Policies

School District

101 Legal Status of the School District

I. PURPOSE A primary principle of this nation is that the public welfare demands an educated and informed citizenry. The power to provide for public education is a state function vested in the state legislature and delegated to local school districts. The purpose of this policy is to clarify the…
101 Legal Status of the School District
101.1 Name of the School District

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to clarify the name of the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Pursuant to statute, the official name of the school district is Independent School District No. 2909. However, the school district is often referred to by other informal names. In…
101.1 Name of the School District
102 Equal Educational Opportunity

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not unlawfully…
102 Equal Educational Opportunity
104 School District Mission Statement

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear statement of the purpose for which the school district exists. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board believes that a mission statement should be adopted. The mission statement should be based on the beliefs and values of…
104 School District Mission Statement
103 Complaints – Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons

I. PURPOSE The school district takes seriously all concerns or complaints by students, employees, parents or other persons. If a specific complaint procedure is provided within any other policy of the school district, the specific procedure shall be followed in reference to such a complaint. If a specific complaint procedure…
103 Complaints – Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons

School Board

201 Legal Status of the School Board

I. PURPOSE The care, management, and control of the schools is vested by statutory and constitutional authority in the school board. The school board shall carry out the mission of the school district with diligence, prudence, and dedication to the ideals of providing the finest public education. The purpose of…
201 Legal Status of the School Board
202 School Board Officers

I. PURPOSE School board officers are charged with the duty of carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to them for the care, management, and control of the public schools of the school district. The purpose of this policy is to delineate those responsibilities. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school…
202 School Board Officers
203 Operation of the School Board – Governing Rules

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide governing rules for the conduct of meetings of the school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY An orderly school board meeting allows school board members to participate in discussion and decision of school district issues. Rules of order allow school…
203 Operation of the School Board – Governing Rules
203.1 School Board Procedures; Rules of Order

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide specific rules of order to conduct meetings of the school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY To ensure that school board meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion, the school board will follow rules of order which will allow the…
203.1 School Board Procedures; Rules of Order
203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure consistency in the order of business at regular school board meetings. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the school board to consider matters that come before it in a consistent and orderly manner. III. ORDER A….
203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting
203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide procedures for the preparation of the school board meeting agenda to ensure that the school board can accomplish its business as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school board is that school…
203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda
203.6 Consent Agendas

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to allow the use of a consent agenda. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY In order for a more efficient administration of school board meetings, the school board may elect to use a consent agenda for the passage of noncontroversial items or items…
203.6 Consent Agendas
204 School Board Meeting Minutes

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures relating to the maintenance of records of the school board and the publication of its official proceedings. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the school district to maintain its records so that they will be…
204 School Board Meeting Minutes
205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings

I. PURPOSE A. The school board embraces accountability and transparency in the conduct of its business, in the belief that openness produces better programs, more efficient administration of programs, and an organization more responsive to public interest and less susceptible to private interest. The school board shall conduct its business…
205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings
206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations

I. PURPOSE A. The school board recognizes the value of participation by the public in deliberations and decisions on school district matters. At the same time, the school board recognizes the importance of conducting orderly and efficient proceedings, with opportunity for expression of all participants’ respective views. B. The purpose…
206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations
207 Public Hearing

I. PURPOSE The school board recognizes the importance of obtaining public input on matters properly before the school board during a public hearing. The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures to efficiently receive public input. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY For the school board to efficiently receive public…
207 Public Hearing
208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to emphasize the importance of the policy-making role of the school board and provide the means for it to continue to be an ongoing effort. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Formal guidelines are necessary to ensure the school community that the school…
208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
209 Code of Ethics

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to assist the individual school board member in understanding his or her role as part of a school board and in recognizing the contribution that each member must make to develop an effective and responsible school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY…
209 Code of Ethics
210 Conflict of Interest – School Board Members

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to observe state statutes regarding conflicts of interest and to engage in school district business activities in a fashion designed to avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of impropriety. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the…
210 Conflict of Interest – School Board Members
211 Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance about the school district’s position, rights, and responsibilities when a civil or criminal action is pending against the school district, or a school board member, school district employee, or student. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district…
211 Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student
212 School Board Member Development

I. PURPOSE In recognition of the need for continuing inservice training and development for its members, the purpose of this policy is to encourage the members of the school board to participate in professional development activities designed for them so that they may perform their responsibilities. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF…
212 School Board Member Development
213 School Board Committees

