Policies

100 Series - School District

• 100 - Legal Status of the School District
• 101 - Educational Philosophy Of the School District
• 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
• 102.R1 - Equal Educational Opportunity-Grievance Procedure
• 102.E1 - Equal Educational Opportunity - Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
• 102.E2 - Equal Educational Opportunity - Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
• 102.E3 - Equal Educational Opportunity - Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights 504
• 102.E4 - Discrimination Complaint Form
• 102.E5 - Witness Disclosure Form
• 102.E6 - Complaint Form
• 103 - Long Range Needs Assessment
• 103.R1 - Long Range Needs Assessment - Regulation
• 104 - Anti-Bullying Harassment Policy
• 104.R1 - Anti-Bullying Harassment Policy - Investigative Procedures
• 104.1E1 - Complaint Form
• 104.1E2 - Witness Disclosure Form
• 104.1E3 - Disposition of Complaint Form
• 105 - Assistance Animals
• 106 - Title IX Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

200 Series - Board of Directors

• 200.1 - Organization of the Board of Directors
• 200.1R1 - Organization of the Board of Directors - Organizational Meeting Procedures
• 200.2 - Powers of the Board of Directors
• 200.3 - Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
• 200.4 - Board Member Social Media Engagement
• 201 - Board of Directors' Elections
• 202.1 - Qualifications
• 202.2 - Oath of Office
• 202.3 - Term of Office
• 202.4 - Vacancies
• 202.5 - Student School Board Representatives
• 203 - Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest
• 204 - Code of Ethics
• 205 - Board Member Liability
• 205.1 - Board Member Liability
• 206.1 - President
• 206.2 - Vice-President
• 206.3 - Secretary-Treasurer
• 207 - Board of Directors' Legal Counsel
• 208 - AD HOC Committees
• 208.1E1 - AD HOC Committees Exhibit
• 209.1 - Development of Policy
• 209.2 - Adoption of Policy
• 209.3 - Dissemination of Policy
• 209.4 - Suspension of Policy
• 209.5 - Administration in the Absence of Policy
• 209.6 - Review and Revision of Policy
• 209.7 - Review of Administrative Regulations
• 210.1 - Annual Meeting
• 210.2 - Regular Meetings
• 210.3 - Special Meeting
• 210.4 - Work Sessions
• 210.5 - Meeting Notice
• 210.6 - Quorum
• 210.7 - Rules of Order
• 210.7R(1) - Rules of Order Regulation
• 210.8 - Board Meeting Agenda
• 210.8EH(1) - Board Meeting Agenda Exhibit 1
• 210.8EH(2) - Board Meeting Agenda Exhibit 2 with Closed Session
• 210.9 - Consent Agendas
• 210.10 - Organizational Meeting of the Board
• 211 - Open Meetings
• 212 - Closed Sessions
• 212.1 - Exempt Meetings
• 213 - Public Participation in Board Meetings
• 213.1 - Public Complaints
• 214 - Public Hearings
• 215 - Board of Directors' Records
• 215.1E1 - Board Meeting Minutes
• 215-.EH(1) - Board of Directors Records Exhibit 1
• 216.1 - Association Membership
• 216.2 - Board of Directors Member Development and Training
• 216.3 - Board of Directors Member Compensation and Expenses
• 217 - Gifts to Board of Directors

300 Series - Administration

• 300 - Role of School District Administration
• 301.1 - Management
• 302.1 - Superintendent Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
• 302.2 - Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
• 302.3 - Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation
• 302.4 - Superintendent Duties
• 302.5 - Superintendent Evaluation
• 302.6 - Professional Development
• 302.7 - Superintendent Civic Activities
• 302.8 - Superintendent Consulting, Outside Employment
• 303.1 - Administrative Position
• 303.2 - Administrator Qualifications, Recruitment, Appointment
• 303.3 - Administrator Contract and Contract Renewal
• 303.4 - Administrator Salary and Other Compensation
• 303.5 - Administrator Duties
• 303.6 - Administrator Evaluation
• 303.7 - Administrator Professional Development
• 303.8 - Administrator Civic Activities
• 303.9 - Administrator Consulting, Outside Employment
• 304.1 - Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations
• 304.2 - Monitoring of Administrative Regulations
• 305 - Administrator Code of Ethics
• 306 - Succession of Authority to the Superintendent
• 307 - Communication Channels

