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Updated Policies
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1000 Legal Status and Operation
1010 Organization and Classification
1100 Membership
1110 Elections
1110P Candidate Edification
1120 Taking Office
1120P Oath of Office
1130 Resignation
1140 Vacancies
1200 Annual Organization Meeting
1205 School Board Powers and Duties
1210 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers
1220 Clerk
1230 Duties of the Treasurer
1240 Duties of Individual Trustees
1250 Committees
1260 Authorization of Signatures
1300 District Policies
1303 Policies/Procedures to Review Annually
1310 Administrative Procedures
1313 Conflicting Policies and Procedures
1315 District Planning
1320 Management Rights
1400 Board/Staff Communications
1405 School Board Use of Email and Social Media
1410 Board/Superintendent Relationship
1420 Trustee Expenses
1430 Trustee Insurance
1440 Board Participation in Activities
1500 Board Meetings
1500P Board Meeting Procedure
1510 Open Meeting Law Compliance and Cure
1525 Board Meeting News Coverage
1600 Code of Ethics for Board Members
1610 Trustee Conflict of Interest
1615 Trustee Spouse Employment
1620 Board Goals and Objectives
1630 Evaluation of the Board
1640 Inservice Conference for Trustees
1645 Board Development Opportunities
2000 Goals
2100 Curriculum Development and Assessment
2110 Lesson Plan
2120 Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests
2125 K-3 Reading Intervention
2140 Student and Family Privacy Rights
2140F Student/Family Privacy Rights Consent Form
2150 Copyright
2150P Copyright Compliance
2160 Computer Science
2200 School Year, Calendar, Instructional Hrs
2210 School Closure
2210P1 Weather-Related School Closure
2210P2 Health Emergency School Closure
2215 Air Quality Restrictions on Outdoor Act
2230 Grade Organization
2240 Class Size
2300 Guidance and Counseling
2310 Nutrition Education
2315 Physical Education Opportunities and PE
2320 Health Enhancement Education
2325 Driver Training Education
2325P Driver Training Education Procedure
2335 Digital Citizenship and Safety Education
2340 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
2340F Parental Opt-Out Form for Sex Education
2345 Speakers in the Classroom/School Functions
2345P Controversial Speakers Procedure
2345F Guest Speaker Request Form
2350 Student Religious Activity at School
2355 Release Time
2360 Interscholastic Activities
2370 Homebound, Hospital, and Home Instruction
2370P Homebound Services Procedure
2370F Request for Homebound Services
2375 Service Animals in Schools
2385 English Learners Program
2390 Education of Migratory Children
2395 Idaho Digital Learning Academy Classes
2400 Special Education
2410 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
2410P Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act Procedure
2415 Supporting Students with Characteristics of Dyslexia
2420 Parent and Family Engagement
2420P Parent and Family Engagement Guidelines
2425 Parental Rights
2430 Gifted and Talented Program
2435 Advanced Opportunities
2435F Advanced Opportunities Participation Form
2450 Contracted Student Services
2470 Self-Directed Learners
2470P Self-Directed Learners Procedure
2500 Library Materials
2510 Selection of Library Materials
2510P Selection of Library Materials Procedure
2520 Selection, Adoption, Use, Removal of Curricular Materials
2530 Learning Materials Review
2530F Request for Review of Learning Materials
2540 Selection, Adoption, Removal of Curricular Materials
2550 Field Trips, Excursions, Outdoor Education
2560 Contests for Students
2570 Use of Commercially Produced Video Recordings
2570F Parental Movie Opt-Out/Consent Form
2580 Use of Animals in Educational Programs
2580P District Procedure on Dissection of Animals
2580F Student Permission for Exposure to Animals
2600 Promotion/Retention
2605 Advancement Requirements (6-9)
2620 Grading and Progress Reports
2625 Parent-Teacher Conferences
