Board Policies Manual

Commits the Board to a set of core beliefs — including safety, high expectations, family partnership, and equity — that must guide all district programs and activities.

Requires the Board to adopt long-term district goals with measurable benchmarks so families and staff can track whether students are on track to succeed.

Requires the district to create and regularly update school improvement plans—including the LCAP—developed with community input and approved by the Board.

Prohibits discrimination in all district programs based on race, gender, immigration status, disability, and other protected characteristics, and requires staff to review and remove barriers every year.

Commits the Board to actively identify and remove barriers that cause unequal outcomes for students of color, low-income students, and other underserved groups.

Directs all district departments to review policies, allocate resources, and engage families with an equity lens to improve outcomes for underserved students.

Requires each school to create a site council that builds and updates a single student achievement plan aligned with district goals, which the Board must approve.

Requires each school's site council to create, annually review, and update a Single Plan for Student Achievement that uses data to set goals and direct categorical program funds.

Sets out how the Board reviews, approves, or denies Charter school petitions, including required timelines, preference for serving low-achieving students, and grounds for automatic denial.

Outlines what charter school petitions must include, how many signatures are needed, and what staff must do to review and process them.

Commits the Board to actively monitor each authorized Charter school's legal compliance, student outcomes, and finances — and to revoke a charter if the school fails to improve results.

Lists the legal requirements that all Charter schools in the district must follow, covering admissions, staffing, student services, safety, and academic standards.

Reviews Charter school renewal petitions using a three-tier system based on student performance data, granting 5–7 years for high performers and allowing denial or a 2-year renewal for low performers.

Allows the Board to revoke a Charter school's authorization if it breaks its charter terms, mismanages funds, or threatens student safety, following a required notice and hearing process.

Commits the district to joining a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) so students with disabilities ages 3–21 receive a free appropriate public education.

Outlines how the district, through its SELPA, must develop and maintain a special education local plan covering services, budgets, staff qualifications, and family rights for students with disabilities.

Requires the Superintendent to create and update a three-year technology plan, approved by the Board, that supports student learning and protects student and staff privacy.

Requires staff to write a three-year technology plan covering curriculum goals, professional development, hardware needs, internet safety, and a budget estimate for each year.

Requires each school's site council to develop, annually update by March 1, and submit a campus safety plan to the Board for approval each year.

Directs each school's safety planning committee to develop, annually review, and hold a public meeting on a safety plan covering emergencies, discipline, bullying, and campus access procedures.

Requires the Board to adopt a yearly Local Control and Accountability Plan with community and student input, setting goals and spending priorities to improve outcomes for all students.

Spells out how staff must write, update, and post the district's LCAP each year, including goals for all student groups and a plan to boost services for high-need students.

Requires each school to publish an annual report card with data on school conditions, available online and in other languages when needed.

Requires each school principal to prepare an annual report card covering student achievement, teacher credentials, school safety, spending per student, and other key school data.

Commits the district to supporting underperforming schools and student subgroups through technical assistance, improvement plans, and cooperation with state and county authorities when required.

Commits the district to supporting schools identified by the state as needing improvement, requiring them to develop evidence-based plans approved by the Board and face stronger interventions if outcomes don't improve.

Commits the Board to building two-way communication, community partnerships, and active advocacy so the district can deliver a high-quality education program.

Commits the Board to partnering with city, county, and community agencies to coordinate services like child care, health, and nutrition for students and families.

Commits the district to keeping the public informed through multiple outreach methods, two-way communication, and a written plan reviewed every three years.

Commits the Board and Superintendent to sharing accurate, timely information with the news media while protecting student privacy and keeping designated spokespersons ready for regular and crisis communications.

Directs staff to build and maintain district and school websites that follow design standards, protect privacy, and keep content safe and appropriate for the community.

Sets rules for staff to keep district and school websites organized, accessible for people with disabilities, current, and secure from cyberattacks.

Sets rules for official district social media accounts, requiring accessible, on-topic content and protecting user privacy while warning that posts may be public records.

