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
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
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
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
4056 Resignation of Certificated Staff
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
4056 Resignation of Certificated Staff
5000
5014 Homeless Students
5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices
5026 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment of Students
5035 Student Discipline
5052 School Wellness Policy
5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices
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
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 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 2225: Instructional Equipment and Materials Inventory
Policy 2226: Agents and Salesmen
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 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 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
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 4119: Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
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
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 4119: Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
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: Admission Requirements
Policy 5001.1: Student Health and Immunization Checkups
Policy 5001.2: Administration of Medication to 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 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 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 5135.9: 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
Policy 5001.1: Student Health and Immunization Checkups
Policy 5001.2: Administration of Medication to 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 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 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 5135.9: 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 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
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
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