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Home > Board of Education > Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures

The Board of Education is responsible for setting local education policy consistent with state and federal laws governing public education. At the direction of the Board, the Superintendent and the school system's administrative staff develop procedures and administrative regulations to support policy decisions.

Summary of Changes to Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures Revised But Not Yet Implemented
These policies and procedures are effective July 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

  • There are no policies or procedures revised but not yet implemented at this time.

Public Input

As policies are developed or revised, the public is urged to provide input. Policies under review are listed below, along with their current status. Please review the current policy or proposal as applicable. The timeline for public hearings and adoption is included with each proposal. Comments may be submitted via email by the Comment link. The public is also invited to testify at the public hearings, or to write or phone Board members once the proposal is published. Comments will be shared with the committee prior to presentation of the report to the Board of Education and to the Board thereafter.

Policy and Procedure Proposals Available for Public Testimony to the Board

  • 2010 Student Representation (Comment)
    • Public Hearing November 5, 2009 (View)
    • Board Action December 10, 2009
  • 6020 School Construction Program (Comment)
    • Board Report November 5, 2009 (View)
    • Public Hearing December 10, 2009
    • Board Action January 14, 2010

Policies and Procedures Currently in Committee
The following policies have been or will be assigned to committee for development or review. Policies are removed from this list once a report is presented to the Board. All timelines are tentative. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the policies and procedures currently in committee.

  • 5110 Students with DO NOT Resuscitate Orders (Comment)
    • Board Report March 11, 2010
    • Public Hearing April 15, 2010
    • Board Action May 13, 2010

  • 7030 Employee Discipline (Comment)
    • Board Report February 11, 2010
    • Public Hearing March 11, 2010
    • Board Action April 15, 2010

  • 7040 Abuse of Alcohol and Other Noncontrolled Substances by Employees (Comment)
    • Board Report January 14, 2010
    • Public Hearing February 11, 2010
    • Board Action March 11, 2010

  • 7050 Prohibition of Illegal Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia for Employees (Comment)
    • Board Report January 14, 2010
    • Public Hearing February 11, 2010
    • Board Action March 11, 2010

  • 8080 Acceptable Use of Computer Technology (Comment)
    • Board Report December 10, 2009
    • Public Hearing January 14, 2010
    • Board Action February 11, 2010

  • 9080 Interscholastic Athletic Activities (Comment)
    • Board Report December 10, 2009
    • Public Hearing January 14, 2010
    • Board Action February 11, 2010

  • 9270 Student Assault and/or Battery on School Staff (Comment)
    • Board Report March 11, 2010
    • Public Hearing April 15, 2010
    • Board Action May 13, 2010

  • 2070 Ethics (New) (Comment)
    • Committee Charter November 5, 2009
    • Board Report January 14, 2010
    • Public Hearing February 11, 2010
    • Board Action March 11, 2010

  • 3040 Technology Security (New) (Comment)
    • Board Report December 10, 2009
    • Public Hearing January 14, 2010
    • Board Action February 11, 2010

For more information, contact policy@hcpss.org.

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