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MSD Lawrence Township is in the process of reviewing and updating Board policies. Sections will be added to the website as they are approved by the Board. Other policies are available in hard copy at the district office or at any school office.
DEFINITIONS USED IN POLICIES OF
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
1.000 Responsibilities of the School Board
1.10 Communication with the Public
1.11 Access to District Records
1.12 School Directory
1.20 School-Community Associations
1.220 Human Dignity
1.24 Visitors to the Schools
1.310 Complaints Concerning Personnel/Instructional Materials
1.313 Gifts and Awards to School Personnel
1.314 Soliciting Funds from and by School Personnel/Students
1.320 Public Performances by Students
1.321 Contests for Students
1.323 Advertising and Promotion
1.40 Use of School Facilities
1.50 Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools
1.530 Legislation
1.60 Relations Between Area, State Regional and National Associations and Schools
1.70 Naming Schools and Facilities
2.10 Legal Basis
2.11 Responsibility of the Board
2.20 Role of the Board (Powers, Purpose, Duties)
2.21 Overall Planning
2.22 Program Planning
2.25 Policies and Procedures
2.30 Statement of Guiding Principals
2.31 Code of Ethics
2.40 Number of Members and Terms of Office
2.41 Board Member District Boundaries
2.42 Vacancies
2.50 Board Organization
2.51 President
2.52 Vice President
2.53 Secretary
2.531 Signature Authority
2.54 Treasurer
2.541 Approval of Claim Docket
2.542 Opening of Bids
2.543 Deputy Treasurer
2.546 Attorney
2.57 Standing Committees
2.58 Special Committees
2.60 Individual Members
2.61 Orientation of New Board Members
2.62 Remuneration and Reimbursement
2.71 Regular Board of Education Meetings
2.72 Special Meetings
2.721 Board of Finance
2.722 Budget Adoption
2.73 Executive Sessions
2.74 Quorum
2.76 Agenda
2.80 Conflict of Interest
3.10 General Principle of Administration
3.11 Organizational Units and Structural Relationships
3.12 Administrative Operations
3.20 The Superintendent of Schools
3.21 Employment of the Superintendent
3.22 Status of Superintendent
3.23 Relationship with the Superintendent
3.24 Duties of the Superintendent
3.25 Incapacity of Superintendent
3.26 Evaluation of the Superintendent
3.27 Compensation of the Superintendent
3.28 Administrative Action in Absence of Policy
3.30 Administrative and Supervisory Personnel
3.31 Assistant Superintendents
3.32 Administrative Assistants to the Superintendent
3.33 Directors
3.34 Coordinators
3.35 Supervisors
3.41 Principals of Schools
3.42 Assistant Principals
3.43 Department Heads
3.50 Lines of Responsibility
3.51 Maintenance of Position Analyses
3.60 Administrative Evaluation
4.00 Statement of Principle
4.01 Goals and Objectives
4.10 Budget Preparation
4.20 Budget Administration – Approval of Expenditures
4.21 Changes in Budget
4.22 Accounting System
4.23 Approval of Expenditures/Claims
4.24 Rates of Pay
4.242 Pay Dates
4.244 Completion of Payroll Forms
4.245 Travel Reimbursement
4.246 Payroll Deductions
4.267 Tax Sheltered Annuity Agreements
4.269 Employee Benefits
4.272 Termination of Employment
4.282 School District Group Insurance Contracts
4.29 Purchasing Policies – Vendor Relations
4.291 Small Purchases
4.292 Bids
4.294 Public Purchases Law
4.295 Promotion of the Purchase of Supplies Made in the United States
4.296 Advertisement for Bids and Bid Preparation
4.297 Purchase Orders
4.298 Requests for Purchases
4.299Minority Contracting and Procurement
4.30 Collection of Monies
4.301 Acceptance of Credit Cards for Student Fees
4.31 Deposit of Funds
4.312 Investment of Funds
4.32 Gifts, Donations, Bequests and Equipment
4.34 Board of Finance
4.342 Designation of Depositories
4.344 Temporary Transfer to Depleted Funds
4.345 Internal Accounts
4.346 Extracurricular Accounts
4.347 Extracurricular Account Purchases
4.348 Audits
4.35 Warehouse Supplies
4.355 Interschool Delivery System
4.36 School Equipment - Inventory
4.361 Business Management
4.362 Stolen and/or Vandalized Equipment
4.364 Accounting and Disposition of Surplus Equipment
4.37 Care and Control of Keys
4.40 Federal Funds
4.50 Food Service – General Operations
4.51 Meal Prices
4.512 Free and Reduced Lunches
4.514 Cafeteria Fund Accounting
4.516 Cafeteria Purchases
4.518 Purchasing for Private Use
4.52 Cafeteria Equipment
4.522 Banquet Service
4.60 Building and Grounds – Statement of Principle
4.62 Regular Maintenance
4.63 Work Orders
4.64 Repair of Buildings and Grounds
4.65 Long-Range Maintenance Program
4.66 Written Specifications
4.67 Custodial Supervision
4.68 Employment, Termination and Transfer
4.69 Custodial and Maintenance Overtime
4.70 Pest Control
5.000 Statement of Guiding Principles
5.100 Agreement with Bargaining Unit Employees
5.200 Minority Employment
5.250 Qualifications
5.255 Certification
