District and Board Policies
Stonington Public Schools
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- Mission - Goals - Objectives (0000)
- Community Relations (1000)
- Administration (2000)
- Business Non-Instructional Operations (3000)
- Personnel - Certified & Non-Certified (4000)
- Students (5000)
- Instruction (6000)
- New Construction (7000)
- Bylaws of the Board (9000)
Mission - Goals - Objectives (0000)
Community Relations (1000)
| Policy Title | Policy Number |
Communications with the Public |
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| Non-Discrimination | 1000.1 |
| Parent Portal Acceptable Use and Safety Policy | 1110.2 |
Participation by the Public |
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| School Volunteers, Student Interns and Other Non-Employees | 1212/R1212 |
| Visitors and Observations in Schools | 1250 |
Public Activities Involving Staff, Students or Use of School Facilities |
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| Automatic External Defibrillators | 1300 |
| Relations Between Public and School Personnel | 1310 |
| Political Activities in Schools | 1311.2 |
| Public Complaints | 1312 |
| Civility | 1316.2 |
| Advertising and Promotion | 1325 |
| Prohibition Against Smoking | 1331 |
| Green Cleaning Programs | 1332 |
| Pesticide Application on School Property | 1333 |
| Use of School Facilities | 1334 |
| Sex Offender Notifications | 1335 |
Relations Between other Governmental Agencies and Schools |
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| Fiscal Authority | 1416 |
| Possession of Deadly Weapons or Firearms | 1700 |
| School Security and Safety | 1800 |
Administration (2000)
| Policy Title | Policy Number |
Concept and Roles in Administration |
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| Administration - Basic Concept | 2000 |
| Board - Superintendent Relationship | 2000.1 |
| Participatory Management | 2001 |
| Administrative Staff Organization | 2100 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | 2111 |
| Professional Development | 2112 |
| Organizational Chart | 2120 |
| Lines of Responsibility | 2121 |
| Job Descriptions | 2130 |
| Superintendent of Schools | 2131 |
| Recruitment and Appointment of Superintendent | 2141 |
| Administrative Operations | 2200 |
Administrative Operations |
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| Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Policy | 2210 |
| Administrative Councils and Committees | 2221 |
| Policy and Regulation Systems | 2231 |
| Educational Research in District Schools | 2240 |
| Administrative Monitoring of Product and Process Goals | 2250 |
| Administrative Evaluation | 2400 |
| Administrative Reports | 2500 |
| Retention and Disposition of Records and Information | 2600 |
| Hold on Destruction of Records (Litigation) | 2601 |
| Uniform Treatment of Recruiters | 2602 |
Business Non-Instructional Operations (3000)
| Policy Title |
Policy Number |
| Concept and Roles in Business & Non-Instructional Operations | 3000 |
| Goals and Objectives | 3010 |
Budget/Budgeting System |
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| Budget Planning | 3110 |
| Fiscal Year | 3111 |
| Budget Development | 3120 |
| Adoption of Budget | 3150 |
| Spending Public Funds for Advocacy | 3152 |
| Board Budget Procedures and Line Item Transfers | 3160 |
Receipts |
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| Medical Reimbursement for Special Education Students | 3231 |
| Tuition Fees | 3240 |
| Materials/Services Fees, Charges | 3250 |
| Sales and Disposal of Obsolete Books, Equipment, and Supplies | 3260 |
| Gifts, Grants and Requests To The District | 3280 |
| Grants | 3280.1 |
Expenditures/Expending Authority |
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| Relations with Vendors | 3313 |
| Local Purchasing | 3313.1 |
| Purchasing | 3320 |
| Paying for Goods and Services | 3326 |
Accounts |
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| Financial Records and Reports | 3432 |
| Periodic Audit | 3434 |
| Inventories - Equipment | 3440 |
| Money in School Buildings | 3450 |
| School Activity Funds | 3453 |
Non-Instructional Operations |
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| Operation and Maintenance of Plant | 3510 |
| Equipment | 3514 |
| Dog Policy | 3515.1 |
| Safety | 3516 |
| Asbestos Control | 3516.12 |
| Security of Buildings and Grounds | 3517 |
| Information Security Breach and Notification | 3520.1 |
| Electronic Information Security | 3520.11 |
| Confidentiality of Student Records, Medical Information, Presently Identifiable Sources of Information | 3520.12 |
| Data Based Information and Management Systems Student Data Protection and Privacy/Cloud-based Issues |
