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• INTRODUCTION
• BY-LAWS
• MISSION STATEMENT
• 1000 COMMUNITY RELATIONS
  • 1000 Section Index
  • 1100 Communications with the Public
    • 1101 Goals
    • 1102 Advertising
    • 1103 Distribution of Notices
    • 1104 Emergency Closings/Delayed Openings/Early Dismissals
    • 1105 Media Relations/News Releases
    • 1106 Public Information Program
    • 1107 Public's Right to Know
    • 1108 Taping and Video
  • 1200 Community Use of Facilities
    • 1201 General Rules and Regulations
    • 1202 Rental Process
    • 1203 Rental Policy
  • 1300 Gifts and Solicitations
    • 1301 Gifts and Contributions to the Schools
    • 1302 Gifts to Students
    • 1303 Public Solicitation/Advertising in the Schools
    • 1304 Gifts to School Employees
  • 1400 Relations with Local, Area and Governmental Agencies
    • 1401 Police Authorities
    • 1402 Fire Authorities
    • 1403 Planning Authorities
    • 1404 Transitional Assistance
    • 1405 Community Organizations & Government Agencies
    • 1406 Other School Systems and Educational Agencies
    • 1407 School Accreditation Agencies
    • 1408 Approval of Private Schools in the City of Melrose
  • 1500 Public Participation
    • 1501 School Committee Meetings
    • 1502 Advisory Committees to the School Committee
    • 1503 Complaints
      • 1503.01 Public Complaints
      • 1503.02 Public Complaints about School Personnel
      • 1503.03 Public Complaints about Curriculum or Instructional Materials
    • 1504 Visitors
    • 1505 Community Involvement in Decision Making
  • 1600 Education Reform Act of 1993
    • 1601 School Councils
  • 1700 School Parents Association
  • 1800 Political Activities of Teachers
  • 1900 Adult Education Policy
• 2000 ADMINISTRATION
  • 2000 Section Index
  • 2100 Superintendent of Schools
    • 2100 Superintendent of Schools and Recruitment and Appointment
    • 2101 Administration Goals
    • 2102 Organization
    • 2103 Qualifications, Duties and Responsibilities
    • 2104 Contract
    • 2105 Evaluation of the Superintendent
    • 2106 Policy Implementation
    • 2107 Administration in Policy Absence Decisions in Absence of Committee Policy
    • 2108 Publication of School Committee Rules and Regulations Relative to the Conduct of Teachers and Students (ED REFORM)
    • 2109 Instructional Program
    • 2110 Administrative Reports
    • 2111 School District Report
    • 2112 Line and Staff Relations - General Principles of Administrative Operations
    • 2113 Administrative Councils, Cabinets and Committees
    • 2114 Interview Search Committee for Central Office Administrators
  • 2200 Performance Responsibilities/Qualifications
    • 2201 Business Manager
    • 2202 Special Education and Pupil Services Director
  • 2300 Employment of Principals (Ed Reform)
    • 2300 Employment of Principals
    • 2301 Interview Search Committee for Principals
  • 2400 School Improvement Plans
  • 2500 Administrative Personnel Positions
  • 2600 Consultants
• 3000 FISCAL MANAGEMENT & NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
  • 3000 Section Index
  • 3100 Budget
    • 3101 Budget Planning
    • 3102 Financial Reports and Statements
    • 3103 Budget Adoption Procedures
    • 3104 Fiscal Year/Budget Deadlines and Schedules
  • 3200 Income
    • 3201 Student Activities Fund Management
    • 3202 Funding Proposals and Applications
    • 3203 Gate Receipts and Admissions
  • 3300 Accounts
    • 3301 Accounting System
    • 3302 Audits
    • 3303 Procedures for Handling Cash Receipts
    • 3304 Revolving Accounts
    • 3305 Inventories
  • 3400 Expenditures
    • 3401 Purchasing and Purchasing Authority
    • 3402 Payment Procedures
    • 3403 Local Purchasing
    • 3404 Cooperative Purchasing
    • 3405 Depository of Funds/Authorized Signatures
    • 3406 Expense Reimbursements
    • 3407 Sales Calls and Demonstrations
    • 3408 Purchasing, Principles, Procurement and Authority
    • 3409 Bid Requirements
    • 3410 Revolving Fund for Textbooks and Other Fees
  • 3500 Buildings and Grounds
    • 3501 Building Inspection
    • 3502 Security
    • 3503 Emergency Evacuation Drills
    • 3504 Buildings and Grounds Management
    • 3505 Pest Management
    • 3506 Energy Management Conservation
  • 3600 Transportation
    • 3601 Transportation Services
    • 3602 School Bus Accidents
    • 3603 Superintendent's Responsibilities
    • 3604 School Bus Drivers' Responsibilities
    • 3605 School Bus Conduct
    • 3606 Policy Regarding Motor Vehicle Idling On School Grounds
  • 3700 Food Service
    • 3701 School Lunch Program
    • 3702 Reduced and Free Lunch Program
  • 3800 Tuition
    • 3801 Reduction
    • 3802 Refund
    • 3803 Tuition Non-Payment
• 4000 PERSONNEL
  • 4000 Section Index
  • 4100 All Employees