400 Series - Employees

• 400 - Role of Guiding Principles for Employees
• 401.1 - Equal Employment Opportunity
• 401.2 - Employee Conflict of Interest
• 401.3 - Nepotism
• 401.4 - Employee Complaints
• 401.5 - Employee Records
• 401.5R1 - Employee Records Regulation
• 401.6 - Limitations to Employment References
• 401.7 - Employee Travel Compensation
• 401.8 - Recognition for Service of Employees
• 401.9 - Employee Political Activity
• 401.11 - Employee Orientation
• 401.12 - Employee Use of Cell Phones
• 401.12R1 - Employee Use of Cell Phones Regulation
• 401.13 - Highland CSD Staff Technology Policy
• 401.13E1 - Highland Acceptable Use Policy
• 401.14 - Employee Expression
• 402.1 - Release of Credit Information
• 402.2 - Child Abuse Reporting
• 402.2R1 - Child Abuse Reporting Regulation
• 402.2E1 - Report Abuse Form
• 402.3 - Abuse of Students by School District Employees
• 402.3R1 - Abuse of Students by School District Employees Regulation
• 402.3E1 - Complaint of Injury or Abuse of a Student by a School Employee
• 402.4 - Gifts to Employees
• 402.5 - Required Professional Development For Employees
• 402.6 - Employee Outside Employment
• 403.1 - Employee Physical Examinations
• 403.2 - Employee Injury on the Job
• 403.3 - Communicable Diseases - Employees
• 403.3R(1) - Communicable Diseases Regulation - Employees
• 403.3E1 - Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record
• 403.4 - Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
• 403.5 - Substance-Free Workplace
• 403.5R1 - Substance-Free Workplace Regulation
• 403.5E1 - Substance-Free Workplace Notice to Employees
• 403.6 - Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
• 403.6R - Substance-Free Workplace Regulation
• 403.6E1 - Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees
• 403.6E2 - Drug and Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Acknowledgment Form
• 403.6E3 - Drug and Alcohol Program and Pre-Employment Testing Written Consent to Share Information
• 404 - Employee Conduct and Appearance
• 404.R(1) - Employee Conduct and Appearance - Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation
• 404.R(2) - Employee Conduct and Appearance Code of Rights and Responsibilities Regulation
• 404.1 - Employee Conduct and Appearance
• 405.1 - Licensed Employee Defined
• 405.2 - Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
• 405.3 - Licensed Employee Individual Contract
• 405.4 - Licensed Employee Continuing Contract
• 405.5 - Licensed Employee Work Day
• 405.6 - Licensed Employee Assignment
• 405.7 - Licensed Employee Transfers
• 405.8 - Licensed Employee Evaluation
• 405.9 - Licensed Employee Probationary Status
• 406.1 - Licensed Employee Compensation
• 406.2 - Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement
• 406.3 - Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit
• 406.4 - Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty
• 406.5 - Licensed Employee Group Benefits
• 406.6 - Licensed Employee Tax Shelter Programs
• 406.7 - Activity Passes
• 407.1 - Licensed Employee Resignation
• 407.2 - Licensed Employee Contract Release
• 407.3 - Retirement
• 407.4 - Suspension
• 407.5 - Reduction in Force
• 407.6 - Early Retirement
• 408.1 - Licensed Employee Professional Development
• 408.2 - Publication or Creation of Materials
• 408.3 - Tutoring
• 409.1 - Vacation - Holidays - Personal Leave
• 409.2 - Personal Illness Leave
• 409.2E1 - Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form Under the FFCRA
• 409.2E2 - Expanded Family and Medical Leave Request Form Under the FFCRA
• 409.3 - Family and Medical Leave
• 409.3R - Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
• 409.3R1 - Certified Employee Family and Medical Leave Regulation
• 409.3R2 - Certified Employee Family and Medical Leave Definitions
• 409.3E1 - Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
• 409.3E2 - Employee Family and Medical Leave Request Form
• 409.4 - Bereavement Leave
• 409.5 - Political Leave
• 409.6 - Jury Duty Leave/Court Appearances
• 409.7 - Military Service Leave
• 409.8 - Unpaid Leave
• 410.1 - Substitute Teachers
• 410.2 - Summer School Certified Employees
• 410.3 - Student Teachers
• 410.4 - Truancy Officer
• 410.5 - Education Associate
• 411.1 - Non-Certified Employee Defined
• 411.2 - Qualifications Recruitment Selection
• 411.3 - Contracts
• 411.4 - Licensing/Certification
• 411.5 - Classified Employee Assignment
• 411.6 - Classified Employee Transfers
• 411.7 - Classified Employee Evaluation
• 411.8 - Classified Employee Probationary Status
• 412.1 - Classified Employee Compensation
• 412.2 - Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation
• 412.3 - Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits
• 412.4 - Classified Employee Tax Shelter Programs
• 412.5 - Classified Activity Passes
• 413.1 - Classified Employee Resignation
• 413.2 - Classified Employee Retirement
• 413.3 - Classified Employee Suspension
• 413.4 - Classified Employee Dismissal
• 413.5 - Classified Employee Reduction In Force
• 413.6 - Classified Employee Early Retirement
• 414.1 - Classified Employees Vacation - Holidays - Personal Leave
• 414.2 - Classified Employee Personal Illness Leave
• 414.3 - Classified Employees Family and Medical Leave
• 414.3R1 - Employee Family and Medical Leave Regulation
• 414.3R2 - Employee Family and Medical Leave Definitions
• 414.3E1 - Classified Employee Family and Medical Leave Notice
• 414.3E2 - Employee Family and Medical Leave Request Form
• 414.4 - Classified Employee Bereavement Leave
• 414.5 - Classified Employee Political Leave
• 414.6 - Classified Employee Jury Duty Leave/Court Appearances
• 414.7 - Military Service Leave
• 414.8 - Unpaid Leave
• 414.9 - Professional Purposes Leave
• 415.1 - Substitutes

