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Administration

 

Administrative Regulations

BFCA

 

Advanced College Placement

IGCD

 

Approval of Handbooks and Directives

CHCA

 

Authorized Signatures

DGADGB

 

Bidding Requirements

DJC

 

Bonded Employees and Officers

DH

 

Borrowing Funds

DC

 

Budget Committee

DBEA

 

Budget Committee Meetings

DBC

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Budget Implementation

DBJ

 

Budget Preparation

DBE

 

Budget Transfer Authority

DBK

  Cellular Telephone EGACA
 

Communication Services

EGA

 

Commercial Advertising/Merchandise Sales

KI-KJ

 

Community Involvement in Decision Making

KC

 

Compliance with Standards

LGA

 

Construction Contracts - Bidding and Awards

FEF-FEFB

 

Copyrights and Printing and Duplicating Services

EGAA

 

Credit Cards/Procurement Cards

DJFA

  Crisis Prevention and Response JHHA
 

Data Management

EH

 

Depository of Funds

DG

 

District Annual Report

CM

 

District Purchasing

DJ-DJA-DJF

 

Educational Philosophy

AD

 

Employee-Employer Relationship

BG

 

Enrollment Projections

FBB

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Evaluation of Administrators

CDA

 

Expense Reimbursement

DLC

 

Financial Reports and Statements

DIC

 

Fiscal Accounting and Reporting

DI

 

Fiscal Management Goal

DA

 

Funding Proposals and Applications

DD

 

Gifts and Solicitations

DJG-GBI

 

Gifts to the District and Its Schools

KH

 

Grants from Private Sources

DFC

  Head Lice (Pediculosis) JHCCF
 

Income from Program-Related Sales and Services

DFG

 

Informing Staff of Potentially Violent Students

JHFAB

 

Insurance Programs

EIA

 

Investments of Funds

DFA

  Legal Names of Students JOC
 

Line and Staff Relations

CCB

 

Materials Distribution

KJA

 

Memorials

FFA

 

Names on Building Plaques

FFB

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Naming New Facilities

FF

 

Negotiations

H

 

News Releases

KBCA

 

Nondiscrimination

AC

 

Non-Discrimination - Non-Harassment

JBA-GBN

 

Payment Procedures

DK

 

Payday Schedule

DLA

  Pediculosis (Head Lice) JHCCF
 

Personal Service Contracts

DJCA

 

Petty Cash Accounts

DJB

 

Property Inventories

DID

 

Public Complaints

KL

 

Public Complaints about the Curriculum/ Instructional/Library Materials

KLA

 

Public Complaints about District Personnel

KLD

 

Public Charter Schools

LBE

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Public Dedication of New Facilities

FI

 

Public Engagement and Communications Program

KB

 

Public Gifts to the District

KH

 

Public Records

KBA

 

Public Solicitation in District Facilities

KI

 

Relations with Community Organizations

KM

 

Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies

KN

 

Reproduction of all Copyright Materials

EGAAA

 

Request for Proposal

DJCB

 

Revenues from Private, State and Federal Resources

DE-DEB-DEC

 

Salary Deductions

DLB

 

Salary Payment Schedule

DLA

 

Site Based Decision Making

CFA

 

Special Programs Administration

CG-CGA

 

Suspension of Policies

BFF

 

Working Funds

DG

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Curriculum

 
 

21st Century Schools Councils

IFCA

 

Academic Achievement

IK

 

Alternative Education Notification

IGBHC

 

Alternative Educational Programs

IGBHA

 

Alternative Instructional Programs

IHGA

 

Animals in District Facilities

ING

 

Assessment Programs

IL

  Computer Technology

IIBG

 

Curriculum Adoption

IFD

 

Curriculum Designs

IG

 

Curriculum Development

IF

 

Curriculum Research/Pilot Projects

IFA-IFB

 

Directory Information

JOA

 

Disclosure of Information

GBLA

 

District Library/Media Centers

IIBD

 

Early Graduation

IKFA

 

Electronic Communication System

IIBGA

 

English Language Learners

IGBI

  Establishment of Alternative Educational Programs IGBHB
 

Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures

BK

 

Evaluation of Instructional Programs

IM

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Extended School Year

IGBAA

 

Field Trips and Special Events

IICIICA

 

Freedom of Expression

IB

 

Graduation Exercises

IKFB

 

Graduation Requirements

IKF

 

Guidance Program

IJ

 

Relations with Home- Schooled Students

IBDJA

 

Homebound Instruction

IGBG

 

Homeless Students

JECBD
 

Identification - Talented and Gifted

IGBBA

 

