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Board of Education Policies and Regulations

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SERIES 1000: POLICY OVERVIEW, MISSION STATEMENT, AND DEFINITIONS

SERIES 2000: BYLAWS

2101 Roles of the Board and Board Members

2102 School District’s Legal Name and Status

2103 School District Boundaries

2104 Student Representative on the Board

2201 Board Powers/General Powers

2202 Authority to Enter into Contracts

2203 Authority to Establish Curriculum

2301 Conflict of Interest

2302 Board Code of Ethics

2303 Violation of Board Code of Ethics

2305 Board Member Reimbursement and Travel Expenses

2306 Board Member Compensation

2401 Board Member Elections

2402 Acceptance of Office and Oath of Office

2403 Board Member Terms of Office

2405 Board Officers

2406 Board Officers’ Duties

2501A-F-1 Electronic Board Meeting Checklist

2501A-F-2 Advance Notice of Remote Participation

2501A-F-3 Electronic Board Meeting Notice

2501A-F-4 Affidavit of Website Posting of Public Notice of Electronic Board Meeting

2502 Board Meeting Agenda

2503 Voting Requirements

2504 Public Participation at Board Meetings

2505 Board Committees

2506 Organizational Meetings

SERIES 3000: OPERATIONS, FINANCE, AND PROPERTY

3102 Smoking, Tobacco Products, Drugs, and Alcohol

3103 Copyright Compliance

3104 School Cameras and Monitoring

3105 Visitors and Volunteers

3106 Booster Clubs, PTOs, and Other Support Groups

3107 Use of Detection Dogs

3108 Service Animals

3109 Curricular Animals

3110 Data Breach Response

3112 Hours and Days of School Operations

3113 Social Security Numbers

3114 Litigation

3115 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation (including Title IX and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act)

3115 Nondiscrimination and Retaliation

3115-F-1 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaint Form

3115-F-2 Sample Notice of Nondiscrimination

3115A Definitions for 3115 Series

3115B Designation of Coordinators

3115C Supportive Measures

3115D Informal Resolution

3115E Grievance Procedure and Remedies

3115F Complaint Dismissal and Appeals

3115G Additional Requirements to Prevent and Address Pregnancy Discrimination

3115H Training Requirements, Recordkeeping, and Policy Notice

3116 District Technology and Acceptable Use

3117 Intellectual Property

3118 Nondiscrimination Covenant in Contracts with the District

3118 Title IX Sexual Harassment

3118-F-1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Formal Complaint Form

3119 Experimental or Pilot Programs

3120 Head Start COVID-19 Mitigation

3201 Accounting

3201A Financial Management for Federal Awards

3202 Budgets and Truth in Budgeting/Taxation Hearings

3204 Investment of Funds

3205 Disbursements

3206 Property Tax Levies

3207 School Activities Fund

3208 Surety Bonds of District Officials

3209 Debit/Credit Cards

3211 Post-Issuance Tax Compliance

3212 Post-Issuance Disclosure Compliance

3213 Electronic Transactions of Funds and Automated Clearing House Arrangements

3301 Purchasing and Procurement

3302 Acquisition of Real Property

3303-F Gifts and Donations Form

3304 Use of District Property

3305 Sale or Lease of District Property

3306 Construction Bidding

3307 Construction Administration

3308 Distribution of Printed Material and Advertising in School

3309 Bus Inspections

3401 School Cancellation, Delay, and Early Dismissal

3402 Drills, Plans, and Reports

3403 Reporting Accidents

3404 Communicable Diseases

3405 Bloodborne Pathogens

3406 Integrated Pest Management

3407 Asbestos Management

3408 Firearms and Weapons.

3409 Intentionally Left Blank

3410 Opioid Antagonist

3501 Freedom of Information Act

3501-AG Michigan Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines

3501-F-1 Sample FOIA Request Form

3501-F-2 Certificate of Non-Existence of Public Record

3501-F-3 Standard Form for Detailed Itemization of Fee Amounts

3502 Record Retention

SERIES 4000: DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT

4101 Non-Discrimination

4102 Anti-Harassment

4103 Whistleblowers’ Protection

4104 Employment Complaint Procedure for Allegations Implicating Civil Rights

4104-F-1 Discrimination/Retaliation Complaint Form

4105 Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants Under State and Federal Law

4105A Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants.

4105B Religious Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants

4106 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

4107 Military Leave

4108 Union Activity and Representation

4109 Break Time for Nursing Mothers

4110 Reimbursement

4111 Professional Development

4112 Extracurricular Employees or Volunteers

4201 Employee Ethics and Standards

4201-AG Employee Ethics and Standards – Time and Effort Reporting

4202 Children’s Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS) Reporting and Student Safety and Welfare

4203 Corporal Punishment and Limited Use of Reasonable Force

4203-AG Corporal Punishment and Limited Use of Reasonable Force

4204 Confidentiality of Student Information

4205 Hiring and Background Checks

4205-AG-1 Criminal Justice Information Security (Non-Criminal Justice Agency)