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for the structure and the operation of committees or subcommittees of the school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. It is the policy of the school board to designate school board committees or subcommittees when it is determined that…
213 School Board Committees
214 Out-of-State Travel By School Board Members

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to control out-of-state travel by school board members as required by law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY School board members have an obligation to become informed on the proper duties and functions of a school board member, to become familiar with issues…
214 Out-of-State Travel By School Board Members
215 Student School Board Representatives

I. PURPOSE The student school board representative shall be an advisor to and meet and work constructively with the Rock Ridge Public School Board and Administration. The only meetings the student school board members need to attend in his/her representative capacity are the regular monthly public school board meetings of…
215 Student School Board Representatives

Administration

301 School District Administration

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to clarify the role of the school district administration and its relationship with the school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Effective administration and sound management practices are essential to realizing educational excellence. It is the responsibility of the school district…
301 School District Administration
302 Superintendent

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to recognize the importance of the role of the superintendent and the overall responsibility of that position within the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board shall employ a superintendent who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member…
302 Superintendent
303 Superintendent Selection

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to convey to the school community that the authority to select and employ a superintendent is vested in the school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board shall employ a superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer of the…
303 Superintendent Selection
304 Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for the use of an employment contract with the superintendent, a position description and the use of an approved instrument to evaluate performance. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The superintendent’s contract shall be used to formalize the employment relationship…
304 Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation
305 Policy Implementation

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to clarify the responsibility of the school administration for implementation of school district policy. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to implement school board policy and to recommend additions or modifications thereto. The administration…
305 Policy Implementation
306 Administrator Code of Ethics

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the requirements of the school board that school administrators adhere to the standards of ethics and professional conduct in this policy and Minnesota law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The standards of professional conduct are as follows: A. A school…
306 Administrator Code of Ethics

Employees/Personnel

401 Equal Employment Opportunity

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants for school district employment and for all school district employees. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The…
401 Equal Employment Opportunity
402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide a fair employment setting for all persons and to comply with state and federal law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district shall not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities because of the disabilities of such individuals in…
402 Disability Nondiscrimination Policy
403 Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to achieve effective operation of the school district’s programs through the cooperation of all employees under a system of policies and rules applied fairly and uniformly. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The disciplinary process described herein is designed to utilize progressive steps,…
403 Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees
404 Employment Background Checks

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and healthful environment in the school district in order to promote the physical, social, and psychological well-being of its students. To that end, the school district will seek a criminal history background check for applicants who receive an…
404 Employment Background Checks
405 Veteran’s Preference

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to comply with the Minnesota Veterans Preference Act (VPA) which provides preference points for veterans applying for employment with political subdivisions, including school districts, as well as additional rights for veterans in the discharge process. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The…
405 Veteran’s Preference
406 Public and Private Personnel Data

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to school district employees as to the data the school district collects and maintains regarding its employees, volunteers, independent contractors, and applicants (“personnel”). II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. All data on individuals collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated…
406 Public and Private Personnel Data
407 Employee Right To Know – Exposure To Hazardous Substances

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide school district employees a place of employment and conditions of employment free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury or harm. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of this school district is to provide…
407 Employee Right To Know – Exposure To Hazardous Substances
408 Subpoena of a School District Employee

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to protect the privacy rights of school district employees and students under both state and federal law when requested to testify or provide educational records for a judicial or administrative proceeding. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY This policy is to provide guidance…
408 Subpoena of a School District Employee
409 Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions, and Creations

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to identify and reserve the proprietary rights of the school district to certain publications, instructional materials, inventions, and creations which employees may develop or create, or assist in developing or creating, while employed by the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY…
409 Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions, and Creations
410 Family and Medical Leave Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for family and medical leave to school district employees in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) and also with parenting leave under state law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The following procedures and policies regarding…
410 Family and Medical Leave Policy
412 Expense Reimbursement

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to identify school district business expenses that involve initial payment by an employee and qualify for reimbursement from the school district, and to specify the manner by which the employee seeks reimbursement. II. AUTHORIZATION All school district business expenses to be reimbursed…
412 Expense Reimbursement
413 Harassment and Violence

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and working environment free from harassment and violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability (Protected Class). II. GENERAL…
413 Harassment and Violence
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to make clear the statutory requirements of school personnel to report suspected child neglect or physical or sexual abuse. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to fully comply with Minnesota Statutes chapter 260E requiring school…
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to make clear the statutory requirements of school personnel to report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to comply with Minnesota Statutes section 626.557 requiring school personnel to report suspected…
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing

I. PURPOSE A. The school board recognizes the significant problems created by drug, alcohol, and cannabis use in society in general, and the public schools in particular. The school board further recognizes the important contribution that the public schools have in shaping the youth of today into the adults of…
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
417 Chemical Use and Abuse

I. PURPOSE The school board recognizes that chemical use and abuse constitutes a grave threat to the physical and mental well-being of students and employees and significantly impedes the learning process. Chemical use and abuse also creates significant problems for society in general. The school board believes that the public…
417 Chemical Use and Abuse
418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and healthful environment for employees and students by prohibiting the use of alcohol, toxic substances, medical cannabis, nonintoxicating cannabinoids, edible cannabinoid products, and controlled substances without a physician’s prescription. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Use or possession…
418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and working environment that is tobacco free. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. A violation of this policy occurs when any student, teacher, administrator, other school personnel of the school district, or person smokes or uses tobacco, tobacco-related…
419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
420 Students and Employees With Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions

I. PURPOSE Public concern that students and staff of the school district be able to attend the schools of the district without becoming infected with serious communicable or infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis, requires that the…
420 Students and Employees With Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions
421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to avoid the appearance of impropriety or the appearance of a conflict of interest with respect to gifts given to school district employees and school board members. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district recognizes that students, parents, and others…
421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
422 Policies Incorporated By Reference

PURPOSE Certain policies as contained in this policy reference manual are applicable to employees as well as to students. To avoid undue duplication, the school district provides notice by this section of the application and incorporation by reference of the following policies that also apply to employees: Policy 505 Distribution…
422 Policies Incorporated By Reference
423 Employee-Student Relationships

I. PURPOSE The school district is committed to an educational environment in which all students are treated with respect and dignity. Every school district employee is to provide students with appropriate guidance, understanding, and direction while maintaining a standard of professionalism and acting within accepted standards of conduct. II. GENERAL…
423 Employee-Student Relationships
424 License Status

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that qualified teachers are employed by the school district and to fulfill its duty to ascertain the licensure status of its teachers. A school board that employs a teacher who does not hold a valid teaching license or permit places…
424 License Status
425 Staff Development and Mentoring

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish a staff development program and structure to carry out planning and reporting on staff development that supports improved student learning. II. ADVISORY STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND SITE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAMS A. The school board will establish an Advisory Staff Development…
425 Staff Development and Mentoring
427 Workload Limits For Certain Special Education Teachers

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish general parameters for determining the workload limits of special education staff who provide services to children with disabilities receiving direct special education services 60 percent or less of the instructional day. II. DEFINITIONS A. Direct Services “Direct services” means special…
427 Workload Limits For Certain Special Education Teachers

Students

501 School Weapons

501 SCHOOL WEAPONS POLICY I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure a safe school environment for students, staff and the public. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY No student or nonstudent, including adults and visitors, shall possess, use, or distribute a weapon when in a school location except…
501 School Weapons
502 Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student’s Person

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for a safe and healthful educational environment by enforcing the school district’s policies against contraband. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Lockers and Personal Possessions Within a Locker Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, school lockers are the property of the school…
502 Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student’s Person
503 Student Attendance

I. PURPOSE A. The school board believes that regular school attendance is directly related to success in academic work, benefits students socially, provides opportunities for important communications between teachers and students, and establishes regular habits of dependability important to the future of the student. The purpose of this policy is…
503 Student Attendance
504 Student Dress and Appearance

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to enhance the education of students by establishing expectations that support educational goals. Students and their families have the primary and joint responsibility for student clothing and appearance. Teachers and other district staff should exemplify and reinforce student clothing and appearance standards…
504 Student Dress and Appearance
505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises By Students and Employees

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to protect the exercise of students’ and employees’ free speech rights, taking into consideration the educational objectives and responsibilities of the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district recognizes that students and employees have the right to express…
505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises By Students and Employees
506 Student Discipline

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. Such compliance will enhance the school district’s ability to maintain discipline and ensure that there is no interference with the educational process. The school district…
506 Student Discipline
507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to describe limitations on use of corporal punishment and prone restraint upon a student. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY No employee or agent of the school district shall inflict corporal punishment or use prone restraint upon a student except as provided below….
507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
507.5 School Resource Officers

