06. Policy

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Date Adopted: 
Thursday, August 13, 2015
 
Strategic Priority
Reason for Consideration
Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship
 
Action
X
Excellent Educators
 
Information
X
   Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students
X
Discussion
 
Operations and Support
X
 
 
 
At the July 20 meeting, Jim O’Rourke with the North Carolina School Boards Association presented training on the new PLS-based policy manual.  He recommended that the Board adopt a resolution outlining the conversion process for stakeholders and staff (see attached).
 
A motion is in order to approve the resolution.   
 
Two policies were presented as first-read information at the July 20 meeting.  They are presented for action at this time.  Jeremy Gibbs will answer any questions you may have. 
  1. Policy 4110, “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission,” contains the newly expanded and modified state vaccine requirements that went into effect on July 1, 2015.  It is recommended for adoption. 
  2. Policy JHCB, “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission,” is recommended for rescission.
A motion is in order to approve policy 4110, “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission,” and rescind policy JHCB, “Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission.”
 
Fourteen new policies from the 1000 Series, “Governing Principles,” are presented as first-read information.  The new policies are attached for your review.  Also attached are eight old policies that may be rescinded.  Mr. Gibbs will discuss the policies and answer any questions.  Action on the policies will be requested at the next regular meeting.
 
New Policies
(first-read information)
Old Policies
(recommended for rescission)
1000
Legal Status of the Board and School System
 
 
1010
Board Authority and Duties
 
 
1100
Governing Principles
 
 
1310/4002
Parental Involvement
 
 
1320/3560
Title I Parent Involvement
KC
Title I Parent Involvement
1510/4200/7270
School Safety
 
 
1610/7800
Professional and Staff Development
GCBCA;
GCBCA-R
Employee Training and Development
1710/4021/7230
Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying
ACB
Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
1720/4015/7225
Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Complaint Procedure
ACB-R
Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure
1730/4022/7231
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities
 
 
1740/4010
Student and Parent Grievance Procedure
 
 
1742/5060
Responding to Complaints
 
 
1750/7220
Grievance Procedure for Employees
GBM; GBM-R
Staff Grievances
1760/7280
Prohibition Against Retaliation
GBMA
Prohibition Against Retaliation
 
 
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