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.  
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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

3001 Budget
​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
3007 Review of Bills
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 
3034 Disbursements 
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 
​3044 Incidental or De Minimis Use of Public Resources
​3045 Use of Sniffer Dogs 
​3046 Service Animals 
3047 Data Breach Response 
​3048 Communicable Disease 
​3049 Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
​3050 Technology in the Classroom 

4000

4001 Nondiscrimination 
​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 
​4014 Employment-Related Sexual Harassment 
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
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
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

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
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 
​5026 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment of Students 
​5035 Student Discipline 
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 1330: Use of School Facilities
Policy 1331: Equal Access to Secondary School Facilities
Policy 1335: Raffles or Sales
Policy 1336: Use of Transportation

2000: Administration
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 2132.1: Classification and Promotion of Pupils
Policy 2133: Operation and Maintenance of Schools
Policy 2133.1: Removal of School Property
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 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 4026: Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse​
Policy 4027: Workplace Privacy​
Policy 4112: Line of Authority
Policy 4113.2: Non-Discrimination Complaint Form
Policy 4114: Time of Arrival and Departure of Teachers
Policy 4116.1: Fair Dismissal Procedures
Policy 4118.1: Tobacco Policy
Policy 4120: Code of Ethics
Policy 4120.1: Acceptable Use Policy
Policy 4123: Early Dismissal of Pupils
Policy 4125: Discipline/Conduct of Students
Policy 4127: Teachers' Absences
Policy 4131: Travel Expenses
Policy 4132: Blood Borne Pathogen Policy
Policy 4132.2: Employee Indemnification for Emergency Protocol
Policy 4132.3: Automated External Defibrillator Policy
Policy 4134: Committees Meetings
Policy 4138: Teachers Annual Inventory
Policy 4139: Care of Equipment
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 5001.4: Emergency Protocol
Policy 5002: Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age
Policy 5004: Program of Studies for Each Pupil
Policy 5010: District Residency
Policy 5012: Legal Age of Students, Kindergarten
Policy 5012.1: Compulsory Attendance
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 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 5135.5: Student Due Process Rights
Policy 5135.6: Freedom of Expression
Policy 5135.7: Student Publications
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 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 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 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
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