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Cozad Community Schools Board of Education is currently in the process of reviewing and updating all Board Policies. The current policy structure is listed on this page below the updated policies.

This Resolution was approved at the Board Meeting on March 30, 2017 in regards to policy updates.

Updated Board Policies

1000

1001 General Policy Statement
1002 Creation, Amendment, and Distribution of Board of Education Policies
1003 Mission Statement

2000

2001 Role of the Board of Education
2002 Organization of the Board
2003 Development and Education of Board Members
2005 Conflict of Interest
2006 Complaint Procedure
2007 Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures
2008 Meetings
2009 Public Participation at Board Meetings
2010 Preparation for Board Meetings
2011 Membership in Organizations
2012 Board Code of Ethics
2013 Violation of Board Ethics
2014 Relationship with School Attorney
2016 Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members

3000

4000

5000

5014 Homeless Students
5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices
5052 School Wellness Policy

Current Board Policies

1000: Community Relations

Policy 1112: Media Relations
Policy 1305: Naming of School Facilities
Policy 1321: Solicitation Civic Collections
Policy 1325: Advertising & Promotion
Policy 1329: Copy Duplication Fees
Policy 1330: Use of School Facilities
Policy 1331: Equal Access to Secondary School Facilities
Policy 1335: Raffles or Sales
Policy 1336: Use of Transportation
Policy 1621: Textbook Loans to Private Schools
Policy 1622: Service Animals

2000: Administration

Policy 2120: Executive Officer of the Board
Policy 2121: Superintendent's Contract
Policy 2122: Attends All Board Meetings
Policy 2123: Appointment of All Employees
Policy 2123.1: Suspension of Employees
Policy 2123.2: Substitute Teachers
Policy 2123.3: Assignments of Personnel
Policy 2124: Appraisal of Teaching
Policy 2124.1: In-Service Training of All Teachers
Policy 2124.2: Curriculum Improvement
Policy 2124.3: Courses of Study and Textbooks
Policy 2125: Recommends Salary Schedule
Policy 2125.1: Preparation of Budget
Policy 2125.3: Propose Policies
Policy 2125.4: Rules and Regulations
Policy 2125.5: School Building Consultant
Policy 2126: Emergency Authority
Policy 2127: Interpretation of School to Community
Policy 2128: Attends Professional Meetings
Policy 2129: May Require Reports
Policy 2130: Safety and Fire Drills
Policy 2131: Channels of Communication
Policy 2132.1: Classification and Promotion of Pupils
Policy 2133: Operation and Maintenance of Schools
Policy 2133.1: Removal of School Property
Policy 2134: Superintendent's Evaluation
Policy 2210: Line of Authority
Policy 2212: Administrative Function
Policy 2214: Other Duties
Policy 2215: Promotion of Pupils
Policy 2218: Early Dismissal of Entire Building
Policy 2220: Promotion of Health and Safety
Policy 2221: Discipline, Suspension and Expulsion
Policy 2222: Principal Shall conduct Teacher's Meetings
Policy 2223: Supervision of Records
Policy 2224: Teacher Evaluation
Policy 2225: Instructional Equipment and Materials Inventory
Policy 2226: Agents and Salesmen

3000: Business Operations

Policy 3011: Fund Balance Reporting
Policy 3295: Accounting
Policy 3297: Settlement of Claims
Policy 3500: Risk Management
Policy 3541: Facilities – Bids and Contracts
Policy 3560: Records Management and Disposition
Policy 3570: Every Student Succeeds Act

4000: Personnel

Policy 4007: Family & Medical Leave Policy
Policy 4018: Fair Labor Standards Act (Minimum Wage and Overtime)
Policy 4026: Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse
Policy 4027: Workplace Privacy
Policy 4110: Knowledge of Policies and Regulations
Policy 4112: Line of Authority
Policy 4113: Non-Discrimination Statement
Policy 4113.1: Sexual Harassment: Employees and/or Students
Policy 4113.2: Non-Discrimination Complaint Form
Policy 4114: Time of Arrival and Departure of Teachers
Policy 4116: Personnel Reduction
Policy 4116.1: Fair Dismissal Procedures
Policy 4117: Release from Contract
Policy 4118: Drug Free School and Community Policy
Policy 4118.1: Tobacco Policy
Policy 4119: Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
Policy 4120: Code of Ethics
Policy 4120.1: Acceptable Use Policy
Policy 4122: Discussions Around Students
Policy 4123: Early Dismissal of Pupils
Policy 4124: Evaluation Certified Staff
Policy 4125: Discipline/Conduct of Students
Policy 4126: Access to Personnel Files
Policy 4127: Teachers' Absences
Policy 4128: Substitute Teachers
Policy 4130: Professional Growth
Policy 4131: Travel Expenses
Policy 4131.1: Moving on Salary Schedule
Policy 4132: Blood Borne Pathogen Policy
Policy 4132.1: Safety and Health
Policy 4132.2: Employee Indemnification for Emergency Protocol
Policy 4132.3: Automated External Defibrillator Policy
Policy 4134: Committees Meetings
Policy 4137: Tutoring
Policy 4138: Teachers Annual Inventory
Policy 4139: Care of Equipment
Policy 4161.1: Sick Leave
Policy 4161.2: Personal Leave
Policy 4161.3: Professional Leave
Policy 4161.7: Legal and Civil Duty Leave
Policy 4161.10: Bereavement
Policy 4161.11: Absences/Unpaid Leave Request
Policy 4170: Personal Use of School Property and/or Facilities
Policy 4201: Sick Leave: Classified
Policy 4202: Death Leave: Classified
Policy 4203: Jury Duty: Classified
Policy 4204: Other Leave: Classified
Policy 4205: Inclement Weather Conditions: Classified
Policy 4206: Mileage and Expenses: Classified
Policy 4207: Holiday Pay: Classified
Policy 4208: Vacation Leave: Classified
Policy 4209: Personal Leave: Classified
Policy 4213: Privacy of Protected Health Information
Policy 4251: Alcohol and Drug Testing for School Bus Drivers
Policy 4271: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Policy 4302: Job Descriptions: Custodians

