How We Help > Policies
The creation and maintenance of policies is a central job of our school board.
In general, policies describe broad statements of intent and what should or should not happen. Implementation is the responsibility of the principal and/or superintendent.
There are five main categories of policies. Our school board follows a schedule to review our policies at least every five years.
In general, policies describe broad statements of intent and what should or should not happen. Implementation is the responsibility of the principal and/or superintendent.
There are five main categories of policies. Our school board follows a schedule to review our policies at least every five years.
Types of Policies
Click on the categories below to view our current policies.
Student Learning Outcomes
This policy describes the desired goals for our students in terms of learning outcomes and development
Mandatory & Recommended Policies
These policies relate to state or federal laws or regulations that a school district must have a policy governing its activities in a certain area or that enable the board to give direction to administrators in areas in which operational parameters should be established.
Governance Policies
These policies relate to how the board defines the scope and practices that make up its own job description and responsibilities.
Executive Limitations
These policies relate to the limits or boundaries on the authority granted to the Superintendent in terms of the organization’s operational practices used to reach the ends.
Board Superintendent Relationship
These policies relate to the board’s interpretation of the Superintendent’s role as the leader of the organization and how the Superintendent’s performance will be assessed.
Policy Adoption Process
The first step in adopting a policy is to recognize a need, which is often driven by local circumstance and/or state or federal law. Draft policies are written and revised based on input from affected groups and/or individuals before being reviewed by legal counsel to ensure it complies with any applicable laws. To be formally adopted, policies must be voted on by the board during a regular board meeting, which must be advertised in advance and provide opportunity for public comment.
Policies Under Review
Any policies currently under review or consideration are listed below