Identification - Talented and Gifted Students among Nontypical Populations

IGBBB

 

Individualized Plan for Pregnant and/or Parenting Students

JFE
 

Instructional Goals

IA

 

Instructional Program

IM

 

Instructional Resources/Instructional Materials

IIA

 

Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students

JECF

 

Organization of Instruction

IE

 

Political Figures in District Facilities

INCA

 

Personnel Records

GBL

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Program Exemptions

IGBHD

 

Programs for Pregnant Students

IGBD

 

Promotion and Retention of Students

IKE

 

Records of Students with Disabilities

IGBAB

 

Relations with Home-Schooled Students

IBDJA

 

School Year/School Calendar

IC-ICA

 

Special Education: Discipline of Disabled Students

JGDA/JGEA

 

Special Education: Evaluation Procedures

IGBAH

 

Special Education: Free Appropriate Public Education

IGBAJ

 

Special Education - Individual Education Programs

IGBAF

 

Special Education - Parent Involvement

IGBAD

 

Special Education: Participation in Regular Education Programs

IGBAE

 

Special Education: Personnel Qualifications

IGBAC

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Special Education: Private Schools

IGBAI

 

Special Education: Procedural Safeguards

IGBAG

 

Special Education - Services for Home-Schooled Students with Disabilities

IGBAL

 

Special Education: State Application

IGBAK

 

Special Education: Students with Disabilities

IGBA

 

Special Interest Materials

IIAD

 

Student Achievement Program

IMB

 

Student Excellence Program

JIA

 

Student Progress Reports to Parents

IKAB

 

Student Rights and Responsibilities

JF-JFA

 

Students With Disabilities

IGBA

 

Textbook Selection and Adoption

IIAA

 

Title I/Parental Involvement

IGBC

 

Use of Feature Films, Videos

IIABB

 

Volunteers

IICC

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Health and Safety

 

Accident Prevention and Safety Procedures

EBB

 

Administering Noninjectable Medicine to Students

JHCD

 

AIDS, (HIV, and Hepatitis B) Health Education

IGAEA

  Alcohol JFCH
  Communicable Disease JHCC
 

Communicable Diseases

GBEB

 

Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention, Health Education

IGAEB

 

Elimination of Drugs and Alcohol on School Premises

JFCK

 

First Aid

EBBA

 

Immunization of Students

JHCB

 

Indoor Air Quality

EBAD

  Infection Control HIV, AIDS, HBV JHCC-EBBAA-GBEBC
 

Injury/Illness Reports

EBBB

  Local Wellness Policy EFA
  Pediculosis (Head Lice) JHCCF
  Physical Examinations of Students JHCA
 

Resuscitation

EBBC

  Risk Management EI
 

Staff Health and Safety

GBE

 

Staff - HIV, IDS and HBV

GBEBA

  Student Health Services & Requirements JHC
  Students - HIV and HBV JHCCA
  Student - HIV, AIDS JHCCB
  Student JHC
  Student Safety JHF
 

Threats of Violence

JFCM

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Tobacco-Free Environment

JFCG-KCG-GBK

 

Operations

 
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Operations - Facilities

 
 

Authorized Use of District Equipment and Materials

EDC-KGF

 

Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities

FG

 

Community Use of District Facilities

KG

 

Drugs and Alcohol on School Premises

JFCK

 

Key Control, Pass Cards, Photo Identification, and Access

FKL

 

Public Responsibility for Facility Usage

KGE

  Temporary District Facilities FJ
 

Tobacco Free Environment

KGC-GBK-JFCG

 

Use of Outdoor Facilities

KGAA

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Food Services

 
 

Child Nutrition - Second Meals

EFAL

 

District Nutrition and Food Services

EFAA

 

Handling Lost, Stolen or Misused Meal Tickets

EFAB

  Local Wellness Policy EFA
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Operations - Maintenance

 
 

Authorized Use of District Equipment and Materials

EDC-KGF

 

Buildings and Grounds Inspection

EBA

 

Capital Construction Program

FC

 

Capital Improvement - Educational Program

FEA

 

Care of District Property by Students

JFCB

 

Disposal of School Properties

DN

 

Emergency Drills

EBCB

 

Emergency Procedures and Disaster Plans

EBC-EBCA

 

Emergency Closures

EBCD

 

Energy Conservation

ECF

 

Energy-Conserving Construction

FECBA

 

Facilities Development Goals

FA

 

Facilities Planning

FB

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Facilities Renovation

FK

 

Reporting of Hazards

EBAA

 

Safety Committee

EBAC

 

Safety Program

EB

 