Sets rules for how staff must create, monitor, and post content on official district social media accounts.

Staff must follow the district's web and social media usage guidelines, available at the district office, when managing official district accounts.

Recognizes individuals and organizations whose contributions or long-term service benefit the district, through letters, resolutions, plaques, or awards.

Lets any Board member, employee, parent, student, or community member nominate a person or organization to receive recognition from the Board.

Commits the Board to advocating for schools through lobbying, legislative positions, and ballot measure research, while banning the use of district funds to support or oppose any candidate or measure.

Allows the Board to create citizen advisory committees that can make recommendations but have no binding authority over district decisions.

Spells out what written information members of citizen advisory committees must receive, which committees must follow open-meeting rules, and which are exempt.

Requires the Board to form a citizens' oversight committee within 60 days of a Proposition 39 bond passing to ensure bond money is spent only on approved purposes.

Describes how the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is formed, who can serve, and how it reviews bond spending to make sure construction funds are used correctly.

Authorizes parent groups and booster clubs to operate in the district as independent organizations, subject to Board approval and district rules.

Outlines what school-connected organizations must submit to get and keep district authorization, and the operating rules they must follow once approved.

Welcomes and supports community volunteers in district schools while requiring staff to screen, place, train, and recognize them according to district rules.

Outlines what tasks volunteers can do in classrooms and on school grounds, and sets requirements like TB testing, sex offender checks, and COVID-19 vaccination.

Welcomes parents and community members to visit schools while requiring all non-staff visitors to sign in, wear ID, and follow campus rules to keep students safe.

Requires all visitors to register at the office when school is in session and lets the principal deny or remove anyone who may disrupt the school.

Authorizes the Superintendent to partner with the educational foundation on how donated funds are used, while requiring that foundation support be shared equitably across all district schools.

Establishes a fair process for anyone to file a complaint about a district employee, with investigation steps and an appeal to the Board whose decision is final.

Outlines how staff must handle written complaints about employees — from filing with a supervisor to appeal up to the Board, with 30-day resolution deadlines.

Sets a fair review process for complaints about textbooks or other instructional materials used in classrooms or school libraries.

Outlines a five-step process for filing a complaint about instructional materials, from an informal talk with the principal up to a final Board decision.

Provides the official form that parents, residents, or district employees must fill out to formally challenge a textbook, library book, or other instructional material used in district schools.

Sets up a formal process for filing and resolving complaints about discrimination, student fees, and other state and federal education programs.

Explains how staff must receive, investigate, and resolve formal complaints about district programs, discrimination, and student rights, and notifies families of deadlines and appeal options.

Explains how to file and resolve complaints about missing textbooks, teacher vacancies or misassignments, and unsafe or unclean school facilities within set deadlines.

Notifies parents, students, and teachers of their right to file a complaint if schools lack enough textbooks, safe facilities, or properly credentialed teachers.

Provides the official K-12 form families use to file a Williams complaint about missing textbooks, unsafe facilities, or teacher vacancies or misassignments.

Requires everyone in the school community — students, staff, and families — to communicate respectfully and prohibits disruptive, harassing, or threatening behavior on district grounds and platforms.

Allows school and approved nonprofit groups to raise funds with students, while ensuring donations are always voluntary and no student is excluded for not participating.

Sets rules for approving outside ads, sponsorships, and promotional materials in schools, requiring Superintendent review and paid fees for most outside groups.

Spells out how staff handle flyers, web posts, texts, phone calls, banners, and signs — each channel has its own approval steps and limits on outside content.

Allows community groups to use school facilities for civic purposes on a fee schedule, with school activities always getting first priority.

Outlines who can apply to use school facilities, what activities are allowed or banned, and that groups must carry insurance and pay for any damage they cause.

Allows the Board to sign written agreements with public agencies or community groups to share school or community facilities for programs that benefit students and families.

Gives the public the right to view or get copies of district records during business hours, with some records kept private as required by law.

Lists which district records are open to the public — like budgets, meeting minutes, and contracts — and which are confidential, like student records and personnel files.

