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Cranford Board of Education Policy Manual

     Listed below are all current adopted Board policies.  Where policies have accompanying adopted administrative regulations (which explain how to implement the policy), these are also listed.  Click on the number to view the policy or regulation.

CATEGORIES

COMMUNITY RELATIONS
ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
PERSONNEL
STUDENTS
CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING, AND RENOVATION
BYLAWS OF THE BOARD

POLICY SERIES 1000: Community Relations     

1000/1010 Concepts and Roles in Community Relations: Goals and Objectives
1100 Communication with the Public Media
1110 Media
1110.1 School Sponsored Media
1110.2 Use of the Educational Access Television Channel 35
1111 District Publications
1112.2 Other Media
1120 Board of Education Meetings
1120.1 Media Coverage of Board Meetings
1140 Use of Students in the Distribution of Materials in our Schools by Outside Organizations
1140 (Administrative Regulation)
Distribution of Materials in Our Schools by Outside Organizations
1200 Community Volunteers
1200 (Administrative Regulation)
Community Volunteers
1221 Citizen's Advisory Committee
1230 School Affiliated Organizations
1230 (Administrative Regulation)
School Affiliated Organizations
1250 School Visitors
1250R School Visitors Regulation
1311 No Child Left Behind
1312 Procedures for Handling Communications Regarding School Operations
1312.1 Procedure for Handling Complaints Concerning School Personnel
1322 Contests for Students
1330 Approval of Building and Grounds Use
1330.1 Alcoholic Beverages - Bringing or Possession on Grounds
1400 Undercover Investigative Agents Within the Schools
1410 Local Units
1411 Special Police Service at Athletic Contests
1411 (Administrative Regulation)
The Responsibilities of Police at Athletic Contests
1600 Relations Between Other Entities and the District

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POLICY SERIES 2000: Administration

2000/2010 Concepts and Roles in Administration: Goals and Objectives
2120.11(1) Organizational Charts: District Administration
2120.11(2) Organizational Charts: Central Office Administration
2120.11(3) Organizational Charts: Educational Site Management
2121 Line of Responsibility
2131 Chief School Administrator
2210 Administrative Action in Absence of Board Policy
2224 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
2230 Formulation of Administrative Regulations
2240 Research, Evaluation and Planning (District Goals)
2255 Action Planning for the Monitoring of Thorough and Efficient Certification Deficiencies

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POLICY SERIES 3000: Business and Non-Instructional Operations

3000/3010 Concepts and Roles in Business and Non-Instructional Operations: Goals and Objectives
3100 Budget Planning, Preparation, and Adoption
3160 Transfer of Funds Between Categories
3220 State Funds; Federal Funds
3220 (Administrative Regulation)
State Funds; Federal Funds
3226.1 Charging of Approved Bill List Items
3250 Income from Fees, Fines, and Charges
3260 Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies
3270 School Building Rental
3270 (Administrative Regulation)
School Building Rental
3270.1 School Facility Scheduling
3270.2 Approval of Building and Grounds Use
3280 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
3320 Purchasing Procedures
3320.1 Specifications for Contracts Advertised for Public Bid
3326 Paying for Goods and Services
3327 Relations with Vendors
3440 Inventories
3450 Money in School Buildings
3451 Petty Cash Funds
3451 (Administrative Regulation)
Petty Cash Fund
3453 School Activity Funds
3510 Operation and Maintenance of Plant
3514 Equipment
3515 Smoking Prohibition
3515R Smoking Prohibition Regulation
3516 Safety
3517.1 Loitering on Board of Education Property
3541.1 Routes and Services
3541.31 Reimbursement for Travel
3541.31 (Administrative Regulation)
Rules on Reimbursement for Travel
3541.31(2) (Administrative Regulation)
Reimbursement for Conference Expenses for Regional/National Student Honors
3541.33 Transportation Safety
3541.4 Use of Privately Owned Vehicles in Pupil Transportation
3542 Food Service
3542.1 Student Nutrition
3542.31 Free or Reduced-Priced Lunches/Milk
3542.44 Purchasing
3570 District Records and Reports
3571.4 Audit

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POLICY SERIES 4000: Personnel