2630 Homework
2640 Mastery-Based Education
2700 High School Graduation Requirements
2700P High School Graduation Requirements
2705 Military Compact Waiver
2720 Participation in Commencement Exercises
2800 Objectives
4100 Public Relations
4105 Public Participation in Board Meeting
4105F Request to Address the Board
4110 Public Complaints and Suggestions
4120 Uniform Grievance Policy
4120F Uniform Grievance Form
4130 Public Access to District Website
4140 Visitors to the Schools
4150 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
4160 Parents Right-to-Know Notices
4170 District or School Operated Social Media
4175 Required Annual Notices
4210 Community Use of School Facilities
4210P Community Use of School Facilities Procedure
4210F1 Facility Use and Rental Agreement
4210F2 Facility Usage Auditorium User Agreement
4210F3 Hold Harmless Agreement for Use of Buildings and Facilities
4210F4 Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement
4225 Equipment Usage
4230 Use of School Property for Posting Notices
4250 Educational Research in District Schools
4260 Records Available to Public
4260F District Record Request Form
4300 Conduct on School Property
4310 Contact with Students
4320 Disruption of School Operations
4330 Spectator Conduct.Sportsmanship for Athletic and Co-Curricular Events
4400 Relations with Law Enforcement/Child Protective Agencies
4410 Investigations and Arrests by Police
4420 Visitors to District Property, Including Sex Offenders
4420F1 Sex Offenders
4420F2 Letter Regarding Access to School Property by Sex Offenders
4500 Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools
4500P Public Gifts/Donations to the Schools Procedure
4510 Public Gifts to the Schools
4520 Soliciting and Accepting Grants or Donations
4530 Crowdfunding
4530F Crowdfunding Request Form
4600 Volunteer Assistance
4600P Volunteer Assistance Procedures
4600F1 Volunteer Application
4600F2 Volunteer Confidentiality
4605 Student Teachers
5100 Hiring Process and Criteria
5100F1 Authorization of Release of Information
5100 F2 Request to Employer
5100P1 Procedures for Obtaining Personnel Records
5100P2 Veteran’s Preference
5105 Certificated Personnel Employment
5107 Informal Review
5110 Criminal History/Background Checks
5110P Background Checks Procedure
5120 EEO and NonDiscrimination
5125 Reporting New Employees
5130 Administrative Leave
5150 Salary Schedule and Credit Info
5150P1 Teacher Salary Schedule
5150P2 Administrative Salary Rubric
5150P3 Supplemental Contracts for Extra Duty Assignments
5150P4 Classified Salary Schedules 2022-23
5200 Applicability of Personnel Policies
5205 Job Descriptions
5210 Work Days
5220 Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers
5230 Accommodating Indiv with Disabilities
5235 Health Examination
5240 Sexual Harassment/Intimidation in Workplace
5240F Sexual Harassment/Intimidation Form
5250 Certificated Staff Grievances
5250P Certificated Staff Grievances Procedure
5260 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5260F Report of Suspected Child Abuse
5265 Employee Responsibilities Re Student Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
5270 Personal Conduct
5275 Adult Sexual Misconduct
5280 PSC Code of Ethics
5285 Solicitations
5290 Political Activity-Staff Participation
5295 Negotiations
5310 Tobacco Free Policy
5320 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
5320P Drug and Alcohol Free Testing Program
5320F1 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Acknowledgement
5320F2 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Testing Agreement
5325 Employee Use of Social Media Sites
5325P Recommended Practices for Use of Social Media
5325F Employee Use of Social Media Sites
5330 Employee Electronic Mail and Online Services Usage
5330F Employee Electronic Mail and Online Services Agreement
5335 Employee Use of Electronic Communication Devices
5335F Mobile Computing Device Agreement
5340 Evaluation of Certificated Personnel
