Board of Education Policies and Regulations
Below is a listing of our district's board policies. Select a policy category to view the policies and/or download documents.
- Series 0000 - Mission-Goals-Objectives
- Series 1000 - Community Relations
- Series 2000 - Administration
- Series 3000 - Business and Non-Instructional Operations
- Series 4000 - Personnel - Certified and Non-Certified
- Series 5000 - Students
- Series 6000 - Instruction
- Series 7000 - New Construction
- Series 9000 - Bylaws of the Board
Series 0000 - Mission-Goals-Objectives
Series 1000 - Community Relations
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Communications with the Public | ||
| 1110.1 | Parent Involvement | |
| 1110.1REG | Parent Involvement - Regulation | |
| 1112.1 | Coverage of Board of Education Meetings | |
| 1120 | Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings | |
| 1140 | Distribution of Materials by Students | |
| 1180 | Memorials to Deceased Students and Staff | |
| Participation by the Public | ||
| 1212 | School Volunteers | |
| 1250 | Visits to the Schools | |
| 1250.1 | Classroom Observations | |
| 1252 | Motorized Vehicles on School Property | |
| Public Activities Involving Staff, Students or School Facilities | ||
| 1312 | Public Complaints | |
| 1313 | Gifts to School Personnel | |
| 1313REG | Gifts to School Personnel - Regulation | |
| 1316 | Conduct on School Property | |
| 1324 | Soliciting Funds from and by Students | |
| 1325 | Advertising and Promotion | |
| 1330 | Use of School Facilities | |
| 1330REG | Use of School Facilities - Regulation | |
| 1330REG | Appendix 1 Use of Ted W. Beneski Field | |
| 1330REG | Appendix 2 Suffield High School Rotary Hut Use | |
| 1330.2 | Pool Safety | |
| 1331 | Smoke Free Facility | |
| Relations between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools | ||
| 1411 | Law Enforcement Agencies | |
| Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property | ||
| 1700 | Otherwise Lawful Possession of Firearms on School Property |
Series 2000 - Administration
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Concepts and Roles in Administration | ||
| 2000.1 | Board-Superintendent Relationship | |
| Administrative Staff Organization | ||
| 2100 | Administrative Staff Organization | |
| 2111 | Equal Opportunity Employment | |
| 2120 | Organizational Charts | |
| 2130 | Job Descriptions | |
| 2131 | Superintendent of Schools (Job Description) | |
| 2131.1 | Appointment of Designee for Superintendent | |
| 2133 | Principals (Job Description) | |
| 2140 | Superintendent | |
| 2141 | Recruitment and Appointment of Superintendent | |
| 2151 | Recruitment of Administrative Staff | |
| Administrative Operations | ||
| 2200 | Administrative Operations | |
| 2210 | Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Policy | |
| 2232.1 | Administrative Reports/Annual Report | |
| Evaluation of the Superintendent | ||
| 2400 | Evaluation of the Superintendent | |
| 2400REG | Evaluation of the Superintendent - Regulation |
Series 3000 - Business and Non-Instructional Operations
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Concepts and Roles in Business & Non-Instructional Operation | ||
| 3010 | Goals and Objectives | |
| Budget/Budgeting System | ||
| 3100 | Budget/Budgeting System | |
| 3110 | Budget: Planning | |
| 3120 | Preparation of Budget Document | |
| 3160 | Transfer of Funds between Categories: Amendments | |
| Income | ||
| 3221 | IDEA Program/Fiscal Compliance Reporting | |
| 3221REG | IDEA Program/Fiscal Compliance Reporting - Regulation | |
| 3240 | Tuition Fees | |
| 3280 | Gifts, Grants and Bequests | |
| 3280.1 | Grants | |
| Expenditures/Expending Authority | ||
| 3320 | Purchasing Procedures | |
| Accounts | ||
| 3450 | Monies in School Buildings | |
| Non-Instructional Operations | ||
| 3510 | Operation and Maintenance of Plant/Grounds | |
| 3511REG | Compliance with 504 Regulations | |
| 3511REG | Compliance with 504 Regulations Appendix 2 | |
| 3513.1 | Energy Conservation | |
| 3514 | Equipment | |
| 3514.1 | Personal Use of School Equipment | |
| 3514.2 | Disposal of Obsolete or Surplus Equipment/Material | |
| 3516.4 | Sex Offender Notification | |
| 3520.13 | Student Data Protection and Privacy/Cloud-Based Issues | |
| 3524.1 | Pesticide Application | |
| 3524.2 | Green Cleaning Program | |
