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Policies Listed by Division
 
District Policy is divided into seven sections that represent divisions within the district. Each division is under the direction of a member of the Director's Cabinet. Cabinet members sponsor policies related to the function of their division. Policies are reviewed annually by each Cabinet sponsor and are listed numerically within each section.

General Information policies are sponsored by the Director of Schools or the Public Information Officer. These policies apply to federal and state laws related to the broader responsibilities of public education. Other policies are listed in the sections related to more specific functions within the district.

Naming of Facilities


0010

Request to Appear at Board Meetings

0011

Private Practitioner Services

0013

ADA Compliance

0028

Operating Policies

0201

Distribution of Non Profit and For Profit Agency Materials

1010

Web Page Development and Compliance

0029

Annual Budget Process for MNPS        0100

K-12 Administrative Support policies are sponsored by the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services and pertain to the administrative functions within a school including Athletics and Community Education.

Parent Involvement

0030

Student Records

0510

Requests for Leave for District and Site Initiatives

0619

Administrative Procedures

1001

Admission to Pre-Kindergarten

1002


Principal Responsibilities of Students with IEP’s

1004

Field Trips

1007

Field Trip Request Form 2008-09     1007A

Corporate Communications/Advertising On School Property

1011

Transportation Inclement Weather.pdf     1011 A

Inclement Weather - Communication Procedures

1012

Inclement Weather - Transportation

1013

Inclement Weather - Food Service Procedures

1014

Inclement Weather - Health Support / Emergency Procedures

1015

Volunteers in Schools

1016

Length of Student Instructional Day

1020

Tornado/Severe Storms

1094

Visitors to Schools

1240

Athletic Program General Rules and Regulations

1501

Eligibility Requirements for Athletics

1502

Transfer Policy for Athletes

1503

Transportation for Athletic and Extra Curricular Activities

1506

Football, Basketball, and Spring Sports Rules and Regulations

1510

Cheerleaders and Other Performance Groups

1511

Weather Related Guidelines for Athletics and Physical Education

1526

Staffing Supplemental Pay

1531

Emergency Athletic Fund

1538

Athletic Council

1539

Athletic Performance Enhancement Substances

1540

Student ID Badges

1706

Cell Phones for Students     

1710

On/Off Campus Lunch Policy

1712

Special Transfers

1736

Before and After School Care

1750

Fee Waivers

1755

Enrolling Students Entering Metro Schools from Non-Public Schools

2215

Community Education Information and Sponsorship

2601

Student Services policies are sponsored by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and are related to student safety and discipline.

Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation

0500

Film and Video Photography on MNPS Property     1011

Fire Drill

1093

In School Suspension

1705

Foreign Exchange Policy for Students

1715

Attendance

1735

Dress Code - Personal Appearance

1737

No Corporal Punishment Policy

2101

Disciplinary Referral Procedures (long term suspensions)

2105

Family Resource School Agreement

2201

Crisis Intervention

2210

Required Security Signs

2402

Law Enforcement Services

2408

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Policy      2409

School Bus Discipline

5535

Learning Support Services policies are sponsored by the Chief Instructional Officer and support curricular related functions within the district.

Animals in Schools

0708

Admission to Pre Kindergarten

1002

Academic Standards

1101

Test Security for State Mandated Assessments

1115

Examinations and Exemptions from Semester Exams

1120

Credit Recovery Program Administration and Reporting

1160

Language, Determining Student Placement

1161

Language, Determining Student Placement - Grade 4

1161 A

Language, Determining Student Placement- Grade 5-9

1161 B

Language, Determining Placement for Special Ed

1162

Language, Ordering Student Materials

1163

Language, Opting Out

1164

Placement and Exit Criteria, Grades 4 - 12, for all Students in the Language

1165

Language, Selection of Teachers

1166

Role of the Reading Specialist

1168

Language Arts and Reading Guidelines (K-12)

