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PHILOSOPHY — GOALS — OBJECTIVES — COMPREHENSIVE PLANS (Series 0000)
NOTE: The CSBA comprehensive index/table of contents is widely used by districts throughout the state. It provides a standard index system designed to accommodate future policies/regulations and at the same time provides a table of contents for this manual. This manual contains only those Board policies (BP), administrative regulations (AR) and exhibits (E) specified.

0. 0000 Vision - BP, AR
1. 0100 Philosophy - BP
2. 0200 Goals for the School District - BP
3. 0400 Comprehensive Plans - BP
1. 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities - BP
2. 0420 School Plans/Site Councils - BP, AR
1. 0420.1 School-Based Program Coordination - BP, AR
2. 0420.4 Charter Schools - BP, AR
3. 0430 Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education - BP, AR
4. 0440 District Technology Plan - BP, AR
5. 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan - BP

5. 0500 Accountability - BP
   A. 0510 School Accountability Report Card BP, AR

COMMUNITY RELATIONS (Series 1000)

0. 1000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 1020 Youth Services - BP
1. 1100 Communication with the Public - BP, E
1. Media
1. 1112 Media Relations - BP, AR
2. 1113 District and School Web Sites - BP, AR
2. 1150 Commendations and Awards - BP
3. 1160 Political Processes - BP
2. 1200 Participation by the Public
1. 1220 Citizen Advisory Committees - BP, AR
2. 1240 Volunteer Assistance - BP, AR
3. 1250 Visitors/Outsiders - BP, AR
4. 1260 Educational Foundation - BP
3. 1300 Public Activities Involving Staff, Students or School Facilities
1. Relations between Public and the Schools
1. 1312 Complaints Concerning the Schools - BP
1. 1312.1 Complaints Concerning District Employees - BP, AR
2. 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials - BP, AR
3. 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures - BP, AR
2. Relations between Public and Students (cf. 6145.5)
1. 1321 Solicitation of Funds from and by Students - BP
2. 1325 Advertising and Promotion - BP
3. 1330 Use of School Facilities - BP, AR
4. 1340 Access to District Records - BP, AR
4. Relations between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools
1. State Agencies
1. 1431 Waivers - BP

ADMINISTRATION (Series 2000)

0. 2000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 2100 Superintendent
1. 2110 Superintendent Responsibilities and Duties - BP
1. 2111 Superintendent Governance Standards - BP
2. 2120 Superintendent Recruitment and Selection - BP
1. 2121 Superintendent’s Contract - BP
3. 2140 Evaluation of the Superintendent - BP
2. 2200 Administrative Operations
1. 2210 Administrative Leeway in Absence of Governing Board Policy - BP
2. 2220 Administrative Staff Organization - BP

BUSINESS and NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS (Series 3000)