4110 Tenure for Teachers, Principals, and Supervisors
4010.1 Board-Employee Relations
4010.1 (Administrative Regulation)
Board Employee Relations
4111/4211 Selection and Employment of Personnel
4111.1/4211.1 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
4111.11 (Administrative Regulation)
Affirmative Action and Chapter 504 Grievance Procedure
4111.12 (Administrative Regulation)
Sexual Harassment
4111.13 (Administrative Regulation)
Grievance Procedure -- Title IX
4111.2 Elimination of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in District Programs or Activities
4111.2 (Administrative Regulation)
Grievance Procedure for the Resolution of Complaints Alleging Any Actions Prohibited by or Violation of Board Policy: Elimination of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in District Programs or Activities.
4112.2 Certification
4112.4/4212.4 Employee Health Examinations
4112.6/4212.6 Personnel Records
4112.8/4212.8 Nepotism
4113 Assignment and Transfer
4115/4215 Supervision
4116 Evaluation
4116 (Administrative Regulation)
Employee Supervision/Evaluation
4117.4 Reduction in Force/Abolishing A Position
4117.41 Non-Renewal
4117.52 Interruption in or Termination of Employment
4119.11 Campaign Activity During School Board Elections
4119.12 Soliciting and Selling (Relating to Employees)
4119.13 Soliciting and Selling (Relating to Pupils)
4119.21/4219.21 Conflict of Interest
4119.22/4219.22 Conduct and Dress
4119.23/4219.23 Employee Smoking, Drinking, Illegal Gambling, and Use of Drugs on School Grounds
4121 Substitute Teachers
4122 Student Teachers/Interns
4123/4223 Classroom Assistants
4131.1/4231.1 Staff Development: In-service Education, Visitation, Conferences
4131.11 (Administrative Regulation)
Conference Reporting Procedure
4131.12 (Administrative Regulation)
Cranford Continuing Education Units (CCEUS) and Salary Advancement
4132.1 Lesson Plans
4132.1 (Administrative Regulation)
Lessons Plans
4133.1 Reimbursement of Expenses
4138/4238 Non-School Employment
4138.2 Private Tutoring
4139.1 Governing Off-Hours Use of School Equipment/Teaching Aids by School Employees
4144 Insurance Coverage - Leave for Illness
4144.1 Insurance/Workers' Compensation
4144.1 (Administrative Regulation)
Insurance / Workers' Compensation
4145.1 Personnel - Tax Sheltered Annuities
4147/4247 Employee Safety
4147.1 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
4150 Absences, Leaves, and Vacations
4151/4251 Attendance Patterns
4151/4251 (Administrative Regulation)
Employee Attendance
4151.13 Extended Leave of Absence
4151.21 Absence for Personal Reasons
4152.1 Vacation and Holidays for Chief School Administrator, Deputy Superintendent, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Services, Director of Technology, and School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
4210 Tenure for Persons Holding Secretarial or Clerical Positions
4210.1 Confidential Secretaries
4211.2 Tenure for Persons Holding Custodial Positions
4213 Assignment and Transfer of Support Staff
4216 Evaluation of Support Staff

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POLICY SERIES 5000: Students

5020 Role of Parents/Guardians in Educational Process
5111 Admission
5113 School Attendance - Excused Absences
5113.1 Class Cutting Policy for Cranford High School
5114 Suspension and Expulsion
5116 School Enrollment Data
5117 School Attendance Areas
5118 Tuition for Pupils Attending Cranford Public Schools
5119 Student Withdrawals/Dropouts
5120 Needs Assessment of Individual Pupils
5121 Examinations/Grading/Rating/Testings
5121.1 Mid-Term and Final Examinations - Cranford High Schools
5121.1 (Administrative Regulation)
Mid-Term and Final Examinations - Cranford High School
5123 Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration
5123 (Administrative Regulation)
Standards for Promotion from Grade 8 to Grade 9
5123(2) (Administrative Regulation)
Criteria for Selection of Students for Honors and Advanced Placement Classes in Grades 9-12
5123.5 Dropouts
5124 Reporting to Parents/Guardians
5125 Pupil Records: Definitions
5126 Recognition and Awards for Student and Staff Achievement
5126.1 National Honor Society
5126.1 (Administrative Regulation)
National Honor Society
5127 Graduation Ceremonies - Cranford High School
5131 Student Behavior and Discipline
5131.4 Coping with Potential Student Disorders
5131.5 School District Vandalism/Violence
5131.51 Loitering on Board of Education Property
5131.6 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Anabolic Steroid, and Controlled Substance Abuse
5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
5131.71 Bomb Threat Procedures
5131.71 (Administrative Regulation)
Administrative Procedures, Rules and Regulations for Implementing and Administering Board Policy on Bomb Threats
5134 Married and/or Pregnant Students
5136 Student Fund-Raising Activities
5137 Academic Eligibility for Athletic and Co-Curricular Activities
5137 (Administrative Regulation)
Students - High School Dances
5141 Health
5141.2 Illness
5141.21 Administering Medication in School
5141.21 (Administrative Regulation)
Administering Medication in School
5141.3 Physical Examinations
5141.4 Child Abuse and Neglect
5141.5 Self-injurious Behavior Without Suicidal Intent
5141.6 Childhood and Adolescent Suicide Awareness and Prevention
5141.6 (Administrative Regulation)
Suicide Prevention Procedures and Crisis Plan for Suicide or Tragic Death
5142 Safety: Personal and Possessions
5142.1 Megan's Law - Sex Offender Registration and Notification
5142.11 Gangs and Gang-Related Activity
5142.2 Accidents
5142.3 Pupil Safety
5142.3 (Administrative Regulation)
Fire Safety Procedure for Students on Crutches or in Wheelchairs
5142.31 Prohibition of Skateboard, Skates, Roller Blades
5142.4 Physical Education/Jewelry Safety
5145 Students' Rights and Responsibilities
5145.11 Questioning and Apprehension
5145.12 Search and Seizure
5145.4 Equal Educational Opportunity
5145.5 Photographs of Pupils
5145.6 Specific Plan for Dealing with Student Grievances
5148 School Health Services
5148.1 Attendance at School by Pupils or Adults Infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
5200 Nonpublic School Pupils
5200 (Administrative Regulation)
Auxiliary Services for Non-Public School Pupils
5201 Harassment, Intimidating, Bullying & Hazing