| 3541 | Transportation | |
| 3541.24 | Transportation; Parent/Guardian Responsibility | |
| 3541.313 | Video Cameras on School Transportation | |
| 3541.313REG | Video Cameras on School Transportation - Regulation | |
| 3541.5 | Transportation Safety Complaints | |
| 3542.31 | Free or Reduced Price Lunches | |
| 3542.34 | Sale of Beverages during School Hours | |
| 3542.43 | Charging Policy |
Series 4000 - Personnel - Certified and Non-Certified
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Certified Personnel | ||
| 4111 | Recruitment and Selection | |
| 4111.1 | Affirmative Action: Equal Opportunity Employment | |
| 4112.4 | Health Examinations | |
| 4112.5 | Security/Credit Check | |
| 4112.5REG | Security/Credit Check - Regulation | |
| 4112.51 | Reference Checks | |
| 4112.6 | Personnel Records | |
| 4115 | Evaluation Supervision | |
| 4115.3 | Evaluation Coaches | |
| 4115.4 | Concussion Training for Athletic Coaches and Certified Physical Educators | |
| 4117.6 | Exit Interviews | |
| 4118.11 | Nondiscrimination | |
| 4118.11REG | Nondiscrimination - Regulation | |
| 4118.112 | Sexual Harassment | |
| 4118.113 | Harassment | |
| 4118.113REG | Harassment - Regulation | |
| 4118.231 | Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco | |
| 4118.234 | Prohibitions on Recommendations for Psychotropic Drugs | |
| 4118.4 | Electronic Monitoring | |
| 4118.5 | Acceptable Computer Network Use | |
| 4118.5REG | Acceptable Computer Network Use - Regulation | |
| 4118.51 | Social Networking | |
| 4118.51REG | Social Networking - Regulation | |
| 4121 | Substitute Teachers | |
| 4131 | Staff Development | |
| 4131REG | Staff Development - Regulation | |
| 4147.1 | Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens | |
| 4147.3 | Staff with HIV, ARC or AIDS | |
| 4152.6 | Personal/Family and Medical Leave | |
| Non-Certified Personnel | ||
| 4211 | Recruitment and Selection | |
| 4211.1 | Affirmative Action: Equal Opportunity Employment | |
| 4212.4 | Health Examinations | |
| 4212.42 | Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers | |
| 4212.5 | Security/Credit Check | |
| 4212.5REG | Security/Credit Check - Regulation | |
| 4212.51 | Employment/Reference Checks | |
| 4212.6 | Personnel Records | |
| 4215 | Evaluation Supervision | |
| 4217.6 | Exit Interviews | |
| 4218.11 | Nondiscrimination | |
| 4218.11REG | Nondiscrimination - Regulation | |
| 4218.112 | Sexual Harassment | |
| 4218.113 | Harassment | |
| 4218.113REG | Harassment - Regulation | |
| 4218.231 | Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco | |
| 4218.5 | Computer Use | |
| 4218.5REG | Computer Use - Regulation | |
| 4218.51 | Social Networking | |
| 4218.51REG | Social Networking - Regulation | |
| 4247.1 | Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens | |
| 4247.3 | Staff with HIV, ARC, or AIDS | |
| 4252.6 | Personal/Family Medical Leave |
Series 5000 - Students
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Concepts and Roles in Student Policies | ||
| 5000 | Concepts and Roles in Student Policies | |
| Elementary and Secondary | ||
| 5111 | Admission/Placement | |
| 5111.1 | Foreign Exchange Students | |
| 5112 | Ages of Attendance | |
| 5113 | Attendance/Excuses/Dismissals | |
| 5113.2 | Truancy | |
| 5114 | Suspension/Expulsion: Student Due Process | |
| 5114.12 | Student Handbooks | |
| 5117.2 | Inter-District Choice | |
| 5117.3 | Magnet Schools | |
| 5118 | Nonresident Attendance | |
| 5118.1 | Homeless Students | |
| 5119 | Transfers/Withdrawals | |
| 5121 | Examination/Grading/Rating | |
| 5121.3 | Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism | |
| 5122 | Assignment to Teachers and Classes | |
| 5122.3 | Assignment of Former Home-Schooled Students to Classes | |
| 5123 | Promotion/Retention | |
| 5123.2 | Summer School Work for Credit | |
| 5123.2REG | Summer School Work for Credit - Regulation | |
| 5123.3 | Graduation Ceremonies | |
| 5124 | Reporting to Parents | |
| 5124.2 | Release of Report Cards | |
| 5125 | Student Records: Confidentiality | |
| 5125REG | Student Records: Confidentiality - Regulation | |
| 5125.11 | Student Records: Confidentiality - Health Records | |
| 5125.3 | Directory Information | |
| 5126 | Awards for Achievement | |
| 5131.1 | Bus Conduct | |
| 5131.1REG | Bus Conduct - Regulation | |