0. 3000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 3010 Goals and Objectives
1. 3100 Budget - BP AR
1. 3110 Transfer of Funds - AR
2. 3111 Deferred Maintenance Funds - BP
2. 3200 Income
1. 3220 State Funds
1. 3220.1 Lottery Funds - BP
2. 3260 Fees and Charges - BP, AR
3. 3270 Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies - BP, AR
4. 3280 Sale, Lease, Rental of District-Owned Real Property - BP, AR
5. 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests - BP
3. 3300 Expenditures/Expending Authority - BP
1. 3310 Purchasing Procedures - BP
1. 3311 Bids - BP, AR
2. 3312 Contracts - BP
1. 3312.2 Educational Travel Program Contracts - BP, AR
3. 3314 Payment for Goods and Services - BP, AR
1. 3314.2 Revolving Funds - BP
5. 3315 Relations with Vendors - BP
2. 3320 Claims and Actions Against the District - BP, AR, E
3. 3350 Travel Expenses - BP
4. 3400 Management of District Assets/Accounts - BP, AR
1. 3430 Investing - BP
2. 3440 Inventories - AR
3. 3450 Money in School Buildings
1. 3452 Student Activity Funds - BP
6. 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability - BP AR
5. 3500 Noninstructional Operations
1. 3510 Operation and Maintenance of Plant (cf. 7000 et seq.)
1. 3511 Energy and Water Conservation - BP
2. 3512 - Equipment (includes instructional equipment) - AR, E
3. 3513 Buildings and Grounds (cf. 1330)
1. 3513.2 Safety – Parking on School Campuses - BP, AR
2. 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools - BP, AR
4. 3514 Environmental Safety
1. 3514.2 Integrated Pest Management - BP, AR
5. Campus Security
1. 3515 Keys - AR
2. 3515.2 Disruptions - BP AR
3. 3515.4 Recovery for Property Loss or Damage - BP, AR
4. 3515.5 Sex Offender Notification - BP, AR
5. 3515.6 Criminal Background Checks for Contractors - AR
6. 3516 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan - BP, AR
1. 3516.1 Fire Drills and Fires - AR
2. 3516.2 Bomb Threats - AR
3. 3516.3 Earthquake Emergency Procedure System - AR
4. 3516.5 Emergency Schedules - BP
2. 3530 Risk Management/Insurance - BP, AR
3. 3540 Transportation (cf. 3250) - BP, AR
1. 3541 Transportation Routes and Services - AR
1. 3541.1 Transportation for School-Related Trips - AR, E
2. 3541.2 Transportation for Students with Disabilities - BP, AR
4. 3550 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program - BP, AR
1. 3551 Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund - BP, AR
2. 3553 Free and Reduced Price Meals - BP, AR
3. 3554 Other Food Sales - BP, AR
5. 3580 District Records - BP AR 6. Consultants 3600 BP

PERSONNEL (Series 4000)

0. 4000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 4020 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace - BP
3. 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment - BP, AR
1. 4031 Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment - AR
2. 4032 Reasonable Accommodation - AR
4. 4040 Employee Use of Technology - BP, AR
1. 4100 Certificated Personnel - BP
1. 4110 Permanent/Probationary
1. 4111 Recruitment and Selection - BP
1. 4111.2 Legal Status Requirement - BP, AR
2. 4112 Appointment and Conditions of Employment - AR
1. 4112.1 Contracts - AR
2. 4112.2 Certification - BP, AR, E
1. 4112.21 District Interns - BP, AR
2. 4112.22 Staff Teaching Students of Limited English Proficiency - AR
3. 4112.23 Special Education Staff - BP
3. 4112.3 Oath or Affirmation - AR, E
4. 4112.4 Health Examinations - BP, AR
5. 4112.5 Criminal Record Check - AR
6. 4112.6 Personnel Files - AR
1. 4112.62 Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records - AR, E
7. 4112.8 Employment of Relatives - BP
8. 4112.9 Employee Notifications - AR
3. 4113 Assignment - BP, AR
4. 4114 Transfers - BP
5. 4115 Evaluation/Supervision - BP
6. 4116 Probationary/Permanent Status - BP, AR
7. 4117 Separation
1. 4117.1 Retirement
1. 4117.14 Employment of Retired Teachers - AR
2. 4117.2 Resignation - BP
3. 4117.3 Personnel Reduction - BP, AR
4. 4117.4 Dismissal - AR
5. 4117.5 Termination Agreements - AR
6. 4117.6 Decision Not to Rehire - AR
7. 4117.7 Employment Status Reports - AR
8. 4118 Suspension/Disciplinary Action - B,P AR
9. 4119 Rights, Responsibilities and Duties
1. 4119.1 Civil and Legal Rights - BP
1. 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - BP, AR
2. 4119.2 Professional Responsibilities
1. 4119.21 Professional Standards - BP, E
2. 4119.22 Dress and Grooming - BP
3. 4119.23 Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information - BP
4. 4119.25 Political Activities of Employees - BP, AR
3. 4119.3 Duties of Personnel - BP
4. 4119.4 Infectious Disease
1. 4119.41 Employees with Infectious Disease - BP
2. 4119.42 Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens - BP, AR, E
3. 4119.43 Universal Precautions - BP, AR
2. 4120 Other Certificated Personnel
1. 4121 Temporary/Substitute Personnel - AR
2. 4128 Shared Teaching Assignments - BP, AR
3. 4130 Activities
1. 4131 Staff Development - BP, AR
1. 4135.5 Professional Growth - BP, AR
2. 4135 Soliciting and Selling - BP
3. 4136 Nonschool Employment - BP
4. 4137 Tutoring - BP
5. 4139 Peer Assistance and Review - BP, AR
4. 4140 Bargaining Units - BP
1. 4141 Collective Bargaining Agreement - BP
1. 4141.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage - BP, AR
2. 4143 Negotiations/Consultation - BP
1. 4143.1 Public Notice - Personnel Negotiations - BP, AR
3. 4144 Complaints - BP, AR
5. 4150 Compensation and Related Benefits
1. 4151 Employee Compensation - BP
2. 4154 Health and Welfare Benefits - BP, AR
3. 4156 Employment Amenities
1. 4156.2 Awards and Recognition - BP
2. 4156.3 Employee Property Reimbursement - BP
4. 4157 Employee Safety - BP, AR
1. 4157.1 Work-Related Injuries - BP
5. 4158 Employee Security - BP, AR
6. 4160 Leaves and Vacations
1. 4161 Leaves - BP, AR
1. 4161.1 Personal Illness/Injury Leave - AR
1. 4161.11 Industrial Accident/Illness Leave - AR
2. 4161.2 Personal Leaves - AR
3. 4161.8 Family Care and Medical Leave - AR, E
4. 4161.9 Catastrophic Leave Program - BP, AR
2. 4162 Vacation/Holidays
2. 4200 Classified Personnel - BP, AR
1. Permanent/Probationary
1. 4212 Appointment and Conditions of Employment - AR
1. 4212.5 Criminal Record Check - AR
2. 4215 Evaluation/Supervision - BP
3. 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status - BP
4. 4219 Rights, Responsibilities and Duties
1. 4219.2 Employment Responsibilities
1. 4219.21 Professional Standards (see 4119.21) - E
3. 4300 Administrative Personnel

