Board Policies
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The Great Falls Public Schools Policy manual contains the operational policies of this District. The policies are adopted by the Board to give the administration the guidance it needs to implement the educational philosophy of the board. The manual is organized into nine sections. Throughout the manual, the term "the student’s parent" is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other person who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student. In addition, the term "Superintendent" is used to refer to the Superintendent or a designee appointed by the Superintendent.
Please be aware that this document is updated annually, as policy adoption and revision is an ongoing process.
Board Policies
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Section 1: Board of Trustees (1000 Series)
1000 SERIES – THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE
Table of Contents:
1000 Legal Status and Operation
1009FE Recruitment and Retention
1015FE Personalized Learning Opportunities
1120 Annual Organization Meeting
1210 Qualifications, Terms and Duties of Board Officers
1240 Duties of Individual Trustees
1310 District Policy and Procedures
1312 Administrative Procedures
1332 Authorization of Signatures
1401 Records Available to Public
1401R Records Available to the Public
1402 School Board Use of Electronic Mail
1420 School Board Meeting Procedure
1420P Notice Regarding Public Comment
1511 Code of Ethics for School Board Members
1520 Board Staff Communications
1521 Board-Superintendent Relationship
1610 Annual Goals and Objectives
1621 In-Service Conference for Trustees
1640 Board Participation in Activities
1770 Uniform Complaint Procedure
1900 Pandemic Emergency Policies
1901 Emergency Policy and Procedures During a Pandemic
1903 District Meetings, Gatherings, Events and Visitors
1903F School Event and/or Facility Notice
1904 Use of Transportation Funds During Period of Emergency Declarations
1905 Student, Staff and Community Health and Safety
1905P Administrative Procedure for Students Staff and Community Health and Safety
1906 - Student Instruction and Services
1906P Student Instruction Resources and Best Practices
1907 District Declaration of Emergency
1909 - Human Resources and Personnel
1909P - Administrative Procedures for Employee Telework
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Section 2: Instruction (2000 Series)
2100 School Year Calendar and Day
2110 Continuous Progress Education
2120 Curriculum and Assessment
2130 Program Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests
2131 Student and Family Privacy Rights
2135 No Course Materials From or Instruction by Abortion Providers
2150 Suicide Awareness and Prevention
2151 Interscholastic Activities
2151F GFPS Activities Participation Agreement
2160 Title I Parent and Family Engagement
2160P Title I Equivalency Comparability
2162 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
2162R Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
2165 Homebound, Hospital and Home Instruction
2168 Distance, Online and Technology Delivered Learning
2169 Proficiency Based Transformational Learning
2171 Significant Writing Program
2221 School Emergencies and Closures
2310 Selection of Library Materials
2310R Selection of Library Materials
2310F1 Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Library Material
2310F2 Checklist for Library Materials Selection Committee Reconsideration of Material
2310F3 Library Materials Review Committee Application
2311R Selection, Adoption, and Removal of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
2311F1 Learning Materials Selection Committee Application
2314 Learning Materials Review
2314F1 Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Learning Material
2314F2 Checklist for Learning Materials Selection Committee Reconsideration of Material
2320 Field Trips, Excursions and Outdoor Education
2330 Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
2332 Student Religious Activity at School
2333 Participation in Commencement Exercises
2334 Release Time for Religious Instruction
2410 High School Graduation Requirements
2410R Publication of Graduation Requirements
2413 Credit Transfer-Assessment for Placement from Non-Accredited and Non Public Schools
2420 Grading and Progress Reports
2421F Student Retention Worksheet
2450 Recognition of Native American Cultural Heritage
2600 Work Experience/Internship Program
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Section 3: Students (3000 Series)
3100 Student Enrollment, Exceptional Circumstances Meriting Waiver of Age Requirements for Students
3100P Student Enrollment, Exceptional Circumstances Meriting Waiver of Age Requirements for Students
3110 Entrance, Placement and Transfer
3121 Enrollment and Attendance Records
3121R Enrollment and Attendance Records
3125 Education of Homeless Children
3125F Dispute Resolution Form – Homeless
3141 Discretionay Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
3145 Foreign Exchange Students
3145R Foreign Exchange Students
3200 Student Rights and Responsibilities
3202 Accommodating Students with Disabilities
3210 Equal Education, Nondiscrimination and Sex Equity
3215 Uniform Complaint Procedure
3222 Distribution and Posting of Materials
3225 Sexual Harassment of Students
3225P Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
3225F Harassment Reporting Form for Students
3226 Hazing Harassment Intimidation Bullying
3233 Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access
3235F GFPS Video Surveillance Viewing Request Form
3410 Student Health Physical Screenings Examinations
3413FI Immunization Exemption Form
3413F2 Immunization Exemption Form
3415 Final Management of Sports Related Concussions
3415F Student Athlete Parent Legal Custodian Concussion Statement
3415P Final Management of Sports Related Concussions
3416 Administering Medicines to Students
