203.08 School Board Legal Counsel
204 School Board Meetings
204.01 Regular Board Meetings
204.02 Special Board Meetings
204.03 Public Hearings
204.05 Open Meetings
204.06 Closed Sessions
204.07 Meeting Notice
204.08 Quorum
204.09 Rules of Order
204.10 Agenda
204.11 Meeting Minutes
204.12 Public Participation at Board Meetings
205 School Board Policy Process
205.01 Policy Development
205.02 Policy Adoption
205.03 Policy Revision and Review
205.04 Policy Communication
205.06 Administration in the Absence of Policy
206 Board Member Services
206.01 New Board Member Orientation
206.02 Board Association Membership
206.03 Board Member Development Opportunities
206.04 Board Member Compensation and Expenses
Section 300 - Administration
300 Administration
300.01 Role of Administration
301 Administrative Structure
301.01 Structure of Management
301.04 Communication Channels
302 Superintendent
302.01 Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
302.02 Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
302.03 Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation
302.04 Superintendent Duties
302.05 Superintendent Evaluation
302.06 Superintendent Professional Development
302.08 Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment
303 Administrative Employees
303.01 Administrative Positions
303.02 Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
303.03 Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
303.04 Administrator Salary and Other Compensation
303.06 Administrator Evaluation
303.07 Administrator Professional Development
303.09 Administrator Consulting/Outside Employment
Section 400 - Personnel
401 Guiding Principles for Employees
402 Employees and Internal Relations
402.01 Equal Opportunity Employment
402.02 Employee Orientation
402.03 Employee Conflict of Interest
402.04 Nepotism
402.05 Employee Grievances
402.06 Employee Records
402.08 Employee Travel Compensation
402.09 Recognition for Service of Employees
402.11 Credit Cards
402.12 Employee Involvement in Decision Making
402.13 Communications with Employees
403 Employees and Outside Relations
403.01 Release of Credit Information
403.02 Child Abuse Reporting
403.03 Abuse of Students by School District Employees
403.05 Public Complaints about Employees
404 Employee Health and Well-Being
404.01 Employee Physical Examinations
404.02 Employee Injury on the Job
404.03 Employees' Personal Security and Safety
404.04 Communicable Diseases - Employees
404.05 Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
404.06 Harassment by Employees
404.07 Substance-Free Workplace
404.08 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
404.10 Disclosure and Protection of Employee Health Information
404.15 Milk Expression
406 Certificated Employees - General
406.01 Certificated Employee Defined
406.02 Certificated Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
406.03 Certificated Employee Individual Contracts
406.04 Certificated Employee Continuing Contracts
406.05 Certificated Employee Work Days
406.06 Certificated Employee Assignment
406.08 Certificated Employee Evaluation
406.09 Certificated Employee Probationary Status/Tenure
406.50 Certificated Employee Attendance At Meetings
406.51 Certificated Employee Supervision and Related Duties
406.52 Certificated Employee Professional Organizations and Ethics
407 Certificated Employee Compensation and Benefits
407.01 Certificated Employee Salary Schedule
407.06 Certificated Employee Tax Shelter Programs
408 Certificated Employee Termination of Employment
408.01 Certificated Employee Resignation
408.02 Certificated Employee Contract Release
408.05 Certificated Employee Reduction-In-Force
409 Certificated Employee Professional Growth
409.01 Certificated Employee Professional Development
409.02 Certificated Employee Training, Workshops, or Conferences
410 Certificated Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence
410.01 Certificated Employee Vacation, Holidays and Personal Leave
410.03 Certificated Employee Family and Medical Leave
410.06 Certificated Employee Jury Duty Leave
410.07 Certified Staff Military Service
410.08 Certificated Employee Unpaid Leave
411 Other Certified Employees
411.01 Substitute Teachers
411.05 Student Teachers
412 Support Staff - General
412.02 Support Staff Qualifications, Recruitment, and Selection
412.03 Support Staff Contracts
412.05 Support Staff Assignment
412.07 Support Staff Evaluation
413 Support Staff Compensation and Benefits
413.01 Support Staff Compensation
413.03 Support Staff Group Insurance Benefits
414 Support Staff Termination of Employment
414.01 Support Staff Resignation
414.04 Support Staff Dismissal
415 Support Staff Family and Medical Leave
415.03 Support Staff FMLA
415.07 Support Staff Military Staff
Section 500 - Students
501 Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students
502 Student Admissions
502.01 Resident Students
502.02 Nonresident Students502.03 Entrance - Admissions
502.04 Attendance Center Assignment
502.05 Student Transfers In
502.06 Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals
502.08 Exchange and Foreign Student Admissions
502.10 Assignment of New Students to Classes and Grade Levels
503 Student Attendance
503.01 Compulsory Attendance
503.02 Student Attendance Records
503.03 Student Absences - Excused
503.04 Truancy - Unexcused Absences
503.05 Student Release During School Hours
