Durham Public Schools SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE PRECIS

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1 AGENDA Durham Public Schools Board of Education Support Services Committee May 11, 2015 Fuller Administration Building, 511 Cleveland Street, Durham, NC 1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Silence 3. Agenda Review and Approval 4. Public Comment 5. Support Services Committee Meeting Minutes I. April 13, Reports I. Revision of the June 2015 Board of Education Committee and Meeting Schedule II. School Social Workers Service Delivery Model III. Board of Education Policy Series 1000 Revisions IV. Summary of Follow Up Items V. Adjournment Mission Statement In collaboration with our community and parents, the mission of Durham Public Schools is to provide all students with an outstanding education that motivates them to reach their full potential and enables them to discover their interests and talents, pursue their goals and dreams, and succeed in college, in the workforce and as engaged citizens.

2 Date: May 11, 2015 Durham Public Schools SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE PRECIS Agenda Item: Support Services Committee Minutes Staff Liaison Present: Dr. Deborah Polen-Pitman, Ph.D. Phone #: Main Points: Attached for committee consideration and approval is a draft copy of the following minutes: April 13, 2015 Fiscal Implications: None Strategic Plan Alignment: N/A Purpose Information Discussion Action Consent Reviewed by: Finance Attorney

3 MINUTES Support Services Committee of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education May 11, 2015 The Support Services Committee met on Monday, April 13, 2015 in the Board Room of the Fuller Administration Building, 511 Cleveland Street, Durham, North Carolina. Board Members Present Leigh Bordley, Chairperson; Sendolo Diaminah, Vice Chairperson; Minnie Forte-Brown; Natalie Beyer; Mike Lee; and Heidi Carter were present. Administrators Present Dr. Debbie Pitman, Assistant Superintendent of Student, Family and Community Services; Dr. Bert L Homme, Superintendent; Dr. Stacey Wilson-Norman, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services; Marcia Pearson, Chief Information Officer; John McCain, Area Superintendent; Thomas Crabtree, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources; and William Sudderth-III, Director of Public Information. Attorney Present Steve Rawson Call to Order/Moment of Silence Chairperson, Leigh Bordley called the meeting to order at 4:32 P.M. and presided over a moment of silence. Agenda Review and Approval Motion was made to approve the agenda; motion passed unanimously. Public Comment None Approval of Minutes Motion was made to approve the Minutes. The motion passed unanimously with one amendment noted by Heidi Carter for the Playworks, Physical Activity Programs at Middle Schools and Non-traditional Afterschool Programs topic: The board expressed concern regarding the lack of consistency across the district with implementing physical activity requirement in middle schools and was emphatic about schools adhering to the policy. Committee Reports Calendars for Small Specialty High Schools Public Comment: None Dr. Debbie Pitman introduced Kendra O Neal-Williams, Director, Community Education who provided an update on the instructional calendars for small specialty High Schools. The calendars were designed for J.D. Clement Early College High School connected with North Carolina Central University, Middle College High School connected with Durham Technical

