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0000. MISSION - GOALS - OBJECTIVES
0100. BOARD OF EDUCATION MISSION
0110. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
0200. SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
0220. BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS
0220 (R). Procedures and Time Line
0230.1. REPORTING ACCOMPLISHMENT TO THE PUBLIC
0522. RACIAL BALANCE POLICY
1000. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1000. SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS
1005. COMMUNITY GOALS
1008. NON-DISCRIMINATION
1008 (R). REGULATIONS REGARDING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
1008-e. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM
1010. THE PEOPLE AND THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
1020. SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
1020-R. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING SEXUAL OFFENDERS
1100. PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM
1100.1. Public’s Right to Know - Statistical Data
1100.2. School-Sponsored Information Media
1110. PARENT INVOLVEMENT
1110 (E). School-Parent Compact
1140. USE OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM
1210. RELATIONS WITH PARENTS' ORGANIZATIONS
1220. RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND SERVICE CENTERS
1220 (R). Procedures for Conducting Research Studies in Meriden Public Schools
1240. VISITORS AND OBSERVATIONS IN SCHOOLS
1240 (R). Guidelines for School Visitations
1300. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING
1305. SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS, STUDENT INTERNS AND OTHER NON-EMPLOYEES
1305 (R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND OTHER NON-EMPLOYEES
1311. STAFF PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
1311.1. Staff Participation in Political Activities
1312. PUBLIC COMMENT
1312(R). Procedures to Review Comments Regarding Programs or Instructional Materials
1323. PUBLIC SALES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
1324. PUBLIC SOLICITATION IN THE SCHOOLS
1325. ADVERTISING IN THE SCHOOLS
1325 (E). Distribution of Printed Advertisements or Announcements Application Form
1330. USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
1330 (E). Agreement for Use of Board of Education Property
1400. RELATIONS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
1411. RELATIONS WITH POLICE AUTHORITIES
1411 (R). Procedures for Cooperating with Police Authorities
1412. MILITARY RECRUITERS
1413. RELATIONS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS
1414. RELATIONS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
1415. RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCIES
1500. SCHOOL SECURITY AND SAFETY
1500(R). SCHOOL SECURITY AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
1520(R). POOL SAFETY PLAN (ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS)
1550. POLICY REGARDING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
1550(R). AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
1550(E). AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR LOG
1550.2(E). AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR INCIDENT REPORT
1550.3(E). AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR SERVICE LOG
1550.4(E). AED AGENCY NOTIFICATION LETTER
1570. POLICY REGARDING POSSESSION OF DEADLY WEAPONS OR FIREARMS
1600. PROHIBITION AGAINST SMOKING
1700. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1700-S. HIGH SCHOOLS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ACADEMIC STANDARDS
2000. ADMINISTRATION
2010. ADMINISTRATION GOALS
2100. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION PLAN
2100.1 (R). Table of Organization
2121. LINE AND STAFF RELATIONS
2130. JOB DESCRIPTIONS
2131.1. Legal Status
2131.3. General Duties
2140. RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
2210. ADMINISTRATION IN THE ABSENCE OF POLICY
2250. IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICY
2250.1. Review of Administrative Rules by the Board
2250.3. Approval of Handbooks and Directives
2250.31 (R). Guidelines for the Preparation of School Handbooks and Directives
2250.4. Temporary Administrative Arrangements
2250.21 (R). Dissemination of Board Policies, Administrative Rules and Regulations
2270. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2500. ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS
2600. NAMING OF BOARD FACILITIES
2600-E. Naming of Board Facilities Checklist
3000. BUSINESS / NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
3000. GOALS
3000.1. Support Services Goals
3010. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
3010.01. Dissemination of the Board Budget
3100. BOARD BUDGET PROCEDURES AND LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
3100.3. Budget Review and Hearing
3100.4. Implementation of the Budget
3110. BUDGET DEADLINES AND SCHEDULES
3210. STATE AND FEDERAL AID