3418 Life Threatening Allergies-Medical Conditions
3440 Removal of Student during School Hours
3510 School Sponsored Student Activities
3520 Student Fees Fines and Charges
3530 Student Fundraising Activities
3535 Distribution of Fund Drive Literature Through Students
3550F Great Falls School District Student Club Application
3606 Transfer of Student Records
3608 Receipt of Confidential Records
3612 District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Equipment, Services and Networks
3612P Student Computer Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Agreement
3612F Student Computer Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Agreement Form (Student Handbook)
3630 Cellular Telephone and Electronic Device Policy
3650 Student Online Personal Information Protection
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Section 4: Community Relations (4000 Series)
4125 District Social Media Presence
4210 - School Support Organizations, Boosters and Fundraising
4226 Hazing Harassment Intimidation Bullying
4302 Non-School Related Meetings
4313 Disruption of School Operations
4316 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
4321 Distribution of Fund Drive Literature Through Students
4330 Community Use of School Facilities
4330R Community Use of School Facilities Regulations
4331 Use of School Property for Posting Notices
4332 Conduct on School Property
4340 Public Access to District Records
4350 GFPSWebsite Accessibility and Nondiscrimination
4410 Relations with Law Enforcement and Child Protective Agencies
4411 Investigations Conducted by School Officials
4520 Cooperative Programs with Other Districts and Public Agencies
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Section 5: Personnel (5000 Series)
5001 Duties Responsibilities and Rights
5002 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
5010 Equal Employment Opportunity Non-Discrimination
5012P Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure for Employees
5012F Sexual Harassment Reporting/Intake Form for Employees
5120 Hiring Process and Criteria
5120F Determination of Eligibility for Hire
5121 Applicability of Personnel Policies
5122 Fingerprints and Criminal Background Investigations
5122F Applicant Rights and Consent to Fingerprint
5122P Federal Background Fingerprint and Information Handling Procedure
5125 Whistleblowing and Retaliation
5140 Classified Employment and Assignment
5210 Assignments Reassignments Transfers
5215 Uniform Complaint Procedures
5220 Prohibition on Aiding Sexual Abuse
5222 Evaluation of Non-Administrative Staff
5224 Political Activity Staff Participation
5226 Hazing/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying
5227 Drug Marijuana and Alcohol Free Workplace
5228-Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
5228F Acknowledgement of Receipt
5228P Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
5230 Prevention of Disease Transmission
5232 Child Abuse, Neglect, and Sex Trafficking Reporting
5240 Resolution of Staff Complaints
5250 NonRenewal of Employment-Dismissal from Employment
5252 Tax Sheltered Annuity Salary Deductions
5253 Retirement Programs for Employees
5254 Payment of Employer Contributions and Interest on Previous Service
5321R Conditions for Use of Sick Leave
5325 Breastfeeding in the School or Workplace
5329 Long Term Illness/Temporary Disability Leave
5329P Long Term Illness/Temporary Disability Leave
5330 Maternity and Paternity Leave
5331 Insurance Benefits for Employees
5337 Employee Accident Reporting and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
5430F Volunteer Agreement Form
5440 Student Teachers and Interns
5450 Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage and District Equipment
5450F Staff Computer Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Agreement
5460 Electronic Resources and Social Networking
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Section 7: Financial Management (7000 Series)
7110-Budget and Program Planning
7122 Intent to Increase Non-Voted Levy
7122F Notice of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies Form
7123 Transfers for School Safety
7220 Use of Federal Title I Funds
7220P Use of Federal Title I Funds Methodology
7225 Crowdfunding Guidelines and Approval Process
7225F Fundraising Request Form
7230 OPI Federal Property Management
7251 Disposal and Sale of School District Property
7252 Building and Site Acquisition
7260 Endowments, Gifts and Investments
7310 Budget Implementation and Execution
7326 – Documentation and Approval of Claims
7332 Advertising in Schools Revenue Enhancemen
7336 Travel Allowances and Expenses
7336R Travel Expense Regulations
7338 Allowability of Costs Federal Programs
7340 Cash Management Federal Programs
7341 Administration of Federal Funds – Types of Costs, Obligations and Property Management
7425 Extra- and Co-curricular Funds
7430 Financial Reporting and Audits
7500R Inventory Procedures Guidelines
7510 Capitalization Policy for Fixed Assets
7520 Independent Investment Accounts
7525-Lease – Purchase Agreement
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Section 8: Non-Instructional Operations (8000 Series)
8101R Guidelines for use of Unassigned Seats
8102 Contracting for Transportation Services
8111 Transportation of Students with Disabilities
8123-Bus Driver Training and Responsibilities
8130 Air Quality Restrictions on Outdoor Activities, Practice and Competition
8131R Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality
8211 Procurement Policy Using Federal Funds
8302 Noxious Plant and Animal Control
8303 Facility Cleaning and Maintenance
8410 Operation and Maintenance of District Facilities
8411 Water Supply Systems and Wastewater
8420 District-wide Asbestos Program
8425R Service Animals Inquiries
8426F Request to use Therapy Animal in School
8450 Automated External Defibrillators AED
8451 Naming of Buildings and Grounds
8452 Architect and Engineering Services