STUDENTS (Series 5000)

0. 5000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 5020 Parent Rights and Responsibilities - BP, AR
1. 5021 Noncustodial Parents - BP
2. 5022 Student and Family Privacy Rights - BP, AR
2. 5030(a) Student Wellness - BP, AR
1. 5100 Elementary and Secondary

1. 5110 Attendance
1. 5111 Admission - BP, AR
1. 5111.1 District Residency - AR
1. 5111.11 Residency of Students With Caregiver - AR, E
2. 5111.12 Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment - AR
3. 5111.13 Residency for Homeless Children - AR
2. 5112 Attendance and Exceptions
1. 5112.1 Exemptions from Attendance - BP, AR
2. 5112.2 Exclusions from Attendance - AR
3. 5113 Absences and Excuses - BP, AR
1. 5113.1 Truancy - BP
4. 5117 Interdistrict Attendance - BP, AR, E
8. 5118 Transfers - AR
9. 5119 Students Expelled from Other Districts - BP, AR
2. 5120 Progress
1. 5121 Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement - BP, AR
2. 5123 Promotion/Acceleration/Retention - BP, AR
4. 5124 Communication with Parents/Guardians - BP
5. 5125 Student Records - BP, AR
1. 5125.1 Release of Directory Information - BP, AR
2. 5125.2 Withholding Grades, Diploma or Transcripts - AR
3. 5125.3 Challenging Student Records - AR
6. 5126 Awards for Achievement - BP, AR
3. 5130 Activities
1. 5131 Conduct - BP
1. 5131.1 Bus Conduct - BP, AR
2. 5131.4 Campus Disturbances - BP, AR
3. 5131.5 Vandalism, Theft and Graffiti - BP
4. 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs - BP, AR
1. 5131.62 Tobacco - BP, AR
5. 5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments - BP, AR
6. 5131.9 Academic Honesty - BP
2. 5132 Dress and Grooming - BP, AR
3. 5133 Gifts to School Personnel - BP
4. 5137 Positive School Climate - BP
5. 5138 Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation - BP
4. 5140 Welfare
1. 5141 Health Care and Emergencies - BP, AR
1. 5141.1 Accidents - BP
2. 5141.2 Illness
1. 5141.21 Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions - BP, AR
2. 5141.22 Infectious Diseases - BP
3. 5141.24 Specialized Health Care Services - BP, AR
3. 5141.3 Health Examinations (cf. 6145.2) - BP, AR
1. 5141.31 Immunizations - BP, AR
2. 5141.32 Child Health and Disability Prevention Program - AR
3. 5141.33 Head Lice - BP
4. 5141.34 K-1 Oral Health Assessment
   
