Policy Book
Introduction
The role of the School Committee is to set policy, and the role of the administration is to implement that policy through procedures and guidelines. Written policies are the chief means through which a School Committee governs a public school system. Policies are implemented through procedures and guidelines developed by school administrative staff. Below is a manual to guide the public through the policies of the Wakefield Public Schools.
Organization
The manual is organized under 13 major classifications each assigned an alphabetical code for administrative use, as well as a School Committee numbering system for the general public.
WPS Policy Book
Classification | Number | |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Policy Book | ||
| State of Massachusetts (E - J Series) | ||
| Face Coverings | EBCFA | |
| Educational Equity | JBB | |
| Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services | JFABD | |
| Educational Opportunities for Military Children | JFABE | |
| Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care | JFABF | |
| Student Records | JRA | |
A Series – Foundation & Basic Components (100) | ||
| Bullying Prevention | |
Wellness Policy | ||
Federal Red Flag Rule | ||
Background Check | ||
| Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation | 104 | |
Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation | ||
| Sexual Harassment Title IX Policy | 105 | |
| Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex | 106 | |
| Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability | 107 | |
| DJIS Model CORI Policy | 108 | |
| School District Legal Status | 109 | |
B Series – Board Governance & Operations (200) | ||
Evaluation of School Committee | ||
School Committee Powers & Duties | ||
Presentation of Diplomas | ||
School Committee Member Authority | ||
School Committee Member Resignation | ||
Unexpired Term Fulfillment | ||
School Committee Member Ethics | ||
School Committee Reorganization | ||
School Committee Officers | ||
Subcommittee of the School Committee | ||
Advisory Committees of the School Committee | ||
School Councils | ||
School Improvement Plans | ||
Agenda Preparation and Dissemination | ||
Agenda Format | ||
Rules Governing Conduct & Admin. Of School Committee | ||
Minutes | ||
Public Participation at School Committee Meetings | ||
School Committee Policy Development | ||
Use of Social Media by School Committee Members | ||
New School Committee Member Orientation | ||
Student Member | ||
| Commitment to Accomplishment | 222 | |
C Series – General School Administration (300) | ||
| Superintendent’s Goals | |
Evaluation of Superintendent | ||
Organizational Chart | ||
Student Handbook | ||
| WPS Mission Statement | 304 | |
D Series – Fiscal Management (400) | ||
Budget Preparation & Development | ||
Budget Reporting | ||
Budget Implementation | ||
Expense Reimbursement | ||
Student Activity Account Interest Earnings | ||
E Series – Support Services (500) | ||
Security of Buildings & Grounds | ||
Transportation of Students | ||
Motor Vehicle Idling | ||
Collection of Payment | ||
Crisis Plan | ||
F Series – Facilities Development (600) | ||
Excess School Dept. Property | ||
G Series – Personnel (700) | ||
Employee Handbook | ||
Code of Conduct WPS Employees | ||
Non-Rep | ||
Conflict Resolution | ||
Family & Medical Leave Act | ||
H Series – Negotiations (800) | ||
I Series – Instruction (900) | ||
Equity of Curriculum Instruction | ||
Parental Notification Relative to Sex Ed. | ||
Class Size | ||
Web Content Filtering | ||
Field Trips | ||
Internet Safety | ||
Accommodations for Religious and Ethnic Observances | ||
Salute to Flag & Display of Same | ||
Technology Plan | ||
J Series – Students (1000) | ||
Transfer Requests | ||
Entrance Age | ||
All Day Kindergarten | ||
Non-Resident Students | ||
Student Conduct | ||
Illegal Substances & Alcohol | ||
Creation of EC Activities in WPS | ||
Reporting to Authorities/Suspected Child Abuse | ||
Student Athletic Concussion | ||
Administering Medicines to Students | ||
Life Threatening Allergies in the School Setting | ||
Student User Fees | ||
Physical Restraint of Students | ||
Early Childhood Center at Doyle School | ||
Assignment of Students to Schools | ||
| Tobacco Products on School Premises Prohibited | 1016 | |
K Series – Community Relations (1100) | ||
The People & Their School District | ||
Hours for the Public | ||
Donor Recognition | ||
Gifts to School Personnel | ||
Use of School Facilities | ||
Distribution of Literature | ||
| Standards for Responsible Use of Technology | 1106 | |
Animals in Schools | ||
Parent Guide to Address Concerns in the Wakefield Schools | ||
Appointment of Support Staff in Concert with Booster Organizations | ||
Fundraising Activities | ||
| Logos, Mascots, Team Names | 1111-R | |
| Public's Right to Know | 1112 | |
L Series – Education Agency Relations (1200) | ||
M Series – Miscellaneous (1300) | ||