District Policies and Procedures

• Organization

  • MA 1000 Legal Status and Operation

  • MA 1005 Key Functions of the Board

• Election

  • MA 1105 Electoral System

  • MA 1110 Election

  • MA 1111 Oath of Office

  • MA 1112 Director Orientation

  • MA 1113 Board Member Residency

  • MA 1114 Board Member Resignation and Vacancy

• Board Organization

  • MA 1210 Annual Organizational Meeting

  • MA 1220 Board Officers and Duties of Board Members

  • MA 1225 School Director Legislative Program

  • MA 1240 Committees

  • MA 1250 Students On Governing Boards

• Methods of Governance

  • MA 1310 Policy Adoption Manuals and Administrative Procedures

  • MA 1320 Suspension of a Policy

  • MA 1330 Administration in the Absence of Policy or Procedure

• Meetings

  • MA 1400 Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum

  • MA 1410 Executive or Closed Sessions

  • MA 1420 Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda

  • MA 1430 Audience Participation

  • MA 1440 Minutes

  • MA 1450 Absence of a Board Member

• Principles of Operation

  • MA 1610 Conflicts of Interest 2nd Class Districts

  • MA 1620 The Board/Superintendent Relationship

  • MA 1630 Evaluation of the Superintendent

• Board Member Benefits

  • MA 1731 Board Member Expenses

  • MA 1732 Board Member Insurance

  • MA 1733 Board Member Compensation

• Board Development

  • MA 1805 Open Government Trainings

  • MA 1810 Annual Governance Goals and Objectives

  • MA 1820 Board Self-Assessment

  • MA 1822 Training and Development for Board Members

  • MA 1830 Participation in School Boards' Association

• Program Development and Resources

  • MA 2000 Student Learning Goals

  • MA 2004 Accountability Goals

  • MA 2005 School Improvement Plans

  • MA 2020 Course Design Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials

  • MA 2021 Library Media Centers

  • MA 2022 Electronic Resources and Internet Safety

  • MA 2023 Lesson Plans

  • MA 2024 Online Learning

  • MA 2025 Copyright Compliance

  • MA 2029 Animals as Part of the Instructional Program

  • MA 2030 Service Animals in Schools

  • MA 2090 Program Evaluation

• Learning Programs and Supports

  • MA 2100 Educational Opportunities for Military Children

  • MA 2104 Federal and or State Funded Special Instr Pgms

  • MA 2106 Program Compliance

  • MA 2110 Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program

  • MA 2121 Substance Abuse Program

  • MA 2125 Sexual Health Education

  • MA 2126 HIV AIDS Prevention Education

  • MA 2140 Guidance and Counseling

  • MA 2145 Suicide Prevention

  • MA 2150 Co-Curricular Program

  • MA 2151 Interscholastic Activities

  • MA 2153 Non-Curriculum Related Student Groups

  • MA 2161 Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students

  • MA 2162 Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504

  • MA 2163 Response to Intervention

  • MA 2165 Home or Hospital Instruction

  • MA 2170 Career and Technical Education

  • MA 2178 Traffic Safety Education

  • MA 2190 Highly Capable Programs

• School Organization​​​​​​​

  • MA 2220 School Calendar

  • MA 2240 Summer School

• Program Supplements

  • MA 2320 Field Trips Excursions and Outdoor Education

  • MA 2331 Controversial Issues Guest Speakers

  • MA 2333 Flag Exercises

  • MA 2336 Required Observances

  • MA 2340 Religious Related Activities and Practices

• Requirements and Assessments

  • MA 2409 Credit for Competency Proficiency

  • MA 2410 High School Graduation Requirements

  • MA 2411 Certificate of Educational Competency

  • MA 2412 Diplomas for Veterans

  • MA 2413 Equivalency Credit for CTE Courses

  • MA 2420 Grading and Progress Reports

  • MA 2421 Promotion Retention

  • MA 2422 Homework

Student Attendance

• 3110 - Qualification of Attendance and Placement
• 3112 - Social Emotional Climate
• 3114 - Part-Time, Home-Based, or Off Campus Students
• 3115 - Homeless Students Enrollment Rights and Services
• 3116 - Students in Foster Care
• 3120 - Enrollment
• MA 3122 - Excused and Unexcused Absences
• 3123 - Withdrawal Prior to Graduation
• 3124 - Removal - Release of Student During School Hours
• 3126 - Child Custody
• 3131 - District Attendance Area Transfers
• 3140 - Release of Resident Students
• 3141 - Nonresident Students
• 3142 - International Student Exchange
• 3143 - Notification and Dissemination of Information about Student Offenses and Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm

Student Rights and Responsibilities

• 3205 – Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited Policy & Procedure
• 3206 - Pregnant & Parenting Students
• 3207 - Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying
• 3207P – Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Procedure
• 3210 - Nondiscrimination
• 3211 – Gender Inclusive Schools Policy & Procedure
• 3220 - Freedom of Expression
• 3223 - Freedom of Assembly
• 3224 - Student Dress
• 3225 - School Based Threat Assessment
• 3226 - Interviews and Interrogations of Students on School Presmises
• MA 3230 - Student Privacy and Searches
• 3231 – Student Records
• 3232 - Parent and Student Rights in Administration of Surveys, Analysis, or Evaluations
• 3235 - Protection of Student Personal Information
• MA 3240 - Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable Sanctions
• 3241 - Student Discipline
• 3242 - Closed Campus
• 3243 - Student Driving
• 3244 - Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
• 3245 - Students and Telecommunication Devices
• 3246 – Restraint Isolation and Other Uses of Reasonable Force

Student Health

• 3410 - Student Health
• 3412 - Automated External Defibrillators
• 3413 - Student Immunization and Life Threatening Health Conditions
• 3414 – Infectious Diseases Policy and Procedure
• 3415 - Accommodating Students with Diabetes
• 3416 - Medication at School
• 3417 - Catheterization
• 3418 - Response to Student Injury or Illness
• 3419 - Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medications
• 3420 - Anaphylaxis Preventin and Resonse
• 3421 - Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention
• 3422 - Student Sports - Concussion, Head Injury and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• 3423 - Parental Administration of Marijuana for Medical Purposes
• 3425 Accomodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency
• 3432 - Emergencies

Associated Student Bodies

• 3510 - Associated Student Bodies
• 3515 - Student Incentives
• 3520 - Student Fees, Fines, or Charges
• 3530 - Fundraising Activities Involving Students

• Communications with the Public

  • MA 4000 Public Information Program

  • MA 4020 Confidential Communications

  • MA 4040 Public Access to District Records

  • MA 4060 Distribution of Materials

• Public Participation in the Schools

  • MA 4110 Citizen Advisory Committees and Task Forces

  • MA 4120 School Support Organizations

  • MA 4129 Family Involvement

  • MA 4130 Title I Parent Involvement

• Public Access to Schools, Staff and Students

  • MA 4200 Safe and Orderly Learning Environment

  • MA 4210 Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises

  • MA 4215 Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices

  • MA 4217 Effective Communication

  • MA 4218 Language Access Plan

  • MA 4220 Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs

  • Staff Complaint Form MA 4220

  • MA 4235 Public Performances

  • MA 4237 Contests Advertising and Promotions

  • MA 4260 Use of School Facilities

  • MA 4265 Community Education Program

• Relations with Other Agencies and Schools

  • MA 4310 District Relationships with Law Enforcement and other Government Agencies

  • MA 4314 Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm

  • MA 4315 Release of Information Concerning Offenders

  • MA 4320 Cooperative Programs with Other Districts and Agencies

  • MA 4400 Election Activities

• Recruitment and Personnel Selection

  • MA 5000 Recruitment and Selection of Staff

  • MA 5001 Hiring of Retired School Employees

  • MA 5005 Employment Disclosures and Certification

  • MA 5006 Certification Revocation

  • MA 5010 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action

  • MA 5011 Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited

  • MA 5020 Collective Bargaining

  • MA 5021 Conflicts Between Policy and Bargaining Agreements

  • MA 5050 Contracts

• Employment Practices

  • MA 5201 Drug Free Schools Community and Workplace

  • MA 5202 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

  • MA 5203 Staff Assistance Program

  • MA 5231 Length of Work Day

  • MA 5240 Evaluation of Staff

  • MA 5251 Conflicts of Interest

  • MA 5252 Staff Participation on Political Activities

  • MA 5253 Maintaining Professional Staff Student Boundaries

  • MA 5260 Personnel Records

  • MA 5270 Resolution of Staff Complaints

  • MA 5271 Reporting Improper Governmental Action

  • MA 5280 Separation from Employment

  • MA 5281 Disciplinary Action and Discharge

• Compensation

  • MA 5310 Compensation

  • MA 5315 Garnishment and Personal Credit Problems

• Leaves

  • MA 5400 Personnel Leaves

  • MA 5401 Sick Leave

  • MA 5403 Emergency and Discretionary Leaves

  • MA 5404 Family Maternity and Military Caregiver Leaves

  • MA 5406 Leave Sharing

  • MA 5407 Military Leave

  • MA 5408 Jury Duty and Subpoena Leave

  • MA 5409 Unpaid Holidays for Reasons of Faith or Conscience (Model Resolution 5409R)

  • MA 5410 Holidays

  • MA 5411 Staff Vacations

• Benefits

  • MA 5510 Retirement Programs

  • MA 5520 Staff Development

  • MA 5521 Teacher Assistance Program

  • MA 5525 Professional Civic and Service Organization

• Auxiliary Personnel

  • MA 5610 Substitute Employment

  • MA 5612 Temporary Administrators

  • MA 5630 Volunteers

  • MA 5641 Student Teachers

  • MA 5642 Administrative Internships