POLICIES
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Policy Number
Policy Description
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
-Communication with the public and media
-Responsibilities of Board Members and School Personnel
-Accreditation/Assessments
-Public participation in board of education meetings
-Policy on Visitors
-Community use of School Facilities
-Parent/Family Involvement Policy
BUSINESS
-Business and Noninstructional Operations
-Air Quality
-Budget
-Adoption of the Budget
-Transfer of Funds Between Categories and End of the Year Closeout
-Tuition Fees
-Sales and Disposal of Obsolete books, Equipment and Supplies
-Sales and Rentals of Property
-Disposition of Obsolete Books
-Gifts, Grants and Bequests
-Noninstructional Operations
-Facilities Maintenance
-Educational Technology Maintenance
-Transportation
PERSONNEL
-Fingerprinting New Hires
-Prohibition on Recommendations for Psychotropic Drugs
-Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action
-Prohibition of Sex Discrimination
-Prohibition of Discrimination, Handicapped
-Sexual Harassment
-Hiring of the Superintendent, Principals and Other Senior Staff; Appointment of Interview or Screening Committees
-Employee Medical History and Pre-Employment Physical Examination Record
-Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan
-Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
-Rights, Responsibilities and Duties
-Technology and Computer Network Use
-Wearing of Photo Identification Badges
-Professional Growth
-Professional Development Policy
-Continuing Education Units
-Credit on Teacher Salary Schedule for Teacher Aide Experience
-Athletic Coaches
-Injury
-Minority Teacher Recruitment
STUDENTS
-General Statement
-Harassment
-Attendance Policy for Students
-Disenrollment
-Truancy
-Racial Balance in The Manchester Public Schools
-School Enrollment
-Homeless Students
-Student Transfer Policy
-Promotion, Retention, Acceleration
-Assignment to Teachers and Classes
-Student Records
-Emergency Card Information
-Requirements for Graduation from Manchester High Schools
-External Credit Options for Meeting Manchester High School Graduation Requirements
-Graduation Cooperation with Correctional School District
-Collections, Drives, Contests and Distribution of Flyers
-Vandalism
-Bullying
-Smoking Policy
-Student Activity Funds
-Married/Pregnant Students
-Least Restrictive Environment
-Accidents
-Child Abuse and Neglect
-Health Examinations/Assessments and Immunizations
-School Wellness Policy
-Suicide Prevention
-Administration of Medication By School Personnel
-Healthy Beverages In Schools
-Accommodating Students With Special Dietary Needs
-Discipline Policy
-Period of Silent Meditation
-Search and Seizure
INSTRUCTION
-The Purpose of Education in Manchester Public Schools
-Opening Exercises, Pledge to the Flag, Silent Meditation, School Flag
-School Calendar
-School Day

-Religious Observances and School Prayer

-Mission of Manchester Schools
-Curriculum

-Physical Education

-Religious and Cultural Recognition
-Acceptable Use of Technology
-Policy on Physical Education at manchester High School
-Reading/Language Arts
-Reading/Language Arts
-Exemption from Instruction
-Interscholastic Athletics
-Publications
-Organizations: Councils, Cabinets, Committees, Class Activities
-Organizations: Councils, Cabinets, Committees, Class Activities
-Grading System
-Class Size Policy
-Grouping
-Field trips and Excursions
-Student Projects and Student Enrichment Activities - Financial Support
-Homework Policy (Enrichment and Reinforcement of Learning)
-Selection of Instructional Materials
-Lending of Textbooks to Nonpublic School Students
-Comparability of Programs
-Curricular use of "R" rated films/videos for grades 9-12
-Community Resources
-Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
-Parental Exclusion of Students from Family Life Portion of Curriculum
-Psychological Services
-Exceptional Students
-Exceptional Students Out of District Placement
-Title 1 Parent Involvement
-Summer Education Program Policy
-Applied Education
-Evaluation of the Instructional Program
-Recruiters Access to School Facilities; Access to Student Directory Information
-Objectives of the Instructional Program
INTERNAL BOARD POLICY
-Authorization to Sign Contracts and Written Documents
-Conflict of Interest
-Acceptable Use of Electronic Mail Communication
BYLAWS
-Functions of the Board of Education

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