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School Board Policies

Here you will find the policies that govern Armstrong School District operations. Board Policies placed here have been approved by the Armstrong School District Board of Directors. Under some policies, you will also find administrative guidelines.

Series 000 - Local Procedures and Goals Policy 001 - Name & Classification Policy 002 - Authority & Powers Policy 003 - Election Regions Policy 004 - Functions Policy 005 - Organization Policy 006 - Membership Policy 007 - Duties of Board Officers Policy 008 - Meetings Policy 009 - Policy Development Policy 010 - Policy Adoption Policy 011 - Policy Distribution Policy 012 - Operational Goals Policy 013 - Student Representatives to the School Board Policy 014 - Maintenance of Auditory Recordings Policy 015 - Board Requests for Information Policy 016 - Organizational Chart Policy 017 - Board Governance Standards-Code of Conduct Policy 018 - Clearances for Board of Directors	Series 100 - Programs Policy 100 - Strategic Plan Policy 101 - Mission Statement / Educational and Organizational Goals Policy 101.1 - Philosophy of Education Policy 102 - Academic Standards Policy 103 - Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices Policy 103.1 - Nondiscrimination: Qualified Students with Disabilities Policy 103.1 - Administrative Guidelines: Nondiscrimination – Qualified Students with Disabilities Policy 104 - Nondiscrimination Policy - Programs Policy 104 - Nondiscrimination Policy - Programs - Administrative Guidelines Policy 105 - Curriculum Development Policy 105.1 - Instructional Media Policy 105.1 - Instructional Media - Guidelines Policy 106 - Curriculum Review by Parents/Guardians and Students Policy 107 - Exemption from Instruction Policy 107 - Administrative Guidelines: Exemption from Instruction Policy 108 - Curriculum Maps for Planned Instruction Policy 109 - Adoption of Planned Courses of Study Bulletin Policy 109 - Adoption of Planned Courses of Study (Sec Crs Offerings) Policy 110 - Adoption of Textbooks Policy 110.1 - Curriculum Renewal \| Textbook Adoption Cycle Policy 111 - Lesson Plans Policy 112 - Secondary Guidance Program Policy 113 - Special Education Programs and Services Policy 113.1 - Discipline of Students with Disabilities Policy 113.2 - Behavior Support Policy 113.3 - Screening and Evaluations for Students with Disabilities Policy 113.4 - Confidentiality of Special Education Student Information Policy 114 - Gifted Education Policy 114 - Administrative Guidelines: Gifted Education Policy 115 - Career and Technical Education Policy 116 - Tutoring Policy 117 - Homebound Instruction Policy 118 - Citizenship and Character Education Policy 118 - Administrative Guidelines - Citizenship and Character Education Policy 119 - Current Events Policy 121 - Elementary and Secondary Field Trips Class Trips etc. Policy 121 - Elem-Sec Field Trips Class Trips etc - Guidelines Policy 122 - Co-Curricular Activities Policy 122 - Guidelines Policy 123 - Interscholastic Athletics Policy 123 - Guidelines Policy 123.1 - Concussion Management Policy 123.1 - Guidelines Policy 123.2 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Policy 123.2 - Guidelines Policy 123.2 - Guidelines1 Policy 124 - Summer School Policy 126 - Class Size Policy 127 - Assessments Policy 128 - Local Assessment System Policy 129 - Standardized Testing-Assessment Policy 130 - Homework Policy 137 - Home Education Program Policy 137.1 - Extra-curricular Participation by Home Education Students Policy 138 - English as a Second Language/Bilingual Program Policy 140.1 - Extracurricular Participation by Charter-Cyber Charter Students Policy 141 - Virtual Online Courses Policy 142 - Migrant Students Policy 142 - Administrative Guidelines:Migrant Students Policy 143 - Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools Policy 144 - Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes Policy 144 - Administrative Guidelines: Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes Policy 145 - Student Projects and Funds Policy 146 - Independent Study Policy 146 - Independent Study - Guidelines Policy 147 - Student Services Policy 148 - Multiculturalism & Diversity
