Serving the educational needs of students in the Coaldale, Lansford, Nesquehoning, and Summit Hill communities.
"Working together as a community to inspire each individual to achieve success through lifelong learning"

BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2007-08


Table Of Contents

000 LOCAL BOARD PROCEDURES

001 Name And Classification
002 Authority And Powers
003 Functions
004 Membership
005 Organization
006 Meetings
007 Distribution
008 Organizational Chart
009 Student Board Representative


100 PROGRAMS

100 Strategic Plan
101 Philosophy Of Education
102 Academic Standards
102.A Standards Based Education
103 Nondiscrimination In School And Classroom Practices
104 Affirmative Action Program For Employment/Contract Practices
105 Curriculum Development
105.1 Curriculum Review By Parents And Students
105.2 Exemption From Instruction
106 Guides For Planned Instruction
107 Adoption Of Planned Instruction
108 Adoption Of Textbooks
109 Resource Materials
110 Instructional Supplies
111 Lesson Plans
112 Guidance Counseling
113 Special Education
113.1 Discipline Of Students With Disabilities
113.2 Behavior Management
114 Programs For Gifted Pupils
115 Vocational Technical Education
116 Tutorial Instruction
117 Homebound Instruction
118 Independent Study
119 Current Events
120 Human Development Program
121 Field Trips
122 Co-Curricular Activities
123 Interscholastic Athletics
123.1 Advance Travel/Meal Policy For Athletic Events
123.2 Compensation For Coaching Staffs Beyond Regular Seasons
124 Summer School
125 Adult Education
126 Class Size
127 Assessment Of Educational Program
128 Limited English Proficiency Program
129 Alternative Education
130 Homework
131 Privacy Of Individually Identifiable Health Information Policy
137 Home Education Programs
140 Charter Schools

200 PUPILS

201 Admission Of Beginners
202 Eligibility Of Nonresident Students
203 Cummunicable Diseases And Immunization
203.1 HIV Infection
204 Attendance
205 Postgraduate Students
206 Assignment Within District
207 Confidential Communications Of Students
208 Withdrawal From School
209 Health Examinations
210 Use Of Medications
211 Student Accident Insurance
212 Reporting Pupil Progress
213 Assessment Of Student Progress
214 Class Rank
215 Promotion And Retention
216 Student Records
216.1 Supplemental Discipline Records
216.2 Student Records/Exceptional Students
217 Graduation Requirements
218 Student Discipline
218.1 Weapons
218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts
219 Student Complaint Process
220 Student Expression
221 Dress And Grooming
222 Tobacco Use
223 Use Of Bicycles And Motor Vehicles
224 Care Of School Property
225 Students And The Police
226 Locker Search
227 Controlled Substances
228 Student Government
229 Student Fund Raising
230 Public Performances By Students
231 Social Events And Class Trips
232 Participation In School Affairs
232.1 Athletic Participation Of Transfer Students/Enrolled Students

233 Suspension And Expulsion
234 Pregnant Students
235 Student Rights
237 Electronic Devices
239 Foreign Exchange Students
246 Student Wellness
247 Hazing
248 Unlawful Harassment

300 ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES

301 Creating A Position
302 Employment Of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
303 Employment Of Administrators
308 Employment Contract
309 Assignment And Transfer
310 Abolishing A Position
311 Suspensions And Furloughs
312 Evaluation Of Superintendent
313 Evaluation Of Administrative Employees
314 Physical Examination
314.1 HIV Infection
315 Disqualification By Reason Of Health
316 Nontenured Employees
317 Disciplinary Procedures
319 Outside Activities
320 Freedom Of Speech In Nonschool Settings
321 Political Activities
322 Gifts
323 Smoking
324 Personnel Files
325 Dress And Grooming
326 Complaint Policy
327 Management Team
328 Wage And Salary
331 Job Related Expenses
333 Professional Growth Guidelines
334 Sick Leave
335 Family and Medical Leaves
336 Personal Necessity Leave
337 Vacation
338 Sabbatical Leave
339 Uncompensated Leave
348 Sexual Harassment
351 Drug-free Workplace
351.1 Substance Abuse