5340F Parent and Guardian Input Form
5350 Certified Personnel Resignation (Release from Contract)
5360 Dress and Appearance
5370 Nonschool Employment by Professional Staff Members
5380 Professional Research and Publishing
5390 Employment Referrals and Prevention of Sexual Abuse
5395 Whistleblowing
5397 Board Relationship with the SREA
5400 Leaves of Absence
5400P1 Classified Sick Leave and Sick Leave Bank
5400P2 Personal Leave Procedure
5400F1 Classified Employee Request for Sick Leave Bank
5400F2 Classified Employee Request, Physicians Statement
5405 Proof of illness
5410 Family Medical Leave
5410P Family Medical Leave
5412 Jury Duty
5413 Witness for Court Appearance Leave
5420 Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability
5420P Long-Term Illness/Temporary Disability
5430 Insurance Benefits for Employees
5430P Employee Benefit Schedule
5440 School Holidays
5440P Paid Holidays for 12-Month Employees
5450 Vacation Leave
5460 Worker’s Compensation Benefits
5460F1 Employee Workers’ Compensation Signature Page
5460F2 Employee and Supervisor Accident Report
5460P Worker’s Compensation Benefits
5470 Leaves of Absence–Military Leave
5500 Personnel Files
5500P Procedures for Releasing Personnel Records
5600 Staff Health
5610 Prevention of Disease Transmission
5620 Safety Management Program and District Personnel
5700 Substitutes
5700P Substitute Pay
5710 Paraprofessionals and Teachers’ Aides
5725 Private Service Providers/Consultants
5740 Reduction in Force
5740P Reduction in Force Procedures
5750 Employing Retired Teachers/Administrators
5751 Employing Retired School Resource Officers, Bus Drivers
5800 Classified Employment, Assignment, Grievance
5800P Classified Employee Grievance Procedure
5810 Compensatory Time and Overtime for Classified Employees
5815 Employee Compensation Non-Annualized Election
5815F Notice of Salary Payments for Ten-Month Employees
5820 Evaluation of Non-Certificated Staff
5825 Evaluation of School Bus Drivers
5830 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers
5830P Drug and Alcohol Testing for Drivers
7120 Budget Adjustments
7210 Fixed Assets and Management Discussion
7215 Fund Accounting System (GASB St 34)
7218 Federal Grand Financial Mgmt System
7220 Documentation and Approval of Claims
7220P Financial Fraud and Theft Prevention
7235 Fiscal Accountability and IDEA Part B Funds
7235F1 Federal Funds Semi-Annual Cert Form
7235F2 Personnel Activity Report
7235F3 Multiple Cost Objective Time and Effort Cert
7235P Written Compensation Procedure (Time and Effort)
7235PF1 Personal Activity Report
7235PF2 Single Federal Award or Cost Objective
7236 Employees Paid with Federal Funds
7237 Retention of Records Relating to Federal Grants
7260 Student Activity Fund
7260P Student Activity Fund Procedure
7270 Property Records
7310 Advertising in Schools/Revenue Enhancement
7320 Allowable Uses for Grant Funds
7320P1 Determining Necessity and Reasonableness
7320P2 Selected Items of Cost
7400 Miscellaneous Procurement Standards
7400P1 Federal Award Requirements
7400P2 Procurement Methods Under a Fed Award
7400P3 Req and Restrict for Procurement under Fed Award
7400P4 General Procurement Standards for Fed Awards
7403 Procurement of Goods and Services School Meal Programs
7405 Public Works Contracting and Procurement
7405P Procuring Public Works, Services and Personal Property
7407 Public Procurement and Goods and Services
7408 Entering into Professional Service Contracts
7409 Acquisition of Real and Personal Property
7420 Personal Reimbursements
7430 Travel Allowances and Expenses
7430P1 Travel Expense Reimbursement Procedure
7430P2 District Car Checkout
7430F1 Travel Expense Account Form
7430F2 Mileage Claim Form
7440 District Credit Cards
7450 Federal Cash Management Policy
7450P1 Timely Obligation of Funds
7450P2 Federal Program Income
7455 Federal Debarment and Suspension
7500 New Fees or Increase of Fees
7600 Declaration of Financial Emergency
7600F1 Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution Form