Series 200 - Pupils Policy 200 - Enrollment in District Policy 201 - Admission of Students Policy 201 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 202 - Eligibility of Non-Resident Students Policy 202 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 203 - Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Policy 203.1 - HIV Infection Policy 204 - Attendance Policy 205 - Attendance Areas of the ASD Policy 205 - ASD Attendance Area Map Policy 206 - Assignment Within District Policy 209 - Health Examinations/Screenings Policy 209.1 - Severe Food Allergies Policy 209.1 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 209.2 - Lice Prevention Policy 210 - Use of Medications Policy 210.1 - Medication on Field Trips Policy 210.2 - Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers Policy 210.2 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 211 - Student Accident Insurance Policy 212 - Graduation Requirements Policy 212 - Graduation Requirements - Guidelines Policy 213 - Assessment of Student Progress Policy 213.1 - Academic Integrity Policy 214 - Class Rank Policy 216 - Student Records Policy 216 - Student Records - Guidelines Policy 216.1 - Supplemental Discipline Records Policy 217 - Student Records - Exceptional Students Policy 217 - Student Records - Exceptional Students - Guidelines Policy 218 - Student Discipline Policy 218 - Administrative Guidelines: Student Discipline Policy 218 1 - Weapons Policy 218.1 - Administrative Guidelines - Weapons Policy 218.2 - Terroristic Threats/Acts Policy 219 - Student Complaint Process Policy 220 - Student Expression-Distribution-Posting of Materials Policy 221 - Dress and Grooming Policy 222 - Tobacco Use/Possession Policy 223 - Student Drivers & Use of Motor Vehicles Policy 223 - Student Drivers & Use of Motor Vehicles - AG-1 (Application) Policy 223 - Student Drivers & Use of Motor Vehicles (Guidelines)- AG Policy 225 - Students and Police Policy 226 - Searches Policy 226 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 227 - Controlled Substances-Paraphernalia Policy 227 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 227 - Administrative Guidelines (continued) Policy 233 - Suspension and Expulsion Policy 234 - Pregnant-Married Students Policy 235 - Student Rights/Surveys Policy 235 - Student Rights/Surveys - Administrative Guidelines Policy 236 - Student Assistance Program Policy 237 - Electronic Devices Policy 237.1 - Cellular Telephones Policy 246 - Student Wellness Policy 246 - Administrative Guidelines - Student Wellness Policy 247 - Hazing Policy 248 - Unlawful Harassment Policy 248 - Administrative Guidelines: Unlawful Harassment Policy 248.1 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation Policy 248.1 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation - Guidelines Policy 249 - Delegation of Authority to Athletic Team Coaches Policy 250 - Student Recruitment Policy 250 - Administrative Guidelines: Student Recruitment Policy 251 - Homeless Students Policy 252 - Student Transfer Requests Policy 252 - Administrative Guidelines (Student Transfer Request Form) Policy 253 - Bullying and Cyber Bullying Policy 254 - Student Leadership Program Policy 254 - Student Leadership Program - Guidelines Policy 255 - Adult-Student Relationships	Series 300 - Administrative Employees Policy 300 - Nondiscrimination Policy Policy 300 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 300.1 - Code of Conduct Policy 301 - Creating a Position Policy 302 - Employment of Superintendent/Assistant(s) Policy 303 - Employment of Administrators Policy 304 - Management Team Policy 308 - Employment Agreements Policy 308.1 - State and Federal Criminal Record Checks Policy 309 - Assignment and Transfer Policy 310 - Abolishing a Position Policy 311 - Suspensions and Furloughs Policy 312 - Evaluation of Superintendent Policy 313 - Evaluation of Administrative Employees Policy 314 - Physical Examination Policy 314.1 - HIV Infection Policy 315 - Disqualification by Reason of Health Policy 316 - Administrative Internship Program Policy 317 - Disciplinary Procedures Policy 323 - Tobacco Use Policy 324 - Personnel Files Policy 333 - Professional Growth Guidelines Policy 334 - Administrator's Attendance at Educational Conference Policy 335 - Family and Medical Leaves Policy 335 - Family and Medical Leaves -- Administrative Guidelines -- Eligibility and Types of Leaves Policy 335 - Family and Medical Leaves --Administrative Guidelines 1 -- FMLA Procedures Policy 344 - Report of Absence Policy 344 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 345 - Employee and Visitor I.D. Badges Policy 347 - Workers' Compension Transitional Return-to- Work Program Policy 348 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation Policy 348 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation - Guidelines Policy 348.1 - Sexual harrassment Policy 348.1 - Sexual harrassment - Guidelines Policy 351 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy 353 - Protection of School Personnel