4 Page 2 Support Services Committee April 13, 2015 Community College, and City of Medicine Academy connected with Durham Technical Community College. The small high school calendars align with community colleges and university calendars. The calendars consist of more inclement weather days than the traditional calendar schools which will be presented next month. The board had a full discussion. The agenda item was presented for discussion and subsequent board approval. The item was moved to the Board consent agenda. McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program Public Comment: None Theresa McGowan, Director, Preventive Services and Jacqueline Love, presented an update on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program that serves children ages The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. McKinney-Vento provides federal funding for the purpose of supporting district programs that serve homeless students. The causes of homelessness were shared; the process for transportation, referral, and enrollment was explained. The count of identified homeless student in Durham Public Schools has increased from 535 students in to 903 students in Staff further reported the number of students by grade level, the support programs and services, and the departmental goals for school year. The board had a full discussion. The agenda item was presented for information. Revised Policy 5430-Non-Renewal of Teachers on Renewable Contracts Public Comment: None Thomas Crabtree and Stephen Rawson, Attorney, Tharrington and Smith introduced the proposal for the revision of the Board Policy The purpose of the draft policy is to restore some of the job protections and standards that were recently eliminated by the General Assembly. Mr. Rawson explained the policy in detail regarding procedures in compliance with North Carolina law for teacher dismissal, protection of teacher s rights, performance evaluations, renewals/nonrenewals, timely document review for possible hearings, and teacher response time in providing supplemental information. The board had a full discussion. The agenda item was moved to the Board with updates for Action. Summary of Follow-Up Items The board directed the administration to include in its update on physical activity, the barriers that schools face with meeting compliance with the physical activity policy and to explore solutions to those barriers. The board requested information on the number of teachers that would be impacted by the revision to Policy The board requested information on the count of homeless students by school to date. There being no further business, Ms. Bordley adjourned the meeting at 6:25 P.M.

5 Durham Public Schools SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE PRECIS Date: May 11, 2015 Agenda Item: Revision of the June 2015 Board of Education Committee and Meeting Schedule Staff Liaison Present: Dr. Deborah Pitman Phone (919) Main Points: A revised June 2015 board of education committee and meeting schedule is submitted for consideration. o June 1, 2015 Instructional Services 4:30 PM immediately followed by Support Services Committee o June 8, 2015 Administrative Services 4:30 PM o June 15, 2015 Board of Education 6:30 PM This is presented for discussion and subsequent board approval of the revised June 2015 meeting schedule. Fiscal Implications: None Purpose Information Discussion Action Consent Reviewed by: Finance Attorney

6 Date: May 11, 2015 Durham Public Schools SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE PRECIS Agenda Item: School Social Workers Service Delivery Model Staff Liaison Present: Elizabeth Shearer Phone# (919) Theresa McGowan (919) Main Points: In , Durham Public Schools will revise the school social worker service delivery model. Durham Public Schools is entering into a new partnership with the Department of Social Services: o DSS social workers will provide five Preventive Social Workers; o DPS will be recruiting and hiring qualified school social workers to maintain these essential services in our schools. The administration is presenting this for information only. Fiscal Implications: None Purpose Information Discussion Action Consent Reviewed by: Finance Attorney

7 School Social Workers Service Delivery Model May 11, 2015 Elizabeth Shearer Executive Director, Student Services Theresa McGowan Director, Prevention Services 1

8 Historical Background Department of Social Services Durham Public Schools 11 full-time, 10 month social workers 21 full-time, 10 month social workers Provides social work services in 22 elementary schools Provides social work services in 32 schools ( elementary, middle, high) Mission: Provides home and school case management services to students and families Mission: Serves as a liaison between school, home and community. Promotes and support students academic, social and emotional success by providing specialized services in schools. 2

9 Current School Social Worker Assignment Elementary DSS (11 FTE) assigned to 22 schools DPS (4.6 FTE) assigned to 8 schools Current caseloads: Middle DPS (7.3 FTE) assigned to 12 schools Current caseloads: High DPS (9.1 FTE) assigned to 12 schools Current caseloads:

10 Recommended Caseload Department of Public Instruction: No Child Left Behind recommends ratio of one Masters degree school social worker: 800 students. The School Social Workers Association of America recommends ratio of one Masters degree social worker: 250 students. 4

11 Service Delivery Durham Public Schools will hire 13 new school social workers to maintain current level of school service delivery ( May-August 2015). Department of Social Services will provide 5 fulltime 12-month Prevention Services Workers Prevention Services Worker core work: maintain a caseload through school referral process provide child and family assessments provide prevention and emergency services 5

12 Budget: School Social Workers Model FTE Personnel Breakdown of Local Costs 15 current DPS school social workers 13 new hires Note: 6 Child Family School Team (CFST) Social Workers $ 863,168 $ 331,652 (repurposed funds from DSS contract) + $ 420,000 (New) State Funds 6