7600F2 Declaration of Financial Emergency Resolution Form
7600P Declaration of Financial Emergency Procedure
7700 Bond Account
7710 Bond Continuing Disclosure and Cert Req
Legacy Policies
1010 Board of Trustees Legal Authority
1020 Boundaries – Legal Desc of District
1030 Boundaries Legal Desc Zone 1
1040 Boundaries Legal Desc Zone 2
1050 Boundaries Legal Desc Zone 3
1060 Boundaries Legal Desc Zone 4
1070 Boundaries Legal Desc Zone 5
1075 Redefining Trustee Zones
1080 District Legal Status
1090 Emergency Closure of School
2110 Board Code of Ethics
2140 Board Member Development Opp
2150 Duties and Powers
2160 Duties of Board Officers
2190 Board Legal Status
2230 Board Meetings
2231 Executive Sessions
2235 Board Use Electronic Mail
2310 Board Annual Reports
2330 Board Relationship with SREA
2340 Board Relationship with Superintendent
2350 ByLaws
2360 Committees
2370 Policy Development, Adoption, Review
2380 Continuous Improvement Plan
2390 Waivers of State Board of Ed Rules
2420 Board Member Conflict of Interest
2421 Ethics in Government
2430 Trustee Nomination and Election
2440 Oath of Office
2450 Board Member Qualifications
2460 Board Member Term of Office
2470 Board Member Vacancies
3010 Code of Ethics for Certificated Employees
3015 Duties of Adm Staff
3020 Superintendent Evaluation
3040 Line & Staff Relations
3050 District Organization Chart
3070 Philosophy & Goals of Administration
3075 Principal Evaluations
3078 Professional Growth and Development
3080 Selection Process
3090 Superintendent Appointment
3091 Employing Retired Administrators
4030 Facility Improvements Involving Volunteers
4040 Facility Rental Usage
4050 School Community Libraries
4110 Distribution of Info and Advertise
4120 Media Relations and News Releases
4130 Public Relations
4210 Patron-Defined
4220 Patron Concern wForms
4310 Access to Public Records
4330 Research Projects and Surveys
4340 Sales Representatives
4360 School Projects Involving Solicitations
4370 Service Animals
4375 Animals in School
4420 Patron Conduct at District Activities
4430 Registered Sex Offenders
4440 Tobacco on District Property
4470 Visitors to the Schools
4510 Chaperones
4520 Community Involvement in Decision-Making
4530 PTA Organization
4540 Presentations in Schools by Outside Organizations
4580 Volunteers
5010 Bond Sales
5020 Student Insurance
5110 Budget Expenditures
5111 District Expenditure Website
5120 Final Budget Adoption
5130 Budget Hearing Notifications
5135 Budget Modification Amend
5140 Revenues
5150 Tax and Debt Limit
5200 Hot Work Policy
5210 Bomb Threats
5215 Building and Grounds Mgmt
5216 Asbestos Management Plan
5220 Security-Bldg Access
5225 Community & Staff Involved in Facility Plan
5230 Authorized Use Equipment/Tech Checkout Form
5235 Facility Plan Expansion Long-Range Plan
5240 Naming New Facility
5245 Uniform Public School Building Safety
5250 Trespass on School District Properties
5255 Bldg Usage for Non-School Act
5260 Vandalism
5270 Electronic Surveillance
5300 Financial Accounting
5303 Financial Management
5304 Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Procedures
5305 Post-Issuance Continuing Disclosure Procedures
5310 Cash in Bldgs
5315 Check Issuance
5320 Depository of Funds
5325 Fees Books Inst. Matl
5326 Student Fees
5330 Fees – Levy of New and Increase of
5335 Fines for Loss Property
5340 Gate Receipts and Admissions
5345 Grants, Gifts and Bequests
5350 Inventories
5355 Returned Check Policy
5360 Property Disposal
5365 State and Federal Aid
5370 Student Activity Fees
5375 Student Activity Funds
5380 Travel Expense Reimbursement
5385 Vending Machines
5410 Food Service Mgmt
5420 Hot Lunch and Free and Reduced Meal
5430 Charging School Meals
5450 HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
5510 Library Fines
5520 Library Funding
5530 Library Services Costs
5590 Negotiations
5600 Purchasing or Leasing Personal Property
5605 Acquisition and Sale of Real Property
