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POLICY MANUAL 
 
SECTION 1


BY LAWS		 SECTION 2

COMMUNITY RELATIONS		 SECTION 3

BUSINESS OPERATIONS		 SECTION 4

SUPPORT SERVICES		 SECTION 5


PERSONNEL		 SECTION 6


INSTRUCTION		 SECTION 7


STUDENTS		 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE - BY LAWS


ARTICLE I
IN GENERAL
Policy
1-1.1Authority and Title
1-1.2Corporate Seal
1-1.3Powers and Duties
1-1.4Legal Counsel
1-1.5Mission, Vision and Priority Goals
1-1.6School Board Procedures and Standards of Conduct
1-1.7Code of Ethics

ARTICLE II
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Policy
1-2.1Composition of the Montgomery County School Board
1-2.2Qualifications of School Board Members
1-2.3Oath by and Term for School Board Members
1-2.4Orientation / In-Service Programs
1-2.5Compensation and Expenses
1-2.6Removal from Office
1-2.7School Board Member Insurance

ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Policy
1-3.1School Board Organizational Meeting
1-3.2School Board Officers
1-3.3School Board Clerk

ARTICLE IV
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy
1-4.1School Board Members Conflict of Interest
1-4.2School Visitations

ARTICLE V
METHODS OF OPERATION
Policy
1-5.1Committees
1-5.2Board - Staff Communications
1-5.3Bylaws Adoption, Amendment and Suspension
1-5.4Board Policy Manual
1-5.5Joint Schools

ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Policy
1-6.1Regular School Board Meetings
1-6.2Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
1-6.3Quorum / Call to Order
1-6.4Rules of Order
1-6.5Board Minutes and Recording Votes
1-6.6Voting Method
1-6.7Special School Board Meetings
1-6.8Citizen Participation

SECTION TWO - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

ARTICLE I
GOALS
Policy
2-1.1School Board Goals for School-Community Relations

ARTICLE II
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Policy
2-2.1Access to School Board Records
2-2.2Sex Offender
2-2.3Advertising/Sales/Solicitation
2-2.4Staff Directories
2-2.5Media Relations
2-2.6School Publications
2-2.7Student Surveys and Questionnaires

ARTICLE III
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Policy
2-3.1Community Involvement in Decision-Making
2-3.2Relations with Community Organizations
2-3.3Relations with Outside Organizations
2-3.4Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
2-3.5Public Complaints
2-3.6Visitors to Schools
2-3.7Parental Involvement in Education
2-3.8Charter Schools

ARTICLE IV
FACILITIES
Policy
2-4.1Community Use of School Facilities
2-4.2Authorized Use of School-Owned Property and Materials
2-4.3Public Conduct on School Property
2-4.4Tobacco Use on School Property

ARTICLE V
STUDENTS
Policy
2-5.1Recognition of Students by the School Board
2-5.2Public Performances by Students
2-5.3Contests for Students
2-5.4Fundraising by Students

SECTION THREE - BUSINESS OPERATIONS

ARTICLE I
IN GENERAL
Policy
3-1.1Management of Funds
3-1.2Cafeteria Funds
3-1.3Record Keeping

ARTICLE II
PLANNING
Policy
3-2.1Annual Operating Budget
3-2.2Capital Improvement Plan
3-2.3Public-Private Partnerships

ARTICLE III
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Policy
3-3.1Custody and Disbursement of School Funds
3-3.2Financial Accounting and Reporting
3-3.3Reporting Per Pupil Costs
3-3.4Purchasing
3-3.5Vendor Relations
3-3.6Payment and Payroll Procedures
3-3.7Travel and Expenses
3-3.8School Activity Funds
3-3.9Cash in School Buildings
3-3.10Disposal of Surplus Property
3-3.11Non-Locally Funded Programs / Competitive Grants
3-3.12Fines and Fees
3-3.13Gifts, Donations, Grants and Bequests
3-3.14Free Admissions

ARTICLE IV
RISK MANAGEMENT
Policy
3-4.1Insurance
3-4.2Blanket Bonds

SECTION FOUR - SUPPORT SERVICES

ARTICLE I
IN GENERAL
Policy
4-1.1Purpose

ARTICLE II
BUILDING AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Policy
4-2.1Safety of School Facilities
4-2.2School Safety and Crisis Management Plans
4-2.3Management of Building and Grounds
4-2.4Maintenance of School Facilities
4-2.5Security of Building and Grounds
4-2.6Accommodations for the Disabled
4-2.7Energy Management Conservation Policy
4-2.8School Closings

ARTICLE III
FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN
Policy
4-3.1Facility Planning
4-3.2 Pre-Qualification of General Contractors
4-3.3Supervision of Construction
4-3.4Naming and Dedication of Facilities
4-3.5Retirement of Facilities
4-3.6Naming of Mascots

ARTICLE IV
TRANSPORTATION
Policy
4-4.1Motor Vehicles
4-4.2Pupil Transportation Services
4-4.3 Transportation of Disabled Students
4-4.4School Bus Safety Program
4-4.5Student Conduct on School Buses

ARTICLE V
SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM
Policy
4-5.1School Nutrition Program Management
4-5.2Food Sanitation Program

SECTION FIVE - PERSONNEL

ARTICLE I
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Policy
5-1.1Equal Employment Opportunity
5-1.2Sexual Harassment / Harassment Based on Race, National Origin, Disability and Religion
5-1.3Board - Staff Communications
5-1.4 Personnel Records
5-1.5Personnel - Statement of Ethics

