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Table of Contents
Section A: Foundations and Basic Commitments
Section B: School Board Governance and Operations
Section C: General School Administration
Section D: Fiscal Management
Section E: Support Services
Section G: Personnel
Section I: Instruction
Section J: Students
Section K: School-Community Relations
Plans and Programs
Section A: Foundations and Basic Commitments |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action | May 19, 2009 | June 21, 2011 | |
Gender Neutral Language | May 23, 2012 | ||
Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students | May 19, 2009 | March 21, 2017 | |
Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure | June 21, 2012 | March 21, 2017 | |
Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees | May 19, 2009 | June 21, 2012 | |
Employee Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure | June 21, 2012 | ||
Hazing | May 19, 2009 | April 14, 2020 | |
Educational Philosophy/Mission | May 19, 2009 | October 21, 2014 | |
School District Goals and Objectives | May 19, 2009 | October 21, 2014 | |
Mission Statement & Vision Statement | August 10, 2009 | April 14, 2020 | |
School System Commitment to Standards for Ethical and Responsible Behavior | May 19, 2009 | October 21, 2014 | |
Tobacco Use and Possession | May 19, 2009 | April 16, 2019 | |
Tobacco Use and Possession Administrative Procedure | May 19, 2009 | April 16, 2019 | |
Tobacco Disipline Guidelines | October 18, 2016 | ||
School District Commitment to Learning Results | May 19, 2009 | March 18, 2014 | |
Accountability-Reporting to the Public | August 10, 2009 | May 19, 2015 |
Section B: School Board Governance & Operations |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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School Board Legal Status | August 10, 2009 | November 18, 2014 | |
School Board Powers and Responsibilities | May 19, 2009 | November 18, 2014 | |
Board Member Authority | August 10, 2009 | December 16, 2014 | |
Board Member Qualifications | August 10, 2009 | December 16, 2014 | |
Vacancies Generated by Unexcused Meetings | August 10, 2009 | May 19, 2015 | |
Unexpired Term Fulfillment | December 15, 2009 | May 19, 2015 | |
School Board Member Ethics | August 10, 2009 | March 19, 2019 | |
Board Member Conflict of Interest | August 10, 2009 | December 14, 2021 | |
Nepotism | August 10, 2010 | December 14, 2021 | |
Board Officers | August 10, 2009 | November 18, 2014 | |
Board of Directors Committee System | April 14, 2009 | December 16, 2014 | |
School Attorney | August 10, 2009 | December 16, 2014 | |
School Board Use of Electronic Mail | April 14, 2009 | October 26, 2021 | |
Executive Sessions | August 10, 2009 | June 16, 2015 | |
Executive Session Law | August 10, 2009 | June 16, 2015 | |
By Laws - Board of Directors | April 14, 2009 | October 11, 2022 | |
Minutes - Board of Directors | April 14, 2009 | November 18, 2014 | |
Public Participation at Board Meetings/Committee Meetings | April 14, 2009 | June 22, 2023 | |
News Media Services at Board Meetings | August 10, 2009 | December 16, 2014 | |
Broadcasting and Taping of Board Meetings | August 10, 2009 | April 28, 2015 | |
Board Meeting Time Limits | April 14, 2009 | May 16, 2017 | |
Policy Development | August 10, 2009 | January 19, 2021 | |
Policy Adoption and Amendment | August 10, 2009 | October 11, 2022 | |
Board Relationships and Communication | December 14, 2021 | ||
New Board Member Orientation | August 10, 2009 | January 20, 2015 | |
Board Member Development Opportunties | August 10, 2009 | November 18, 2014 | |
Board Member Compensation and Expenses | August 10, 2009 | November 18, 2014 | |
Remote Participation in School Bd. Mts. | October 12, 2021 |
Section C: General School Administration |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Delivery and Acceptance of Communications | August 10, 2009 | November 09, 2015 | |
Evaluation of the Superintendent | May 23, 2012 | ||