13 Discussion

14 Durham Public Schools SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE PRECIS Date: May 11, 2015 Agenda Item: Board of Education Policy Series 1000 Revisions Staff Liaison Present: Dr. Deborah Pitman Phone# (919) Main Points: The following revisions are submitted to board of education policy series 1000 based on recommendations from the North Carolina School Boards Association. The following are attached for review and subsequent approval: o Policy 1000 Legal Status of the Board and School System o Policy 1010 Board Authority and Duties o Policy 1100 Governing Principles Each of the governing principles has a corresponding policy: 1200 Student Success, 1300 Parental Involvement, 1400 School Initiatives, 1500 Safe, Orderly, and Inviting Environments, 1600 Professional Development, 1700 Removal of Barriers, and 1800 Stewardship of Resources. It is recommended that the board wait to adopt these policies ( ) until all of the other policies in the manual have been adopted to ensure all of the connected policies are listed. The draft versions policies 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 and 1800 are provided for reference purposes only. It was suggested that the board consider eliminating Policy 1005 Vision Statement as a policy. Alternative options may include posting the vision statement on the DPS website with the mission statement, or embedding the vision statement within the governing principles, or including it as a preface to the Policy Manual. The administration is presenting this for discussion and subsequent board approval. Fiscal Implications: None Purpose Information Discussion Action Consent Reviewed by: Finance Attorney

15 Board of Education Policy Series 1000 Revisions Support Services Committee May 11, 2015 Dr. Deborah Pitman Assistant Superintendent

16 Overview NCSBA Manual Current DPS Manual 1000 Governing Principles DPS Series 1000-Board of Education/Admin Board Operations DPS Series 1000-Board of Education/Admin Educational Program DPS Series 3000-Curriculum and Instruction 4000 Students DPS Series 4000-Student Services Topics 5000 Community Relationships DPS Series 2000-School and Community 6000 Support Services DPS Series 6000-Support Service Topics 7000 Personnel DPS Series 5000-Personnel Topics 8000 Fiscal Management DPS Series 7000-Finance and Fiscal Management Topics 9000 Facilities DPS Series 6000-Support Service Topics

17 POLICY SERIES MAJOR SECTIONS I. Legal Status and Authority of the Board II. Governing Principles and Goals 5/7/2015

18 I. Legal Status and Authority of the Board Policy Legal Status of the Board and School System Policy Board Authority and Duties 5/7/2015

19 Policy 1000 Legal Status of the Board and School System Replaces Policy 1000 The Board of Education Clarifies the official name of the school system, schools, and Board of Education 5/7/2015

20 Policy 1010 Board Authority and Duties Replaces Policy Duties of the Board of Education Outlines the most significant duties of the board Introductory language and duties may be modified

21 II. Governing Principles and Goals Policy 1005 Vision Statement Policy 1100 Governing Principles

22 Policy 1005 Vision Statement Vision and mission do not need to be policy; rather they can stand alone; Recommend posting vision, mission, core values, and commitments on DPS website, or Embed vision, core values, and commitments in new Policy 1100 Governing Principles, or Embed as preface to the Policy Manual, or Create new Policy 1005

23 Policy 1100 Governing Principles New policy optional Board reflects its vision for the school system through policy Policy will be shaped by 7 critical governing principles for providing a system of excellent schools; Any principle may be further modified to reflect the board s philosophies Each principle will have a corresponding policy/policies

24 Seven Governing Principles 1. Policy 1200 Student Success 2. Policy 1300 Parental Involvement 3. Policy 1400 School Initiatives 4. Policy 1500 Safe, Orderly, and Inviting Environment 5. Policy 1600 Professional Development 6. Policy 1700 Removal of Barriers 7. Policy 1800 Stewardship of Resources