Commits the Board to building cooperative relationships with other government agencies and allows school buildings to be used as polling places when requested by elections officials.

Allows the Board to ask the State Board of Education to waive a state law or rule when doing so benefits district students.

Protects students and staff by barring district employees from sharing records or giving immigration agents access to schools unless required by a court order.

Encourages local businesses to support schools through volunteering, donations, and advisory roles while limiting district endorsement of any commercial products.

Establishes that the Board and Superintendent work as a governance team, with the Superintendent leading district operations and staff, while the Board retains responsibility for hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.

Establishes the Superintendent as the district's top executive, responsible for carrying out Board decisions and managing all school operations.

Defines the ethical and professional standards the Superintendent must follow when working with the Board to govern the district.

Outlines the Board's process for recruiting, screening, and selecting a new Superintendent when a vacancy occurs, including community input and final approval in open session.

Sets rules for hiring the Superintendent, including a four-year contract limit, open-meeting ratification, and a cap on cash settlements if the contract ends early.

Requires the Board to formally evaluate the Superintendent each year using agreed-upon goals, discuss results in closed session, and set new goals together in open session.

Allows the Superintendent to form advisory groups — like committees or task forces — made up of staff, parents, students, and community members to share input on district decisions.

Commits the Board and Superintendent to running district business operations efficiently, safely, and with sound fiscal management to support student learning.

Requires the Board to adopt a yearly budget by July 1 that aligns with district goals, funds services for high-need students, and maintains a reserve to protect against financial emergencies.

Sets up a budget advisory committee with broad membership and outlines the public hearing process, reserve balance disclosures, and steps if the County Superintendent disapproves the district budget.

Authorizes the Board to move money between budget categories or funds during the year to cover district expenses and meet legal requirements.

Directs the Board to spend lottery funds only on supplemental educational programs and materials — never on construction or real property — and only after the money has been received.

Requires the district to follow all federal rules when managing grant money, including tracking spending, training staff, and reporting results to the awarding agency.

Directs staff to follow federal rules when spending grant money, covering how to approve costs, run fair bidding, avoid conflicts of interest, and keep records.

Allows the Board to charge families for student transportation when state funding falls short, with automatic fee waivers for low-income, foster, and English learner students.

Allows the district to charge families for bus transportation, as long as total fees collected never exceed the district's actual cost to run the buses.

Guarantees students free access to all core educational activities and bans punishing students over unpaid fees or lack of fundraising participation.

Lists the specific fees staff may charge families — such as for field trips, transportation, and lost materials — along with rules for collecting unpaid amounts.

Requires the Superintendent to identify unneeded or outdated district books, equipment, and supplies to the Board, then arrange their sale or disposal after Board approval.

Outlines the specific methods staff must follow to sell, donate, auction, or discard surplus district property including equipment, books, and school buses.

Requires the Board to follow specific steps — including advisory committees, public notices, competitive bids, and Surplus Land Act declarations — before selling or leasing district-owned real property.

Sets up a 7-to-11-member advisory committee of community members, teachers, parents, and staff to review surplus district property and recommend to the Board how it should be used or sold.

Accepts donations of money, property, or services only if they support student equity and district goals, and rejects any gift that could compromise Board decisions.

Requires the Superintendent to follow careful purchasing procedures, get the best value for district money, and have all spending reviewed by the Board every 60 days.

Requires competitive bidding for most district purchases and contracts, awards to the lowest responsible bidder, and lets staff set up procedures for advertising and reviewing bids.

Spells out how staff must advertise, accept, and evaluate competitive bids for construction, supplies, and services above set dollar thresholds.

Requires the district to follow state cost accounting rules when awarding construction contracts, and bans splitting projects to avoid bidding laws.

Sets the bid rules staff must follow for construction projects, using informal bids for jobs up to $220,000 and formal public bids for larger ones.

Requires the Board to follow bidding rules, conflict-of-interest limits, and public hearings before signing contracts for goods, services, or food and beverage deals.

Requires all contracts with educational travel vendors to be Board-approved and in writing, covering safety, insurance, program details, and the vendor's background.

