District Policies Index


By-Laws
Board of Education By-Laws

Section 100
District Organization and Administration

Policy 101 School District Organization [pdf]
Article 1................Name And Status
Article 2................Description

Policy 102 Foundations [pdf]
Article 1................Mission
Article 2................Philosophy
Article 3................Goals And Expectations
Article 4................Citizen, Staff And Student Involvement

Policy 103 Superintendent Of Schools [pdf]
Article 1.....Chief Executive Officer-Superintendent Of Schools
Article 2.....Superintendent Recruitment
Article 3.....Superintendent'S Contract
Article 4.....Superintendent'S Conduct

Policy 104 Principals [pdf]
Article 1.....Principal Position Description
Article 2.....Principals' Evaluations

Policy 105 Directors [pdf]
Article 1.....Directors' Position Description
Article 2.....Directors' Evaluations

Policy 106 Safety [pdf]
Article 1.....Safe Schools Mission
Article 2.....Safe Schools Plan
Article 3.....School Safety Plans
Article 4.....Safe Schools Reporting
Article 5.....Inter-Agency Cooperation
Article 6.....Crisis Management
Article 7.....Supervision Of Students
Article 8.....Eye Protective Devices
Article 9………….Safety Systems
Article 10………..Tobacco-Free Schools
Article 11………..Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Schools
Article 12………..Video Surveillance Equipment and Data

Policy 107 Discrimination/Harassment [pdf]
Article 1.....Discrimination And Harassment Prohibited
Article 2.....Compliance Officer
Article 3.....Notices
Article 4.....Complaints/Policy Violations
Article 5.....Information & Training

Policy 108 Accreditation And Accountability [pdf]
Article 1.....Accreditation
Article 2.....Accountability
Article 3.....District Accountability Committee
Article 4.....School Advisory Councils


Policy 109 Program Improvement Services [pdf]
Article 1......Authorization
Article 2......Staff

Policy 150 Facilities And Grounds [pdf]
Article 1.....Facility Names
Article 2.....Commercialism, Advertising, Signage
Article 3.....Facility And Grounds Security
Article 4…….Facility and Grounds Maintenance
Article 5.....Insurance
Article 6.....Flag Displays
Article 7…….Memorials
Article 8……. Facility Construction, Modification, Demolition

Policy 151 Community Use Of Facilities And Property [pdf]
Article 1.....Intent
Article 2.....Requirements And Limitations
Article 3.....User Categories
Article 4....Fees



Section 200
Fiscal Management

Policy 201 Budget [pdf]
Article 1...............Annual Budget And Appropriation
Article 2...............Budget Contents
Article 3...............Budget Preparation
Article 4...............Notice Of Budget
Article 5...............Budget - Filing
Article 6...............Budget Transfers
Article 7...............Budget Monitoring

Policy 202 Mill Levy [pdf]
Article 1...............Mill Levy Certification
Article 2...............Mill Levy Elections - Building & Technology Funds
Article 3...............Mill Levy Elections - Transportation Fund
Article 4...............Mill Levy Elections - Additional Tax Revenues

Policy 203 Borrowing [pdf]
Article 1...............State Interest-Free Loan Program
Article 2................Tax Anticipation Notes
Article 3................Short Term Borrowing

Policy 204 Financial Accountability [pdf]
Article 1...............Depository Of Funds
Article 2...............Authorized Signatures
Article 3...............Bonded Employees And Officers
Article 4...............Audits
Article 5...............Financial Commitee
Article 6...............Financial Reports

Policy 205 Purchasing [pdf]
Article 1...............General Purchasing Provisions
Article 2...............Purchasing Procedures
Article 3...............Construction Contracts
Article 4...............Competitive Bidding Procedures

Policy 206 Property And Equipment [pdf]
Article 1...............Inventories
Article 2...............Property Disposal

Policy 207 Insurance [pdf]
Article 1...............Insurance Coverage



Section 300
Personnel

Policy 301 General Provisions [pdf]
Article 1...............Board Intent And Goals
Article 2...............Personnel Administration
Article 3...............Collaborative Problem Solving Process Committee
Article 4...............Employee Classifications

Policy 302 Employment [pdf]
Article 1...............Equal Employment Opportunity
Article 2...............Positions
Article 3...............Recruiting
Article 4...............Background Checks
Article 5...............Hiring
Article 6...............Teacher Contracts
Article 7...............Assignments And Transfers
Article 8...............Extra Duty Assignments