| 5131.6 | Conduct - Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol | |
| 5131.7 | Weapons and Dangerous Instruments | |
| 5131.8 | Out of School Misconduct | |
| 5131.9 | Gang Activity or Association | |
| 5131.9REG | Gang Activity or Association - Regulation | |
| 5131.911 | Bullying | |
| 5131.911REG | Bullying - Regulation | |
| 5135 | Academic Eligibility | |
| 5135REG | Academic Eligibility - Regulation | |
| 5136 | Foreign Students Attending Schools | |
| 5141 | School Medical Advisor | |
| 5141.21 | Administering Medication | |
| 5141.22 | Communicable Diseases | |
| 5141.221 | Pediculosis | |
| 5141.221REG | Pediculosis - Regulation | |
| 5141.231 | Psychotropic Drugs | |
| 5141.24 | Students with HIV, ARC, AIDS | |
| 5141.25 | Students with Special Health Care Needs/Food Allergy Management | |
| 5141.27 | First Aid/Emergency Medical Use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) | |
| 5141.27REG | First Aid/Emergency Medical Use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) - Regulation | |
| 5141.3 | Health Assessments and Immunizations | |
| 5141.3REG | Health Assessments and Immunizations - Regulation | |
| 5141.31 | Physical Examination for School Programs | |
| 5141.4 | Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| 5141.4REG | Child Abuse and Neglect - Regulation | |
| 5141.41 | Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Mentally Retarded Adults | |
| 5141.41REG | Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Mentally Retarded Adults - Regulation | |
| 5141.5 | Suicide Prevention/Intervention | |
| 5141.5REG | Suicide Prevention/Intervention - Regulation | |
| 5142.1 | Relations with Non-Custodial Parents | |
| 5142.2 | Dismissal Precautions | |
| 5144 | Discipline/Punishment | |
| 5144.1 | Use of Physical Force | |
| 5144.1REG | Use of Physical Force - Regulation | |
| 5144.4 | Physical Exercise and Discipline of Students | |
| 5145 | Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities | |
| 5145REG | Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities - Regulation | |
| 5145.11 | Questioning and Apprehension/Police in Schools | |
| 5145.111 | Probation/Police/Courts | |
| 5145.12 | Search and Seizure | |
| 5145.12REG | Search and Seizure - Regulation | |
| 5145.121 | Vehicle Searches on School Grounds | |
| 5145.122 | Use of Dogs to Search School Property | |
| 5145.14 | On-Campus Recruitment | |
| 5145.2 | Freedom of Speech/Expression | |
| 5145.4 | Nondiscrimination | |
| 5145.5 | Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Students) | |
| 5145.5REG | Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Students) - Regulation | |
| 5145.511 | Sexual Abuse Prevention Program | |
| 5145.6 | Student Grievance Procedure | |
| 5145.71 | Surrogate Parent Program | |
| 5156 | Research Involving Students |
Series 6000 - Instruction
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Instruction (Concept and Roles) | ||
| 6000 | Instruction (Concept and Roles) | |
| 6000.1 | Provisions of Negotiated Agreements/Contracts | |
| 6010 | Goals and Objectives | |
| Elementary and Secondary | ||
| 6111 | School Calendar | |
| 6112 | School Day | |
| 6113 | Senior Privileges | |
| 6114 | Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness | |
| 6114.1 | Fire | |
| 6114.3 | Bomb Threats | |
| 6114.3REG | Bomb Threats - Regulation | |
| 6114.6 | Emergency Closings | |
| 6114.7 | Safe Schools | |
| 6115 | Ceremonies and Observances | |
| 6121 | Nondiscrimination | |
| 6121.1 | Equal Educational Opportunity | |
| 6130 | Organizational Plan | |
| 6140 | Curriculum | |
| 6140REG | Curriculum - Regulation | |
| 6141 | Curriculum Design/Development/Revision | |
| 6141.11 | Curriculum Research/Experimental Projects | |
| 6141.2 | Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs | |
| 6141.21 | Religion in the Public Schools | |
| 6141.31 | Bilingual-Bicultural Education | |
| 6141.312 | Migrant Students | |
| 6141.32 | Computer Literacy | |
| 6141.321 | Other Computer Networks and Internet Safety | |
| 6141.321REG | Other Computer Networks and Internet Safety - Regulation | |
| 6141.322 | Computers/Websites/Pages | |
| 6141.4 | Independent Study | |
| 6141.42 | Student Volunteers and Community Service | |
| 6141.5 | Credits for College Coursework | |
| 6142 | Basic Instructional Program | |
| 6142.1 | Family Life and Sex Education | |