4206 Employment Contracts

4207 Third-Party Contracting

4208 Applicant and Employee Criminal Arrest, Charge, Conviction

4209 Abortion Referrals and Assistance

4209 Prohibition Against Abortion Referrals and Assistance

4210 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Tobacco Product Restrictions

4211 Alcohol and Controlled Substances for Transportation Employees Subject to the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act

4212 Employee Assistance Program

4213 Anti-Nepotism

4214 Outside Activities and Employment

4215 District Technology and Acceptable Use

4216 Personal Communication Devices

4217 Social Media

4218 Employee Dress and Appearance

4219 Attendance

4220 Use or Disposal of District Property

4221 Employee Speech

4222 Unauthorized Work Stoppage and Strikes

4223 Resignation

4224 Personnel Files and Payroll Information

4225 Temporary Remote Work

4226 Intentionally Left Blank

4227 False Medicaid

4228 No Expectation of Privacy

4229 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

4301 Definition

4302 Employee Pay, Including Minimum Wage and Overtime

4303 Compensatory Time

4304 Employee Timekeeping Responsibilities

4305 Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (MPMLA)

4306 Assignment and Transfer

4307 Performance Evaluation

4308 Reduction and Recall of Non-Exempt Staff

4309 Discipline and Termination

4401 Discipline and Termination

4402 Assignment and Transfer

4402-R Placement (Effective July 1, 2024)

4403-R Performance Evaluation (Effective July 1, 2024)

4404 Performance Based Compensation

4405-R Reduction in Force and Recall (Effective July 1, 2024)

4406 Professional Improvement Sabbaticals

4407 Discipline

4408 Termination

4409-R Non-Renewal (Effective July 1, 2024)

4501 Definition

4502 Assignment and Transfer

4503-R Performance Evaluation (Effective July 1, 2024)

4504 Performance Based Compensation for Administrators/Supervisors

4505 Reduction and Recall

4506 Discipline

4507 Termination

4508 Administrator Non-Renewal

4603 Performance Evaluation

4604 Absence/Incapacity

4605 Gifts and Donations

4606 Discipline and Termination

4607 Non-Renewal

SERIES 5000: STUDENTS, CURRICULUM, AND ACADEMIC MATTERS

5101 Student Expression

5103 Search and Seizure

5104 Age of Majority

5105 Collaboration with Outside Entities

5201 Investigations, Arrests, and Other Law Enforcement Contact

5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students

5204 Student Appearance and Dress Code

5205 Student Handbooks

5206 Student Discipline

5206A Student Discipline - Due Process

5206B Student Discipline - Students with Disabilities

5206C Student Discipline - Reinstatement Following Expulsion

5206D Student Discipline - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Nonpublic School

5206E Student Discipline - Suspension from Class, Subject, or Activity by Teacher

5207 Anti-Bullying Policy

5208 Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy

5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices

5210 GPS Tracking Device with Audio Surveillance Capabilities

5211 Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint

5212 Registered Sex Offenders - Students

5213 Personal Protection Orders Against Students

5301 Compulsory Attendance, Absenteeism, and Truancy

5302 Enrollment in Kindergarten

5303 Student Enrollment and Withdrawal

5304 Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance

5305 Schools-of-Choice

5306 Foreign Students

5307 Homeless Students

5308 Protection of Pupil Rights

5309 Student Records and Directory Information

5401 Parent Involvement in Education

5402 Communication with Parents

5403 Rights of Non-Custodial Parents

5404 Free Textbooks, Materials, and Charging of Fees and Fines

5405 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

5406 Title I Funds

5407 Instructional Program and Curriculum Development

5408 Intentionally Left Blank

5409 Academic Credits and Graduation

5410 Commencement

5411 Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement

5412 Class Rank

5413 Senior Recognition

5414 Completion Certificates

5415 Summer School

5416 Homebound and Hospitalized Instruction

5419 Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention

5420 Sex Education

5421 Work-Based Learning Experience

5501 Fundraising Activities

5502 Student Government

5503 Bulletin Boards and Other Student Postings

5504 School-Sponsored Publications and Productions

5505 School Attendance on Days of Scheduled Activities

5506 Field Trips

5507 Extracurricular Activities

5508 Extracurricular and Athletic Trips

5509 Public Appearances of School Groups

5510 Student-Initiated, Non-Curricular Clubs

5511 Secret Organizations

5601 Special Education

5602 Independent Educational Evaluation

5603 Section 504

5604 Student Assistance Process

5701 Abuse and Neglect

5702 Student Illness and Injury

5703 Medications

5704 Student Insurance

5705 Emergency Anaphylaxis

5706 Opioid Antagonist

5707 School Wellness Policy

5708 Do Not Resuscitate Orders

5708-AG Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

5709 Lice, Nits, and Bed Bugs

5710 Student Suicide Prevention

5711 Toilet Training

5712 Concussion Awareness

5713 Immunizations and Communicable Diseases

5714 Threat Assessment and Response

5715 Student Oral Health Assessment

5801 Closed Campus

5802 Student Transportation

5803 Student Driving and Parking

5804 Work Permits

5805 Student Audio and Video Recording

5806 Recording of District Meetings

5807 Flag Display and Pledge of Allegiance

5808 Family Night