1000 Series Board Policies - General Policies
1000 Series Policies
INDEX
1001 General Policy Statement
1002 Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies
1003 Mission Statement
1001 General Policy Statement
The organization, management, and control of this school district is vested in its board of education (“board”). To guide the board and school district operations, and to assist it and its designees in carrying out duties, the board will establish, maintain, and amend a set of policies.
Written board policies serve the following purposes:
- Formally articulating the board’s goals and long-term objectives.
- Providing district administrators and staff with guidance in making decisions that affect students, employees and patrons of the district.
- Informing the public of the manner that the board and district will conduct its business and its relationships with staff, pupils, parents and patrons.
To avoid unnecessary rigidity, these policies are stated in general terms. With the exception of statutory requirements or instances when the specific application of a policy is essential to the long-term welfare of the district, these policies are intended to provide administrators with the flexibility to apply them to a wide range of situations.
The policies are not the only guidelines for district operations. Specific regulations, procedures, and practices also help guide and govern actions and decisions. They must be consistent with policies, but serve a different purpose.
Exceptional Circumstances
The board cannot foresee every situation that may arise, and circumstances will occur when these policies provide inadequate guidance. In such circumstances, the superintendent should use his or her best judgment, and communicate with the board about the situation as soon as is convenient.
Validity of Policies
Each policy and its provision should be interpreted so that it is valid under applicable law. If a court determines that a provision of a policy is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of that policy.
Adopted on: ____7-8-19_____
Revised on: _______________
Reviewed on: ______________
1002
Creation, Amendment, and Distribution of Board of Education Policies
Each of these policies shall become the official policy of the school district when the board has approved it by majority vote of the members present at any lawfully convened meeting of the board.
It shall generally be the practice of the board to adopt or amend any policy after a single reading at any regular or special board meeting. However, the board may, in its discretion, review policies at multiple meetings prior to taking action.
Each policy shall bear the date when it was adopted, revised or reviewed.
The superintendent shall distribute copies of these policies to all members of the board, maintain a master copy in the central office, and see to it that the policies are maintained on the school district’s web site.
Annual Review
The board shall review all policies at least once every three years. Nebraska statutes require an annual review and/or hearing to solicit public comment on these specific policies:
Parental Involvement Policy
Title I Parental Involvement Policy
(NOTE: These first two are distinct parental involvement policies, and both must be reviewed annually.)
Student Fees Policy
Bullying
Multicultural Education
Student Assessment
Teacher Evaluation
Student Academic Performance
Safety and Security Committee
Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism
The board may update or add policies as needed. The board shall determine the number of copies of policies to be made and their distribution. The superintendent shall maintain an up-to-date master copy of the policies in the main administrative office. Unless otherwise directed by the board, the master copy shall be considered the official district policy manual.
Adopted on: ____7—8-19______
Revised on: _________________
Reviewed on: ________________
1003
Mission Statement
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Mission Statement of Fullerton Public Schools
The purpose of Fullerton Public Schools is to inspire individuals to
Believe, Achieve, and Succeed fueled by a desire for learning.
The mission of Fullerton Public Schools is to create a safe, secure and respectful environment where individuals develop and build upon skills to contribute to a changing world. We are guided by an unbiased educational process that is teacher driven and research-based by analyzing data to make informed decisions. We are continually adapting curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure the success of all students and inspire lifelong learners.
Adopted on: ____7-8-19____
Revised on: _____10/11/21______
Reviewed on: ________________