3220. CODE OF CONDUCT GOVERING PROCUREMENTS UNDER A FEDERAL AWARD
3240. TUITION FEES
3260. DISCARDED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
3270. INCOME FROM SALES AND SERVICES
3280. GIFTS, GRANTS AND BEQUESTS
3280.1R. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING GIFTS, GRANTS AND BEQUESTS
3321. LOCAL PURCHASING
3323. AWARD OF BIDS
3400. FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
3400.1. Internal Accounting System
3400.2. Financial Statements
3400.3. Classification of Expenditures
3400.4. Board of Education Special Accounts
3430. AUDITS
3440. INVENTORIES
3450. CASH IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS
3450.1. Gate Receipts and Admissions
3450.2. Income from Student Fund-Raising Activities
3453. STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
3455. PRINTING AND DUPLICATING
3500. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT
3500.1. Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
3500.2. Security
3500.3. Vandalism
3500.4. FIRE DRILLS & CRISIS RESPONSE DRILLS
3500.5. Insurance
3515. SAFETY
3524.1. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
3524.1 (E)1. Planned Application Notification Letter
3524.1 (E)2. Pesticide Application
3524.1 (E)3. Emergency Notification Letter
3524.1 (E)4. Pesticide Notification Registration Form
3524.1 (E)5. Pest Sighting Reporting Form
3524.2. GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM
3524.2 (R). Green Cleaning Program in Schools (CT Public Act 09-81)
3541. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM
3541.5(E). Transportation Safety Complaint Form
3542. FOOD SERVICES
3542.1. School Lunch Program
3600. RETIREMENT OF FACILITIES
3700. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT FISCAL COMPLIANCE
3700.R. REGULATIONS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION FISCAL COMPLIANCE
4000. PERSONNEL
4000. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
4000(E). DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM
4000(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS (PERSONNEL)
4005. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
4005 (E). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
4005 (R). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
4008. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
4008.1. Non-School Employment
4020. Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting
4030. POLICY REGARDING SEX DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE (PERSONNEL)
4030-R. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF SEX DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT (pERSONNEL)
4032. VIDEO AND PHOTO PUBLISHING GUIDELINES
4033. WEB PUBLISHING GUIDELINES
4033.1 (E). Permission Form for Internet Publishing
4034. POLICY REGARDING EMPLOYEE USE OF THE DISTRICT'S COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
4034(E). NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC MONITORING
4034(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING EMPLOYEE USE OF THE DISTRICT'S COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
4035. SOCIAL MEDIA
4040. SOLICITATIONS
4040(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION BY BOARD EMPLOYEES
4050. CHILD ABUSE
4050-A. RELEVANT EXCERPTS OF STATUTORY DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATED TERMS COVERED BY MANDATORY REPORTING LAWS AND THIS POLICY
4050-B. Operational Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect
4050-C. INDICATORS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
4111. CERTIFIED STAFF RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
4111.1. Minority Teacher Recruitment Policy
4111.4. Evaluation, Termination and Non-Renewal of Athletic Coaches
4111.4 (R). Personnel Procedures for Athletic Positions
4111.5. Employment and Student Teacher Checks
4112. PERSONNEL RECORDS
4112.1 (E). Form for Requesting Review of Personnel Files
4112.2 (E). Form for Releasing Information About Employment
4118. STAFF ETHICS
4118.232. Alcohol and Drug Use
4118.234. Prohibition on Recommendations for Psychotropic Drugs
4121. SUBSTITUTE CERTIFIED STAFF EMPLOYMENT
4122. STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNS
4131. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
4134. TUTORING FOR PAY
4211. CLASSIFIED STAFF POSITIONS
4212. HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
4212.4(E). HEPATITIS B VACCINATION DECLINATION STATEMENT (MANDATORY)
4230. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
4300(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING FOR ATHLETIC COACHES
4300(E). Student and Parent Concussion Informed Consent Form
4400. EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN FOR BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
4400(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
5000. STUDENTS
5000. NON-DISCRIMINATION (STUDENTS)
5000-R. NON-DISCRIMINATION (STUDENTS)
5000-E. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM (STUDENTS)
