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
1004 Legal Designation
1002 Creation, Amendment, and Distribution of Board of Education Policies
1003 Mission Statement
1004 Legal Designation
2000
2001 Role of the Board of Education
2002 Organization of the Board, Board of Officers, Check Signing and Committees
2003 Development and Education of Board Members
2004 Oath of Office
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
2017 Indemnification and Liability Insurance
2002 Organization of the Board, Board of Officers, Check Signing and Committees
2003 Development and Education of Board Members
2004 Oath of Office
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
2017 Indemnification and Liability Insurance
3000
3001 Budget and Property Tax Request
3001.1 Fund Balance Reporting
3002 Deposits
3003 Bid Letting and Contracts
3003.1 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds
3004 Purchasing
3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds
3005 School Activities Fund
3006 Records Management and Disposition
3007 Review of Bills
3007.1 Accounting
3007.2 Settlement of Claims
3008 Gifts, Grants and Bequests
3009 Audit
3010 Insurance
3011 Transportation
3011.1 Use of Transportation for Non-School Groups
3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges
3013 Emergency Closings
3014 Use of School Property
3015 Time Away From School Activities
3016 Use of Tobacco Products
3017 Press Releases
3018 Denial of Access to School Premises
3019 Sale or Disposal of School Property
3020 Copyright Compliance
3021 Operation of School Business Office
3022 Volunteers
3023 Electronic Records Management
3024 Booster Clubs and PTO Policy
3025 Returned Checks
3026 Handbooks
3027 Resolution of Conflicts Between Parents Over School Issues
3028 Sex Offenders
3029 Distribution of Flyers Advertising Non-school organizations
3030 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
3031 Student Electing to Attend School in Adjoining State
3032 Copying Fees for School District Records
3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools
3035 Chain of Command - District Administration
3036 Purchasing (Credit) Card Program
3037 Petty Cash
3039 Threat Assessment and Response
3040 School Safety and Security
3041 Crisis Team Duties
3042 Construction Management at Risk Contracts
3043 Design-Build Contracts
3044 Incidental or De Minimis Use of Public Resources
3045 Use of Sniffer Dogs
3046 Animals at School
3047 Data Breach Response
3048 Communicable Disease
3049 Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
3050 Technology in the Classroom
3053 Nondiscrimination
3054 Law Enforcement Unit
3055 Every Student Succeeds Act
3056 Guest Speakers
3057 Title IX
3058 Naming School Facilities and Property
3001.1 Fund Balance Reporting
3002 Deposits
3003 Bid Letting and Contracts
3003.1 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds
3004 Purchasing
3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds
3005 School Activities Fund
3006 Records Management and Disposition
3007 Review of Bills
3007.1 Accounting
3007.2 Settlement of Claims
3008 Gifts, Grants and Bequests
3009 Audit
3010 Insurance
3011 Transportation
3011.1 Use of Transportation for Non-School Groups
3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges
3013 Emergency Closings
3014 Use of School Property
3015 Time Away From School Activities
3016 Use of Tobacco Products
3017 Press Releases
3018 Denial of Access to School Premises
3019 Sale or Disposal of School Property
3020 Copyright Compliance
3021 Operation of School Business Office
3022 Volunteers
3023 Electronic Records Management
3024 Booster Clubs and PTO Policy
3025 Returned Checks
3026 Handbooks
3027 Resolution of Conflicts Between Parents Over School Issues
3028 Sex Offenders
3029 Distribution of Flyers Advertising Non-school organizations
3030 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
3031 Student Electing to Attend School in Adjoining State
3032 Copying Fees for School District Records
3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools
3035 Chain of Command - District Administration
3036 Purchasing (Credit) Card Program
3037 Petty Cash
3039 Threat Assessment and Response
3040 School Safety and Security
3041 Crisis Team Duties
3042 Construction Management at Risk Contracts
3043 Design-Build Contracts
3044 Incidental or De Minimis Use of Public Resources
3045 Use of Sniffer Dogs
3046 Animals at School
3047 Data Breach Response
3048 Communicable Disease
3049 Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
3050 Technology in the Classroom
3053 Nondiscrimination
3054 Law Enforcement Unit
3055 Every Student Succeeds Act
3056 Guest Speakers
3057 Title IX
3058 Naming School Facilities and Property
4000
4002 Drug Free Workplace
4003 Drug Policy Regarding Drivers
4004 Employment of Relatives, Domestic Partners and Significant Others
4005 Communication Between the Board and District Employees
4006 Insurance
4007 Personnel Records
4008 Outside Employment
4009 Restrictions on Employees Receiving Gratuities
4010 Inclement Weather
4011 Employee Leave Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
4011.1 Nebraska Family Military Leave Act
4012 Staff Internet and Computer Use
4012.1 Internet- Acceptable Use Policy
4013 Grievance Procedure
4015 Prohibition Against Employment of Board Members
4016 Jury Duty/ Service as Witness in Court
4017 Relations with Employee Collective Bargaining Associations
4018 Corporal Punishment
4019 Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety Committee
4020 Ownership of Copyrighted Works
4022 Certification and Endorsements
4023 Professional Ethics
4024 Teachers' Rights, Responsibilities and Duties
4025 Superintendent
4026 Principals
4027 Part-Time Certified Employees
4028 Substitute Teachers
4029 Salary Schedule for Certificated Employees