Administrative Organization Plan | August 10, 2009 | November 09, 2015 | |
RSU 19 Organizational Chart | August 10, 2009 | ||
Finance/Budget Chart | August 10, 2009 | November 15, 2016 | |
Curriculum/Assessment Chart | August 10, 2009 | ||
Adult Education Policy | August 10, 2009 | November 15, 2016 | |
Adult Education Policy | August 10, 2009 | November 09, 2015 | |
Omnibus Compliance Policy | April 14, 2009 | November 09, 2015 |
Section D: Fiscal Management |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Funding Proposals, Grants, and Special Projects | August 10, 2009 | November 09, 2015 | |
GASB 54 - Fund Balance Policy | February 28, 2012 | March 26, 2013 | |
Audits/Financial Monitoring | August 10, 2009 | November 15, 2016 | |
Purchasing | August 10, 2009 | April 14, 2020 | |
Purchasing Authority | August 10, 2009 | November 15, 2016 | |
Purchasing and Contracting: Procurement Staff Code of Conduct | June 21, 2011 | April 14, 2020 | |
Federal Procurement Manual Updated | April 14, 2020 | ||
Tax Sheltered Annuities | November 17, 2009 | November 15, 2016 | |
School Properties Disposition | May 19, 2009 | November 15, 2016 |
Section E: Support Services |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Chemical Hazards | May 19, 2009 | May 16, 2017 | |
Purchase and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals | May 19, 2009 | May 16, 2017 | |
Chemical Hygiene Plan | December 21, 2004 | August 8, 2023 | |
Confined Space Policy | September 21, 2010 | May 16, 2017 | |
Confined Space Danger Sign | September 21, 2010 | May 16, 2017 | |
Confined Space Regulations | September 21, 2010 | May 16, 2017 | |
Bloodborne Pathogens | November 15, 2011 | June 20, 2017 | |
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan | November 15, 2011 | June 20, 2017 | |
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan | May 19, 2009 | May 10, 2022 | |
Mutual Assistance - Emergency Plan | March 15, 2011 | June 20, 2017 | |
Bomb Threats | May 19, 2009 | June 20, 2017 | |
Emergency Closings and Cancellations | April 20, 2010 | June 20, 2017 | |
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) | September 21, 2010 | June 19, 2018 | |
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Procedures | September 21, 2010 | ||
Pest Management in School Facilities and on School Grounds | May 22, 2018 | ||
Walkers and Riders | May 15, 2018 | October 12, 2021 | |
Student Transportation from Student Activities | 10/17/18 | ||
School Bus Safety and Riding Regulations | May 15, 2018 | ||
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Policy for Bus Drivers | May 22, 2018 | ||
Drug and Alcohol Testing of School Bus Drivers Administrative Procedure | May 22, 2018 | ||
Use of Private Vehicles for School Business | July 17, 2012 | ||
School Bus No Idling | May 15, 2018 | ||
Food Allergy Management | September 21, 2010 | January 19, 2021 | |
Classroom Ban Letter | September 21, 2010 | January 19, 2021 | |
Substitute Teacher Letter | September 21, 2010 | January 19, 2021 | |
Epi Pen Compentency Checklist | September 21, 2010 | January 19, 2021 | |
Free and Reduced Price Food Services | March 15, 2011 | November 19, 2019 | |
Copyright Compliance | January 24, 2011 | February 16, 2021 | |
Copyright Compliance Administrative Procedure Regulations | January 24, 2011 | February 16, 2021 | |
Data/Records Retention | April 20, 2010 | February 16, 2021 | |
School Record Retention Guidelines and Schedules | April 20, 2010 | February 16, 2021 | |
School Records Retention Schedule | February 16, 2021 |
Section F |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Naming of School District Facilities | 12/19/17 |
Section G: Personnel |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Staff Involvement in Decision Making | May 23, 2012 | ||
Employee Use of Cell Phones | March 15, 2011 | ||
Bus Driver Acknowledgment | March 15, 2011 | ||
Regulation - Bus Driver Use of Cell Phone | March 15, 2011 | ||
Staff Dress Code | March 15, 2011 | ||
Staff Conduct With Students | January 24, 2011 | April 16, 2019 | |