500 Series - Students

• 500 - Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students
• 501.1 - Resident Students
• 501.2 - Nonresident Students
• 501.3 - Compulsory Attendance
• 501.4 - Entrance - Admissions
• 501.5 - Attendance Center Assignment
• 501.6 - Student Transfers In
• 501.7 - Student Transfers Out or Withdrawals
• 501.8 - Student Attendance Records
• 501.9 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
• 501.9R(1) - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Regulation
• 501.11 - Student Release During School Hours
• 501.12 - Pregnant Students
• 501.13 - Students of Legal Age
• 501.14 - Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Sending District
• 501.15 - Open Enrollment Transfers - Procedures as a Receiving District
• 501.16 - Homeless Children and Youth
• 502.1 - Student Appearance
• 502.2 - Care of School Property/Vandalism
• 502.3 - Freedom of Expression
• 502.3R1 - Student Expression and Student Publications Code
• 502.4 - Student Complaints and Grievances
• 502.5 - Student Lockers
• 502.6 - Weapons
• 502.7 - Smoking - Drinking - Drugs
• 502.8 - Search and Seizure
• 502.8R - Search and Seizure
• 502.8R1 - Search and Seizure Regulation
• 502.8E - Search and Seizure
• 502.8E1 - Search and Seizure Exhibit
• 502.9 - Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
• 502.10 - Use of Motor Vehicles
• 502.10R - Minor School License
• 502.11 - Use of Motor Vehicles
• 503.1 - Student Conduct
• 503.1R1 - Student Suspension Regulation
• 503.2 - Expulsion
• 503.3 - Fines - Fees - Charges
• 503.3R - Fines - Fees - Charges
• 503.3R1 - Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures
• 503.3E1 - Standard Fee Waiver Application
• 503.4 - Good Conduct Rule
• 503.5 - Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restraint and Prone Restraint
• 503.6 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students
• 503.6R1 - Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion with Students
• 503.6E1 - Use of Physical Restraint and, or Seclusion of Documentation Form
• 503.6E2 - Debriefing Letter to Guardian of Student, Restraint or Seclusion Was Used
• 503.6E3 - Debriefing Meeting Document
• 503.7 - Student Disclosure of Identity
• 503.7E(1) - Report of Student Disclosure of Identity Form
• 503.7E(2) - Request to Update Student Identity Form (E2)
• 503.8 - Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence
• 503.8R(1) - Discipline of Students Who Make Threats Regulation
• 504.1 - Student Government
• 504.2 - Student Organizations
• 504.4 - Student Performances
• 504.4R1 - Student Fund Raising Regulation
• 504.6 - Student Activity Program
• 505.1 - Student Progress Reports and Conferences
• 505.2 - Student Promotion - Retention - Acceleration
• 505.3 - Student Honors and Awards
• 505.4 - Testing Program
• 505.5 - Graduation Requirements
• 505.6 - Early Graduation
• 505.7 - Commencement
• 505.8 - Parent and Family Engagement District Wide Policy
• 505.8R1 - Parent and Family Engagement District Wide
• 506 - Student Records
• 506.1 - Education Records Access
• 506.1R1 - Education Records Access Regulation
• 506.1E1 - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
• 506.1E2 - Authorization for Release of Education Records
• 506.1E3 - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
• 506.1E4 - Request for Examination of Education Records
• 506.1E5 - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
• 506.1E6 - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
• 506.1E7 - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
• 506.1E8 - Annual Notice
• 506.1E9 - Annual Notice
• 506.2 - Student Directory Information
• 506.2R - Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Information
• 506.2R1 - Use of Directory Information
• 506.2E1 - Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Information
• 506.3 - Student Photographs
• 506.4 - Student Library Circulation Records
• 507.1 - Student Health and Immunization Certificates
• 507.2 - Administration of Medication to Students
• 507.2E(3) - Parental Authorization for Indep Self Carry and Admin of Prescribed Meds
• 507.2E(4) - Parental Auth of Release of Admin of Over The Counter Meds
• 507.2E1 - Authorization Asthma or Other Airway Constricting Form
• 507.2E2 - Request for Administer Medication Form
• 507.3 - Communicable Diseases - Students
• 507.4 - Student Illness or Injury at School
• 507.5 - Emergency Plans and Drills
• 507.6 - Student Insurance
• 507.7 - Custody and Parental Rights
• 507.8 - Student Special Health Services
• 507.8R1 - Student Special Health Services Regulation
• 507.9 - Wellness
• 507.9R1 - Wellness Regulation
• 508.1 - Class or Student Group Gifts
• 508.2 - Open Night