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26 1000 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION LEGAL STATUS OF THE BOARD AND SCHOOL SYSTEM The name of the Board of Education is the Durham Public Schools Board of Education. The Board was established under a merger and consolidation plan adopted by the Durham County Board of Commissioners on January 29, The Board s authority and responsibilities arise from state law and that plan The Board of Education is composed of seven members elected on a nonpartisan basis, including one member elected at large, one from each of four voting districts and one from each of two consolidated districts. Formatted: Font: Not Bold Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-40; Plan adopted by the Durham County Board of Commissioners on January 29, 1992 Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999 The legal status of the board and school system has been established by the General Assembly. In consonance with the law, the following are in effect: The official name of this system is: The Durham Public Schools Administrative Unit. The schools of this system will be known as: The Durham Public Schools. The governing body of the Durham Public Schools is: The Durham Public Schools Board of Education. Legal References: N.C. Const., art. IX; G.S. 115C-1, -5, -40, -69 Cross References: Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

27 LEGAL STATUS OF THE BOARD AND SCHOOL SYSTEM Policy Code: 1000 The legal status of the board and school system has been established by the General Assembly. In consonance with the law, the following are in effect: The official name of this system is: The Durham Public Schools Administrative Unit. The schools of this system will be known as: The Durham Public Schools. The governing body of the Durham Public Schools is: The Durham Public Schools Board of Education. Legal References: N.C. Const., art. IX; G.S. 115C-1, -5, -40, -69 Cross References: Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

28 1100 DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD AUTHORITY AND DUTIES Policy Code: 1010 The Durham Public Schools Bboard of Eeducation is a body corporate and shall have has general control and supervision of all matters pertaining to the public schools of the school system Durham Public Schools and shall have the authority to enforce school law. in the school system. In addition, certain general All powersand duties conferred and imposed by law respecting public schools, which are not expressly conferred and imposed upon some other official, are conferred and imposed by law upon the board. relating to judicial, legal, regulatory, research, and operational functions are vested in the Board. The Board possesses broad powers to set school system policy, make fiscal decisions, and review decisions of school personnel. The Bboard shall will provide a school system of schools; and establish general policies in keeping with the needs of the community and the requirements of the state law;, as well as and perform all specific duties imposed by statutelaw. Among the duties of the Board are the The board considers some of its most significant duties to be the following: 1. providing leadership and direction through the formulation of goals and objectives, especially in defining and setting high academic standards for student success; Establish policies affecting the school program. creating policies that establish standards, accountability, and evaluation of essential operations of the school system and plans that provide for the safety of students and employees; 3. taking steps necessary to help ensure legal compliance of board and school system functions; 4. performing judicial functions by conducting hearings as appropriate or as required by law regarding decisions of school system personnel or the board; Elect the Superintendent and support him or her in the discharge of duties. hiring a superintendent, supporting the superintendent in his or her administration, and evaluating and responding to recommendations made by the superintendent, including recommendations pertaining to the educational program and facility needs; elect school personnel hiring school employees upon the recommendation of the superintendent; Establish policies affecting the school program Establish school attendance areas Consider and act on appeals from administrative decisions Consider and act on recommendations from the Superintendent in regard to the building needs of the school system. 7. considering the budget recommended by the superintendent, presenting the budget to the county commissioners, and adopting a budget after evaluating whether the county commissioners appropriation is sufficient to support a system of free public schools; and 8. being an advocate for the school system, for employees and especially for students in all interactions with other governmental entities and the public Consider and act on recommendations from the Superintendent concerning all other needs of Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt, Strikethrough Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Strikethrough Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt, Strikethrough Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Tab stops: Not at 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Line spacing: single, No widow/orphan control Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Tab stops: Not at 0.5" Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Justified, None, Indent: Left: 0", No widow/orphan control, Font Alignment: Auto, Pattern: Clear Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt

29 the system and assist in interpreting these needs to the community Exert leadership and direction in reaching the highest educational goals of the school system Evaluate the Superintendent's job performance Develop a plan to ensure the safety of all students and employees. Legal Reference: G.S.115C-36, -40, -45, Adopted Effective: July 2, 1992 Revised Effective: July 1, 1999 Legal References: G.S. 115C-36, -40, -44, -47 Cross References: Adopted: Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt

30 BOARD AUTHORITY AND DUTIES Policy Code: 1010 The board of education is a body corporate and has general control and supervision of all matters pertaining to the public schools of the school system and the authority to enforce the school law. All powers and duties conferred and imposed by law respecting public schools, which are not expressly conferred and imposed upon some other official, are conferred and imposed by law upon the board. The board will provide a system of schools; establish general policies in keeping with the needs of the community and the requirements of state law; and perform all specific duties imposed by law. The board considers some of its most significant duties to be the following: 1. providing leadership and direction through the formulation of goals and objectives, especially in defining and setting high academic standards for student success; 2. creating policies that establish standards, accountability, and evaluation of essential operations of the school system and plans that provide for the safety of students and employees; 3. taking steps necessary to help ensure legal compliance of board and school system functions; 4. performing judicial functions by conducting hearings as appropriate or as required by law regarding decisions of school system personnel or the board; 5. hiring a superintendent, supporting the superintendent in his or her administration, and evaluating and responding to recommendations made by the superintendent, including recommendations pertaining to the educational program and facility needs; 6. hiring school employees upon the recommendation of the superintendent; 7. considering the budget recommended by the superintendent, presenting the budget to the county commissioners, and adopting a budget after evaluating whether the county commissioners appropriation is sufficient to support a system of free public schools; and 8. being an advocate for the school system, for employees and especially for students in all interactions with other governmental entities and the public. Legal References: G.S. 115C-36, -40, -44, -47 Cross References: Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

31 GOVERNING PRINCIPLES Policy Code: 1100 Policies are the primary means by which the board expresses its vision for the school system. In formulating specific policies, the board is guided by governing principles it considers critical to providing a system of excellent schools where students can succeed. These governing principles are referenced frequently in the board policies and also are set out below. 1. Opportunities for student success. As its top priority, a system of excellent schools provides opportunities for individual students to succeed and overall student performance to improve. 2. Parental involvement. A system of excellent schools involves parents in decisions regarding their own children, the educational program, and the schools. 3. Safe, orderly, and inviting environment. A system of excellent schools creates and maintains a safe and orderly environment where staff and students are focused on and excited about learning. 4. School initiatives. In a system of excellent schools, each school initiates improvements to the educational program and services for students and involves staff, parents, and students in school-level decision-making processes. 5. Professional development. A system of excellent schools provides continuous professional development and training to help personnel gain the skills and knowledge needed to meet State Board and local board expectations, especially as they relate to improving student performance. 6. Removal of barriers. A system of excellent schools prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment of staff and students, encourages tolerance and respect, and seeks to eliminate or lessen other barriers that may impede a student's ability or opportunity to learn, including economic disadvantages, poor nutrition, ill-health, and lack of transportation. 7. Stewardship of resources. A system of excellent schools conserves financial and environmental resources and operates in an efficient manner. Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