5610 Supplemental Bidding Procedures
5615 Contracted Educational Services
5616 Service Contracts
5618 Personnel Conflict of Interest
5619 Public Works Construction
5620 Purchasing
5710 Bldg Grounds Records
5720 Food Service Records
5730 Records Management
5740 Record Retention and Destruction
5760 Storage/Retrieval of Business Records
5805 District Owned Vehicles
6105 Awarding HS Credit before 9th Grade
6110 Credit by Exam
6111 Grade 7 and 8 Credit Req
6113 Honors Program
6114 Make-up Work
6115 Promotion & Retention
6116 Repeating High School Course
6117 Progress Reports
6118 Student Record Keeping
6119 Alternate Routes to Graduation
6120 Early Graduation
6125 Graduation Ceremony
6126 Graduation Policy
6127 Graduation Requirements
6130 Military Compact Waiver
6140 Testing Program
6210 Accreditation
6305 Dual Credit Programs
6357 Virtual Learning
6410 School Calendar
6415 Emergency Closure
6422 Health Education
6425 Release Time
6427 Religion in Schools
6432 Curriculum Goals
6433 Selection of Curriculum Materials
6434 Curriculum Renewal Structure
6436 Curriculum Philosophy
6440 Elementary School Required Instruction
6442 Federal Projects
6443 Highly Qualified Teachers
6444 Homebound Student Services
6445 Gifted/Talented Education
6446 Instructional Asst
6447 English Learner Programs
6448 Migrant Education Program
6449 Jr High School Required Instruction
6454 Drivers Ed
6462 Assignment of K-6 Classes
6470 Musical Instruments
6472 National Patriotism
6478 School Publications
6484 Emergency Drills Evac
6486 Fire Safety
6500 Student Safety Measures
6510 Parental Rights and Involvement Policy
6511 Reading Assessment and Intervention Program
6518 Visual Media
6520 Copyright Compliance
6530 Field Trips
6538 Guest Speakers
6540 Lesson Plans
6545 Participation in Contests
6547 Public Performance
6550 Library
6570 Tutoring-Private Fees
6772 Agreements with Private Service Providers
6774 Special Ed for Exceptional Children
6776 Special Ed for Disabled Children
6780 Special Ed Records Destruction of
6785 Supportive Services
6790 Title I: Development of Parent and Family Engagement
7101 Definition of Certificated Employee
7103 Appointment Approval
7104 Reporting New Employees
7105 Assignments and Transfers w7105p Staffing Proc
7110 Certification and Certificates
7115 Suspension of Teaching Certificate
7118 Reassignment of Administrative Employees
7120 Employment Contracts with Certificated Employees
7125 Master Teachers
7129 Release from Contract
7130 Discharge of Certificated Employees
7132 Supplemental Contracts for Extra-Duty Assignments
7144 Reduction in Force
7150 Certificated Employee Evaluations
7155 Informal Review Procedure Certificated Employees
7160 Grievance Process Certificated
7170 Leadership Premiums for Instructional Employees
7174 Professional Development
7178 Employing Retired Teachers
7205 Classified At Will Employees
7220 Grievance Procedure Non-Certificated Personnel
7225 Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
7230 Classified Job Descriptions
7235 Classified Employee Evaluations
7305 Employee Benefit Schedule w 7305p
7307 Overtime Hours
7310p Paid Holidays for 12-Month Employees
7315 Payroll
7317 Time and Effort Reporting Policy
7320 Salary Schedule and Credit Info
7330 Social Security
7340 Substitute Pay
7350 Tax Sheltered Annuity
7380 Working Hours
7390 Worker’s Comp/Accident Report
7410 Care of Rooms, Supplies and Equipment
7425 Drug Free Workplace
7426 Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
7428 Use of Electronic Comm and Soc Med
7429 Technology Use with Form
7430 Employee Dress
7435 Sexual Harassment
7436 HIPAA Privacy Rule with Forms
7440 Personal Conduct
7450 Employee Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment
7480 Staff Protection
7485 Staff-Student Interaction
7490 Transportation – Personal Use of District Buses
7491 Duties of School Bus Drivers
7492 Bus Driver Conduct
7493 School Bus Driver
7494 School Bus Emergencies
7495 Use of Wireless Devices by Bus Drivers
