Annotated Policy List
June 25, 2003
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The summaries provided below and
the year they were adopted are to assist in locating
and accessing the appropriate policy. They are not the policies. |
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VUHS |
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Policy
Development - School
Directors provide guidance through policy.
Policies are to be interpreted consistently with adopted goals and
objectives. |
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97 |
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Policy
Adoption -
Policies must have a first reading prior to adoption at a subsequent meeting. |
98 |
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97 |
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Policy
Dissemination - Superintendent responsible for preserving and making
policies accessible and must notify employees of new policies and revision to
existing policies. |
98 |
97 |
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97 |
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Administration
in Policy Absence - Superintendent may act in a specific situation in the
absence of policy. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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Policy Review and Evaluation - Boards
are responsible for annual review of their use. Superintendent is responsible for calling
attention to needed revision or revisions.
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98
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98
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98
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98
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Suspension
of Policy - Policies may be suspended by majority vote. Requests for individuals or groups for
suspension must be in writing. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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Board Member
Education - Board members are encouraged to attend educational
events. The board will pay
expenses. New members will be offered
orientation sessions to board functions and responsibilities. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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B03* |
Board Member
Conflict of Interest - Board members are to declare the nature and extent of a
conflict or appearance of conflict of interest for inclusion in the minutes
and will abstain from voting or participating in discussion of the issue. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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Code of
Ethics -
New board members shall affirm that they will faithfully perform the duties
of a director in a manner consistent with the specified code of ethics. |
90 |
90 |
90 |
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91 |
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Statement of
Philosophy - Schools are to provide appropriate education within
available resources, not discriminate, promote communication and partnerships
with parents, and use discipline to modify errant behavior rather to simply
punish. |
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88 |
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Board
Meeting Agenda Preparation and Distribution - Superintendent
prepares agenda in consultation with the board chair. Agenda and supporting materials are
distributed to board members approximately one week prior to regular
meetings. Copies of the agenda are
posted. |
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School Board
Meetings -
The process of meetings and requirements for minutes is detailed. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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Public Participation
at Board Meetings - Members of the public are asked to conform to board
procedure. Time at each meeting is set
aside for public comment. The board
chair may rule out of order any comments that breach privacy. The board chair will recognize public for
comment after an item has been discussed by the board. Public may request items for board agenda
to board chair or superintendent. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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Board Staff
Communication - The basic line of communication is through principals and
superintendent. Guidelines are listed
for board member visits to schools and social interaction between staff and
board members. |
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85 |
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Non-Discrimination
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Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, or age. |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
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School Board
Legal Status - Boards are
established by law and are governed by law and the State Board of Education. |
98 |
98 |
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98 |
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School Board
Powers - The board exercises
its powers only when legally convened.
Its most important function falls into these categories: policy,
educational planning, staffing, financial resources, school facilities,
appraisal, communication with the public, and
judicial matters. |
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98 |
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98 |
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School Board
Member Authority - Individual board members exercise authority only as they
vote at legal board meetings or in matters delegated to them by a board
vote. Board members deal directly with
the superintendent and do not give direction to other employees. Each member supports board decision, but
may voice a minority viewpoint indicating it is a personal, not board opinion. |
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98 |
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98 |
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School Board
Organization - Offices are elected for one-year terms at the first
meeting following annual elections of board members. |
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98 |
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98 |
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98 |
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School Board Access to Information - Boards have access to information necessary to carry out legal responsibilities. |
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77
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Evaluation
of the Superintendent - The board establishes criteria for evaluation and
offers at least three opportunities for confidential conferences each year to
discuss performance. By February 1 the
board chairs will have completed a formal evaluation session with the
superintendent, which includes a written document signed by board
members. By February 1 the
Superintendent provides a report on achievement of his goals. |
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91 |
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Qualifications
& Duties of a School Board Member - List of specific duties of
school directors. |
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76 |
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Duties of an
Individual Director - Limitations of school directors are listed as well as
responsibility to prepare for and attend meetings. |
90 |
90 |
90 |
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91 |
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Employment
of Personnel- Superintendent develops and implements a personnel program
to recruit, hire, develop, and appraise staff. Administrators are to involve staff in
decisions that affect their areas and develop relationships to obtain maximum
performance and job satisfaction. |
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98 |
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D02* |
Staff
Development Staff are to be involved in identifying areas of need and
establishing programs to enhance the skills and abilities of staff to improve
student performance. |
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98 |
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Supervision
and Evaluation of Instructional Staff A continuous program of performance appraisal shall be conducted
by the principal using process adopted by the ANWSU Board. |
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99 |
98 |
99 |
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Documents to
be Placed in Personnel Folders Specification of documents in
personnel file and the length of time they remain. Employees are to be made aware of certain
documents by having the opportunity to sign. |
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80 |
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