3520.13 |
| Data-Based Information and Management Systems - Cybersecurity | 3520.14 |
| Acquisition and Updating of Technology | 3523.1 |
| Property Insurance | 3532 |
Transportation |
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| Transportation | 3541 |
| Bus Contractor | 3541.23 |
| Transportation Equipment | 3541.43 |
| Privately Owned Vehicles | 3541.44 |
| Transportation Complaints | 3541.5 |
| School Transportation Accommodations | 3541.6 |
Food Service |
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| School Lunch Service | 3542 |
| Purposes and Facilities | 3542.1 |
| Food Service Personnel - Code of Conduct | 3542.22 |
| National School Lunch and Breakfast Program | 3542.31 |
| Professional Standards for Food Service Personnel | 3542.41 |
| Charging Policy | 3542.43 |
Office Services/Records and Reports |
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| Mail and Delivery | 3543.13 |
| Electronic Communications Use and Retention | 3543.31 |
Personnel - Certified & Non-Certified (4000)
| Policy Title | Policy Number |
Permanent Personnel |
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| Employment and Student Teacher Checks | 4000 |
| Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including, Sex-Based Harassment | 4000.1/AR4000.1 |
| Recruitment and Selection | 4111/4211 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | 4111.1/4211.1 |
| Increasing Educator Diversity Plan | 4111.3 |
| Hiring of Certified Staff | 4112 |
| Provisions of Negotiated Agreements/Contracts | 4112.1/4212.1 |
| Certification | 4112.2 |
| Health Examinations | 4112.4/412.4 |
| Security Check/Fingerprinting | 4112.5/4212.5 |
| Reference Checks | 4112.51/4212.51 |
| Personnel Records | 4112.6/4212.6 |
| Use and Disclosure of Employee Medical Information (HIPAA) | 4112.61/4212.61 |
| Nepotism | 4112.8/4212.8 |
| Minimum Duty-Free Lunch Periods for Teachers | 4113.12 |
| Assignment and Transfer | 4114 |
| Evaluation and Support Program | 4115 |
| Evaluation and Support Program | 4115.01 |
| Athletic Coaches (Evaluation and Termination) | 4115.3 |
| Exertional Heat Illness Awareness for Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics | 4115.4 |
| Emergency Action Plan for Interscholastic and Intramural Athletic Events | 4115.5 |
| Personnel Reduction in Force (RIF) | 4117.3 |
| Non-Renewal/Suspension | 4117.4 |
| Termination of Employment | 4117.5 |
| Non-Discrimination | 4118.11 |
| Harassment | 4118.113/4218.113 |
| Conflict of Interest | 4118.13/4218.13 |
| Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities | 4118.14/4218.14 |
| Workplace Bullying (Congenial and Healthy Workplace) | 4118.15/4218.5 |
| Code of Ethics | 4118.22 |
| Conduct | 4118.23/4218.23 |
| Staff/Student Non-Fraternization | 4118.24/4218.24 |
| Smoking, Drinking, and Use of Drugs on School Premises | 4118.231/4218.231 |
| Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug-Free Workplace | 4118.232 |
| Weapons and Dangerous Instruments | 4118.233/4218.233 |
| Psychotropic Drug | 4118.234/5141.231 |
Rights, Responsibilities and Duties |
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| Duties of Personnel | 4118.3/4218.3 |
| Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children/Reports of Sexual Assault of Students by School Employees | 4118.31 |
| Electronic Mail | 4118.4/4218.4 |
| Acceptable Technology Use | 4118.5 |
| Acceptable Computer Network Use | 4118.5/4218.5 |
| Employee Use of The District's Computer Systems and Electronic Communications | 4118.51/4218.51 |
| Use of New Web Tools (Blogging/Podcasting) | 4118.51/6141.325 |
| Temporary and Part-time Personnel | 4120 |
| Substitute Teachers | 4121 |
| Student Teachers | 4122 |
Activities |
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| Political Activities of School Employees | 4130 |
| Staff Development | 4131 |
| Publication or Creation of Materials | 4132 |
| Travel Reimbursement | 4133/4233 |
| Tutoring | 4134 |
| Organizations and Units | 4135/4235 |
| Non-School Employment | 4138/4238 |
Compensation and Related Benefits |
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| Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens | 4147.1 |
| Bloodborne Pathogens | 4147.1/R4247.1 |
| Employee Safety | 4147/4247 |
| Employee Protection | 4148/4218 |
| Leaves | 4150/4250 |
| Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | 4152.6 |
| Recruitment and Selection | 4211 |
| Hiring of Non-Certified Staff | 4212 |
| Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers | 4212.42 |
| Assignment and Transfer | 4214 |
| Evaluation/Supervision | 4215 |
| Retirement | 4217.1 |
| Dismissal/Suspension | 4217.4 |
| Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals | 4222 |