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the contractual duties and training requirements of a school resource officer. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school district, upon securing the services of one or more school resource officers, is committed to establishing the qualifications and duties required of…
507.5 School Resource Officers
508 Extended School Year For Certain Students With Individualized Education Programs

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the school district complies with the overall requirements of law as mandated for certain students subject to individualized education programs (IEPs) when necessary to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE). II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Extended School…
508 Extended School Year For Certain Students With Individualized Education Programs
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students

I. PURPOSE The school district desires to participate in the Enrollment Options Program (Open Enrollment) established by Minnesota Statutes section 124D.03. The purpose of this policy is to set forth the application and exclusion procedures used by the school district in making said determination. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The…
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
510 School Activities

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to impart to students, employees, and the community the school district’s policy related to the student activity program. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY School activities provide additional opportunities for students to pursue special interests that contribute to their physical, mental, and emotional…
510 School Activities
511 Student Fundraising

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to address student fundraising efforts. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes a desire and a need by some student organizations for fundraising. The school board also recognizes a need for some constraint to prevent fundraising activities from becoming too…
511 Student Fundraising
512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to protect students’ rights to free speech in production of school-sponsored media and activities while at the same time balancing the school district’s role in supervising student publications and the operation of public schools. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Expressions and…
512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to professional staff, parents, and students regarding student promotion, retention, and program design. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board expects all students to achieve at an acceptable level of proficiency. Parental assistance, tutorial and remedial programs, counseling,…
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy

I. PURPOSE A safe and civil environment is needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards and to promote healthy human relationships. Bullying, like other violent or disruptive behavior, is conduct that interferes with a student’s ability to learn and/or a teacher’s ability to educate students in a…
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records

I. PURPOSE The school district recognizes its responsibility in regard to the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of pupil records and the protection of the privacy rights of students as provided in federal law and state statutes. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The following procedures and policies regarding the protection and…
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
517 Student Recruiting

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to prevent school district employees from exerting undue influence for purposes of securing or retaining the attendance of a student in a school. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. It is the policy of the school district to encourage employees to make…
517 Student Recruiting
518 DNR-DNI Orders

I. PURPOSE The school district recognizes that it is serving students with complex health needs. The school district also recognizes that school district staff may be confronted with requests to withhold emergency care of a student in the event of a life threatening situation at school or school activities or…
518 DNR-DNI Orders
519 Interviews of Students By Outside Agencies

I. PURPOSE There are occasions in which persons other than school district officials and employees find it necessary to speak with a student during the school day. Student safety and disruption of the educational program is of concern to the school district. The purpose of this policy is to establish…
519 Interviews of Students By Outside Agencies
520 Student Surveys

I. PURPOSE Occasionally, the school district utilizes surveys to obtain student opinions and information about students. The purpose of this policy is to establish the parameters of information that may be sought in student surveys. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Student surveys may be conducted as determined necessary by the…
520 Student Surveys
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to protect students with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), need services, accommodations, or programs in order that such…
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process

I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, and it is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement…
522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
523 Policies Incorporated By Reference

PURPOSE Certain policies as contained in the school district’s policies are applicable to students as well as to employees. To avoid undue duplication, the school district provides notice by this section of the application and incorporation by reference of the following policies that also apply to students: Policy 413 Harassment…
523 Policies Incorporated By Reference
525 Violence Prevention [Applicable To Students and Staff]

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to recognize that violence has increased and to identify measures that the school district will take in an attempt to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from violent and disruptive behavior. The school board is committed to promoting healthy…
525 Violence Prevention [Applicable To Students and Staff]
526 Hazing Prohibition

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are prohibited at all times. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A….
526 Hazing Prohibition
527 Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections, and Searches

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for use and parking of motor vehicles by students in school district locations, to maintain order and discipline in the schools, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of students and school personnel. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY…
527 Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections, and Searches
528 Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination

I. PURPOSE Students are protected from discrimination on the basis of sex and marital status pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. This includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. The purpose of this school district policy is to provide equal…
528 Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination
529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior By Students

I. PURPOSE In an effort to provide a safe school environment, the assigned classroom teacher and certain staff members should know whether a student to be placed in the classroom has a history of violent behavior. Additionally, decisions should be made regarding how to manage such a student. The purpose…
529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior By Students
530 Immunization Requirements

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to require that all students receive the proper immunizations as mandated by law to ensure the health and safety of all students. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY All students are required to provide proof of immunization, or appropriate documentation exempting the student…
530 Immunization Requirements
531 The Pledge of Allegiance