600 Series - Education Program

• 600 - Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
• 601 - Type of School Organizations
• 601.1 - School Calendar
• 601.2 - School Day
• 602.1 - Curriculum Development
• 602.2 - Curriculum Implementation
• 602.3 - Curriculum Evaluation
• 602.4 - Pilot - Experimental - Innovative Projects
• 603.1 - Basic Instruction Program
• 603.2 - Summer School Instruction
• 603.3 - Special Education
• 603.4 - Multicultural, Gender Fair Education
• 603.5 - Health Education
• 603.5E - Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
• 603.6 - Physical Education
• 603.7 - Career Education
• 603.8 - Teaching About Religion
• 603.8R - Teaching About Religion Regulation - Religious Holidays
• 603.8R1 - Teaching About Religion Regulation
• 603.9 - Academic Freedom
• 603.9R - Education Program
• 603.9R1 - Academic Freedom Regulation
• 603.10 - Global Education
• 603.11 - Citizenship
• 603.12 - Postsecondary Education Counseling
• 604.1 - Competent Private Instruction
• 604.2 - Individualized Instruction
• 604.3 - Program Talented and Gifted Students
• 604.4 - Program for At-Risk Students
• 604.5 - Religious-Based Exclusion from a School Program
• 604.6 - Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution
• 604.7 - Dual Enrollment
• 604.8 - Foreign Students
• 604.10 - Online Courses
• 604.11 - Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms
• 605.1 - Instructional Materials Selection
• 605.1R1 - Selection of Instructional Materials
• 605.2 - Instructional and Library Materials Inspection and Display
• 605.3 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials
• 605.3R - Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Regulation
• 605.3R1 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials Regulation-Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Regulation
• 605.3E(5) - Request to Prohibit a Student From Accessing Instructional Material
• 605.3E1 - Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee
• 605.3E2 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Library Materials
• 605.3E3 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Sample Letter to Individual Challenging Instructional Materials
• 605.3E4 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Library Materials
• 605.4 - Technology and Instructional Materials
• 605.5 - School Library
• 605.6 - Internet - Appropriate Use
• 605.6R - Internet Acceptable Use Regulation
• 605.6R1 - Internet-Appropriate Use Regulation
• 605.6E1 - Parent and Student Home Use Agreement CHromebook (e-reg)
• 605.7 - Use of Information Resources
• 605.7R - Use of Information Resources Regulation
• 605.7R1 - Use of Information Resources
• 605.8 - Artificial Intelligence In the Education Environment
• 605.8R(1) - Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Environment
• 606.1 - Class Size - Class Grouping
• 606.2 - School Ceremonies and Observances
• 606.3 - Animals in the Classroom
• 606.4 - Student Production of Materials and Services
• 606.5 - Student Field Trips and Excursions
• 606.6 - Insufficient Classroom Space
• 607.1 - Student Guidance and Counseling Program
• 607.2 - Student Health Services
• 607.2R1 - Student Health Services Regulations