Policy 303 Staff Compensation [pdf]
Article 1...............Salaries
Article 2...............Benefits
Article 3...............Expense Reimbursements
Article 4...............Free Admissions

Staff Overtime Procedures [pdf]

Policy 304 Employee Leave [pdf]
Article 1...............Personal Leave
Article 2...............Emergency Leave Bank
Article 3...............Bereavement Leave
Article 4...............Professional Leave
Article 5...............Job-Related Education/Training Leave
Article 6...............Legal Leave
Article 7...............Family And Medical Leave
Article 8...............Military Leave
Article 9...............Absences From Work
Article 10..............Disputes
Article 11..............Administrative Leave

Policy 305 Staff Health And Safety [pdf]
Article 1...............General Provisions
Article 2...............Physical Examinations
Article 3...............Communicable Diseases

Policy 306 Staff Rights [pdf]
Article 1...............General Provisions
Article 2...............Flag Displays by Employees
Article 3...............Complaints
Article 4...............Grievances

Policy 307 Staff Responsibilities And Conduct [pdf]
Article 1...............Staff Responsibilities
Article 2...............Rules Of Conduct
Article 3...............Felony/Misdemeanor Convictions
Article 4...............Child Abuse And Neglect
Article 5...............Employee Dress Code
Article 6...............Employee Use Of The Internet
Article 7...............Employee Use Of District E-Mail System
Article 8...............Employee Use Of District Resources

Policy 308 Staff Supervision And Evaluation [pdf]
Article 1...............Administrative Responsibilities
Article 2...............Standards For Teacher Evaluation
Article 3...............Probationary Teacher Evaluations
Article 4...............Non-Probationary Teacher Evaluations
Article 5...............Professional Growth Plans
Article 6...............Professional Improvement Plans
Article 7...............Classified Employee Evaluations

Policy 309 Staff Development [pdf]
Article 1...............Induction Program
Article 2...............Professional Growth

Policy 310 Retention And Separation [pdf]
Article 1...............Probationary Teacher Contract - Non-Renewal
Article 2...............Employee Suspension And Dismissal
Article 3...............Resignations And Retirements
Article 4...............Reduction in Force
Article 5...............Disclosure of Reasons for Dismissal

Policy 311 Personnel Records [pdf]
Article 1...............Official Records
Article 2...............Personal Information Reporting
Insurance Coverage



Section 400   Back
Students

Policy 401 Admissions [pdf]
Article 1...............Entrance Age
Article 2...............Admission Of Resident Students
Article 3...............Admission Of Non-Resident Students
Article 4...............Admission Of Homeless Students
Article 5...............Denial Of Admission

Policy 402 Student Attendance [pdf]
Article 1...............Compulsory Attendance Ages
Article 2...............Excused Absences
Article 3...............Unexcused Absences
Article 4...............Habitual Truancy
Article 5...............Enforcement Of Compulsory Attendance
Article 6...............Dropout Designation
Article 7...............Tardiness
Article 8...............Students' Physical Presence
Article 9...............Authorization To Leave School Premises

Policy 403 Student Conduct Code [pdf]
Article 1...............Required Student Conduct
Article 2...............Prohibited Student Conduct
Article 3...............Discipline
Article 4...............Administrative Provisions

Policy 404 Student Discrimination/Harassment [pdf]
Article 1...............Discrimination
Article 2...............Harassment
Article 3...............Sexual Harassment
Article 4...............Bullying

Policy 405 Student Dress Code [pdf]
Article 1...............Dress Requirements
Article 2...............Enforcement

Policy 406 Secret Societies/Gang Activity [pdf]
Article 1...............General Provisions
Article 2...............Gang Symbols
Article 3...............Prevention Education
Article 4...............Policy Violations

Policy 407 Drug And Alcohol Use By Students [pdf]
Article 1...............Drug And Alcohol Prohibition
Article 2...............Policy Violations

Policy 408 Weapons [pdf]
Article 1...............Firearms
Article 2...............Knives
Article 3...............Instrument Intended To Be Used Or Used As A Weapon
Article 4...............Potential Weapons
Article 5...............Administrative Provisions


Policy 409 Student Expression [pdf]
Article 1...............Rights And Limitations
Article 2...............School Sponsored Publications
Article 3...............Student Distribution Of Non-Curricular Materials
Article 4...............Flag Displays by Students
Article 5...............Policy Violations

Policy 410 Vandalism [pdf]
Article 1..............Definition Of Vandalism
Article 2..............Duty To Report Vandalism
Article 3..............Policy Violations