Series 400 - Professional Employees Policy 400 - Nondiscrimination Policy Policy 400 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 400.1 - Code of Conduct Policy 407 - Student Teachers Policy 408.1 - State and Federal Criminal Record Checks Policy 414- Physical Examination Policy 414.1 - HIV Infection Policy 417 - Homebound Instruction Policy 423 - Tobacco Use Policy 424 - Personnel Files Policy 424 - Administrative Guidelines - Personnel Files Policy 429 - Salaries of Substitute Teachers Policy 435 - Family and Medical Leaves Policy 435 - Administrative Guidelines - Eligibility and Types of Leaves Policy 435 - Administrative Guidelines 1 - FMLA Procedures Policy 444 - Report of Absence Policy 444 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 445 - Employee and Visitor I.D. Badges Policy 447 - Workers' Compensation Transitional Return- to-Work Program Policy 448 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation Policy 448 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation - Guidelines Policy 448.1 - Sexual Harassment Policy 448.1 - Sexual Harassment - Guidelines Policy 451 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy 453 - Protection of School Personnel	Series 500 - Classified Employees Policy 500 - Nondiscrimination Policy Policy 500 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 500.1 - Code of Conduct Policy 504 - Classified Staff Hiring Guidelines Policy 508.1 - State and Federal Criminal Record Checks Policy 514- Physical Examination Policy 514.1 - HIV Infection Policy 523 - Tobacco Use Policy 524 - Personnel Files Policy 529 - Salary of Substitute Classified Employees Policy 535 - Family & Medical Leaves Policy 535 - Family Medical Leaves - Administrative Guidelines Policy 535 - Family Medical Leaves - Administrative Guidelines 1 - FMLA Procedures Policy 544 - Report of Absence Policy 544 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 545 - Employee and Visitor I.D. Badges Policy 547 - Workers' Compensation Transitional Return- to-Work Program Policy 548 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation, Policy 548 - Racial and Ethnic Intimidation - Guidelines Policy 548.1 - Sexual Harassment Policy 548.1 - Sexual Harassment - Guidelines Policy 551 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy 553 - Protection of School Personnel
Series 600 - Finances Policy 601 - Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights Policy 602 - Fixed Asset Records/GASB 34 Policy 603 - Capital Reserve Fund Policy 604 - Budget Preperation Policy 604.1 - Budget Adpotion Policy 605 - Tax Levy Policy 606 - Tax Collection Policy 607 - Tuition Income Policy 608 - Bank Accounts Policy 609 - Investments of District Funds Policy 610 - Purchasing Policy 611 - Purchases, Subject to Bid-Quotation Policy 612 - Cooperative Purchasing Policy 613 - Employee Job-Related Expenses Policy 613 - Guidelines - Mileage Chart Policy 614 - Payroll Authorization Policy 615 - Payroll Deductions Policy 615.1 - Payroll Deductions for Collection of Delinquent Taxes Policy 616 - Payment of Claims Policy 617 - Petty Cash Accounts Policy 618 - Imprest Checking Accounts Policy 619 - Student Activity Funds Policy 620 - District Audit Policy 620.1 - Fund Balance	Series 700 - Property Policy 701 - Integrated Pest Management Policy 702 - Facilities Planning Policy 703 - Gifts, Grants, Donations Policy 704 - Sanitary Management Policy 705 - Maintenance Policy 706 - Safety Policy 707 - Use of Facilities Policy 707 - Use of Facilities - Guidelines Policy 708 - Property Records Policy 709 - Lending of School Equipment-Use of School Facilities Policy 710 - Building Security Policy 711 - Disposal of Surplus Property Policy 713 - Energy Education Policy 713 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 714 - Video Camera Surveillance Policy 718 - Service Animals