700 Series - Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services

• 700 - Purpose of Noninstructional and Business Services
• 701.1 - Depository of Funds
• 701.2 - Transfer of Funds
• 701.3 - Financial Records
• 701.4 - Governmental Accounting Practices Regulations
• 701.5 - Fiscal Management
• 701.5R1 - Fiscal Management Metrics Regulation
• 702 - Cash in School Buildings
• 703.1 - Budget Planning
• 703.2 - Spending Plan
• 704.1 - Local - State - Federal - Miscellaneous Revenue
• 704.2 - Debt Management Policy
• 704.2R1 - Post Issuance Compliance Regulation For Tax Exempt Obligations
• 704.2R2 - Debt Manageement Policy
• 704.2R3 - Bond Disclosure
• 704.3 - Investments
• 704.4 - Gifts - Grants - Bequests
• 704.5 - Student Activities Fund
• 704.6 - Fundraising Within The District
• 704.6R1 - Fundraising Within The District Regulation
• 704.10 - Sales of Bonds
• 705.1 - Purchasing - Bidding
• 705.1R1 - Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedure
• 705.1R2 - Purchasing, Bidding, Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts Regulation
• 705.2 - Credit Card and Procurement Cards
• 705.3 - Payment for Goods and Services
• 705.4 - Expenditures For A Public Purpose
• 705.4R1 - Use of Public Funds Regulation
• 706.1 - Payroll Periods
• 706.2 - Payroll Deductions
• 706.3 - Reduction In Employee Pay
• 706.3R1 - Reduction in Employee Pay Regulation
• 707.1 - Presentation and Publication of Financial Information
• 707.4 - Audit
• 707.5 - Internal Controls
• 707.5R1 - Internal Controls Procedures
• 707.6 - Internal Controls
• 707.6R - Internal Controls Procedures
• 708 - Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records
• 709 - Noninstructional Operations and Business Services
• 710.1 - School Food Program
• 710.2 - Free or Reduced Price Meals Eligibility
• 710.3 - Vending Machines
• 710.4 - Meal Charges
• 711.1 - Student School Transportation Eligibility
• 711.2 - Student Conduct on School Transportation
• 711.2R1 - Student Conduct on School Transportation Regulation
• 711.3 - Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
• 711.4 - Summer School Program Transportation Service
• 711.5 - Transportation of Nonresident and Nonpublic School Students
• 711.6 - Transportation of Nonschool Groups
• 711.7 - School Bus Safety Instruction
• 711.8 - Transportation in Inclement Weather
• 711.9 - District Vehicle Idling
• 711.10 - School Bus Passenger Restraints
• 712 - Before/After School Program
• 713 - Technology and Data Security
• 713.R(1) - Responsible Technology Use Social Networking Regulation
• 714 - Technology and Data Security
• 714.R1 - Security Requirements of Third Party Vendors Regulation

800 Series - Buildings and Sites

• 800 - Objectives of Buildings & Sites
• 801.1 - Buildings & Sites Long Range Planning
• 801.2 - Buildings & Sites Surveys
• 801.3 - Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites
• 801.4 - Site Acquisition
• 802.1 - Maintenance Schedule
• 802.2 - Requests for Improvements
• 802.3 - Emergency Repairs
• 802.4 - Capital Assests
• 802.4R1 - Capital Assets Regulation
• 802.4R2 - Capital Assets Management System Definitions
• 802.5 - Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities
• 802.6 - Vandalism
• 802.7 - Energy Conservation
• 803.1 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
• 803.2 - Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings & Sites
• 804.1 - Facilities Inspections
• 804.2 - District Emergency Operations Plans
• 804.4 - Asbestos Containing Material
• 804.5 - Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply
• 804.5E1 - Parent Authorization Form For Life Threatening Incidents
• 804.6 - Use of Recording Devices on School Property
• 804.6R1 - Use of District Owned Recording Devices on District Property Regulation
• 804.7 - Radon Mitigation
• 804.7R1 - Radon Mitigation Regulation

900 Series - School District and Community Relations

• 900 - Principles and Objectives for Community Relations
• 901 - Public Examination of School District Records
• 902.1 - News Media Relations
• 902.2 - News Conferences and Interviews
• 902.3 - News Releases
• 902.4 - Live Broadcast or Recording
• 903.1 - School - Community Groups
• 903.2 - Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
• 903.3 - Visitors to School District Buildings & Sites
• 903.4 - Public Conduct on School Premises
• 903.5 - Distribution of Materials
• 904.1 - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles
• 904.2 - Advertising and Promotion
• 905.1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment
• 905.1R1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Regulation
• 905.1R2 - Community Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Fees Schedule
• 905.1E1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Application Form
• 905.1E2 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement
• 905.2 - Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Environment
• 905.3 - Weapons in the School District
• 906 - Unmanned Aircrafts - Drones
• 907.1 - Procedure District Operation During Public Emergencies
• 907.1R1 - Procedure District Operations During a Public Health Emergency Regulation