5.260 Contract Authorization Policy
5.265 Original Contract
5.270 Direct Supervision
5.280 Contracts for Vocational Teacher Personnel
5.300 Temporary Contracts and Substitute Teachers
5.350 Employee Passes
5.400 Training and Health Precautions for Communicable Diseases
5.410 Employee Drug and Alcohol Offenses
5.450 No Tobacco Use
5.451 Sexual Harassment
5.452 Criminal History
5.46 Reporting Threats Against Employees
5.47 Reporting Alcohol and Controlled Substances Violation
5.500 Definition of Classified Personnel
5.550 Selection and Qualifications of Classified Personnel
5.600 Classified Salary Schedules and Fringe Benefit Summaries
5.700 Evaluations-Classified Peersonnel
5.71 Controlled Substance and Alcohol
5.780 Dismissal-Classified Personnel
5.800 Jury Duty-Classified Personnel
5.850 Military Service
5.900 Relations to Pupils and Public
5.95 Use of Firearms by Police Support Officers
6.101 Mission Statement
6.1011 Eliminating Racial Disparities in Achievement
6.102 Educational Goals
6.103 Curriculum Development
6.104 Curriculum Research
6.105 Pilot Programs
6.106 Textbook Selection and Adoption
6.107 Supplemental Material Selection
6.108 Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines
6.109 Extra-Curricular and Interscholastic Programs
6.110 Guidance Program
6.111 Organizational Plan
6.112 Scope of Program
6.113 Additional Funding/Grants
6.114 Graduation Requirements
6.115 Inspection and Use of Certain Instructional Materials and Surveys
6.1151 Hatch Amendment – Right to Inspect Certain Instructional Materials
6.116 IDistrict Provided Access to Information Systems, Services, and Networks
6.117 Citizens Complaint Concerning Instructional Materials
6.118 Web Publication Release Form
6.119 Home Schooled Participant in Public School
6.201 Arrangements
6.202 Teacher Assignment - Elementary
6.203 Teacher Assignment - Secondary
6.204 School Year
6.205 School Day
6.206 Instructional Materials Selection
6.207 Instructional Materials Review
6.208 Teaching of Controversial Issues
6.209 Homework
6.210 Field Trips
6.211 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
6.212 Classroom Interruptions
6.213 Parent/Family Involvement
6.214 Weighted Grades
6.215 Display of Flag, Pledge of Allegiance
6.219 Extracurricular Eligibility
6.220 Title 1 Parent Involvement
6.301 Individual Student Progress and Evaluation Reporting
6.302 School Improvement and Accountability
6.40 Charter Schools
For additional information and resources about Charter Schools, refer to the Charter Schools section of the Indiana Department of Education and IndyGov websites.
GENERAL DEFINITION: The term “parent(s)” is understood to include a student’s legal guardian(s).
7.000 Statement of Guiding Principles
7.01 Least Restrictive Environment
7.02 Educational Surrogate Parent
7.100 Entrance Requirements
7.120 School Attendance Areas
7.130 Resident Students
7.134 Cash Transfer Tuition
7.136 Nonresidents, Transfer of
7.138 Nonresidents, Moving into District
7.139 Residence in Question
7.140 Foreign Students
7.150 Homeless Children and Youths
7.200 Attendance Records
7.210 Attendance
7.220 Exit Interview to Withdraw from School
7.270 Indiana Driver’s License/Permit Restriction
7.300 Maintenance of Orderly Conduct
7.305 Safe Schools
7.310 Student Discipline
7.315 Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
7.316 Smoking Offenses
7.317 Gangs
7.320 Student Discipline and Due Process
7.321 Threats and Assaults
7.32111 Bullying
7.322 Use of Force and Physical Restraint
7.325 Search and Seizure
7.330 Suspension or Expulsion of Handicapped Students
7.335 Parent Participation in Disciplinary Action
7.340 Student Transportation
7.350 Corporal Punishment
7.400 Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
7.450 Student Drug Testing
7.500 Control and Authority
7.510 Student Government
7.520 Student Organizations
7.530 School Publications
7.540 Social Events
7.550 Intramural Activities
7.552 Interscholastic Competition
7.553 School Age Child Care Program
7.554 Attendance at Events Outside of School
7.555 School Related Function
7.556 Honors and Awards
7.565 Use of Motor Vehicles
7.567 Work Permits
7.570 Emergency School Closings
7.580 Student Insurance: General
7.585 Student Insurance: Athletic
7.600 Administration of Medication by Employees at School
7.601 Student Possession and Self-Administration of Medication
7.610 Immunization
7.620 Exclusion for Communicable Diseases
7.630 Injury or Illness at School
7.640 Athletic Examination
7.650 Do Not Resuscitate
7.660 Local Wellness Policy
7.710 Class or Group Gifts to School
7.720 Commencement
7.730 Student Interview by Legal Authorities
7.731 Student Interrogations by Law Enforcement Officers on School Property
7.800 Student Records
7.810 Disclosure of Student Lists
7.820 Transfer of Student Disciplinary Records
7.900 Promotion/Retention
7.905 Retention and Red-Shirting
7.910 Student Placement from Nonaccredited Schools