4. 5141.4 Child Abuse Reporting Procedures - BP, AR
5. 5151.6 Student Health and Social Services - BP
2. 5142 Safety - BP, AR
1. 5142.1 Identification and Reporting of Missing Children - AR
2. 5142.2 Crossing Guards - BP
3. 5143 Insurance - BP
4. 5144 Discipline - BP, AR
1. 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process - BP, AR
2. 5144.2 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities) - AR
5. 5145 Rights and Responsibilities
1. 5145.1 Privacy
   (1) Questioning and Apprehension 5145.11 BP AR
   (2) Search and Seizure 5145.12 BP
2. 5145.2 Freedom of Speech/Expression - BP, AR
3. 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - BP
4. 5145.6 Parental Notifications - BP, E
5. 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - BP, AR
6. 5145.8 Refusal to Harm or Destroy Animals - BP, AR
7. 5145.9 Hate-Motivated Behavior - BP
6. 5147 Dropout Prevention - BP
7. 5149 At-Risk Students - BP, AR

INSTRUCTION (Series 6000)

0. 6000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 6010 Goals and Objectives
1. 6011 Academic Standards - BP
2. 6020 Parent Involvement - BP
1. 6100 Elementary and Secondary
1. 6110 Schedules
1. 6111 School Calendar - BP
2. 6112 School Day - BP, AR
3. 6115 Ceremonies and Observances - BP, AR
4. 6116 Classroom Interruptions - BP, AR
2. 6140 Curriculum
1. 6141 Curriculum Development and Evaluation - BP
1. 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs - BP, AR
2. 6141.6 Multicultural Education - BP
2. 6142 Subject Fields
1. 6142.1 Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction - BP, AR
2. 5142.4 Learning Through Community Service - BP
3. 6142.5 Environmental Education - BP
4. 6142.6 Visual and Performing Arts Education - BP
5. 6142.7 Physical Education - BP, AR
6. 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education - BP
7. 6142.9 Core Curriculum
1. 6142.91 Reading/Language Arts Instruction - BP
2. 6142.92 Mathematics Instruction - BP
3. 6142.93 Science Instruction - BP
3. 6143 Courses of Study - BP, AR
4. 6144 Controversial Issues - BP, AR
5. 6145 Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities - BP, AR
1. 6145.2 Athletic Competition - BP, AR
2. 6145.5 Student Council and Equal Access - BP, AR
3. 6145.6 International Exchange - BP, AR
4. 6145.8 Assemblies and Special Events - BP
6. 6146 Graduation Requirements/Standards of Proficiency
1. 6146.5 Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements - BP
3. 6150 Instructional Arrangements
1. 6150
1. 6150.1 Combination Classes - BP, AR
2. 6151 Class Size - BP, AR
3. 6152 Class Assignment - BP
4. 6153 School-Sponsored Trips - BP, AR
5. 6154 Homework/Makeup Work - BP, AR
6. 6158 Independent Study - BP, AR
7. 6159 Individualized Education Program (IEP) - BP, AR
1. 6159.1 Procedural Safeguards and Complaints for Special Education - BP, AR
2. 6159.2 Nonpublic Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education - BP, AR
3. 6159.3 Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Special Education Students - BP, AR
4. 6159.4 Behavioral Interventions for Special Education Students - AR
4. 6160 Instructional Services and Resources
1. 6161 Equipment, Books and Materials - BP
1. 6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials - BP, AR
1. 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials - BP
2. 6161.2 Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials - BP
3. 6161.3 Toxic Art Supplies - BP
2. 6162 Instructional Resources for Teachers
1. 6162.5 Student Assessment - BP
1. 6162.51 Standardized Testing and Reporting Program - BP, AR
2. 6162.54 Test Integrity/Test Preparation - BP
2. 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials - BP, AR
3. 6162.7 Use of Technology in Instruction - BP, AR
4. 6162.8 Research - BP, AR
3. 6163 Instructional Resources for Students
1. 6163.1 Library Media Centers - BP
2. 6163.2 Animals at School - BP, AR
3. 6163.4 Student Use of Technology - BP, AR
4. 6164 Individual Services and Counseling
1. 6164.2 Guidance/Counseling Services - BP
2. 6164.4 Identification of Individuals for Special Education - BP, AR
3. 6164.5 Student Study Teams - BP, AR
4. 6164.6 Identification and Education under Section 504 - BP, AR
5. 6170 Curriculum Extensions/Specialized Programs
1. 6171 Title I Programs - BP, AR
2. 6172 Gifted and Talented Student Program - BP, AR
3. 6173 Education for Homeless Children - BP, AR
4. 6174 Education for English Language Learners - BP, AR, E
5. 6177 Summer School - BP
6. 6179 Supplemental Instruction - BP, AR
6. 6180 Program Adaptations/Alternative Arrangements
1. 6183 Home and Hospital Instruction - AR
7. 6190 Evaluation of the Instructional Program - BP

