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Policies and Bylaws

shutterstock_670090111%20(1).jpgAll organizations, as a requirement of incorporation, are required to establish Bylaws in respect to specific matters. These are usually matters that relate to the functioning of the board and its relationship to members. General policies should also be established by the Board of Education and are subject to change at any time. It is in the interest of most voluntary and non-profit organizations to limit the number of formal Bylaws and focus attention on creating key policies. This gives the Board of Education the flexibility and opportunity to identify the organizational practices that are important to the Board in such a way that they can be easily modified when the need arises. This is often referred to as “governing by policy.”

In 2019 the District undertook a policy review process to identify obsolete or outdated policies. Policies were reviewed to ensure consistency, efficacy, and alignment with current best practices, technology, and legislation. Several policies were amended or repealed, and new policies developed. Policy sections were renamed and re-numbered 100 through 700. The policy sections numbered 3000 to 6000 are policies that are still in effect, but scheduled for review. Concurrent to this policy review process was a review of all administrative procedures. While the Board of Education establishes policies, Administrative procedures are developed by staff to provide clear direction on District practices and procedures. Administrative procedures can be found here

Bylaws

Procedural Bylaw B2702

Appeals Bylaw B2706

Trustee Elections Bylaw B2707

Policy Section 100 - Governance

Policy 120 - Board Responsibilities

Policy 121 - Role of the Chairperson

Policy 122 - Board-Superintendent Relationship

Policy 130 - Trustee Code of Conduct

Policy 140 - Board Committees

Policy 150 - Policy Development, Review & Revision

Policy 160 - Trustee Remuneration

Policy 170 - Board & Trustee Development

Policy Section 200 - Communications & Engagement

Policy 210 - Communications Plan

Policy 220 - Community Relations & Public Engagement

Policy 221 - Parent Advisory Councils

Policy 230 - Distribution of Union & Political Information

Policy 240 - Volunteers in School

Policy 250 - Inquiries & Concerns

Policy Section 300 - Students, Instruction and School Operations

Policy 310 - Animals in Schools

Policy 311 - Illicit Substances

Policy 312 - Multimedia Devices

Policy 320 - Student Suspension Exclusion

Policy 325 - School Fees

Policy 330 - Enrollment in an Educational Program

Policy 332 - Catchment Areas

Policy 340 - International travel

Policy 350 - Student Withdrawals

Policy 360 - School Completion Evergreen certificates

Policy 365 - Student Records

Policy 370 - Scholarships

Policy 380 - Inclusion

Policy 390 - Safe and Caring School Communities

Policy Section 5000 - Students 

5141.1 - Health Promoting Schools

Policy Section 400 - Human Resources

Policy 410 - Hiring Practices

Policy 420 - Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Policy 430 - Whistleblower Protection

Policy 440 - Violence in the Workplace

Policy Section 4000 - Personnel 

4117 - Performance Review of the Superintendent of Schools

Policy Section 500 - Health and Safety

Policy 500 - Anaphylaxis

Policy 510 - Protection of Students and Maintenance of Order

Policy 520 – Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Restrictions

Policy 530 - Provision of Menstrual Products

Policy 550 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings

Policy Section 600 - Finance and Business Operations

Policy 610 - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Policy 620 - Internet Access and Email Usage

Policy 630 - Accumulated Operating Surplus

Policy 640 - Purchasing

Policy 650 - Disposal of Surplus Assets

Policy 665 - Financial Planning and Reporting

Policy Section 3000 - Business and Non-Instructional

3270.2 - Disposal of Board Owned Land or Improvements

3511 - Emergency Preparedness Plan

3511.1 - Emergency Evacuation Procedures Including Bomb Threats

Policy Section 700 - Facilities and Transportation

Policy 710 - Naming of Facilities

Policy 720 - School Closure

Policy 730 - Community Use of School Facilities

Policy 740 - Alcohol on School Property

Policy 750 - Child Care Providers

Policy 770 - Transportation of Students

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