| Title I Paraprofessionals | 4222.1 |
Students (5000)
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Policy Title |
Policy Number |
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| Non-Discrimination | 5000 |
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| Admission to the Public Schools At or Before Age 5 | 5111 |
| Registration Requirements for Stonington Public Schools | 5111.1 |
| Ages of Attendance | 5112 |
| Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism | 5113/R5113 |
| Work Permits | 5113.1 |
| Senior Privileges | 5113.14 |
| Student Discipline | 5114 |
| Student Handbooks | 5114.12 |
| School Attendance | 5117/R5117 |
| Nonresident Attendance | 5118 |
| Homeless Children and Youth | 5118.1 |
Progress Reports |
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| Graduation Requirements | 5120 |
| Examination/Grading/Rating | 5121 |
| Assignment of Former Home-Schooled or Non-Accredited School Students to Classes | 5122.3 |
| Graduation Ceremonies (Participation) | 5123.3 |
| Communicating to Parents | 5124 |
| Student Records (FERPA) | 5125 |
| Health/Medical Records | 5125.11 |
| Awards for Achievement | 5126 |
Activities |
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| Graduation Ceremony | 5127 |
| Video Surveillance | 5131.111 |
| Threats or Acts of Violence | 5131.21 |
| Student Driving/Parking | 5131.3 |
| Vandalism | 5131.5 |
| Drug and Alcohol Use by Students | 5131.6 |
| Steroid Use | 5131.62 |
| Chemical Health Policy for Student Athletes | 5131.63 |
| Electronic Devices | 5131.81/AR5131.81 |
| Student Use of the District's Computer Systems | 5131.82 |
| Bullying and Safe School Climate Plan | 5131.9 |
| Bullying | 5131.911 |
| Field Trips | 5135 |
| Foreign Students Attending Schools | 5136 |
| Fundraising Activities | 5137 |
Student Welfare |
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| Student Health Services/School District Medical Advisor | 5141 |
| Administration of Medications | 5141.21 |
| Regulation - Guidelines for Administering Medication to Students | AR5141.21 |
| Narcan Policy | 5141.213 |
| Regulation - Narcan | 5141.213 |
| Communicable & Infectious Diseases | 5141.22 |
| Psychotropic Drug Use | 5141.231 |
| Students with HIV, ARC, or AIDS | 5141.24 |
| Food Allergies, Glycogen Storage Disease and/or Diabetes | 5141.25 |
| Defibrillators | 5141.27/AR5141.27 |
| First Aid/Emergency Medical Care/Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention | 5141.28 |
| Child Abuse and Neglect | 5141.4 |
| Suicide Prevention and Intervention | 5141.5 |
| Crisis Response | 5141.6 |
| Student Sports - Concussions | 5141.7 |
| Student Safety | 5142 |
| Relations with Non-Custodial Parents | |
| Restraint and Seclusion | 5144.1 |
| Discipline of Students with Disabilities | 5144.3 |
| Recess and Play-Based Learning | 5144.4 |
Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities |
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| Section 504/ADA | 5145 |
| Police in Schools | 5145.11 |
| Students Probations/Polices/Courts | 5145.111 |
| Search and Seizure | 5145.12 |
| Vehicle Searches on School Grounds | 5145.121 |
| Use of Metal Detectors | 5145.123 |
| Directory Information | 5145.15 |
| Freedom of Speech/Expression | 5145.2 |
| Title IX | 5145.44/R5145.44 |
| Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Including Sex-Based Harassment | 5145.5/AR5145.5 |
| Exploitation: Sexual Harassment Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education Programs |
5145.511 |
| Student Grievance Procedure | 5145.6 |
| Surrogate Parent Program | 5145.71 |
| Medicaid Reimbursement | 5145.72 |
| Improve Completion Rates of Freedom Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | 5148 |
| Research Involving Students | 5156 |
Instruction (6000)
| Policy Title | Policy Number |
| Concept and Rules in Instruction | 6000 |
| Goals and Objectives | 6010 |
Elementary and Secondary |
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| Schedules | |
| School Calendar | 6111 |
| School Day | 6112 |
| Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness | 6114 |
| Fire Emergency | 6114.1 |
| Bomb Threats | 6114.3 |
| Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies | 6114.8 |
| Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Suspension of Policy During Pandemic | 6114.81 |
| Separation of Church and State | 6115 |
Objectives of the Instructional Program |
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| Parental Access to Instructional Materials | 6116 |
| Parent-Teacher Communication | 6117 |
| Nondiscrimination: Instructional Program | 6121 |
| Reduction of Racial, Ethnic and Economic Isolation | 6121.1 |