Policy 411 Bus Conduct [pdf]
Article 1..............Privilege Of Riding
Article 2..............Policy Violations

Policy 420 Student Discipline [pdf]
Article 1..............Discipline - General Provisions
Article 2..............Reporting Criminal Activities
Article 3..............Disciplinary Removal From Classroom
Article 4..............Discipline Of Habitually Disruptive Students
Article 5..............Discipline Of Students With Disabilities
Article 6..............Grounds For Suspension And Expulsion
Article 7..............Suspensions
Article 8..............Alternative To Suspension
Article 9..............Expulsions
Article 10.............Educational Information To Parents
Article 11.............Immunity For Enforcement Of Discipline Code
Article 12............Disciplinary Information To School Personnel
Article 13............Administrative Provisions

Policy 421 Restraint Of Students [pdf]
Article 1..............Restraint Definitions
Article 2..............Use Of Restraint
Article 3..............Restraint Documentation Requirements
Article 4..............Review Of The Use Of Restraint

Policy 422 Time-Out Practices [pdf]
Article 1..............Time-Out Definition
Article 2..............Use Of Time-Out

Policy 423 Student Interrogations, Searches And Arrests [pdf]
Article 1..............Searches Conducted By School Personnel
Article 2..............Definitions
Article 3..............Search Of School Property
Article 4..............Search Of The Student'S Person
Article 5..............Seizure Of Items
Article 6..............Search Appeals
Article 7..............Search By Law Enforcement Officers
Article 8...............Interrogation By Law Enforcement Officers
Article 9..............Custody And/Or Arrest

Policy 424 Surveys, Psychological Tests With Student [pdf]
Article 1..............Survey, Analysis Or Evaluation Of Students
Article 2..............Psychiatric/Psychological Testing Methods Or Procedures

Policy 425 Student Wellness [pdf]
Article 1.............Board Intent
Article 2.............Policy Development
Article 3.............Wellness Advisory Council
Article 4.............Wellness Goals

Policy 430 Student Educational Records [pdf]
Article 1...............Content And Custody Of Educational Records
Article 2...............Access To Records By Parent
Article 3...............Requesting Records From Other Districts/Schools/Agencies
Article 4...............Transferring Records To Other Districts/Post-Secondary
Article 5...............Request To Amend Education Records
Article 6...............Disclosure With Written Consent
Article 7...............Disclosure Without Written Consent
Article 8...............Disclosure Of Disciplinary Information To School Personnel
Article 9...............Disclosure To Military Recruiting Officers
Article 10.............Disclosure To Medicaid
Article 11.............Disclosure to the Colorado Commission of Higher Education
Article 12.............Disclosure To Criminal Justice Agencies
Article 13.............Disclosure To Other Parties
Article 14.............Disclosure Of Directory Information
Article 15.............Annual Notification Of Rights
Article 16.............Waivers

Notice To Parents And Eligible Students Of Rights Concerning Student School Records [pdf]

Policy 440 Student Fees Fines [pdf]
Article 1...............Fees
Article 2...............Fines



Section 500
Educational Services

Policy 501 Organization & Calendar [pdf]
Article 1...............Organization For Instruction
Article 2...............School Calendar

Policy 502 Diploma & Graduation [pdf]
Article 1...............Diploma
Article 2...............Graduation Requirements
Article 3...............Completion Of Requirements
Article 4...............Modification And/Or Waiver Of Requirements
Article 5...............Class Rank And Grade Averages

Policy 503 Standards Based Education [pdf]
Article 1...............Content Standards
Article 2...............Grade Level And Course Expectations
Article 3...............Assessments
Article 4...............Performance Levels And Performance Standards
Article 5...............Standards Based Education Implementation

Policy 504 Curriculum [pdf]
Article 1...............Definitions
Article 2...............Standards Based Curriculum
Article 3...............Curriculum Evaluation-Revision-Implementation Process
Article 4...............Curriculum Dissemination

Policy 510 Instruction [pdf]
Article 1...............Definition
Article 2...............Instructional Foundations
Article 3...............Safety Instruction

Policy 515 Grades, Report Cards, Transcripts [pdf]
Article 1...............Grades
Article 2...............Report Cards, Transcripts
Article 3...............Parent Conferences

Policy 520 Educational Support [pdf]
Article 1...............Textbooks
Article 2...............Supplemental Classroom Materials
Article 3...............Library Media Services
Article 4...............Guidance And Counseling
Article 5...............Technology And Computers

Policy 530 Educational Extensions [pdf]
Article 1...............Homework
Article 2...............Speakers
Article 3...............Trips And Excursions
Article 4...............Animals In The Classroom

