SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES Revised 10/31/16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
100 – BOARD OF EDUCATION
110, Philosophy of Education
111, Board Leadership – Vision, Advocacy, Accountability, Structure
131, School Board Elections
132, Filling Board Vacancies
141, Board Officers
142, Legal Counsel
150, Board Governance
151, Policy Development and Evaluation
152, Timelines for Board Decision Making
161, Board Member Authority and Responsibility
161.1, Attendance at Board Meetings
161.2, Board Member Access to Information
162, New Board Member Orientation
163, Board Member Development Opportunities
163.1, School Board Memberships
164, School Board Member Compensation and Expenses
164-Exhibit(1), Refusal to Accept Board Member Salary
165, Board Member Ethical Standards
166, Board Member Electronic Communications
170, Board Meetings
171.2, Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
171.2-Exhibit, Agenda Format
174, Board Organizational Meeting
181, Rules of Order
182, Quorum
183, Voting Methods
184, Minutes
185, Board Committees
185-Rule, Board Standing Committee Procedures
186, Advisory Committees to the Board
187, Public Participation at Board Meetings
190, Recognition for Accomplishment (Board Members)
200 – ADMINISTRATION
224, Board-Administrator Relations
225. District Administrator Evaluation
225.1, Administrative Evaluations
231, District Administrator (Job Description)
251, Organization for Administrative Purposes
251-Exhibit(1), Administrative Organization
251-Exhibit(2), Administrative Function Chart
252.1, Development of Administrative Rules
300 – INSTRUCTION
322-Rule, School Day
330, Curriculum Direction
333, Parents Rights in Relation to District Programs/Activities and Student Privacy
342, Special and Alternative Education Programs
342.1, Programs for Students with Disabilities
342.11, Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
342.11-Rule, Procedure to Obtain an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)at Public Expense
342.12, Service Animals in Schools
342.2, Title I Program
342.3, Gifted and Talented Programs
343.1, Class Size and Combined and Split Grades
343.12, Class Schedules
343.3, Virtual Education (Online Learning)
343.3-Rule, Virtual Education (Online Learning)
343.3-Exhibit(1), SDMA Evaluation Checklist for Virtual Courses Vendor Provided
343.3-Exhibit(2), Student Application – SDMA Online Learning
343.4, Course Options Program
343.4-Rule, Procedures for Handling Course Applications Through Course Options Programs
343.42, Youth Options Program
343.42-Rule, Guidelines for Awarding High School Credit for Youth Options Program Courses
343.44, Part-Time Open Enrollment
343.45, Technical College Course Program
343.46, Early College Credit Program
344.1, Grading Systems
344.1-Rule, Grading Procedures
344.32, Diplomas for Certain Veterans
345.11, Student Grade Placement
345.6, Graduation Requirements
345.6-Rule, Procedures for Awarding High School Credit for Middle School Courses
345.7, High School Graduation Date
346, Student Records
346-Rule, Guidelines for Maintenance and Confidentiality of Student Records
346-Exhibit, Student Data Directory Information Notice/ Request to Withhold Directory Data
361, Educational Materials Selection and Evaluation
361-Rule, Guidelines for Reconsideration of Educational Materials
361-Exhibit, Request for Reconsideration of Educational Materials
362, Acceptable Use of Internet/Technology Resources
362-Rule, Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Internet/Technology Resources/Worldwide Web Page
362.1, Resource Sharing of Library Materials
363.3, Technology Concerns for Students with Special Needs
363.3-Rule, Guidelines for Technology Concerns for Students with Special Needs
370, Extracurricular and Interscholastic Athletic Activities
370-Rule(1), Extracurricular Expectations
370-Rule(2), Middle School Extracurricular Code
370-Rule(3), High School Performing Arts Code
