Development
The Board shall develop and maintain a policy manual that provides general direction of what it wishes to accomplish. The Superintendent is responsible for implementing board policies. In the absence of board policy, the Superintendent is authorized to act appropriately to address the circumstances in a manner that reflects the educational philosophy and financial condition of the District.
Policies shall be reviewed at least once every five years to ensure relevance to current practices and compliance with the law. Upon review, policies shall include a notation of the date of review. The Superintendent shall keep the Board informed of state and federal legal changes that may impact board policy development. If a policy is revised because of a legal change over which the Board has no control or a minor change, the policy may be approved at one meeting at the Board’s discretion.
The Superintendent is authorized to submit written recommendations for revision of any existing policies as she/he deems necessary for the most efficient operation of the District. However, policy statements may be proposed by a board member, administrator, employee, student or member of the school district community and submitted to the Superintendent to bring to the Board’s attention.
The board policies may be amended or revised at any regular meeting, provided notice of such change shall have been given by placing the item on the agenda of two regular board meetings. Proposed changes will be distributed and public comment will be allowed at both meetings prior to final board action.
Adoption and Suspension
If the Board adopts or suspends a policy in an emergency situation, a statement regarding the need for immediate adoption of the policy shall be included in the minutes. The emergency policy shall expire at the close of the second regular board meeting following the emergency action unless the policy adoption procedure is followed and the policy is reaffirmed. The Board shall have complete discretion to determine what constitutes an emergency situation.
The Board Secretary-Treasurer shall ensure that copies of new and revised policies are posted no later than the first regular board meeting following the policy’s adoption.
The Board Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for ensuring that copies of the policy manual are available in all administrative offices of the District and are also available on the District’s website.
Approved: July 2007
Reviewed: January 2022
Revised: January 2022