BOARD POLICIES

POLICY MANUAL:

This site contains the official board policies for the board of directors of the Webster City School District. Policy development is a dynamic, ongoing process. New problems, issues, and needs give rise to the continuing need to develop new policies or to revise existing ones. 

How To Use This Policy Manual
The Webster City Community Schools operates according to policies established by its board of directors.  The board develops policies after careful deliberation, and the school administration implements them through specific regulations and procedures.  The board reviews and evaluates its policies and makes revisions as necessary.

The manual is organized according to a numeric codification system.  There are nine major classifications bearing a numeric Series Code.

        100    SCHOOL DISTRICT
        200    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
        300    ADMINISTRATION
        400    EMPLOYEES
        500    STUDENTS
        600    EDUCATION PROGRAM
        700    NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS SERVICES
        800    BUILDINGS AND SITES
        900    SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS

How To Find A Policy
There are two ways to find a policy.  The first is to click on "Board Policies" header to expand the list, and then navigate to a particular Series and then review the list of policies included under each Series.  To view the policy, just click on the policy name in the menu on the left.

The second way to find a policy is to search for a policy number, keyword or phrase in the Search box in the upper right hand corner of this site.  It will show results that may match your search word or phrase.  Then click on an individual policy or item to review.

How To Read The Signs And Symbols

A variety of signs and symbols are used in concert with the numeric codification system.  These are explained below:

  • -R - This symbol following a policy code number indicates the statement is an administrative regulation rather than a board policy.  These statements appear on yellow paper.
  • -E - This symbol following a policy code number indicates the statement is an exhibit rather than a board policy.  These statements appear on green paper.
  • Legal Reference - This sign indicates the legal references.  They tell the user where the user may find the statutes, case law, attorney general opinions, or administrative rules that give authority to a policy.
  • Cross Reference - Many policies in the manual relate to other policies in the manual.  Cross references are provided to assist the user in finding all of the related policies.

Inquiries

Inquires about the policies included in this manual may be directed to the board members or to the Superintendent by telephone at (515) 832-9200 or by writing the school district at 825 Beach Street, Webster City IA  50595.