Selection & Installation of Playground Equipment

FECCA

 

Selection of Architect

FEB

 

Selection of Consultants

FEBA

 

Staff Orientation to New Facilities

FH

 

Student Safety and Conduct to and from School

JHFBB

 

Support Services Goals

EA

 

Temporary District Facilities

FJ

 

Vandalism/Malicious Mischief/Theft

ECAB

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Operations - Transportation

 
 

District Vehicles

EEBA

  District Vehicles/Seat Belts/Child Safety System EEBAA
 

Loading and Unloading

EEACE

 

School Bus Driver Examination and Training

EEACA

 

School Bus Maintenance

EEACB

 

School Bus Safety Program

EEAC

 

Student Conduct on School Buses

EEACC

 

Student Transportation Services

EEA

 

Use of District Vehicles for Out-of-State Travel

EEBBA

 

Use of Private Vehicles for District Business

EEBB

 

Use of School Activity Vehicles for Student Transportation

EEACD

 

Video Cameras on Transportation Vehicles

EEACCA

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Personnel

 
 

Associated Payroll Costs

GCBC-GDBC

 

Professional Staff Salary Schedule Advancement

GCBAB

 

Classified Staff/Classified Staff Positions

GD

 

Continuation Coverage Health Benefits

GCBCA-GDBCA

 

Contracts - Administrative

CCD

 

Copyrights and Patents

GCQBA

 

Criminal Records Checks/Fingerprinting

GCDA-GDDA

 

Depository of Funds

DG

 

Directory Information

JOA

 

Discipline and Dismissal of Licensed Personnel

GCPD

 

Disclosure of Information

GBLA

 

District Purchasing

DJ

 

Drug and Alcohol Testing - Transportation Personnel

GBEDA

 

Drug Free Workplace

GBEC

 

Early Return to Work Program

GCBDB-GDBDB

 

Employment Ability and Health Screening

GBED

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Employment and Election

GCD

 

Equal Opportunity Employment

GBA

 

Expense Reimbursement

DLC

 

Evaluation of Staff

GCN/GDN

 

Exchange Teaching

GCQC

 

Family Medical Leave

GCBDA-GDBDA

 

General Personnel Policies

GB

 

Gifts and Solicitations

GBI

 

Job Descriptions

GAB

 

Layoff/Recall - Administrative Personnel

CPA

 

Medical Examinations/Drug Testing

GBED

 

Nonschool Employment

GCQA-GDQA

 

Personnel Definitions

GAA

 

Personnel Directory

GAC

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Personnel Policy Goals

GA

 

Personnel Records

GBL

 

Professional Associations and Meetings

GCQD

 

Research

GCQB

 

Staff Complaints

GBM

  Staff Development - Classified Staff GDL
 

Staff Development - Licensed

GCL

 

Staff Ethics

GBC

  Staff Health and Safety GBE
  Staff - HIV, AIDs and HBV GBEBA
 

Staff Participation in Community Activities

GBF

 

Staff/Students/Parent Relations

GBH/JECAC

 

Substitute Teachers

GCEA

 

Tobacco Free Environment

GBK/JCG/KGC

 

Work Environment

GBN

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School Board

 
 

Adoption and Revision of Policies

BFC

 

Advisory Committees to the Board

BCF

 

Attorney for the District

BCG

 

Board Elections

BBB

 

Board Goals

BA

 

Board Legal Status

BB

 

Board Legislative Program

BI

 

Board Meetings, Notifications, and Agenda

BDDA

 

Board Member Conflicts of Interest

BBFA

 

Board Member Ethics

BBF

 

Board Memberships

BJ

 

Board Member Qualifications

BBBA

 

Board Member Removal From Office

BBD

 

Board Meeting Procedures

BDD

 

Board Meetings/Regular Board Meetings

BD-BDA

 

Board Officers

BCB

 

Board Organization - Board Organizational Meeting

BC-BCA

 

Board Policy Implementation

BFD

 

Board Position on Issues of Concern

KM

 

Board Powers and Duties

BBA

 

Board Staff Communications

GBD

 

Board-Superintendent Relationship

BCD

 

Code of Conduct for Board Members

BBF

 

Conduct of Board Meetings

BDDF

 

Evaluation of Board Operational Procedures

BK

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Executive Sessions

BDC

 

Formulation of Policies

BFC

 

Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibility

BBAA

 

Internal Board Operation

BFF

 

Legal Counsel

BCG

 

Minutes of Board Meetings

BDDG

 

Notification of Board Meetings

BDDA

 

Orientation of New Board Members

BH-BHA

  People and Their School District, The AB
 

Policy Development