I. PURPOSE The school board recognizes the need to display an appropriate United States flag and to provide instruction to students in the proper etiquette, display, and respect of the flag. The purpose of this policy is to provide for recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and instruction in school…
531 The Pledge of Allegiance
533 Wellness

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth methods that promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local,…
533 Wellness
534 School Meals Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students receive healthy and nutritious meals through the school district’s nutrition program and that school district employees, families, and students have a shared understanding of expectations regarding meal charges. The policy of the school district is to provide meals…
534 School Meals Policy
532 Use of Peace Officers

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to describe the appropriate use of peace officers and crisis teams to remove, if necessary, a student with an individualized education program (IEP) from school grounds. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school district is committed to promoting learning environments that are…
532 Use of Peace Officers
535 Service Animals In Schools

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish parameters for the use of service animals by students, employees, and visitors within school buildings and on school grounds. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Individuals with disabilities shall be permitted to bring their service animals into school buildings or on…
535 Service Animals In Schools
516 Student Medication and Telehealth

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth the provisions that must be followed when administering all medications to students at school. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school district acknowledges that some students may require prescribed drugs or medication or telehealth to be administered during the…
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
516.5 Overdose Medication

I. PURPOSE As a means of enhancing the health and safety of its students, staff and visitors, the school district will acquire, administer, and store doses of an opiate antagonist, specifically Naloxone (Narcan), and administration devices or kits for emergency use to assist a student, staff member, or other individual…
516.5 Overdose Medication
524 Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school district computer system and acceptable and safe use of the Internet. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY In making decisions regarding student and employee access to the school district computer system and…
524 Internet and Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices

I. PURPOSE The objective of this policy is to support the school district’s focus on learning in alignment with the district’s mission to ignite students’ passion for learning, cultivate a strong foundation of knowledge, and foster a sense of community within our schools. Possession and use of personal electronic communication…
524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices

Education Programs

601 School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish broad curriculum parameters for the school district that encompass the Minnesota Academic Standards and federal law and are aligned with comprehensive achievement and civic readiness. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is to strive for…
601 School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals
602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for a timely determination of the school calendar and school day. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school calendar and schedule of the school day are important to parents, students, employees, and the general public for advance, effective planning of…
602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
603 Curriculum Development

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for continuous review and improvement of the school curriculum. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Curriculum development shall be directed toward the fulfillment of the goals and objectives of the education program of the school district. III. RESPONSIBILITY The superintendent…
603 Curriculum Development
604 Instructional Curriculum

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for the development of course offerings for students. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Instruction must be provided in at least the following subject areas: 1. basic communication skills including reading and writing, literature, and fine arts; 2. mathematics and…
604 Instructional Curriculum
605 Alternative Educational Services

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to recognize the need for alternative educational services for some school district students. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes the importance of alternative educational services for some students. Circumstances may be such that some students are put at risk…
605 Alternative Educational Services
606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for selection of textbooks and instructional materials. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes that selection of textbooks and instructional materials is a vital component of the school district’s curriculum. The school board also recognizes that it…
606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
606.5 Library Materials

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide direction and to delegate responsibility for selection and reconsideration of library materials. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The school board recognizes that library materials serve as a vital component of a student’s education by enriching the breadth of the curriculum…
606.5 Library Materials
607 Organization of Grade Levels

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to address the grade level organization of schools within the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to address the groupings of grade levels as recognized in Minnesota Statutes section 120A.05, as follows: Elementary:…
607 Organization of Grade Levels
608 Instructional Services – Special Education

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth the position of the school board on the need to provide special educational services to some students in the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes that some students need special education and further recognizes…
608 Instructional Services – Special Education
609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to identify the status of religion as it pertains to the programs of the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district shall neither promote nor disparage any religious belief or nonbelief. Instead, the school district encourages all students…
609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances
610 Field Trips

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for student trips and to identify the general process to be followed for review and approval of trip requests. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The general expectation of the school board is that all student trips will be well…
610 Field Trips
611 Home Schooling

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to recognize and provide guidelines in accordance with state law for parents who wish to have their children receive education in a home school that is an alternative to an accredited public or private school. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The Compulsory…
611 Home Schooling
612.1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies For Title I Programs

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to encourage and facilitate involvement by parents of students participating in Title I in the educational programs and experiences of students. The policy shall provide the framework for organized, systematic, ongoing, informed, and timely parental involvement in relation to decisions about the…
612.1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies For Title I Programs
613 Graduation Requirements