Drug Free Workplace | June 16, 2009 | June 15, 2021 | |
Hazard Communication | December 17, 2013 | January 02, 2014 | |
Breastfeeding Policy Statement | April 20, 2010 | ||
Possession of Medication by RSU19 Employees | October 18, 2016 | ||
Workplace Bullying | January 11, 2022 | ||
Workers' Compensation Policy | April 20, 2010 | January 21, 2020 | |
Staff Participation in Political Activity | July 17, 2012 | ||
Personnel Records and Files | April 20, 2010 | April 14, 2020 | |
Family and Medical Leave | April 20, 2010 | August 25, 2020 | |
Family and Medical Leave Act Administrative Procedure | April 20, 2010 | January 19, 2020 | |
Maine Family Medical Leave Administrative Procedure | April 20, 2010 | ||
Family Care Leave | June 16, 2009 | October 20, 2020 | |
Employee Leaves and Absences | November 16, 2010 | ||
Posting and Advertising of Professional Vacancies | November 20, 2018 | ||
Employee Social Media Privacy | January 17, 2017 | ||
Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Staff | June 16, 2009 | March 16, 2021 | |
Recruiting and Hiring of Administrative Staff Procedures | June 16, 2009 | March 16, 2021 | |
Long Term Substitute Compensation | March 15, 2016 | April 14, 2020 | |
Professional Staff Development Opportunities | June 16, 2009 | ||
Parent Conferences | November 16, 2010 | ||
Staff Evaluation and Supervision Policy | June 16, 2009 | ||
Evaluation of Professional Administrators | June 16, 2009 | ||
Employee Computer and Internet Use | March 19, 2019 | October 26, 2021 | |
Employee Computer and Internet Use Acknowledgment Form | September 15, 2009 | ||
Employee Computer and Internet Use Rules | March 19, 2019 | October 26, 2021 | |
Support Staff Positions | February 28, 2012 | ||
Support Staff Employment | February 28, 2012 |
Section I: Instruction |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Instructional Goals and Objectives | May 18, 2010 | ||
Curriculum Development and Adoption | June 16, 2009 | ||
Learning Results - Basic Instructional Program | May 18, 2010 | ||
Individual Education Programs (IEPs) | June 16, 2009 | ||
Referral and Gen Ed Interventions | June 16, 2009 | January 02, 2014 | |
Referral Procedure and Gen Ed Interventions | June 16, 2009 | January 02, 2014 | |
Child Find | November 20, 2018 | December 14, 2021 | |
Independent Educational Evaluations | May 23, 2012 | ||
Special Education Student Oversight Agreement | May 23, 2012 | ||
Progress Report Form | May 23, 2012 | ||
Grievance Procedure for Persons with Disabilities | June 16, 2009 | ||
Gifted and Talented Education | April 14, 2020 | ||
LAU Plan (English 2nd Language) | November 17, 2009 | June 18, 2019 | |
Program for Limited English Proficiency | June 18, 2019 | November 09, 2021 | |
Home Schooling | June 16, 2009 | May 16, 2016 | |
Home Schooling - Participation in School Programs | June 16, 2009 | May 16, 2016 | |
Rights for Private School Students with Disabilities | May 23, 2012 | May 16, 2016 | |
Alternative Education Program | November 17, 2009 | May 18, 2021 | |
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options | June 16, 2009 | November 09, 2021 | |
Class-Size | June 20, 2017 | ||
Textbook Selection and Adoption | June 16, 2009 | May 18, 2021 | |
Challenge of Instructional Materials Form | June 16, 2009 | ||
Collection Development | June 16, 2009 | October 21, 2014 | |
Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources Form | June 16, 2009 | ||
District Web Site | March 19, 2019 | ||
Web Site Guidelines | March 19, 2019 | ||
Distance Learning | September 15, 2009 | ||
Student Device Acceptable Use | November 20, 2018 | ||
Student Computer/Internet Use Acknowledgment Form | November 20, 2018 | ||
Device Take Home Agreement | November 20, 2018 | ||
Field Trips and Excursions | January 25, 2010 | ||
Student Achievement/Evaluation of Student Achievement | January 25, 2010 | ||
Grading System for Nokomis Regional High School | September 21, 2010 | ||
Learning Results - Report Cards/Progress Reports | May 18, 2010 | ||