32 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE STUDENT SUCCESS Policy Code: 1200 A system of excellent schools has as its first priority to provide opportunities for individual students to succeed and overall student performance to improve. Through its policies, the board has made student success a priority for the school system. Student success is addressed in the following policies: Board Authority and Duties... (policy 1010) Parental Involvement...(policy 1310/4002) Professional and Staff Development...(policy 1610/7800) Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program... (policy 3000) Curriculum Development... (policy 3100) Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction... (policy 3110) Lesson Planning... (policy 3120) Grouping for Instruction... (policy 3130) Evaluation of Instructional Programs... (policy 3140) Selection of Instructional Materials... (policy 3200) Technology in the Educational Program... (policy 3220) School Calendar and Time for Learning... (policy 3300) Evaluation of Student Progress... (policy 3400) Testing and Assessment Program... (policy 3410) Student Promotion and Accountability... (policy 3420) School Improvement Plan... (policy 3430) Graduation Requirements... (policy 3460) Alternative Learning Programs/Schools...(policy 3470/4305) Counseling Program... (policy 3610) Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations... (policy 3620) Staff-Student Relations...(policy 4040/7310) Student Behavior Policies... (policy 4300) School Plan for Management of Student Behavior... (policy 4302) Attendance... (policy 4400) Schools and the Community... (policy 5000) Parent Organizations... (policy 5010) News Media Relations... (policy 5040) Use of Student Transportation Services... (policy 6320) Goals of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Services... (policy 6500) Staff Responsibilities... (policy 7300) Evaluation of Licensed Employees... (policy 7810) Professional Employees: Demotion and Dismissal... (policy 7930) Budget Planning and Adoption... (policy 8100) Budget Resolution... (policy 8110) Planning to Address Facility Needs... (policy 9000) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

33 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Policy Code: 1300 A system of excellent schools involves parents in decisions regarding their own children, the educational program, and the schools. Unless otherwise stated in specific policies, references to parents also include persons acting in the place of parents, such as legal guardians or legal custodians. The board s vision for involving parents is expressed through the following board policies: Governing Principles... (policy 1100) Parental Involvement...(policy 1310/4002) Title I Parent Involvement...(policy 1320/3560) Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure... (policy 1720/4015/7225) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities... (policy 1730/4022/7231) Student and Parent Grievance Procedure...(policy 1740/4010) Responding to Complaints...(policy 1742/5060) Public Participation at Board Meetings... (policy 2310) Policy Development... (policy 2410) Adoption of Policies... (policy 2420) Curriculum Development... (policy 3100) Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction... (policy 3110) Selection of Instructional Materials... (policy 3200) Parental Inspection of and Objection to Instructional Materials... (policy 3210) Technology Responsible Use... (policy 3225/4312/7320) School Trips... (policy 3320) Evaluation of Student Progress... (policy 3400) Students at Risk of Academic Failure... (policy 3405) Student Promotion and Accountability... (policy 3420) School Improvement Plan... (policy 3430) Class Rankings... (policy 3450) Alternative Learning Programs/Schools...(policy 3470/4305) Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs... (policy 3510) Special Education Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities... (policy 3520) Comprehensive Health Education Program... (policy 3540) Counseling Program... (policy 3610) Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations... (policy 3620) Equal Educational Opportunities... (policy 4001) Age Requirements for Initial Entry... (policy 4100) Discretionary Admission... (policy 4130) School Assignment... (policy 4150) Release of Students from School... (policy 4210) Student Insurance Program... (policy 4220) Student Behavior Policies... (policy 4300) School Plan for Management of Student Behavior... (policy 4302) School-Level Investigations... (policy 4340) Parental Involvement in Student Behavior Issues... (policy 4341) Removal of Student During the Day... (policy 4352) Long-Term Suspension, 365-Day Suspension, Expulsion... (policy 4353) Student Discipline Hearing Procedures... (policy 4370) DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 2

34 Policy Code: 1300 Attendance... (policy 4400) Student Fees... (policy 4600) Student Records... (policy 4700) Surveys of Students... (policy 4720) Parent Organizations... (policy 5010) School Volunteers... (policy 5015) Visitors to the Schools... (policy 5020) Registered Sex Offenders... (policy 5022) Student Health Services... (policy 6120) Administering Medicines to Students... (policy 6125) Bus Routes... (policy 6321) Student Assignment to Buses... (policy 6322) Naming Facilities... (policy 9300) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 2 of 2

