Board Policies

Section 1000: By-Laws

Section 2000: Internal Operations

Policy 2110: Board Member Training and Attendance at Conferences and Workshops Policy 2330: Compensation and Expenses

Section 3000: Community Relations

Policy 3110: Gouverneur Central School District - School-Media Policy 3111: School District Standards and Guidelines for Web Page Publishing Policy 3140: Flag Display Policy 3150: School Volunteers Policy 3210: Visitors to the School Policy 3211: Use of Assistance Animals Policy 3220: Public Expression at Meetings Policy 3230: Public Complaints Policy 3240: Participation in School-Based Planning and Shared Decision-Making Policy 3250: Parent-Teacher Organization Policy 3260: Booster Clubs Policy 3271: Solicitation of Charitable Donations and Fund Raising Policy 3280: Use of School Facilities, Materials and Equipment Policy 3281: Mass Care Shelter Use by the American Red Cross Policy 3283: Use of Facilities by the Boy Scouts of America and Patriotic Youth Groups Policy 3290: Operation of Motor-Driven Vehicles and Other Means of Transport on District Property Policy 3310: Public Access to Records Policy 3410: Code of Conduct Policy 3412: Threats of Violence in School Policy 3420: Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment in the District Policy 3421: Title IX and Sex Discrimination Policy 3430: Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System (VADIR)Policy 3510: Emergency School Closings Policy 3610: Permanent Recognition and Naming of School Facilities

Section 4000: Administration

Policy 4110: School Administration Policy 4120: Administrative Personnel Policy 4210: Administrative Organization and Operation Policy 4211: Line Responsibility Policy 4220: Abolishing an Administrative Position Policy 4230: Administrative Authority During Absence of the Superintendent of School Policy 4240: Administrative Latitude in the Absence of Board Policy Policy 4310: Superintendent of Schools Policy 4320: Superintendent - Board of Education Relations Policy 4330: Administrative Staff Policy 4410: Professional Development Opportunities Policy 4420: Compensation and Related Benefits

Section 5000: Non-Instructional/Business Operations

Policy 5110: Budget Planning and Development Policy 5120: School District Budget Hearing Policy 5130: Budget Adoption Policy 5140: Administration of the Budget Policy 5210: Revenues Policy 5220: District Investments Policy 5230: Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests to the District Policy 5250: Sale and Disposal of School District Property Policy 5260: Use of School District Trademarks and Service Marks Policy 5310: Bonding of Employees and School Board Members Policy 5320: Expenditures of School District Funds Policy 5321: Use of the District Credit Card Policy 5322: Use of the District Cell Phone Policy 5323: Reimbursement for Conferences, Travel, and Meal Expenses Policy 5340: Borrowing of Funds Policy 5410: Purchasing: Competitive Bidding and Offering Policy 5411: Procurement of Goods and Services Policy 5412: Alternative Formats for Instructional Materials Policy 5510: Accounting of Funds Policy 5511: Reserve Funds Policy 5512: Maintenance of Fund Balance Policy 5520: Extraclassroom Activity Fund Policy 5530: Petty Cash Funds and Cash in School Buildings Policy 5540: Publication of the District's Annual Financial Statement Policy 5550: Maintenance of Fiscal Effort (Title I Programs)Policy 5551: Allocation of Title I, Part A Funds in the District Policy 5560: Use of Federal Funds for Political Expenditures Policy 5570: Financial Accountability Policy 5571: Allegations of Fraud Policy 5572: Audit Committee Policy 5573: Internal Audit Function Policy 5610: Insurance Policy 5620: Fixed Asset Inventories, Accounting, and Tracking Policy 5621.1: Capitalization Policy 5630: Facilities: Inspection, Operation, and Maintenance Policy 5631: Hazardous Waste and Handling of Toxic Substances by Employees Policy 5632: Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)Policy 5633: Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms Policy 5640: Smoking, Tobacco, and Cannabis (Marijuana) Use Policy 5650: Energy/Water Conservation and Recycling of Solid Waste Policy 5661: Wellness Policy 5670: Records Management Policy 5672: Information Security Breach and Notification Policy 5673: Employee Personal Identifying Information Policy 5674: Data Networks and Security Access Policy 5675: Student Grading Information Systems Policy 5676: Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data Policy 5680: Safety and Security Policy 5681: School Safety Plans Policy 5682: Evacuation, Lockdown, and Emergency Dismissal Drills Policy 5683: Cardiac Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Public School Facilities Policy 5685: Use of Surveillance Cameras in the School District Policy 5686: Use of Electrical Equipment in District Facilities Policy 5687: School Building Access Control Policy 5690: Exposure Control Program Policy 5691: Communicable Diseases Policy 5692: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Related Illnesses Policy 5693: Pest Management and Pesticide Use Policy 5710: Transportation Program Policy 5711: Unauthorized Individuals on School Buses Operated by First Student, Inc.Policy 5720: Scheduling and Routing Policy 5730: Transportation of Students Policy 5740: Use of Buses by Community Groups Policy 5750: School Bus Safety Policy 5760: Qualifications of Bus Drivers Policy 5761: Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers Policy 5770: Idling School Buses on School Grounds