370-Rule(4), High School Athletic Code
370-Exhibit, Extracurricular Contract
371, District-Sponsored Student Activities and Organizations
371-Exhibit, District-Sponsored Student Activities and Organizations
372, Student Publications
373, Student Fundraising
374, Student Contests & Tournaments
374-Exhibit, District Funding of Student Contests and Tournaments
381, Teaching About Controversial Issues
383, Patriotic Observances
400 – STUDENTS
411, Equal Educational Opportunities
411.1, Harassment and/or Bullying of Students
411.1-Rule, Harassment and/or Bullying of Students/Staff
411.1-Exhibit(1), Student Grievance Form
411.1-Exhibit(2), Harassment Reporting Form
420, Student Admission
420-Rule, Procedure for Placing Students From Home-based Educational Programs/Home-based
Private Education
421, Entrance Age
421-Rule, Procedure for Early Admission to Kindergarten and First Grade
423, Participation of Non-Public School Students in District Courses/Programs
424, Public School Open Enrollment
431, Student Attendance
431-Rule, Student Attendance/Truancy Procedures
431-Exhibit, Notification of Habitual Truancy
432, Elementary Attendance Areas
441.1, Prohibition of Tobacco Use By or Near Students
441.5, Student Conduct on School Buses
441.5-Rule(1), Administrative Guidelines for Bus Disciplinary Action
441.5-Rule(2a), School Bus Rider Conduct Letter
441.5-Rule(2b), School Bus Passenger Conduct
441.5-Exhibit, Letter to Parents to Sign Regarding Student Bus Rider Conduct
442, Searches of Buildings and Grounds
443, Student Behavior/Code of Conduct
443-Rule, Procedures for Considering Removal from School Environment
443-Exhibit, Official Notice to Parents of Student Suspension
443.5, Student Possession and Use of Electronic Communication Devices
447.4, Suspension and Expulsion of Students with Disabilities
447.11, Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint in Schools
451.2, Student Immunizations
451.3, Communicable Diseases
451.3-Rule(1), Communicable Disease Guidelines
451.3-Rule(2), Guidelines for Handling Body Fluids
453.61, Managing Life-Threatening Allergies
453.61-Rule(1), Procedures for Managing Life-Threatening Allergies
453.61-Rule(2), Accommodating Students with Special Dietary Needs
455, Local Wellness Policy
461, Academic Excellence Higher Education Scholarship
461-Rule, Tie Breaking Procedures for Academic Excellence Scholarships
462, Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarships
462-Rule(1), Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship Guidelines
442-Rule(2), Wisconsin Technical Excellence Tiebreaker Procedures
462-Exhibit, Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship Statement of Eligibility
470, Student Fees
470-Rule, Specific Student Fees
500 - PERSONNEL
511, Equal Opportunity Employment
511-Rule, Employee Discrimination Complaint Procedures
512, Employee Harassment
512-Rule, Employee Harassment Complaint Procedures
512-Exhibit, Discrimination or Harassment Formal Complaint Form
521, Staff Involvement in Decision Making
522.1, Drug Free Workplace
522.2, Prohibition of Tobacco Use
522.3, Staff Suspension/Discipline
522.3-Rule, Staff Discipline Guidelines
522.4, Staff Conflicts of Interest
522.5, Building Security Guidelines for Staff
523.1, Staff Physical Examinations
523.2, Communicable Diseases
523.2-Rule(1), Communicable Disease Guidelines
523.2-Rule(2), Guidelines for Handling Body Fluids
523.3, Staff Wellness Program
523.,7 Risk Control Program
523.7-Rule, Risk Management
524, Staff Solicitations
525, Personnel Records
525.1, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Authorization of Use Policy
525.12, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Administrative Security Safeguards
527, Acceptable Use by Staff of District Internet/Technology Resources
527-Rule(1), Information and Technology Resources Acceptable Use Code of Conduct-Staff
527-Rule(2), SDMA Laptop Program Employee Responsibilities
529, Employee Grievances