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POLICY SERIES 6000: Instruction

6010 Goals and Objectives
6111 School Calendar
6112 School Day
6114 School Closings for Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness
6115 Multicultural Instruction, Celebrations, and Observances
6115-1 Recognition and Expressions of Religious Beliefs
6121 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
6122 Articulation
6140 Curriculum Adoption
6141 Curriculum Design/Development
6142 Subject Areas
6142.1 Family Life Education
6142.10 Acceptable Use Policy-Technology
6142.12 Vocational/Industrial/Occupational Education
6142.2 English as A Second Language: Bilingual/Bicultural
6142.3 Vocational/Industrial/Occupational Education
6142.4 Physical Education and Health
6142.4 (Administrative Regulation)
Interscholastic Sports Grades 10 through 12 -
Waiver from Physical Education Class
6142.6 Basic Skills
6142.9 Arts
6143 Curriculum Guides
6143.2 Course of Study Writing/Revision
6144 Controversial Issues
6145 Extracurricular Activities
6145.1/6145.2 Interscholastic Competition
6145.3 Publications
6145.4 Public Performances by Students
6146 Graduation Requirements/Early Graduation
6146R (Administrative Regulation)
Graduation Requirements and Credit Assignment
6146.2 Promotion / Retention
6147 Standards of Proficiency / Core Content Standards
6147.1 Evaluation of Individual Student Performance
6151 Elementary Class Size
6153 Field Trips
6153 Administration Regulations For Field Trips
6154 Homework
6154 (Administrative Regulation)
Homework
6156 Instructional Planning / Scheduling
6160 Instructional Services and Resources
6161.1 Instructional Materials / Selection and Adoption
6161.2 Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials
6161.4 On Loan of Musical Instruments
6161.5 Purchase of Instructional Materials at NJEA Convention
6162.4 Community Resources
6162.5 Research
6162.5 Administration Regulations for Research
6163.1 Media Center / Library
6164.2 Guidance Services
6164.4 Child Study Team
6171 Special Instructional Programs
6171.1 Remedial Instruction
6171.2 Programs for Gifted and Talented Children
6171.2 (Administrative Regulation)
Gifted/Talented Admission Criteria - Grades K-6
6171.3 At Risk and Title 1
6171.4 Special Education
6171.5 Eligibility Under Part B of the IDEA Statement of Assurances
6171.5 (Administrative Regulation)
Special Education:  Definitions
6171.5(1) (Administrative Regulation)
Special Education: Identification, Location and Referral
6171.5(5) (Administrative Regulation)
Special Education: Exemption from Statewide Testing
6171.5(7) (Administrative Regulation)
Special Education: Free and Appropriate Public Education
6171.5(8) (Administrative Regulation)
Special Education: Transition from Early Intervention Programs
to Preschool Programs
6171.5(10) (Administrative Regulation)
Special  Education: Maintenance, Access to
and Confidentiality of Student Records
6171.5(14) (Administrative Regulation)
Special Education: In-service Training
6172 Program for Disaffected Pupils
6173 Home Instruction
6300 Evaluation of the Instructional Program

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POLICY SERIES 7000: Construction, Remodeling and Renovation
7110 Determining Needs / Long Range Facilities Planning
7115 Developing Educational Specifications
7450 Supervision of Construction

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POLICY SERIES 8000
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POLICY SERIES 9000: Bylaws of the Board of Education
9000 Role of the Cranford Board of Education
9010 Role of the Board Member
9020 Public Statements
9110 Terms of Office
9112 District Elections
9113 Filling Vacancies
9114 Resignation or Removal from Office
9120 Election of Officers
9121 Duties of President
9122 Vice President
9123 Board Secretary / Business Administrator
9126 Board Attorney
9130 Committees
9130.1 Special Committees
9130.2 Ad Hoc Committees
9140 Student Representatives to the Board of Education
9200 Orientation and Training of Board Members
9250 Travel Expenses
9270 Board Member Conflict of Interest
9271 School Board Member Code of Ethics
9272 Banning "Pay to Play"
9311 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
9312 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws
9313 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Administrative Regulations
9314 Suspension of Policy
9321 Time, Place, Notification of Meetings
9322 Public and Executive Sessions
9322.1 Organization Meeting
9323-9324 Agenda Preparation / Advance Delivery of Meeting Material
9325 Order of Business
9325.1 Parliamentary Procedure
9325.4 Voting
9326 Minutes of Board of Education Meetings
9400 Board Self-Evaluation

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