1185

Essential Literature

1186

Mathematics

1188

Science

1189

Science Laboratory Safety

1190

Career and Technical Education (CTE)      1191
Physical Education and Lifetime Wellness       1194
Summer School

1212

School Library Program Guidelines

1274

Challenge of Instructional Media

1277

Donated Materials for Library

1278

Purchasing Library Resources

1279

Roles of Information Specialists

1280

Library Media Collection Development

1281

Homework Guidelines

1282

Religion in Public Schools

1283

Approval of Contest Participation

1285

ELL Registration of Prospective Students

1301

ELL Idea Proficiency Test

1302

ELL Waiving Program Services

1303

ELL Opting Out of the Program (K-12)

1304

ELL Completion of Blue Folders

1305

ELL Sheltered Content Classes

1306

ELL Tutor / Translator Services

1307

ELL Criteria for Exiting Program (K-12)

1308

ELL Re-entering Program (K-12)

1309

Special Education Class Size

1325

IEP Composition

1326

Transportation for Students with a Disability

1330

Early Admission into Kindergarten of a Preschool Student

1360

Early Admission into PreSchool for Intellectually Gifted

1361

Out of County Student with Special Ed

1380

Teacher Resource Materials

1405

Grants Management Policies and Procedures

1420

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

1410

Professional Development Guidelines for Teacher Participation

1415

Presenter Compensation

1421

Choice Options in MNPS

1451

Charter Schools

1452

Marching Band Eligibility

1545

Band Uniforms

1546

Transportation for Performing Organizations

1547

School Health Services

1605

Guidelines for Diabetic Care in Schools

1606

Homeless Children and Youth (Students in transition)

1720

Adult Alternative High School Credit Permission to Enroll

1725

Authorization for a Grade Change

1726

Fifth Year of High School

1727

Grading Procedures for Grades K through 12

1728

Promotion/Retention/Acceleration (K-12)

1729

NCLB School of Choice Title I

1730

NCLB School of Choice Non Title I

1731

Entrance Requirements

1745

Transportation of Students to Medical Facilities

1747

Communicable, Contagious, and/or Infectious Disease

1748

Immune Deficiency (HIV/AIDS)

1749

Power of Attorney

1756

Guidance and Counseling Program

2200

Wellness

2224

Business, Operations, and Facilities policies are sponsored by the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Facility Services and direct daily operations of the district.

Mileage and Parking

4201

Employee Travel Regulations

4202

Petty Cash and Reimbursements

4203

School Support Organizations      4204

Accounting for Student Activity Funds

4205

Fixed Assets and Property Reutilization

4210

Vehicle Operations and Employee Use of MNPS Vehicles       4211

EBS User Access

4225

Invoice Processing

4226

Student Activity Funds

4230

BEP and New Teacher Money Programs

4223

Supplies and Materials Budget Allocation to Schools

4234

Payroll Overpayments and Underpayments

4330

Purchasing for MNPS

4401

Purchasing Card Program

4405

Contracts

4410

Towing Vehicles from School Property

5106

Park Recreation; Joint Metropolitan Agreement

5108

New Site Acquisition

5111

Transportation Non-Instructional

5112

Facility Use

5114

Memorials or Recognitions on School Property

5115

Food Service Policy

5200

Grounds Department Responsibilities

5505

Custodial Operations

5510

Custodians; Responsibilities for Supervision of

5511

Custodial Absences, Vacancies; Procedures for Filing Short-Term

5512

Pest Control; Procedures for Requesting

5530

Information Technology policies direct the management and support of technology systems throughout the district. These policies are sponsored by the Assistant Superintendent for Information Technology and Strategic Plan.

Access to MNPS Data

6102

Access to MNPS Network

6103

Computer Software Licenses Compliance

6105

Portable Technology Program

6104

Computer Software Purchases

6106

Computer Hardware Purchases

6110

Computers Unattended