7497 Wellness.Staff
7510 Criminal History Checks/Fingerprinting
7520 Employee Attendance and Tardiness
7550 Title IX Grievance Procedure
7555 NonDiscrimination in Employment
7560 Employer Recommendations
7570 Personnel Files
7580 Information on Past Job Performance
7585 Resignation Termination Notification
7590 Whistle Blower
7603 Absence Without Pay
7604 Administrative Leave for Certificated Employees
7605 Bereavement Leave
7650 Family Medical Leave Act
7650 F1 FMLA Employee Notice
7660 Jury Duty
7665 Military Leave
7670 Vet Emp Pref
7675 Personal Leave
7685 Sick Leave w p&F1,2
7686 Accrual of Sick Leave
7690 Subpoenaed Employee
7695 Vacation Leave for 12 Month Employees
8001 Statement of Guiding Principles
8005 Handbooks-Reg.Guides
8010 School Climate
8070 Code of Conduct
8075 Student Suspension
8080 Disciplining Students with Disabilities (Section 504)
8090 Expulsion or Denial of Enrollment
8100 Admission Registration Requirements
8100F1 Registration Form English
8100F1 Registration Form Spanish
8101 Immunization Requirements/F1 Exemption Form
8102 Legal Residence
8103 Proof of Age and ID
8108 Student Transfers
8110 Attendance Policy K-8
8111 Attendance–High School
8112 Attendance Driving Privileges
8115 Technology Instruction and Determining ADA
8116 Attendance Records
8120 Dual Enrollment and Part-Time Attendance
8125 Foreign Exchange Students
8126 Tracking Foreign Exchange Students/Visitors
8130 Students in Foster Care
8140 Homeless Student Education
8150 Open Enrollment with procedure and forms
8150 Open Enrollment Form only
8150 F3 Open Enrollment Release of Records & F4 Parental/Guardian Authorization
8160 Placement at Independence High School
8190 Post Secondary Enrollment Options
8200 Extracurricular Activities
8201 High School Extracurricular Academic Eligibility
8202 IHSAA and Snake River Athletic Handbook Policy
8202F Snake River Athletic Handbook
8204 School Activities on Sunday
8212 Jr High Extracurricular Sports & Activities
8213 Freshman Athletes
8214 Permission for Interscholastic Athletic Participation wConsent Medical Forms
8215 Concussion and Head Injury Guidelines
8220 Extracurricular Award
8230 Fund Raising Projects
8240 Crowdfunding
8250 Parties
8255 Junior High School Activities
8270 Student Government
8278 Hazing Prohibition
8292 Out of State Activities
8294 Transportation to Sch.Activity
8410 Accidents, Illness, Emergencies
8410f1 Student Accident Form
8420 Administering Medication w/form
8421 Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
8442 Bloodborne Pathogens
8443 Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
8445 Communicable Disease. Life-Threatening Illness
8446 Food Allergies
8448 Head Lice
8470 Intervention Response Teams
8480 Student Suicide Prevention
8485 PE Clothes
8490 Pregnancy
8495 Wellness Policy
8520 Student Data Privacy and Security Policy
8540 Student Records w/procedure and w/forms
8545 Student Health Records and Emergency Care
8550 Student Transcripts
8614 Student Dress
8618 Student Publications
8626 NonDiscrimination of School Services
8627 Section 504 w/form and w/procedure
8628 Students of Legal Age
8634 Bus Ridership Rules & Regulations
8635 Student Use Electronic Communication and Devices
8636 Student User Technology Use with Form
8637 Snake River 1:1 Device Program
8638 Gifts
8647 Restraint and Seclusion
8655 Student Surveys and Medical Exams
8660 Student Vehicles
8700 Child Abuse, Neglect, Abandonment
8703 Child Protection Investigations
8705 Closed Campus Jr. High
8710 Crisis Management Plan
8730 Adolescent Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault
8735 Hazing Harassment Bullying
8736 Student Harassment
8740 Juvenile Sex Offenders
8750 Prohibit HS at Jr. High
8755 Relationship Between School and Law Enforcement
8760 Relationship with Non-Custodial Parents
8763 Release Student Authorized Person
8770 Severe Weather Accommodations
8783 Transportation Safety
8786 Transportation Sch.&Routes
8790 Weapons Prohibited