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth requirements for graduation from the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is that all students must demonstrate, as determined by the school district, their satisfactory completion of the credit requirements and their…
613 Graduation Requirements
614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth the school district’s testing plan and procedure. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is to implement procedures for testing, test security, documentation, and record keeping. III. DUTIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL REGARDING TEST ADMINISTRATION…
614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure
615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students

I. PURPOSE The purpose of the policy is to provide adequate opportunity for students identified as having individualized education program (IEP), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 accommodation plan (504 plan), or English Learner (EL) needs to participate in statewide assessment systems designed to hold schools accountable for the academic…
615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions For IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students
616 School District System Accountability

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to focus public education strategies on a process that promotes higher academic achievement for all students and ensures broad-based community participation in decisions regarding implementation of the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards and federal law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Implementation of the…
616 School District System Accountability
618 Assessment of Student Achievement

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to institute a process for the establishment and revision of assessments to measure achievement toward meeting the Minnesota Academic Standards, track academic progress over time, and provide Minnesota graduates information related to career and college readiness. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The…
618 Assessment of Student Achievement
619 Staff Development For Standards

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish opportunities for staff development which advance the staff’s ability to work effectively with the Assessment Graduation Requirements and with students as they progress to achievement of those Assessment Graduation Requirements and meet the requirements of federal law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT…
619 Staff Development For Standards
620 Credit For Learning

I. PURPOSE This policy recognizes student achievement that occurs in postsecondary enrollment options and other advanced enrichment programs. This policy also is to recognizes student achievement that occurs in other schools, in alternative learning sites, and in out-of-school experiences such as community organizations, work-based learning, and other educational activities and…
620 Credit For Learning
621 Literacy and The Read Act

I. PURPOSE This policy aligns with Minnesota law established in the Read Act and on other topics related to reading. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school district recognizes the centrality of reading in a student’s educational experience. III. DEFINITIONS A. “Evidence-based” means the instruction or item described is based…
621 Literacy and The Read Act
623 Mandatory Summer School Instruction

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish program parameters and student attendance guidelines and requirements for the school district relating to the provision of mandatory summer school educational services. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Summer school educational services and instruction shall be directed toward the fulfillment of…
623 Mandatory Summer School Instruction
624 Online Instruction

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to recognize and govern online instruction options of students enrolled in the school district for purposes of compulsory attendance and address enrollment of students with an online instruction site for supplemental or full-time online learning. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The…
624 Online Instruction

Non-Instructional Operations and Business Services

701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish lines of authority and procedures for the establishment of the school district’s revenue and expenditure budgets. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is to establish its revenue and expenditure budgets in accordance with the applicable…
701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
701.1 Modification of District Budge

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for the modification of the school district’s adopted revenue and expenditure budgets. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of this school district is to modify its revenue and expenditure budgets in accordance with the applicable provisions of law….
701.1 Modification of District Budge
702 Accounting

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to adopt the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards for Minnesota School Districts (UFARS) provided for in guidelines adopted by the Minnesota Department of Education. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of this school district to comply with the…
702 Accounting
703 Annual Audit

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for an annual audit of the books and records of the school district in order to comply with law, to provide a permanent record of the financial position of the school district, and to provide guidance to the school district…
703 Annual Audit
704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for the development and maintenance of an inventory of the fixed assets of the school district and the establishment and maintenance of a fixed asset accounting system. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is that…
704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System
705 Investments

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the investment of school district funds. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of this school district is to comply with all state laws relating to investments and to guarantee that investments meet certain primary criteria. III. SCOPE…
705 Investments
706 Acceptance of Gifts

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the acceptance of gifts by the school board. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of this school district to accept gifts only in compliance with state law. III. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS GENERALLY The school board…
706 Acceptance of Gifts
707 Transportation of Public School Students

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for the transportation of students consistent with the requirements of law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to provide for the transportation of students in a manner which will protect their health, welfare,…
707 Transportation of Public School Students
708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to address transportation rights of nonpublic school students and to provide equality of treatment in transporting such students pursuant to law. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is to recognize the rights of nonpublic school students and…
708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 Student Transportation Safety Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide safe transportation for students and to educate students on safety issues and the responsibilities of school bus ridership. II. PLAN FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING A. School Bus Safety Week The school district may designate a school bus safety week….
709 Student Transportation Safety Policy
710 Extracurricular Transportation