    • 4101-1 Confidentiality
    • 4101-2 Staff Conflict of Interest
    • 4102 Drug-Free Workplace Policy
    • 4103 Staff Health and Safety
    • 4104 Workers' Compensation Insurance
    • 4105 Staff Conduct with Students
    • 4106 Equal Employment Opportunity/Discrimination
    • 4106.01 Racial Discrimination
    • 4107 Personnel Records
    • 4108 Staff Complaints and Grievances
    • 4109 Family and Maternity Leave
    • 4110 Sexual Harassment Policy
    • 4111 Smoking Policy
    • 4112 Employee Arrest
    • 4113 Staff Participation in Political Activities
    • 4114 Resignation of Employees
    • 4115 Retirement of Employees
    • 4116 Staff Gifts
    • 4117 Scope of Negotiations
    • 4118 Staff Negotiating Organizations
    • 4119 Jury Duty
    • 4120 Personnel Report
    • 4121 Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I)
  • 4200 Professional Staff
    • 4201 Professional Staff Positions
    • 4202 Professional Staff Hiring/Posting of Vacancies
      • 4202.01 Policy Statement
      • 4202.02 Posting of Vacancies
      • 4203 Certification
      • 4204 Teachers' Review of Student Files
      • 4205 Teacher Evaluation
      • 4206 Professional Development Plan for Professional Staff
      • 4207 Professional Staff Development Opportunities
      • 4208 Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
      • 4209 Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans
      • 4210 Professional Staff Fringe Benefits
      • 4211 Professional Staff Leaves and Absences (Contract)
      • 4212 Professional Staff Re-Appointment and Professional Status
      • 4213 Professional Staff Salary Schedules
      • 4214 Professional Staff Seniority
      • 4215 Professional Staff Teaching Load
      • 4216 Professional Staff Time Schedules
      • 4217 Visiting Days, Educational Workshops and Professional Workshops
      • 4218 Professional Staff Meetings
      • 4219 Professional Extra Duty
      • 4220 Non-School Employment by Professional Staff Members
      • 4221 Substitute Staff Employment
      • 4222 Suspension, Demotion and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
      • 4223 Part-time Teaching Positions
      • 4224 Professional Staff Ethics
      • 4225 Reduction in Professional Staff Work Force
      • 4226 Professional Staff Promotions
      • 4227 Plan books
      • 4228 Melrose Committee Physical Restraint Policy
  • 4300 Support Staff
    • 4301 Support Staff Positions
    • 4302 Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies
    • 4303 Support Staff Hiring
    • 4304 Support Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans
    • 4305 Support Staff Salary Schedules
    • 4306 Support Staff Leave(s) and Absences
    • 4307 Support Staff Assignments and Transfers
    • 4308 Support Staff Fringe Benefits
    • 4309 Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
    • 4310 Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members
    • 4311 Support Staff Promotions
    • 4312 Support Staff Time Schedules/Work Load
    • 4313 Support Staff Seniority
    • 4314 Clerical Services
    • 4315 Bus Driver
    • 4316 Staff Ethics
• 5000 STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTION
  • 5000 Section Index
  • 5100 Attendance
    • 5101 School Age Policy
    • 5102 School Enrollment-Resident Students
    • 5103 Enrollment of Non-Resident Students
    • 5103.1 Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights And Services
    • 5104 Age Majority
    • 5105 School Session
      • 5105.01 Moment of Silence
      • 5105.02 Pledge of Allegiance
      • 5105.03 School Day
      • 5105.04 School Year/School Calendar
      • 5106 School Census
      • 5107 Withdrawal From School
      • 5108 Work Permits
      • 5109 Participation in Activities After Absence or During Suspension
      • 5110 Dismissal at Parent Request
      • 5111 Dismissal of Students by School Personnel
  • 5200 Instructional Program
    • 5201 Organization of Instruction
    • 5201.01 Curriculum
    • 5201.02 English Language Learners
    • 5202 Grading and Progress Reports
    • 5203 Honor Roll
    • 5204 Credit Requirements
    • 5205 Promotion/Retention/Level Change
    • 5206 Parent Conferences
    • 5207 Homework
    • 5208 Makeup Work
    • 5209 Extra Help
    • 5210 Homebound Instruction
    • 5211 Testing Programs
    • 5212 Instructional Requirements
    • 5213 Evaluation of the Instructional Program
    • 5214 Library/Media Center
    • 5215 Field Trips
    • 5216 Summer School
    • 5217 Home Instruction
    • 5217.01 Participation in Interscholastic Athletics
    • 5218 Graduation Requirements
    • 5219 Grading and Class Rank
    • 5220 Student Records
    • 5221 Student Awards and Scholarships
    • 5222 Teaching about Controversial Issues