FACILITIES (Series 7000)

0. 7000 Concepts and Roles - BP
1. 7100 Planning and Design
1. 7110 Facilities Master Plan - BP
1. 7111 Evaluating Existing Buildings - AR
2. 7130 Relations with other Governmental Units
1. 7131 Relations with Local Agencies - BP
3. 7140 Architectural and Engineering Services - BP, AR
4. 7150 Site Selection and Development - BP, AR
5. 7160 Charter School Facilities - AR
2. 7200 Financing
1. 7210 Facilities Financing - BP
1. 7211 Developer Fees - BP, AR
2. 7214 General Obligation Bonds - BP, AR
3. 7300 Acceptance/Dedication/Occupation
1. 7310 Naming of Facility - BP

BYLAWS OF THE BOARD (Series 9000)

0. 9000 Role of the Board - BB
1. 9005 Governance Standards - BB
2. 9010 Public Statements - BB
1. 9011 Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information - BB
1. 9100 Organization - BB
1. 9110 Terms of Office - BB
2. 9120 Officers and Auxiliary Personnel
1. 9121 President - BB
2. 9122 Secretary - BB
3. 9123 Clerk - BB
4. 9124 Attorney - BB
3. 9130 Board Committees - BB
4. 9140 Board Representatives - BB
2. 9200 Members (Limits of Authority) - BB
1. 9220 Governing Board Elections - BB
1. 9221 Recruiting New Board Members - BB
2. 9222 Resignation - BB
3. 9223 Filling Vacancies - BB, E
4. 9224 Oath or Affirmation - BB
2. 9230 Orientation - BB
3. 9240 Board Development - BB
4. 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement, and Other Benefits - BB
5. 9260 Legal Protection - BB
6. 9270 Conflict of Interest (includes nepotism) - BB
3. 9300 Board Operations
1. 9310 Policy Manual - BB
1. 9311 Board Policies - BB, AR
2. 9312 Board Bylaws - BB
3. 9313 Administrative Regulations - BB
4. 9314 Suspension of Policies, Bylaws, Administrative Regulations - BB
2. 9320 Meetings and Notices (includes posting requirements) - BB, E
1. 9321 Closed Session Purposes and Agendas - BB
1. 9321.1 Closed Session Actions and Reports - BB
2. 9322 Agenda/Meeting Materials (includes construction, posting, advance delivery) - BB
3. 9323 Meeting Conduct - BB
1. 9323.2 Actions by the Board - BB, E
4. 9324 Minutes and Recordings - BB
3. 9330 Membership in Associations
4. 9400 Board Self-Evaluation - BB