4030 Evaluation of Certificated Employees
4031 Evaluation of Probationary Certified Employees
4032 Professional Growth
4034 Staff Handbook
4037 Reduction in Force
4038 Classified Staff Defined
4039 Employment of Classified Staff
4040 Accrual of Sick and/or Vacation Leave for Classified Staff
4041 Staff Dress and Appearance
4042 Employee Social Security Numbers
4043 Professional Boundaries between Employees and Students
4044 Political Activity by Staff Member
4045 Milk Expression
4046 Internet Searches Regarding Potential Employees
4048 Assessment Administration and Security
4050 Overtime
4051 Use of Social Media by Staff and District
4052 Job References to Prospective Employers for Current and Former Employees
4053 Conflict of Interest
4054 Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
4056 Resignation of Certificated Staff
4057 Superintendent Evaluation
4058 Confidentiality in Counseling and Guidance
4059 Suicide Prevention Training
4060 School Vehicle Use
4061 Workplace or Non-Workplace Injuries or Illness and Return to Work
4062 Locker Room Supervision
4063 Extra Duty and Extended Contract Assignments for Certificated Staff
5000
5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism
5002 Admission of Students
5003 Admission of Part-Time Students
5004 Option Enrollment
5005 Transportation of Option Students
5006 Foreign Exchange Students
5007 Enrollment of Expelled Students
5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students
5009 Adult Education
5010 Immunizations
5011 Physical Examination and Visual Examination of Students
5012 Testing and Assessment Program
5014 Homeless Students
5015 Protection of Pupil Rights
5016 Student Records
5017 Routine Directory Information
5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices
5019 Communicating with Parents
5020 Rights of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents
5022 Investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services
5023 Student Illness
5024 Medication of Students
5025 Student Insurance
5028 Initiations and Hazing
5030 Dating Violence
5031 Student Appearance
5032 Closed Campus
5033 Student Driving and Parking
5034 Handbooks
5035 Student Discipline
5036 Lockers
5037 Student Internet and Computer Access
5039 Fundraising Activities
5040 Work Permits
5041 Student Government
5042 Bulletin Boards
5043 School-Sponsored Publications
5044 Safe Pupil Transportation Plan
5045 Student Fees
5046 Secret Organization
5048 Emergency Response to Life Threatening Asthma or Systemic Allergic Reactions (ANAPHYLAXIS)
5049 Firearms and Weapons
5050 Reporting Related to Exempt (Home) Schools
5052 School Wellness Policy
5053 Self-Management of Diabetes or Asthma/Anaphylaxis
5054 Student Bullying
5055 Enrollment in Kindergarten
5056 Free Expression by Students
5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
5063 Audio and Video Recording
5064 Title I Supplement, Not Supplant
5066 Early Graduation
5067 Student Assistance Team Process
5002 Admission of Students
5003 Admission of Part-Time Students
5004 Option Enrollment
5005 Transportation of Option Students
5006 Foreign Exchange Students
5007 Enrollment of Expelled Students
5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students
5009 Adult Education
5010 Immunizations
5011 Physical Examination and Visual Examination of Students
5012 Testing and Assessment Program
5014 Homeless Students
5015 Protection of Pupil Rights
5016 Student Records
5017 Routine Directory Information
5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices
5019 Communicating with Parents
5020 Rights of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents
5022 Investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services
5023 Student Illness
5024 Medication of Students
5025 Student Insurance
5028 Initiations and Hazing
5030 Dating Violence
5031 Student Appearance
5032 Closed Campus
5033 Student Driving and Parking
5034 Handbooks
5035 Student Discipline
5036 Lockers
5037 Student Internet and Computer Access
5039 Fundraising Activities
5040 Work Permits
5041 Student Government
5042 Bulletin Boards
5043 School-Sponsored Publications
5044 Safe Pupil Transportation Plan
5045 Student Fees
5046 Secret Organization
5048 Emergency Response to Life Threatening Asthma or Systemic Allergic Reactions (ANAPHYLAXIS)
5049 Firearms and Weapons
5050 Reporting Related to Exempt (Home) Schools
5052 School Wellness Policy
5053 Self-Management of Diabetes or Asthma/Anaphylaxis
5054 Student Bullying
5055 Enrollment in Kindergarten
5056 Free Expression by Students
5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
5063 Audio and Video Recording
5064 Title I Supplement, Not Supplant
5066 Early Graduation
5067 Student Assistance Team Process
6000
6001 School Organization
6002 School Calendar
6003 Instructional Program
6004 Curriculum Development
6005 Academic Credits and Graduation
6006 Commencement Ceremony
6007 Senior Recognition
6008 Class Rank
6009 Grade Placement and Academic Credits of Transfer Students
6010 Special Education
6011 Fire Instruction and Prevention
6012 Flag Display and Patriotic Observances
6013 Teaching Controversial Issues
6014 School Attendance on Days of Scheduled Activities
6015 Summer school
6016 Homebound and Off-Campus Instruction
6017 Homework
6018 Grades
6020 Multicultural Education
6021 District Criteria for Selecting Evaluators to be Used for Special Education Evaluation and Verification and Independent Educational Evaluations
6025 Student Cell Phone and Electronic Devices
6026 Emergency Dismissal
6027 Field Trips
6028 The Extracurricular Activities Program
6028.1 National Competitions
6029 Activity Trips
6030 Public Appearances of School Groups
6031 Emergency Exclusion
6032 Constitution Day Education
6033 Restraint and Seclusion of Students
6034 Concussion Awareness
6036 Reading Instruction and Intervention Services