Section 6000: Personnel

Policy 6110: Code of Ethics for Board Members and All District Personnel Policy 6111: Testing Misconduct and Mandatory Reporting Requirements Policy 6120: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 6122: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Policy 6124: Employment of Retired Persons Policy 6130: Evaluation of Personnel Policy 6140: Employee Medical Examinations Policy 6150: Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Other Substances (Staff)Policy 6151: Drug-Free Workplace Policy 6160: Professional Growth/Staff Development Policy 6170: Selection of Athletic Coaches Policy 6180: Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires).Policy 6182: Safe Mentoring Act Policy 6190: Staff-Student Relations (Fraternization)Policy 6192: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Statement Policy 6210: Certified Personnel Policy 6212: Certification and Qualifications Policy 6212.1: Incidental Teaching Policy 6212.2: Registration and Professional Development Policy 6213.1: Disciplining of a Tenured Teacher or Certified Personnel Policy 6214: Professional Staff: Separation Policy 6215: Employment of Relatives of Board of Education Members Policy 6220: Temporary Personnel Policy 6230: Mentoring Programs for First-Year Teachers Policy 6310: Appointment – Support Staff Policy 6330: School Bus Monitors and Attendants Policy 6410: Maintaining Discipline and Conduct Policy 6420: Employee Personnel Records and Release of Information Policy 6430: Employee Activities Policy 6440: Negotiations Policy 6450: Theft of Services or Property Policy 6470: Staff Use of Computerized Information Resources and Email Policy 6510: Health Insurance Policy 6511: Provision of Health Insurance Pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Policy 6520: Workers' Compensation Policy 6530: Payroll Deductions Policy 6540: Defense and Indemnification of Board Members and Employees Policy 6550: Leaves of Absence Policy 6551: Family and Medical Leave Act Policy 6552: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)/Military Leaves of Absence Policy 6560: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Policy 6570: Mileage Reimbursement Policy 6580: Tax Sheltered Annuities Policy 6590: Determination of Employment Status: Employee or Independent Contractor