5005. GOALS
5010. SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
5010 (E). Section 504 Referral Form
5010 R. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING STUDENTS AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
5010.1(E). SECTION 504 MEETING NOTICE
5010.10(E). WORKSHEET FOR MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION
5010.11 (E) . SECTION 504-NOTICE OF PARENT/STUDENT RIGHTS
5010.2(E). SECTION 504 PLAN
5010.3(E). Section 504 Student Eligibility Determination Worksheet
5010.4(E). Section 504 Student Eligibility Determination Worksheet/Meeting Summary
5010.5(E). Section 504 Request for Mediation/Hearing
5010.6(E). SECTION 504 DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM
5010.7(E). AGREEMENT TO CHANGE SECTION 504 PLAN WITHOUT CONVENING A SECTION 504 MEETING
5010.8(E). NOTICE AND CONSENT TO CONDUCT A SECTION 504 EVALUATION/RE-EVALUATION
5010.9(E). NOTICE AND CONSENT TO PROVIDE SECTION 504 ACCOMMODATIONS/SERVICES
5020. POLICY REGARDING SEX DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT (STUDENTS)
5020(E). COMPLAINT FORMS REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEX DISCRIMINATION UNDER TITLE IX(STUDENTS)
5020(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING SEX DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT (STUDENTS)
5025. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT RESPONSE POLICY & REPORTING PROCEDURE
5030. BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION POLICY
5030(E). REPORT OF SUSPECTED BULLYING BEHAVIORS
5030(R). SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE PLAN
5030.1(E). INTERNAL INVESTIGATION NOTES
5030.2(E). MERIDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS REPORT OF BULLYING FORM/INVESTIGATION SUMMARY
5030.3(E). Meriden Public Schools Report of Bullying/Consent to Release Student Information
5030.4 (E). REPORT OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
5035. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, UNDIRECTED PLAY AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE
5040. TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS
5050. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
5050.1(R). Non-Resident Students
5055. HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
5055-R. REGULATIONS REGARDING HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
5060. DISMISSAL PRECAUTIONS
5070. STUDENT GOVERNMENT
5090. DRESS CODE
5100. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
5100.0. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
5110. Conduct on School Buses
5110-E. Code of Behavior for Bus Students
5120. Property Damage
5130.6. Social Events
5111. ATTENDANCE ELIGIBILITY/GRADE PLACEMENT
5115. STUDENT ATTENDANCE, TRUANCY AND CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
5115 (R). Administrative Regulations Regarding Student Attendance, Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism
5116. PUPIL ACCOUNTING
5118. SCHOOL CENSUS
5122. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
5122 (R). High School Diplomas for Special Education Students
5123. PROMOTION AND RETENTION, GRADES K-8
5123.1 (R). Guidelines for Promotion and Retention, Grades K-8
5124. PROMOTION AND RETENTION, GRADES 9-12
5125.3. Guidelines for Access to Student Directory Information
5130. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
5140. PERIOD OF SILENT MEDITATION
5141.21. ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT MEDICATIONS IN THE SCHOOLS
5141.21(E). REFUSAL TO PERMIT ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE FOR EMERGENCY FIRST AID
5141.22. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
5142. FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE
5142.1 (R). Procedures to be Followed in Case of A Medical Emergency
5142.3 (E). Incident Report
5150. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6115.1. Flag Displays
5151. HEALTH SERVICES
5151.1. Health Records
5151.12. Emergency Cards
5151.2. MANAGEMENT PLAN AND GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES AND/OR GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE
5159. STUDENT FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES
5160. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
5170. AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
5180. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
5181. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
5190. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
5200. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION RECORDS
5210. FIELD TRIPS
5210(R). ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING FIELD TRIPS
5210.1(E). Field Trip Request
5210.2(E). Field Trip Permission
5220. YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION
5220-R. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS REGARDING SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