5000: Students

Policy 5001: Admission Requirements
Policy 5001.1: Student Health and Immunization Checkups
Policy 5001.2: Administration of Medication to Students
Policy 5001.3: Communicable or Infectious Diseases
Policy 5001.4: Emergency Protocol
Policy 5002: Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age
Policy 5004: Program of Studies for Each Pupil
Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
Policy 5008: Student Attendance
Policy 5010: District Residency
Policy 5012: Legal Age of Students, Kindergarten
Policy 5012.1: Compulsory Attendance
Policy 5017: Foreign Students
Policy 5101: Student Discipline
Policy 5104: Drug & Substance Use Prevention
Policy 5113: Grade Level Placement
Policy 5113.1: Grade Level Placement, Full and Part Time Enrollment
Policy 5114: Student Insurance
Policy 5116: Dismissal of Individual Pupils
Policy 5116.1: Permission for Pupils to Leave School Premises
Policy 5117: Excessive Absences
Policy 5126: Student Directory Information
Policy 5126.1: Armed Forces Recruiter Access to Students and Recruiting Information
Policy 5127: Student Records
Policy 5128: Graduation Requirements
Policy 5128.1: Commencement Ceremony
Policy 5129: High School Equivalency Diploma
Policy 5130: Student Activity Tickets
Policy 5130.1: Care of School Property and Vandalism
Policy 5130.2: Student Fees Policy
Policy 5130.3: Student Activity Eligibility
Policy 5130.4: National Competitions
Policy 5135: Student Conduct / Suspension and Expulsion
Policy 5135.3: Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
Policy 5135.4: Searches, Seizures and Arrests
Policy 5135.5: Student Due Process Rights
Policy 5135.6: Freedom of Expression
Policy 5135.7: Student Publications
Policy 5135.8: Corporal Punishment
Policy 5135.9: Anti-Bullying / Harassment
Policy 5136: Citizenship
Policy 5138: Sneak Day
Policy 5139: Student Driving and Parking
Policy 5140: Student Conduct on Buses
Policy 5146: Married / Pregnant / Parenting Students
Policy 5148: Custody and Parental Rights
Policy 5149: Pupil Interviews
Policy 5151: Acceptable Use Policy
Policy 5151.1: Electronic Devices
Policy 5152: Student Library Circulation Records
Policy 5153: Safe Pupil Transportation Plan
Policy 5203: Academic Progress
Policy 5208: High School Credit for Middle School Courses
Policy 5419: Student Privacy Protection
Policy 5506: Safe Pupil Transportation Plan

6000: Instruction

Policy 6005: Required Hours
Policy 6020: The Program of Instruction
Policy 6115: Fire Drills
Policy 6130: Organization of Schools
Policy 6143: Multicultural Education
Policy 6144: Controversial Issues
Policy 6163: Internet - Acceptable Use Policy
Policy 6163.1: Internet - Safety Policy
Policy 6200: Chapter I Programs
Policy 6203: Special Education Policies
Policy 6212: Assessments - Academic Content Standards
Policy 6213: Curriculum Assessment
Policy 6283: Concussions
Policy 6284: Initiations, Hazing, Secret Clubs and Outside Organizations
Policy 6286: Return to Learn From Cancer
Policy 6500: Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities
Policy 6501: Concussion Awareness
Policy 6502: Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom

9000: Board of Education

Policy 9000: Educational Philosophy of the School District
Policy 9005: Legal Designation
Policy 9010: Limits of Authority
Policy 9150: Delegation of Authority
Policy 9259.1: Use of Public Resources by Employees and Board Members
Policy 9260: Conflict with State Laws
Policy 9261: Employment of Board Member
Policy 9312: Board Bylaws
Policy 9321: Executive Session
Policy 9327: Equal Educational Opportunity