503.09 Homeless Children and Youth
504 Student Rights and Responsibilities
504.01 Student Due Process Rights
504.03 Student Conduct
504.04 Student Conduct on School Buses
504.06 Student Appearance
504.07 Care of School Property and Vandalism
504.08 Freedom of Expression
504.09 Student Lockers
504.11 Weapons
504.14 Secret Societies or Gang Activity
504.15 Smoking, Drinking, or Drugs
504.16 Searches, Seizures and Arrests
504.17 Questioning of Students by Outside Agencies
504.18 Harassment by Students
504.19 Student Fees
504.20 Bullying Prevention
504.21 Dating Violence
504.50 Dance Team – Pyramids and Mounts
505 Student Discipline
505.01 Detention of Students
505.05 Fines for Lost or Damaged Items
505.06 Corporal Punishment
506 Student Activities
506.01 Student Activity Eligibility
506.02 Student Organizations
506.03 Student Government
506.06 Student Publications
506.08 Student Fund Raising
506.09 Student Activities Funds
506.10 Student Physicals for Athletics
506.50 Social Events – Junior-Senior High School
506.51 District Contribution to Students for Special Events
507 Student Records
507.01 Student Records Access
507.02 Student Directory Information
508 Student Health and Well-Being508.01 Student Health and Immunization Checkups
508.02 Administration of Medication to Students
508.03 Communicable or Infectious Diseases
508.04 Student Illness or Injury at School
508.07 Custody and Parental Rights
508.12 Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol
508.13 Wellness and Nutrition
508.15 Insurance of Students
509 Other Student Related Matters
509.01 Class or Student Group Gifts
509.02 Open Night
Section 600 - Instruction
602 General Organization
602.01 School Calendar
602.02 School Day
603 Curriculum Development
603.01 Curriculum Development
603.02 Curriculum Adoption
603.03 Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines
603.04 Curriculum Evaluation
603.05 Pilot, Experimental or Innovative Projects
604 Instructional Curriculum
604.01 Basic Instruction Program
604.04 Multicultural Education
604.05 Health Education
604.10 Academic Freedom
605 Alternative Programs
605.01 Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution
605.02 Individualized Instruction
605.03 Program for Talented and Gifted Students
605.04 Alternative Educational Programs
605.05 Religious Based Exclusion from a School Program
605.07 Dual Enrollment
606 Instructional Materials
606.01 Instructional Materials Selection
606.02 Instructional Materials Inspection
606.03 Objection to Instructional Materials
606.05 Media Centers
606.06 Acceptable Use of Computers, Technology and the Internet
606.08 Copyrighted materials
607 Instructional Arrangements
607.01 Class Size-Class Grouping
607.02 School Ceremonies and Observances
607.05 Student Field Trips and Excursions
608 Instructional Services
608.02 Student Health Services
610 Testing
610.01 Test or Assessment Selection
610.02 Test or Assessment Administration
611 Academic Achievement
611.01 Student Progress Reports
611.02 Student Promotion, Retention or Acceleration
611.05 Grading Guidelines
611.07 Graduation Requirements
612 Special Education Services
612.01 Special Education
612.20 Parent’s Revocation of Services
Section 700 - Business Operation
701 Fiscal Management Goals
702 Annual Budget
702.01 Fiscal Year
702.02 Budget Planning, Preparation and Schedules
702.03 Budget Adoption Process
703 Management of Capital Reserves
704 Accounting System
704.01 Deposits and Transfers
704.02 Financial Records
704.04 Audits
705 Revenue
705.03 Free Admissions Passes
705.04 Gifts, Grants and Bequests
706 Expenditure
706.01 Purchasing Procedures
706.02 Petty Cash
706.03 Bidding Procedures
706.06 Payment for Goods and Services
707 Payroll
707.01 Payroll Procedures
707.02 Salary Deductions
708 Employee Benefits Administration
708.01 Insurance Program
Section 800 - Support Services
801 Transportation
801.01 Student Transportation
801.03 Bus Scheduling and Routing
801.04 Bus Safety Program
801.05 Bus Driver Supervision
801.06 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
801.10 Transportation in Inclement Weather801.12 Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
802 School Food Services
802.01 School Food Program
802.04 Food Service Records and Reports
802.05 Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
804 Data Management
804.02 Data or Records Retention
805 Risk Management
805.01 Insurance
Section 900 Buildings and Sites
903 Maintenance, Operation and Management
903.01 Security and Safety of Facilities
903.02 Access to Buildings
903.03 Maintenance Schedule
904 Selling and Leasing
904.01 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
905 Safety Program
905.01 Facilities Inspections
905.02 Annual Emergency Safety Plan
905.04 Bomb Threats
905.06 Accident Reports
905.07 Safety Drills
905.08 School Closings and Cancellations
905.09 Eye Protective Devices
Section 1000 - Community/Educational Agency Relations
1003 Public Examination of District Records
1005 Public Participation in the School District
1005.01 Public Complaints
1005.03 Parent Involvement in Decision Making
1005.07 Visitors to School
1005.08 Public Conduct on School Premises
1005.10 Distribution or Posting of Materials
1006 Use of District Facilities and Equipment
1006.01 Community Use of School District Buildings, Sites and Equipment
1006.02 Smoke-Free Environment
1050 Disaster Transfer Agreement