Policy 540 Compensatory/Alternative Education [pdf]
Article 1...............Individual Literacy Plans
Article 2...............Special Education And Related Services
Article 3...............Rehabilitation Act, Section 504
Article 4...............Gifted And Talented Students
Article 5...............English Language Proficiency
Article 6...............Education Of Migrant Children
Article 7...............Alternative Cooperative Education
Article 8...............Warren Occupational Technical Center
Article 9...............Bridge Program For At-Risk Students
Article 10.............Postsecondary Options
Article 11.............Title 1 Federal Grant Program
Article 12.............Home Or Hospital Instruction

Policy 550 Class Size/Student Placements [pdf]
Article 1..............Class Size
Article 2..............Grade Level Assignments

Policy 560 Religion [pdf]
Article 1..............Religious Neutrality
Article 2..............Teaching About Religion And Religious Holidays
Article 3..............Assemblies, Concerts, Ceremonies
Article 4..............Religious Devotions, Worship
Article 5..............Prayer
Article 6..............Holiday Symbols
Article 7..............Student Religious Clubs
Article 8..............Distribution Of Religious Materials

Policy 570 Extra-Curricular Activities [pdf]
Article 1..............Philosophy
Article 2..............Approval Of Activities
Article 3..............Expectations And Requirements
Article 4..............Staff
Article 5..............Student Participation
Article 6..............Student Organizations And Clubs

Policy 580 Early Childhood Education (Preschool) [pdf]
Article 1..............Ece (Preschool) Program
Article 2..............Preschool Council
Article 3..............Budget
Article 4..............Headstart

Policy 590 Home-Based Schooling [pdf]
Article 1..............Authorization And Approval
Article 2..............Home-Based Education Program Requirements
Article 3..............Counts



Section 600
Support Services

Policy 601 Accounting Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Policy 602 Maintenance Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Article 3……………Safety and Maintenance inspections
Policy 603 Custodial Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Policy 604 Food Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Article 3……………Free and Reduced Lunch Cost Program
Policy 605 Transportation Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Article 3……………Safety
Article 4……………Alcohol and Drug Testing
Article 5……………Special Use of School Buses
Article 6……………Audio and Video Recording
Article 7……………Student Conduct and Discipline While Transported
Article 8……………Overnight Vehicle Parking
Article 9……………Property and Liability Insurance
Article 10……………Policy Distribution

Policy 606 Personnel Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Policy 607 Technology Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Policy 608 Health Services [pdf]
Article 1……………Authorization
Article 2……………Staff
Article 3……………Immunizations
Article4……………First Aid and Emergency Medical Care
Article 5……………Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission
Article 6……………Communicable Diseases
Article 7……………Hearing and Vision Screening
Article 8……………Medication Administration
Article 9……………Referral for Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse
Article 10……….….Physical Examinations
Article 11………..…Student Health Records
Article 12………..…Psychotropic Drugs and Behavior Testing


Section 700
Community Relations

Policy 701 School-Community Relations [pdf]
Article 1……………Positive School-community Relationships
Article 2……………Parent Involvement in Education
Article 3……………Community Voice
Article 4……………Written Communications
Article 5……………School Visits
Article 6……………Authorization for Students to Leave School
Article 7……………Volunteers
Article 8……………Committees
Article 9……………Support Organizations
Article 10……………Community Education Programs
Article 11……………Senior Citizens
Article 12……………Gifts to School Personnel
Article 13……………Relations with Military Recruiters, Institutions, employer
Policy 702 Student-Community Relations [pdf]
Article 1……………Contests for Students
Article 2……………Soliciting Funds from Students
Article 3……………Student Fund-Raising Actiivities

Policy 703 Complaints [pdf]
Article 1……………Contests for Students
Article 2……………Soliciting Funds from Students
Article 3……………Student Fund-Raising Activities

Policy 704 Advertising
Article 1…………… General Provisions and Board Intent
Article 2……………Revenue Enhancement
Article 3……………Advertising by Non-Profit Organizations
Article 4……………Advertising Based on a Donation Gift
Article 5……………Advertising for School Fund Raising

Policy 710 Freedom of Information [pdf]
Article 1……………Records Open to Inspection

Policy 715 Title 1 Parent Involvement [pdf]
Article 1……………Policy Development
Article 2……………Parent Involvement Requirements
Article 3……………Parent Involvement Evaluation

Policy 720 Public Conduct on School Property [pdf]
Article 1……………Prohibited Conduct