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to make clear to students, parents, and staff the school district’s policy regarding extracurricular transportation. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The determination as to whether to provide transportation for students, spectators, or participants to and from extracurricular activities shall be made solely…
710 Extracurricular Transportation
711 Video Recording on School Buses

I. PURPOSE The transportation of students to and from school is an important function of the school district, and transportation by the school district is a privilege and not a right for an eligible student. The behavior of students and employees on the bus is a significant factor in the…
711 Video Recording on School Buses
712 Video Recording Other Than On Buses

I. PURPOSE Maintaining the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, and visitors while on school district property and the protection of school district property are important functions of the school district. The behavior of individuals who come on to school property is a significant factor in maintaining order and…
712 Video Recording Other Than On Buses
713 Student Activity Accounting

I. PURPOSE The school board recognizes the need to provide alternative paths to learning, skill development for its students, and activities for student enjoyment. It also understands its commitment to and obligation for assuring maximum accountability for public funds and student activity funds. For these reasons, the school board will…
713 Student Activity Accounting
714 Fund Balances

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to create new fund balance classifications to allow for more useful fund balance reporting and for compliance with the reporting guidelines specified in Statement No. 54 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of this…
714 Fund Balances
720 Vending Machines

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures to govern vending machines installed in school facilities in the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is to contract for, supervise, maintain, and account for the proceeds from vending machines located in…
720 Vending Machines
721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with the requirements of the federal Uniform Grant Guidance regulations by establishing uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal grant awards received by the school district. II. DEFINITIONS A. “Compensation for personal services” includes all remuneration,…
721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests

I. PURPOSE The school district recognizes its responsibility relative to the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of public data as provided in state statutes. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school district will comply with the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13 (MGDPA), and Minnesota…
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests

Buildings and Sites

801 Equal Access To School Facilities

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to implement the Equal Access Act by granting equal access to secondary school facilities for students who wish to conduct a meeting for religious, political, or philosophical purposes during noninstructional time. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school…
801 Equal Access To School Facilities
802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the superintendent to assist in timely disposition of obsolete equipment and material. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Effective use of school building space, and consideration for safety of personnel, will at times require disposal of obsolete equipment and…
802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
805 Waste Reduction and Recycling

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish a resource recovery program to promote the reduction of waste, the separation and recovery of recyclable and reusable commodities, the procurement of recyclable commodities and commodities containing recycled materials, the disposition of waste materials and surplus property, and the establishment…
805 Waste Reduction and Recycling
806 Crisis Management Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Model Crisis Management Policy is to act as a guide for school district and building administrators, school employees, students, school board members, and community members to address a wide range of potential crisis situations in the school district. The step-by-step procedures suggested by this…
806 Crisis Management Policy
807 Health and Safety Policy

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in promoting health and safety, reducing injuries, and complying with federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to implement a health…
807 Health and Safety Policy

School District - Community Relations

901 Community Education

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to convey to employees and to the general public the important role of community education within the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board affirms a strong commitment to the community education program. The school board welcomes, and strongly…
901 Community Education
902 Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for community use of school facilities and equipment. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board encourages maximum use of school facilities and equipment for community purposes if, in its judgment, that use will not interfere with use for…
902 Use of School District Facilities and Equipment
903 Visitors To School District Buildings and Sites

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to inform the school community and the general public of the position of the school board on visitors to school buildings and other school property. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school board encourages interest on the part of parents and…
903 Visitors To School District Buildings and Sites
904 Distribution of Materials on School District Property By Nonschool Persons

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for distribution of materials appropriate to the school setting by nonstaff and nonstudents on school district property in a reasonable time, place, and manner which does not disrupt the educational program nor interfere with the educational objectives of the school…
904 Distribution of Materials on School District Property By Nonschool Persons
905 Advertising

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the advertising or promoting of products or services to students and parents in the schools. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school district’s policy is that the name, facilities, staff, students, or any part of the school district…
905 Advertising
906 Community Notification of Predatory Offenders

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to assist school administrators and staff members in responding to a notification by a law enforcement agency that a convicted predatory offender is moving into the school district so that they may better protect individuals in the school’s care while they are…
906 Community Notification of Predatory Offenders
907 Rewards

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to authorize the school board to offer rewards to persons who provide accurate and reliable information leading to the conviction of a person who has committed or conspired to commit a crime against students or school employees, volunteers, or school board members…
907 Rewards