35 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES Policy Code: 1400 In a system of excellent schools, each school initiates improvements to the educational program and services for students and involves staff, parents, and students in the school-level decision-making processes. The board's vision for encouraging school initiatives, including school-level decision making, is expressed through the following board policies: School Rules... (policy 2475) Curriculum Development... (policy 3100) Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction... (policy 3110) Curriculum and Instructional Guides... (policy 3115) Selection of Textbooks and Supplementary Materials... (policy 3200) School Calendar and Time for Learning... (policy 3300) Student Promotion and Accountability... (policy 3420) School Improvement Plan... (policy 3430) Comprehensive Health Education Program... (policy 3540) School Plan for Management of Student Behavior... (policy 4302) Administering Medicines to Students... (policy 6125) Staff Involvement in Decision Making... (policy 7210) Budget Resolution... (policy 8110) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

36 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE SAFE, ORDERLY, AND INVITING ENVIRONMENT Policy Code: 1500 A system of excellent schools creates and maintains a safe and orderly environment where staff and students are focused on and excited about learning. The board s vision for creating and maintaining a safe, orderly, and inviting environment is expressed through the following board policies: School Safety... (policy 1510/4200/7270) Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying... (policy 1710/4021/7230) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities... (policy 1730/4022/7231) School Trips... (policy 3320) School Improvement Plan... (policy 3430) Conflict Resolution... (policy 3431) Alternative Learning Programs/Schools...(policy 3470/4305) Citizenship and Character Education... (policy 3530) Focus on Students... (policy 4000) Release of Students from School... (policy 4210) Communicable Diseases Students... (policy 4230) Student Sex Offenders... (policy 4260) Student Behavior Policies... (policy 4300) Authority of School Personnel... (policy 4301) School Plan for Management of Student Behavior... (policy 4302) Integrity and Civility... (policy 4310) Disruptive Behavior... (policy 4315) Tobacco Products Students... (policy 4320) Drugs and Alcohol... (policy 4325) Theft, Trespass and, Damage to Property... (policy 4330) Assaults, Threats, and Harassment... (policy 4331) Weapons, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Threats, and Clear Threats to Safety... (policy 4333) Criminal Behavior... (policy 4335) Student Searches... (policy 4342) Student Discipline Records... (policy 4345) Short-Term Suspension... (policy 4351) Removal of Student During the Day... (policy 4352) Long-Term Suspension, 365-Day Suspension, Expulsion... (policy 4353) Requests for Readmission of Students Suspended for 365 Days or Expelled... (policy 4362) Visitors to the Schools... (policy 5020) Registered Sex Offenders... (policy 5022) Smoking and Tobacco Products...(policy 5026/7250) Weapons and Explosives Prohibited...(policy 5027/7275) News Media Relations... (policy 5040) Emergency Closings... (policy 5050) Relationship with Other Governmental Agencies... (policy 5100) Relationship with Law Enforcement... (policy 5120) Collections and Solicitations... (policy 5220) Operation of School Nutrition Services... (policy 6220) Goals of Student Transportation Services... (policy 6300) Safety and Student Transportation Services... (policy 6305) Drivers... (policy 6315) DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 2

37 Policy Code: 1500 Bus Routes... (policy 6321) Transportation Service/Vehicle Contracts... (policy 6340) Organization of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Services... (policy 6510) Hazardous Materials... (policy 6540) Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace... (policy 7240) Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators... (policy 7241) Staff Responsibilities... (policy 7300) School Administrator Contracts... (policy 7425) Planning to Address Facility Needs... (policy 9000) Facility Design... (policy 9020) Care and Maintenance of Facilities... (policy 9200) Care and Maintenance of Grounds and Outdoor Equipment... (policy 9210) Security of Facilities... (policy 9220) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 2 of 2

