School Board Policies

Policy Committee Considerations

Policy Review Matrix

Please note, the AOS 91 Board formally adopted all MDIRSS school policies on January 23, 2017. In essence this motion, and action, streamlines the policy review/adoption process and eliminates redundancy at the local level. This action has been reviewed by legal counsel and is aligned with the Interlocal Agreement.  

SECTION A: Foundations and Basic Commitments 

Section A of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the district's legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying school board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the school board's other policies and regulations.

SECTION B: School Board Governance and Operations 

Section B of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the school board how it is appointed or elected; how it is organized; how it conducts meetings, and how the board operates. This section includes bylaws and policies establishing the board's internal operating procedures.

SECTION C:  Section C of the NEPN/NSBA classification system is a repository for statements about the school district management, the administrative structure, and school building and department administration.  It also is the location for personnel policies that pertain to one individual - the superintendent.

SECTION D:  Section D of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on school finances and the management of funds.

Policies on the financing of school construction and renovation, however, are filed in Section F, Facilities Development. 

SECTION E: Support Services

Section E of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services. 

SECTION F: Facilities Planning and Development 

Section F of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on facility planning, financing, construction, and renovation. It also includes the topics of temporary facilities and school closings.

SECTION G: Personnel

Section G of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on all school employees except for the superintendent (policies on the school chief are located in Section C, General Administration). The category is divided into three main divisions: GB has policies applying to all school employees or to general personnel matter; GC refers to instructional and administrative staff; and GD refers to support or classified staff.

SECTION I: Instruction

Section I of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.

SECTION J: Students 

Section J of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on students - admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities. 

SECTION K: School, Community, and Home Relations

Section K of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on parent and community involvement in schools.Except for policies concerning education agencies, statements on public sector relations with the school district also are located in this section.