Series 800 - Operations Policy 800 - Records Management Policy 800 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 800 - Administrative Guidelines 1 - Records Retention Schedule Policy 800 - Administrative Guidelines 2 - Litigation Hold Policy 801 - Public Records Policy 801 - Public Records - Administrative Guidelines -- Exempted Records Policy 801 - Public Records AG-1 Disclosure-Production Policy 801 - Public Records AG-2 Fees For Records Policy 802 - School Organization Policy 803 - School Calendar Policy 804 - School Day Policy 804 - School Day - Administrative Guidelines Policy 805 - Emergency Preparedness Policy 806 - Recognition and Reporting of Child Student Abuse Policy 806 - Child Abuse Guidelines and Form Policy 806-1 - Student Abuse Guidelines and Form Policy 806.1 - Suicide Policy 806.2 - Megan's Law Policy 807 - Opening Exercises/Flag Displays Policy 808 - Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Schools Policy 810 - Student Transportation Policy 810 - Administrative Guidelines - Accidents Involving a School Bus Policy 810 - Administrative Guidelines 1 - Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act Policy 810 - Administrative Guidelines 2 - Bus Topics Policy 810.1 - Video Monitors on Busses Policy 810.1 - Guidelines Policy 810.1 - Form Policy 810.2 - Use of Video Surveillance Cameras Policy 810.3 - Drug/Alcohol Testing for Contracted Drivers Policy 810.4 - Employee Eligibility to Operate District-Owned Motor Vehicles Policy 810.4 - Guidelines FORM Policy 811 - Bonding Policy 812 - Property Insurance Policy 813 - Other Insurance Policy 814 - Copyright Material Policy 814 - Administrative Guidelines - Copyright Material Policy 814 - Administrative Guidelines 1 - Copyright Material Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources (Technology Resources) Policy 815 - Administrative Guidelines - Student Agreement Policy 815 - Administrative Guidelines 1 - Student Email Request Guidelines and Agreement Policy 815 - Administrative Guidelines 2 - Employee Agreement Policy 815.1 - Web Publishing Policy 815.1 - Web Publishing, Administrative Guidelines -- Parent Notification, Multimedia Opt-Out Notice Policy 815.2 - Computers and Computer Software Policy 815.3 - Acceptable Use of Voice-Telephone Network Policy 815.4 - Breach of Computerized Personal Information Policy 815.5 - Web Site Privacy Policy Policy 815 6 - Technology Backup and Restoration Policy 816 - Professional At-Will Service Providers Policy 817 - Contracted Services Policy 818 - Employment of School Bus Drivers (By Sub Contract) Policy 819 - Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Policy 819 - Guidelines Policy 819 - Guidelines1 Policy 820 - Food and Nutrition Services Policy 820 - Food and Nutrition Services Guidelines Policy 820.1 - Free/Reduced –Price Meals and Free Milk Policy 821 - Food and Nutrition Services - Use of Kitchen Facilities Policy 821 - Use of Kitchen Facilities Form Policy 822 - Food and Nutrition Fundraising Policy 823 - Food and Nutrition Services - Equipment Safety Policy 825 - State Mandate Waivers Policy 826 - Employment of Retirees in Extracurricular Activities Policy 828 - Fraud Policy 830 - Breach of Computerized Personal Information	Series 900 - Community Policy 901 - School-Community Relations Policy 902 - Public Information Program Policy 903 - Public Attendance at Board Meetings Policy 904 - Public Attendance at School Events Policy 905 - Smoke-Free/Tobacco-Free Schools, Policy 906 - Citizens Advisory Committee Policy 907 - Public Complaints Policy 907 - Public Complaints -- Administrative Guidelines Policy 908 - School Visitors Policy 908 - Administrative Guidelines: School Visitors Policy 909 - Relations with Parents/Guardians Policy 910 - School Volunteers Policy 910 - School Volunteers - Administrative Guidelines Policy 911 - Government Relations Policy 911.1 - Relations with Educational Institutions Policy 911.2 - Relations with Intermediate Unit Policy 912 - Relations With Booster Organizations Policy 913 - Relations With Churches Policy 913.1 - Relations with Special Interest Groups Policy 914 - Community Relations Policy 915 - Staff Participation in Activities Policy 916 - Speaker Services Policy 916 - Administrative Guidelines - Speaker Services Policy 917 - School-Sponsored Information Media Policy 917 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 918 - News Media Relations Policy 919 - News Releases Policy 919 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 920 - Sports and Special Events News Coverage Policy 921 - Public Solicitations Advertising in the Schools Policy 921 - Administrative Guidelines Policy 922 - Distribution/Posting of Promotional Literature Policy 922 - Administrative Guidelines - Distribution/Posting of Promotional Literature Policy 923 - Title I Parent Involvement Policy 924 - District Report Card Policy 925 - Community Engagement Policy 926 - Non-School Organizations/Groups/Individuals