Homework | December 15, 2009 | ||
Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students | June 16, 2009 | ||
Graduation Requirements | January 25, 2010 | June 22, 2023 | |
Graduation Exercises | January 25, 2010 | ||
Awarding of High School Diplomas to Veterans | November 17, 2009 | ||
Evaluation of Instructional Programs | May 23, 2012 | ||
Student Assessment | January 25, 2010 | ||
Surveys, Interviews, Questionnaires and Other Educational Research | June 16, 2009 | ||
Controversial Issues | November 17, 2009 | June 15, 2021 | |
Procedures for Objection to Curriculum Topic or Material | November 17, 2009 | June 15, 2021 | |
Exemption From Required Instruction | June 16, 2009 | ||
Alternatives to Biological Dissection | January 24, 2011 | ||
Guest Speakers in Schools | July 17, 2012 | ||
Patriotic Exercises | November 16, 2010 | ||
Flag Displays | May 23, 2012 | ||
Animals in the Schools | January 24, 2011 | ||
Therapy Dogs | November 19, 2019 | ||
Animals in the Schools - Regulation | January 24, 2011 | ||
Alternatives to Biological Dissection | May 18, 2021 |
Section J: Students |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Changing Schools Within RSU 19 | March15, 2011 | ||
Compulsory Student Attendance | June 16, 2009 | June 16, 2020 | |
Admission of Non-Resident Students | January 24, 2011 | ||
Procedures for Admission of Non-Resident Students | January 24, 2011 | ||
Admission of Non-Immigrant Foreign Students (Foreign Exchange Students) | November 16, 2010 | ||
Regulations for Foreign Exchange Students | November 16, 2010 | ||
Admission of Homeless Students | June 16, 2009 | May 16, 2016 | |
Dispute Resolution Process | May 16, 2016 | ||
Tuition Waivers - Grandfathered | November 16, 2010 | ||
Dropout Prevention - Student Withdrawal From School | June 16, 2009 | ||
Student Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Electronic Devices | January 24, 2011 | ||
Rules for Student Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Electronic Devices | January 24, 2011 | March 19, 2019 | |
Truancy | November 16, 2010 | May 18, 2021 | |
Student Rights and Responsibilities | May 23, 2012 | ||
Student Representatives on the School Board | December 21, 2011 | ||
Student Representative Interview Questions | December 21, 2011 | ||
Students Representatives Administrative Procedure | December 21, 2011 | ||
System-Wide Student Code of Conduct | June 16, 2009 | May 10, 2022 | |
Hazing | March 21, 2017 | ||
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students | June 16, 2009 | May 21, 2019 | |
Weapons, Violence and School Safety | June 16, 2009 | June 20, 2017 | |
Bullying | June 16, 2009 | June 22, 2923 | |
Bullying Report Form | March 21, 2017 | ||
Bullying Investigation Form | March 21, 2017 | ||
Documentation of Disciplinary and Remedial Actions Taken | March 21, 2017 | ||
Flowchart | March 21, 2017 | ||
Bullying Procedure | November 19, 2013 | June 22, 2023 | |
Student Activities Funds Management | March 15, 2011 | January 17, 2017 | |
Philosophy of Athletics | June 21, 2011 | February 28, 2012 | |
Private School Students Access to Public School Cocurricular, Interscholastic and Extracurricular Activities | November 20, 2018 | ||
Charter School Students Access to Public School Co Curricular, Interscholastic and Extracurricular Activities | November 20, 2018 | ||
Private School Student Application for Participation in RSU 19 Cocurricular Activities | November 20, 2018 | ||
Private School Student Application for Participation in RSU 19 Extracurricular Activities | November 20, 2018 | ||
Verification of Private School Student Eligibility for Participation in RSU 19 Cocurricular Activities | November 20, 2018 | ||
Verification of Private School Student Eligibility for Participation in RSU 19 Extracurricular Activities | November 20, 2018 | ||
Sponsorship and Evaluation of RSU 19 Athletic Programs | June 21, 2011 | ||
Quality Counts: The Hiring and Evaluation of Coaches in RSU 19 | June 21, 2011 | ||