400 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

401 Creating A Position
404 Employment Of Professional Employees
404.1 Recruitment And Selection Of Professional Personnel
404.2 Position Vacancies Procedure
404.3 Appointment of Personel
405 Employment Of Substitute Professional Employees
406 Employment Of Summer School Staff
407 Student Teachers
408 Employment Contract
409 Assignment And Transfer
410 Abolishing A Position
411 Suspensions And Furloughs
412 Evaluation Of Professional Employees
413 Evaluation Of Temporary Professional Employees
414 Physical Examination
414.1 HIV Infection
415 Disqualification By Reason Of Health
416 Nontenured Staff Members
417 Disciplinary Procedures
418 Penalties For Tardiness
419 Outside Activities
420 Freedom Of Speech In Non-Instructional Settings
421 Political Activities
422 Gifts
423 Smoking
424 Personnel Files
425 Dress And Grooming
426 Complaint Policy
428 Salary Determination
428.1 Time Card Usage
429 Substitute Compensation
431 Job Related Expenses
432 Working Periods
433 Professional Growth Guidelines
434 Sick Leave
435 Family and Medical Leaves
436 Personal Necessity Leave
438 Sabbatical Leave
438.1 Compensated Professional Leaves
439 Uncompensated Leave
440 Responsibility Of Staff For Student Welfare
442 Jury Duty
448 Sexual Harassment
451 Drug-Free Workplace
451.1 Substance Abuse

500 CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

501 Creating A Position
504 Employment Of Classified Employes
505 Employment Of Substitute And Short-Term Employees
508 Employment Contract
509 Assignment And Transfer
511 Suspensions Or Layoffs
512 Evaluation Of Classified Employees
514 Physical Examination
514.1 HIV Infection
515 Disqualification By Reason Of Health
517 Disciplinary Procedures
518 Penalties For Tardiness
519 Outside Activities
523 Smoking
524 Personnel Files
525 Dress And Grooming
526 Complaint Policy
528 Wage And Salary Determination
528.1 Time Card Usage
529 Substitute Compensation
530 Overtime
531 Job Related Expenses
532 Working Periods
534 Sick Leave
535 Family and Medical Leaves
536 Personal Necessity Leave
537 Vacation
539 Uncompensated Leave
541 Benefits For Regularly Employed Part-time Personnel
542 Jury Duty
543 Paid Holidays
548 Sexual Harassment
551 Drug-Free Workplace
551.1 Substance Abuse

600 FINANCES

601 Objectives
602 Budget Planning
603 Budget Preparation
604 Budget Hearing
605 Tax Levy
606 Tax Collection
607 Tuition Income
608 Bank Accounts
609 Investment Of District Funds
610 Purchases Subject To Bid
611 Purchases Budgeted
612 Purchases Not Budgeted
613 Cooperative Purchasing
614 Payroll Authorization
615 Payroll Deductions
616 Payment Of Claims
617 Petty Cash
618 Special Purpose Funds
619 District Audit - Public
620 Unreserved Fund Balance
621 Local Taxpayer Bill Of Rights

622 GASB 34
623 Grant Monies


700 PROPERTY

701 Facilities Planning
702 Gifts, Grants, Donations
703 Sanitary Management
704 Maintenance
705 Safety
706 Property Records
707 Use Of School Facilities
708 Lending Of School Owned Equipment And Books
709 Building Security
710 Use Of Facilities By Staff
715 Use of FAX Machines
716 Integrated Pest Management
717 Cellular Telephones

800 OPERATIONS

801 Public Records
802 School Organization
803 School Calendar
804 School Day
805 Emergency Evacuation Of Schools
806 Child Abuse
807 Opening Exercises
808 Food Services
810 Transportation
810.1 Transportation Personnel - Drug And Alcohol Testing
811 Bonding
812 Property Insurance
813 Other Insurance
814 Copyright Material
815 Acceptable Use of Internet
818 Contracted Services
819 Suicide
820 Sensitive Issues
825
State Mandated Waivers
828 Fraud


900 COMMUNITY

901 Public Relations Objectives
902 Publications Program
903 Public Participation In Board Meetings
904 Public Attendance At School Events
905 Citizen Advisory Committees
906 Public Complaints
907 School Visitors
908 Relations With Parents
909 Municipal Government Relations
910 Community Relations
911 News Media Relations
912 Relations With Educational Institutions
913 Relations With Special Interest Groups
913.1 Education Foundation

914 Relations With Intermediate Unit

915 School Related Groups/Boosters/Support/PTO Organizations
916 Volunteers
917 Parent/Family Involvement
923
Tobacco Use



 

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1 Panther Way, Lansford, Pa 18232, (570) 645-4248
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