Section 7000: Students

Policy 7110: Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy Policy 7120: Age of Entrance Policy 7121: Diagnostic Screening of Students Policy 7123: Release of Students to Custodial/Noncustodial Parents and Rights of Noncustodial Parents Policy 7124: Entitlement to Attend - Age and Residency Policy 7130: Non-Resident Students Policy 7133: Education of Students in Foster Care Policy 7150: Remote Instruction Policy 7160: School Census Policy 7210: Promotion and Retention of Students Policy 7212: Provision of Interpreter Services to Parents who are Hearing Impaired Policy 7213: Student Membership in the National Honor Society Policy 7220: Graduation Requirements Policy 7221: Participation in Graduation Ceremonies and Activities Policy 7222: Diploma or Credential Options for Students with Disabilities Policy 7224: Virtual Instruction Policy 7240: Student Records: Access and Challenge Policy 7250: Designation of Person in Parental Relation Policy 7310: School Conduct and Discipline Policy 7313: Suspension of Students Policy 7318: Students Presumed to Have a Disability for Discipline Purposes Policy 7320: Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Other Substances (Students)Policy 7330: Searches and Questioning of Students Policy 7340: Bus Rules and Regulations Policy 7350: Timeout and Physical Restraint Policy 7360: Weapons in School and the Gun-Free Schools Act Policy 7370: Student Use of Computerized Information Resources (Acceptable Use Policy)Policy 7410: Extracurricular Activities Policy 7420: Sports and the Athletic Program Policy 7421: Objectives of the Athletic Program Policy 7430: Contests for Students, Student Awards and Scholarships Policy 7450: Employment of Students of Minor Age Policy 7460: Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration Policy 7470: Student Government Policy 7510: School Health Services Policy 7512: Student Physicals Policy 7513: Medication and Personal Care Items Policy 7514: Student Health Records Policy 7516: Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information, and Administration of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors Policy 7517: Head Lice Policy 7520: Accidents and Medical Emergencies Policy 7521: Students with Life-Threatening Health Conditions Policy 7522: Concussion Management Policy 7530: Child Abuse and Maltreatment Policy 7531: Sexual Harassment of Students Policy 7532: Dignity for All Students Policy 7540: Student Directory Information Policy 7541: Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Education Policy 7552: Student Gender Identity Policy 7553: Hazing of Students Policy 7554: Equal Educational Opportunities Policy 7555: Educational Services for Married/Pregnant Students Policy 7570: Notification of Release of Sex Offenders Policy 7580: Supervision of Students Policy 7582: Education of Students in Temporary Housing Policy 7590: Constitutionally Protected Prayer in the Public Schools Policy 7610: Special Education: District Plan Policy 7611: Children With Disabilities Policy 7612: Grouping by Similarity of Needs Policy 7613: The Role of the Board of Education in Implementing a Student's Individualized Education Program Policy 7614: Preschool Special Education Program Policy 7616: Extended School Year (July/August) Services and/or Programs Policy 7617: Prereferral Intervention Strategies Policy 7618: Response to Intervention (RTI) Process Policy 7620: Students with Disabilities Participating in School District Programs Policy 7621: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Policy 7622: Least Restrictive Environment Policy 7631: Appointment and Training of Committee on Special Education (CSE)/Subcommittee on Special Education Members Policy 7632: Appointment and Training of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Members Policy 7640: Student Individualized Education Program (IEP): Development and Provision Policy 7641: Transition Services Policy 7642: Declassification of Students with Disabilities Policy 7643: Transfer Students with Disabilities Policy 7650: Identification and Register of Children with Disabilities (Child Find)Policy 7660: Parent Involvement for Children with Disabilities Policy 7661: Due Process Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities Policy 7670: Due Process Complaints: Selection and Board Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers Policy 7680: Independent Educational Evaluations Policy 7690: Special Education Mediation

Section 8000: Instruction

Policy 8110: Curriculum Development, Resources, and Evaluation Policy 8120: Request for Part 100 Variance or Part 200 Innovative Program Waiver from Commissioner's Regulations Policy 8211: Prevention Instruction Policy 8220: Career and Technical (Occupational) Education Policy 8230: Guidance Program Policy 8240: Instruction in Certain Subjects Policy 8241: Patriotism, Citizenship, and Human Rights Education Policy 8242: Civility, Citizenship and Character Education/Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education Policy 8243: Animals in the School (Instructional Purposes)Policy 8250: Evaluation of the Instructional Program Policy 8260: Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy 8270: Instructional Technology Policy 8271: Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering Policy Policy 8280: Instruction for English Language Learners Policy 8290: Continuing Education Policy 8291: College Credit Tuition Program Policy 8292: Exploratory Enrichment Program Policy 8310: Purposes of Instructional Materials Policy 8320: Selection of Library and Multimedia Materials Policy 8330: Objection to Instructional Materials and Controversial Issues Policy 8332: Curriculum Areas in Conflict with Religious Beliefs Policy 8340: Instructional Materials and Nonpublic School Students Policy 8350: Use of Copyrighted Materials Policy 8360: B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)Policy 8410: School Calendar and School Day Policy 8420: Opening Exercises Policy 8430: Independent Study Policy 8450: Home, Hospital, or Institutional Instruction (Homebound Instruction)Policy 8460: Field Trips Policy 8470: Home Instruction (Home Schooling)