529-Rule, Grievance Procedure
529-Exhibit, Employee Grievance
531, Professional Staff Positions
532.2, Staff Fringe Benefits
532.11, Family and Medical Leave
532.11-Exhibit(1), Request for Family and Medical Leave of Absence
532.11-Exhibit(2a), Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition (FMLA)
532.11 Exhibit(2b), Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition (FMLA)
532.11-Exhibit(3), Authorization of Fitness to Return to Work
532.11-Exhibit(4), Employee Rights Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
532.12, Absences for Disability or Jury Duty
533, Staffing
534, Substitute Teachers
535, Staff Assignments and Transfers
537, Professional Development Planning
537.1, PI-34-Teacher Licensing and Licensure Renewal
538, Professional Staff Evaluation
539.1, Tutoring
542.32, Wages, Hours and Conditions of Employment (Nonunion Executive Assistants)
542.32-Exhibit, Wages, Hours and Conditions of Employment (Nonunion Executive Assistants)
542.33, Wages, Hours and Conditions of Employment (Support Staff Coordinators)
542.33-Exhibit, Salary for Support Staff Coordinators
542.34, Wages, Hours, and Condition of Employment (Supervisory Aides and Child Care Aide Assistants)
542.34-Exhibit, Wages, Hours, and Condition of Employment (Supervisory Aides and Child Care Aide Assistants)
544, Substitute Support Staff
600 – FISCAL MANAGEMENT
610, Fiscal Management Goals
610.1, Fund Balance
620, Annual Operating Budget
621, Budget Implementation
621.1, Authorization to Provide Special Programs
630, Tax and Debt Limitations (Short Term Borrowing)
634, Continuing Disclosure Compliance
634-Rule, Procedures Regarding Continuing Disclosure Compliance
634-Exhibit, Continuing Disclosure Annual Review Checklist
640, State and Federal Aid
651, Revenues from Investments
652, Gate Receipts and Admissions
652.1, Free Admissions
661, Depository of Funds
661.1, Authorized Signatures
662, Student Activity Funds
662-Rule, Management of Student Activity Accounts 663 Petty Cash Funds
663, Petty Cash Funds
664, Bonded Employees and Officers
665, Fraud
671, Salary and Payroll Management
671.1, Expense Reimbursements
671.1-Exhibit(1), Expense Reimbursements
671.1-Exhibit(2), Expense Report – Reimbursement Request Form
671.2, Tax-sheltered Annuities 672 Purchasing
672, Purchasing
673, Payment Procedures
681, Insurance, Appraisal, and Inventory
690, School Properties Disposal
700 – SUPPORT SERVICES
721-Rule, Animals in Menomonie Area Schools
721-Exhibit, Pet Visitation Request Form
723, Emergency Plans
723.1, Emergency Drills
723.2, Emergency School Closings
723.3, Automated External Defibrillator
732.1, Security Cameras
732.31, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use
732.31-Exhibit, Use of Drones Requirement Checklist
742, Authorized Use of School-owned Equipment
751, Student Transportation Services
751.1, Bus Routing and Scheduling
751.2, Extracurricular Transportation
751.2-Rule, Extracurricular Transportation/Coach Busing
760, Food Services Management
761, Free and Reduced Price Meals
763, Management of Student School Meal Accounts
781, Management of Self-Funded Group Health/Medical Plan of Benefits
781-Rule, Guidelines for Administration of the District’s Self-Insured Health/Medical Trust
782, Errors and Omissions
800 – SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS
812, Community and Adult Education
823.2, Electronic Storage of Public Records
830, Use of School Buildings
830-Exhibit, District Facilities: Priority Use and Charges
831, Prohibition of Tobacco Use
832, Weapons on School Premises
834, Motor Vehicles on School Grounds
835, Naming District Facilities
840, Public Gifts to Schools
850, Advertising and Promotion on School Premises
860, Visitors to the Schools/Authority to Ban Individuals from School Premises
860-Exhibit, Legal Notice of Ban from Menomonie Area School District
870, PublicComplaints and Concerns
870-Rule, Procedures for Handling Public Complaints/Concerns
883, Memorials