38 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Policy Code: 1600 A system of excellent schools provides continuous professional development and training to help personnel gain the skills and knowledge needed to meet State Board and local board expectations, especially as they relate to improving student performance. The board s vision for professional development, including its relationship to improving student success, is expressed through the following board policies. Professional and Staff Development...(policy 1610/7800) Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying... (policy 1710/4021/7230) Lesson Planning... (policy 3120) Evaluation of Instructional Programs... (policy 3140) Technology in the Educational Program... (policy 3220) Copyright Compliance...(policy 3230/7330) School Improvement Plan... (policy 3430) Alternative Learning Programs/Schools...(policy 3470/4305) Comprehensive Health Education Program... (policy 3540) Child Abuse Reports and Investigations...(policy 4240/7312) Public Records Retention, Release, and Disposition...(policy 5070/7350) Student Health Services... (policy 6120) Administering Medicines to Students... (policy 6125) Network Security... (policy 6524) Hazardous Materials... (policy 6540) Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators... (policy 7241) Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens... (policy 7260) Teacher Contracts... (policy 7410) School Administrator Contracts... (policy 7425) Evaluation of Licensed Employees... (policy 7810) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36, -47 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

39 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE REMOVAL OF BARRIERS Policy Code: 1700 A system of excellent schools prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment of staff and students, encourages tolerance and respect, and seeks to eliminate or lessen other barriers that may impede a student s ability or opportunity to learn, including economic disadvantages, poor nutrition, ill-health, and lack of transportation. The board s vision for removing barriers is expressed in the following board policies: Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying... (policy 1710/4021/7230) Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure... (policy 1720/4015/7225) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities... (policy 1730/4022/7231) Student and Parent Grievance Procedure...(policy 1740/4010) Grievance Procedure for Employees...(policy 1750/7220) School Trips... (policy 3320) Testing and Assessment Program... (policy 3410) Counseling Program... (policy 3610) Equal Educational Opportunities... (policy 4001) Tuition for Discretionary Admissions... (policy 4135) Student Fees... (policy 4600) Support Services... (policy 6000) Goals of Student Health Services... (policy 6100) Student Health Services... (policy 6120) Goals of School Nutrition Services... (policy 6200) Operation of School Nutrition Services... (policy 6220) Free and Reduced Price Meal Services... (policy 6225) Goals of Student Transportation Services... (policy 6300) Participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses... (policy 6402) Vendor Lists... (policy 6442) Facility Design... (policy 9020) Bidding for Construction Work... (policy 9120) Participation by Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses... (policy 9125) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1

40 GOVERNING PRINCIPLE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES Policy Code: 1800 A system of excellent schools conserves financial and environmental resources and operates in an efficient manner. The board's vision for conserving resources and operating efficiently is expressed in the following board policies: Board Member Conflict of Interest... (policy 2121) Goals of the Purchasing Function... (policy 6400) Ethics and the Purchasing Function... (policy 6401) Organization of the Purchasing Function... (policy 6410) Continuing Contracts... (policy 6425) Local Purchasing Requirements for Equipment, Materials, and Supplies... (policy 6440) Purchase of Services... (policy 6450) Goals of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Services... (policy 6500) Organization of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Services... (policy 6510) Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies... (policy 6520) Personal Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies... (policy 6521) Use of Equipment, Materials, and Supplies by Non-School Groups... (policy 6522) Instructional Materials Services... (policy 6525) Resource Conservation... (policy 6530) Hazardous Materials... (policy 6540) Vandalism... (policy 6550) Employee Conflict of Interest... (policy 7730) Fiscal Goals... (policy 8000) Budget Planning and Adoption... (policy 8100) Grants and Funding for Special Projects... (policy 8210) Penalties, Fines and Forfeitures... (policy 8230) Fiscal Management Standards... (policy 8300) Depositories... (policy 8320) Daily Deposits... (policy 8325) Insurance... (policy 8340) Individual School Accounts... (policy 8410) School Finance Officer... (policy 8510) School Treasurer... (policy 8520) Facility Design... (policy 9020) Facility Construction... (policy 9030) Bidding for Construction Work... (policy 9120) Care and Maintenance of Facilities... (policy 9200) Sale, Disposal, and Lease of Board-Owned Real Property... (policy 9400) Legal References: G.S. 115C-36 Cross References: Governing Principles (policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (policy 2420) Adopted: DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY MANUAL Page 1 of 1