5300. PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS AND SECLUSION OF STUDENTS AND USE OF EXCLUSIONARY TIME OUT
5300 (R). Administrative Regulations Concerning Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students AND USE OF EXCLUSIONARY TIME OUT
5500. POLICY REGARDING STUDENT USE OF THE DISTRICT'S COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND INTERNET SAFETY
5500(R). REGULATIONS REGARDING STUDENT USE OF THE DISTRICT'S COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND INTERNET SAFETY
5600. USE OF PRIVATE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES BY STUDENTS
6000. INSTRUCTION
6010. INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
6110. SCHOOL CLOSINGS
6110.1 (R). Procedures for Closing School Due to Inclement Weather Conditions
6111. SCHOOL YEAR
6112. SCHOOL DAY
6112.2(R). Daily Recess for Elementary Schools
6114. EMERGENCY PLANS
6114.1. Drills
6114.12 (R). Procedures for Fire Drills
6114.3. Bomb Threats
6114.31 (E). Bomb Threat Telephone Call Form
6114.32 (R). Handling of Bomb Threats at the Schools
6119. ORGANIZATION OF INSTRUCTION
6119.1. School Organization
6120. THE BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
6120.1. Partisan or Sectarian Instruction
6120.2. Health Education
6120.3. Career and Vocational Education
6122. CURRICULAR EXEMPTIONS
6122(E). Curricular Exemption Request Form
6123. INTERSCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS
6124. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
6124.1. Intramural Programs
6128. ALTERNATE SCHOOL PROGRAM
6128.2. Personalized Learning Experiences (PLEs)
6129. SUMMER SCHOOL
6130. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
6140. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
6140.1. Study Committees
6140.3. Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines
6141. CURRICULUM ADOPTION AND REVISION
6141.11 (E). Proposal for New Course, Pilot Course or New Program
6141.12 (R). Pilot Programs
6141.13 (R). Process for the Development of the High School Program of Studies
6141.14 (R). Procedures for the Development of Detailed Curricula for High School Courses
6141.3. BILINGUAL PROGRAM
6141.36 (R). Bilingual Program
6141.323. INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE: FILTERING
6142.101. WELLNESS POLICY
6144. GUIDELINES FOR TEACHING ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES
6145.3. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
6146.1. WEIGHTED GRADING POLICY
6146.2. TESTING PROGRAM
6146-E. Waiver for Policy 6146-Graduation Requirements
6150. ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
6152. GROUPING FOR INSTRUCTION
6154. HOMEWORK
6154.1 (R). Administrative Procedures for Homework (Grades K-12)
6160. TEXTBOOK SELECTION AND ADOPTION
6160.1 (E). Request for Review of Text or Supplementary Classroom Material or Program Area
6160.2 (E). Textbook Adoption Form
6160.4 (R). Procedures for the Selection and Re-evaluation of Textbooks and Supplementary Classroom Materials
6161. SELECTION AND ADOPTION
6161.1 (E). Request for Re-evaluation of Library/Media Materials
6161.1 (R). Procedures for Library/Media Materials Selection and Re-evaluation
6171. PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
6172. HOME INSTRUCTION
6178. GUIDANCE PROGRAM
6181. High School Transfer Credit Guidelines
6182. Policy Regarding High School Credits Earned in 7th and 8th Grade
6200. STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
6200.1(E). AUP Student Cover Letter
6200.2 (E). Student Acceptable Use Agreement
6300. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT-(IDEA)ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR STATEWIDE AND DISTRICT-WIDE ASSESSMENTS
6400. ENROLLMENT IN AN ADVANCED COURSE OR PROGRAM AND CHALLENGING CURRICULUM
7000. COVID-19 TEMPORARY POLICIES
7010. USE OF FACE COVERINGS
9000. BOARD BYLAWS
9000. OPERATIONAL GOALS OF THE BOARD
9010. ROLE OF BOARD AND MEMBERS
9020. ELECTIONS OF THE BOARD
9030. RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
9040. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
9050. REMUNERATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS' EXPENSES
9060. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
9070. OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES
9080. CLERK OF THE BOARD
9090. BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS
9100. COMMITTEES
9110. STANDING COMMITTEES
9120. SCHOOL ATTORNEY
9130. TIME, PLACE AND NOTICE OF MEETINGS
9140. PUBLIC MEETINGS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
9150. MEETING CONDUCT
9160. QUORUM AND VOTING PROCEDURES
9170. MINUTES
9180. DEVELOPMENT OF BOARD POLICY
9190. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF BOARD POLICY
9200. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY
9210. BOARD-STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9220. SERVICES FOR BOARD MEMBERS
9230. BOARD EVALUATION
5030.1(E)
INTERNAL INVESTIGATION NOTES
INTERNAL INVESTIGA
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