| Curriculum | 6140 |
| Curriculum Design/Development | 6141 |
| Limited English Proficiency Program | 6141.311 |
| Migrant Students | 6141.312 |
| Technology and Instruction | 6141.32 |
| Computers: Web Sites/Pages | 6141.322 |
| Internet Acceptable Use: Filtering | 6141.323 |
| Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Protocol for the Use of Technology in the Schools | 6141.328 |
| Advanced Courses or Programs/ Challenging Curriculum Policy |
6141.51 |
| 6141.52 | |
| Wellness | 6142.101 |
| Controversial Issues | 6144 |
| Curricular Exemptions | 6144.1 |
| Extra-Class Activities | 6145 |
| Interscholastic/Intramural Athletics | 6145.2 |
| Student Publications | 6145.3 |
| School Productions | 6145.41 |
| Activity Funds Management | 6145.8 |
| Grading Systems | 6146.1 |
| Grade Weighting for Honors Classes | 6146.11 |
| Statewide Proficiency/Mastery/Examinations | 6146.2 |
| Promotion and Retention | 6146.3 |
Instructional Arrangements |
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| Homework | 6154 |
| Individualized Education Program/Special Education Program | 6159 |
| Teacher Aides | 6159.1 |
Instructional Services |
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| Equipment, Books, and Materials: Provision/Selection | 6161 |
| Evaluation of Instructional Materials | 6161.1 |
| Overdue, Damaged, or Lost | 6161.21 |
| Comparability of Services | 6161.3 |
| Use of Proprietary Software Products | 6161.7 |
Instructional Resources for Teachers |
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| Testing Program | 6162.3 |
| Surveys of Students | 6162.51 |
| Back-up Copies of Copyrighted Computer Software | 6162.7 |
Individual Services and Diagnostic Counseling |
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| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | 6164.12 |
Curriculum Extensions |
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| Special Education | 6171 |
| Pre-School Special Education | 6171.2 |
| Alternative Education | 6172 |
| Equitable Identification of Gifted and Talented Students | 6172.1 |
| Parent and Family Engagement (Title I) | 6172.4 |
| Title I Programs | 6172.41 |
| Credit for Online Courses | 6172.6 |
| Distance Learning Plan Due to Health-Based School Closure | 6172.61 |
| Homebound Instruction | 6173 |
Evaluation |
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| Evaluation of the Instructional Program | 6180 |
| Evaluation of Special Education Program | 6181 |
| Adult/Continuing Education | 6200 |
New Construction (7000)
| Policy Title | Policy Number |
| Planning | 7100 |
| Long Range Planning | 7110 |
| Retirement of Facilities | 7113.1 |
| Temporary School Facilities | 7114.2 |
| Developing Educational Specifications | 7115 |
| Architect Selection | 7211 |
| Site Selection | 7221 |
| Energy Conserving Construction | 7230.1 |
| Indoor Air Quality | 7230.2 |
| Acoustics | 7230.3 |
| Naming Facilities | 7551 |
Bylaws of the Board (9000)
| Policy Title | Policy Number |
| Role of the Board and Members | 9000 |
| Limits of Authority | 9010 |
| Legal Responsibilities of Board of Education | 9012 |
| Public Statements | 9020 |
| Public Statements - Advocacy | 9020.1 |
| Board Staff Communications | 9030 |
| Number of Members, Terms of Office | 9110 |
| Officers | 9120 |
| Official Duties - Chairperson | 9121 |
| Official Duties - Secretary | 9123 |
| Auditor | 9123.1 |
| Attorney | 9125 |
| Committees | 9130 |
| Committee of the Whole | 9131 |
| Committees and Advisory Committees | 9132 |
| Board Representatives | 9140 |
| Board Consultants | 9150 |
| Student Representation on the Board of Education | 9160 |
| Qualifications of Members | 9210 |
| Filling Vacancies | 9221 |
| Removal of Board Officers | 9222 |
| Orientation of Board Members | 9230 |
| Reimbursement of Board Member Expenses | 9250 |
| Board Member Protection | 9260 |
| Conflict of Interest | 9270 |
| Code of Conduct for Board Members | 9271 |
| Method of Operation | 9300 |
| Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies | 9311 |
| Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws | 9312 |
| Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Administrative Regulations | 9313 |
| Suspension of Policies, Bylaws and Regulations | 9314 |
| Time, Place and Notice of Meetings | 9321 |
| Public Meetings and Executive Sessions | 9322 |
| Construction and Posting of Agenda | 9323 |
| Advance Delivery of Meeting Materials | 9324 |
| Meeting Conduct | 9325 |
| Quorum and Voting Procedures/ | 9325.1 |
| Transaction of Business | 9325.2 |
| Rules of Order | 9325.3 |
| Minutes | 9326 |
| Meetings | 9327 |
| Social Networks | 9327.1 |
| Board/School System Records | 9330 |
| Board of Education Hearings | 9350 |