    • 5223 Controversial Speakers
    • 5224 Student Publications
    • 5225 Equal Educational Opportunities
    • 5226 Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol, & Tobacco
    • 5227 Faculty Advisors
    • 5228 Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Programs
    • 5229 Curriculum Containing Sexual Issues
    • 5230 Planning for Education/At Risk Students
    • 5231 Occupational Education
    • 5232 Adult High School Programs/Adult Education
    • 5233 Wellness
    • 5234 Learning Resources
    • 5235 Use of Media in Classroom
  • 5300 Class Size
    • 5300.01 Elementary School Class Size Policy
    • 5301 Elementary School Assignment Policy
  • 5400 Student Conduct
    • 5400 Student Conduct
    • 5401 Student Conduct Code
    • 5402 Hazing
    • 5403 Smoking/Use of Smokeless Tobacco Products
    • 5404 Alcohol Use by Students
    • 5405 Drug Abuse Policy
    • 5406 Interrogations and Locker Searches
    • 5407 Student Demonstrations and Strikes
    • 5408 Corporal Punishment
    • 5409 Expulsion
      • 5409.01 Expulsion (Ed Reform 1993)
      • 5409.02 Principal's Authority
      • 5409.03 Special Education Students
      • 5409.04 General Expulsion
      • 5409.05 Exclusion For Non-School Related Concerns
    • 5410 School Bus
      • 5410.01 Responsibilities While Riding
      • 5410.02 Discipline
      • 5410.03 Transportation to After School Programs
    • 5411 Sexual Harassment
    • 5411.01 Student-to-Student Harassment
    • 5412 Dress Code
    • 5413 Ch. 776 Discipline
    • 5414 School Property
    • 5415 Vandalism
    • 5416 Bullying
    • 5417 Teen Dating Violence
    • 5418 Physical Restraint of Students
  • 5500 Internet Access Network
    • 5501 Acceptable Use Policy
    • 5502 Network Etiquette
    • 5503 Guidelines for Publishing on www.melroseschoo1s.com
    • 5504 Social Media Policy
  • 5600 Interscholastic Athletics
    • 5600 Interscholastic Athletics
    • 5601 Out of State Travel
  • 5700 Health and Safety
    • 5701 Health Services/First Aid
    • 5701.01 Administration of Prescription Medications
    • 5702 Pregnant Students
    • 5703 Inoculations of Students
    • 5704 AIDS/HIV
    • 5705 Child Abuse & Neglect
    • 5706 Communicable Diseases
    • 5707 Student Physicals
    • 5708 Physical Restraint of Students
    • 5709 Concussion Policy
  • 5800 Miscellaneous Items
    • 5801 Accident Insurance
    • 5802 Bicycles
    • 5803 Student Parking
    • 5804 Free and Reduced Price Lunches
    • 5805 Use of School Telephones
    • 5806 Visitors
    • 5807 Holiday and/or Cultural Events Celebrations Policy
• 6000 SCHOOL COMMITTEE - RATIONALE
  • 6000 Section Index
  • 6000 Policy Development
  • 6100 The People and Their Schools
  • 6200 School Committee Operations
    • 6201 Educational Philosophy
    • 6202 Operational Goals
    • 6203 Governance
    • 6204 Legal Status
    • 6205 Member Authority
    • 6206 Ethics
    • 6207 Powers and Duties
    • 6208 Committee/Superintendent Relationship
    • 6209 Elections/Membership
    • 6210 Member Qualifications/Oath of Office
    • 6211 School Committee Member Orientation
    • 6212 Member Compensation and Expenses
    • 6213 Conflict of Interest
    • 6214 Resignation from the School Committee
    • 6215 School Committee Member Insurance
    • 6216 Evaluation of School Committee Operations
  • 6300 School Committee Policy
    • 6301 Review of Policies
    • 6302 Policy Dissemination
    • 6303 Formulation, Adoption, and Amendment of Policies
    • 6304 Formulation of Administrative Regulations
    • 6305 Administration in Policy Absence
    • 6306 Approval of Handbooks
    • 6307 Handbooks and Negotiated Contracts
  • 6400 School Committee Organization
    • 6401 Authority and Organization
    • 6402 Officers of the Committee
    • 6403 School Legal Counsel
    • 6404 School Committee/Superintendent Emergency Communications
  • 6500 School Committee Meetings
    • 6501 Notification of School Committee Meetings
    • 6502 Time and Location of School Committee Meetings
    • 6503 Executive Sessions
    • 6504 Negotiation Sessions
    • 6505 Rules of Order
    • 6506 Agenda Format
    • 6506.01 Requests to be Included on the Agenda
    • 6506.02 Order of Business
    • 6507 Voting Format
    • 6508 Quorum
    • 6509 Absentee Voting
    • 6510 Minutes and Other Materials of School Committee Meetings
    • 6511 Special/Emergency Meetings
  • 6600 Advisory Committees/Subcommittees to the School Committee
    • 6601 Student Advisory Committee-Ed Reform
    • 6602 Standing Sub-Committees to the School Committee
    • 6603 Advisory Committees to School Committee
• 7000 SCHOOL BUILDING
  • 7000 Section Index
  • 7100 Construction
  • 7200 Retirement of Facilities/Real Property
  • 7300 Naming

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