ARTICLE II
HIRING, APPOINTMENT AND TRANSFER
Policy
5-2.1Posting of Vacancies and Recruitment
5-2.2Application for Positions
5-2.3Hiring: Health Issues
5-2.4Hiring: Criminal Background Checks and Fingerprinting
5-2.5 Hiring: Nepotism and Conflict of Interest Prohibitions
5-2.6Hiring: Temporary Personnel, Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff
5-2.7Appointment and Reappointment
5-2.8 Assignment and Transfer

ARTICLE III
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - GENERALLY
Policy
5-3.1Drug-Free Workplace
5-3.2Tobacco-Free Schools
5-3.3Staff:  Weapons in School
5-3.4 Staff Participation in Political Activities and Professional Organizations
5-3.5Non-school Employment
5-3.6Hours of Employment / Work Day
5-3.7 Reduction in Force

ARTICLE IV
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - LICENSED PERSONNEL
Policy
5-4.1Licensed Personnel:  Conditions of Employment and Licensure
5-4.2Licensed Personnel:  Contracts
5-4.3Licensed Personnel:  Reporting Responsibilities
5-4.4Licensed Personnel:  Professional Growth
5-4.5 Licensed Personnel:  Evaluation
5-4.6Professional Staff Research and Publishing
5-4.7 Licensed Personnel:  Resignation

ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - CLASSIFIED, NON-LICENSED AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Policy
5-5.1Support Staff:  Employment Status
5-5.2 Support Staff:  Probation
5-5.3Transportation Employees
5-5.4 Support Staff:  Development Opportunities
5-5.5 Support Staff:  Evaluation
5-5.6Support Staff:  Resignation

ARTICLE VI
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Policy
5-6.1Suspension
5-6.2 Employee Discipline Other Than Suspension
5-6.3Grievance and Grievance Procedures:  Support Staff
5-6.4Grievance and Grievance Procedures:  Teachers

ARTICLE VII
EMPLOYEE PAY AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Policy
5-7.1Employee Compensation
5-7.2Retirement
5-7.3 Holidays
5-7.4Staff Fringe Benefits
5-7.5Employee Absences / Leave
5-7.6Family and Medical Leave

ARTICLE VIII
ADMINISTRATION
Policy
5-8.1Office of the Division Superintendent
5-8.2Administration in Absence of Policy
5-8.3Administrative Reports

ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Policy
5-9.1Issues Regarding Employees and Third Parties
5-9.2Dress Code
5-9.3 Use of Private Cars for Transporting Students

SECTION SIX - INSTRUCTION
ARTICLE IINTRODUCTION
Policy
6-1.1Educational Philosophy
6-1.2Instructional Goals and Objectives
6-1.3Organizational Plan
6-1.4School Year / School Day
6-1.5Ceremonies and Observances
6-1.6Community Resource Persons / School Volunteers
6-1.7Teaching About Controversial Issues
  6-1.8Religion in Schools
  6-1.9Planning Time
6-1.10Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity
For Military Children
 

ARTICLE II
GENERAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Policy
6-2.1Basic Instruction Program
6-2.2Curriculum Development and Evaluation
  6-2.3Innovative or Experimental Projects
6-2.4Animals In Schools

ARTICLE III
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Policy
6-3.1Adult Education
6-3.2Alternative School Programs
6-3.3Career and Technical Education
6-3.4Character Education
6-3.5Programs for Disadvantaged Students
6-3.6Driver Education
6-3.7English Language Learners/Limited English Proficiency
6-3.8Family Life Education (FLE)
6-3.9Program for Gifted Students, Advanced Placement Classes and Special Programs
6-3.10Health / Physical Education
6-3.11Programs for Students with Disabilities
6-3.12Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
6-3.13Technology Use
6-3.14Remedial Instruction Program
6-3.15Homebound Instruction

ARTICLE IV
STUDENT CLASSIFICATION AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Policy
6-4.1Grade Placement
6-4.2Promotion and Retention of Students
6-4.3Graduation and SOL Requirements
6-4.4Placement of Twins and Higher Order Multiplies

ARTICLE V
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Policy
6-5.1School Guidance and Counseling Programs
6-5.2School Library / Media Centers
6-5.3Copyrighted Materials
6-5.4Homework
6-5.5Textbooks and Instructional Materials
6-5.6Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials and Learning Resources
6-5.7Field Trips and Excursions
6-5.8Employment and Work-Training Certificates

ARTICLE VI
EVALUATION AND REPORTING
Policy
6-6.1Reporting to Parents
6-6.2Student Evaluation and Grading
6-6.3Class Rankings and Honor Rolls
6-6.4Testing Program
6-6.5Recognition

SECTION SEVEN - STUDENTS

ARTICLE I
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Policy
7-1.1Equal Educational Opportunities
7-1.2Educational Services for Persons with Disabilities
7-1.3Student Records

ARTICLE II
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Policy
7-2.1Compulsory Attendance
7-2.2Admissions
7-2.3Student Attendance and Absences / Truancy
7-2.4Student School and Classroom Assignments

ARTICLE III
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Policy
7-3.1Code of Student Conduct
7-3.2Student Suspension / Expulsion

ARTICLE IV
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Policy
7-4.1Clubs and Student Organizations
7-4.2Social Activities
7-4.3Interscholastic Athletics
7-4.4Restrictions on Freedom of Expression by Students

ARTICLE V
STUDENT HEALTH
Policy
7-5.1Communicable Diseases
7-5.2Administering Medicines to Students
7-5.3Suicide Prevention
7-5.4Annual Screening for Scoliosis
7-5.5Wellness Policy
7-5.6Psychological Evaluation and Surveys of Students
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