School Colors and Symbols | 12/19/17 | January 21, 2020 | |
Sportsmanship in RSU19 | June 21, 2011 | ||
Co-Curricular Policy Standards and Conduct for Participation | December 15, 2009 | April 16, 2019 | |
Middle Level Team Policy | June 21, 2011 | ||
Management of Concussions and Other Head Injuries | November 20, 2012 | January 22, 2013 | |
Concussion Information Sheet | November 20, 2012 | ||
Procedure for Management of Concussions and Other Head Injuries | November 20, 2012 | ||
Questioning and Searches of Students | April 16, 2019 | ||
Questions and Searches Procedures | April 16, 2019 | ||
Student Discipline | June 16, 2009 | ||
Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion | July 17, 2012 | March 12, 2024 | |
Procedures on Physical Restraint and Seclusion | July 17, 2012 | November 09, 2021 | |
Suspension of Students | December 18, 2012 | ||
Expulsion of Students | May 23, 2012 | ||
Expulsion of Students Guidelines | May 23, 2012 | ||
Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities | June 16, 2009 | ||
Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities Administrative Procedures | June 16, 2009 | ||
Wellness | June 16, 2009 | October17, 2017 | |
Immunization of Students | June 16, 2009 | January 19, 2020 | |
Communicable/Infectious Diseases | June 16, 2009 | May 19, 2015 | |
Pediculosis/Head Lice | March 26, 2013 | ||
Pediculosis/Head Lice - Administrative Procedure | March 26, 2013 | ||
Administration of Medication to Students | June 16, 2009 | February 13, 2024 | |
First Aid and Emergency Medical Care | 12/19/17 | ||
First Aid Administrative Procedure | 12/19/17 | ||
Administration Of Medical Marijuana | June 18, 2019 | ||
Medical Marijuana Form | June 18, 2019 | ||
Administration of Medical Marijuana | June 18, 2019 | ||
Administration of Naloxone in Schools | June 16, 2020 | January 11, 2022 | |
Naloxone Admin Procedures | June 16, 2020 | ||
Reintegration of Juveniles into RSU 19 From Juvenile Correctional Facilities | June 16, 2009 | ||
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect | 10/17/18 | June 16, 2020 | |
Indicators of Child Abuse | January 24, 2011 | ||
Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form | 12/19/17 | ||
Employment of Students | May 23, 2012 | ||
Student Education Records and Information | June 16, 2009 | January 15, 2019 | |
Annual Notice of Student Education Records and Information Rights | January 15, 2019 | ||
Student Education Records and Information - Administrative Procedures | January 15, 2019 | ||
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Policy for RSU 19 | October 12, 2021 |
Section K: School-Community Relations |
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Number | Policy | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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Elem.ML School Title 1 Parent Involvement | January 17, 2017 | ||
Community Involvement in Decision Making | May 23, 2012 | ||
Public Gifts | January 16, 2018 | ||
Public Information Program | January 11, 2022 | ||
Public's Right to Know/Freedom of Access | March 26, 2013 | ||
Community Use of Facilities | April 20, 2010 | January 10, 2023 | |
Building Use Agreement Form | April 20, 2010 | January 10, 2023 | |
Use of Facilities Waiver Release & Hold Harmless Final | April 20, 2010 | January 10, 2023 | |
Fee Schedule | April 20, 2010 | ||
Death of Student/Staff Member, Funerals, Life Celebrations, and Memorials | April 20, 2010 | ||
Advertising in Schools | May 23, 2012 | ||
Distribution of Non-School Materials | March 15, 2011 | ||
Visitors to the Schools | April 20, 2010 | ||
Relations with Booster Groups | June 21, 2011 | February 28, 2012 | |
School Resource Officers and Law Enforcement Authorities | May 10, 2022 | ||
School Resource Officer | April 20, 2010 |
Plans and Programs |
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Plan | Date of Approval | Date Revised |
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November 20, 2012 | 03/2020 | |
November 20, 2012 |