| 6142.101 | Student Nutrition and Physical Activity (Student Wellness Policy) | |
| 6142.11 | Trampoline Use | |
| 6144 | Controversial Issues | |
| 6144.1 | Exemption from Instruction | |
| 6145 | Interscholastic Competition/Extracurricular Programs | |
| 6145.2 | Intramural/Interscholastic Competition | |
| 6145.2REG | Intramural/Interscholastic Competition - Regulation | |
| 6145.21 | Sunday Play of Postponed Friday and Saturday Games | |
| 6145.22 | Sportsmanship | |
| 6145.22REG | Sportsmanship - Regulation | |
| 6145.4 | Public Performances and Exhibitions | |
| 6145.51 | National Honor Society | |
| 6145.51REG | National Honor Society - Regulation | |
| 6145.6 | Travel and Exchange Programs | |
| 6145.7 | Social Events/Meetings | |
| 6145.7REG | Social Events/Meetings - Regulation | |
| 6145.71 | Use of Alcohol by Adults | |
| 6145.8 | Activity Funds Management | |
| 6146 | Graduation Requirements | |
| 6146.1 | Grading/Assessment System | |
| 6150.1 | Classroom Appearance/Arrangement | |
| 6151 | Class Size | |
| 6152 | Grouping | |
| 6153 | Field Trips | |
| 6153REG | Field Trips - Regulation | |
| 6153FORM | Field Trips - Form | |
| 6153.2 | Student Participation in Election Process | |
| 6154 | Homework/Make-Up Work | |
| 6154REG | Homework/Make-Up Work - Regulation | |
| 6156.5 | Lesson Plans | |
| 6159 | Individualized Education /Special Education Program | |
| 6161.1 | Instructional Materials | |
| 6161.1REG | Instructional Materials - Regulation | |
| 6161.12REG | Recommendation of Materials - Regulation | |
| 6161.3 | Comparability of Services | |
| 6162.51 | Surveys of Students | |
| 6164.11 | Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol | |
| 6164.12 | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome | |
| 6171.1 | Inclusion | |
| 6171.2 | Preschool Students with Disabilities | |
| 6171.3 | District Placement of Special Education Students Out-of-District | |
| 6172 | Alternate Education Programs | |
| 6172.1 | Gifted/Talented Program | |
| 6172.3 | Home Schooling | |
| 6172.4 | Title I Parent Involvement | |
| 6172.4REG | Title I Parent Involvement - Regulation | |
| 6172.6 | Virtual/Online Courses | |
| 6174 | Summer Learning Academy | |
| 6177 | Commercially Produced Video Recording (Use of) | |
| 6177REG | Commercially Produced Video Recording (Use of) - Regulation |
Series 7000 - New Construction
Series 9000 - Bylaws of the Board
Policy Number |
Policy/Regulation Name |
|
| Role of Board Members (Powers, Purposes, Duties) | ||
| 9000 | Role of Board Members (Powers, Purposes, Duties) | |
| 9005 | Statement of Integrity | |
| 9010 | Limits of Authority | |
| 9012 | Legal Responsibilities of Boards of Education | |
| 9020 | Public Statements | |
| 9030 | Commitment to Democratic Principles in Relation to Community, Staff and Students | |
| 9040 | Board Related Responsibilities | |
| Organization | ||
| 9110 | Number of Members; Terms of Office | |
| 9120 | Officers and Auxiliary Personnel | |
| 9121 | Chairperson | |
| 9122 | Vice-Chairperson | |
| 9123 | Secretary | |
| 9125 | Use of Legal Counsel | |
| 9130 | Committees | |
| 9150 | Board Consultants | |
| 9160 | Student Representatives on the Suffield Board of Education | |
| Members | ||
| 9221 | Filling Vacancies | |
| 9222 | Resignation/Removal from Office | |
| 9230 | New Board Member Orientation | |
| 9240 | Board Member Development | |
| 9250 | Remuneration and Reimbursement | |
| 9250REG | Remuneration and Reimbursement - Regulation | |
| 9260 | Board Member Protection | |
| 9270 | Conflict of Interest | |
| 9271 | Code of Ethics | |
| Methods of Operation | ||
| 9310 | Development, Distribution and Maintenance of Manual of Policies, Regulations, Bylaws | |
| 9311 | Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies | |
| 9312 | Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws | |
| 9314 | Suspension of Policies, Bylaws, Regulations | |
| 9321 | Time, Place, Notification of Meetings | |
| 9322 | Public and Executive Sessions | |
| 9323 | Agenda Preparation and Dissemination | |
| 9325 | Meeting Conduct | |
| 9325.1 | Quorum | |
| 9325.2 | Order of Business | |
| 9326 | Minutes/Taping/Broadcasting | |
| 9330 | Board/School System Records | |
| 9350 | Hearings | |
| Evaluation of Board of Education Procedures | ||
| 9400 | Evaluation of Board of Education Procedures |