Requires staff to sign a detailed written contract with any travel organization before arranging student trips, covering costs, insurance, and staff qualifications.

Requires the Superintendent to verify goods and services were received before signing payment warrants, which the Board then approves at a regular meeting.

Sets the rules for paying construction contractors, including paying undisputed amounts within 30 days and releasing withheld funds within 60 days after the project is done.

Authorizes the district to maintain revolving cash funds so the Superintendent and principals can quickly pay for goods and services, with Board oversight and regular audits.

Requires anyone seeking money or damages from the district to file a written claim with the Board before suing, following strict deadlines and content rules.

Spells out how staff must receive, review, and act on money claims filed against the district, including deadlines and steps before a lawsuit can move forward.

Provides the official forms staff use to process, reject, or respond to injury and damage claims filed against the district.

Provides the official forms staff use to receive, review, and respond to damage or injury claims filed against the district.

Reimburses employees for work-related travel costs like transportation, lodging, and meals, while setting clear limits and requiring receipts submitted within 10 days of returning.

Requires the Superintendent to build financial controls that protect district money, track assets worth $5,000 or more, and report any suspected fraud to the Board.

Requires staff to follow state accounting rules, immediately record committed expenses, and investigate any fraud or financial misconduct while keeping findings confidential.

Authorizes the chief fiscal officer to invest district surplus funds, requires monthly transaction reports to the Board, and sets safety, liquidity, and return as the priority order for all investments.

Requires the chief fiscal officer to prepare quarterly reports within 30 days after each quarter detailing how district investments comply with policy and whether funds cover upcoming needs.

Requires staff to track all district equipment worth over $500 by recording key details and conducting a physical count at least every two years.

Allows each school to keep up to $500 in petty cash for small unplanned expenses, with the principal responsible for tracking, documenting, and reconciling every purchase.

Allows student organizations to raise and spend money for school activities, with principal oversight, yearly budget review, and an annual audit to keep funds safe.

Requires the Board to regularly review financial reports, certify the district's ability to meet its obligations, and take quick action if fiscal problems arise.

Requires staff to submit interim fiscal reports, annual audits, and financial certifications to keep the Board and county informed about the district's budget health.

Commits the Board to responsible borrowing by setting goals, approved debt types, and oversight rules for funding school facilities and managing cash flow.

Allows the Board to place a parcel tax on the ballot after a public hearing, requiring two-thirds voter approval and strict accountability for how funds are spent.

Commits the district to eco-friendly operations—saving energy, reducing waste, and protecting air quality—while weaving environmental lessons into classroom learning.

Directs the Superintendent to build an energy and water conservation program, report progress to the Board every three years, and have a plan ready for power outages.

Requires staff to analyze and improve district energy and water systems, manage storm water runoff, and keep families informed during any utility outages.

Requires the Superintendent to create and run a waste management program that reduces trash, promotes recycling and composting, and protects natural resources across all district operations.

Requires staff to design a waste program that reduces trash, recycles paper, glass, plastic, and aluminum, and arranges compost and organic waste pickup at schools generating set amounts of waste.

Requires staff to track, share, and properly use district equipment, and sets rules for transfers, off-site use, and items bought with federal funds.

Authorizes the Superintendent to decide which employees need a district-provided or reimbursed cell phone to do their job.

Sets rules for how staff can get reimbursed or receive an allowance for using a cell phone for district business, and requires employees to document personal versus work calls.

Bans all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes, for everyone — staff, students, and visitors — on district property, in vehicles, and at all school events.

Requires staff to post no-tobacco signs at all school entrances and outlines steps to remove anyone who smokes on district property.

Bans possession, use, or sale of drugs, alcohol, and cannabis on all district property and in district vehicles, with limited exceptions for sealed alcohol and prescribed medication.

Requires staff to regularly check school facilities for environmental hazards and act quickly to protect the health of students and staff.

Directs staff to follow specific procedures for maintaining safe air, water, pest control, and lead levels in district facilities to protect student and staff health.

Requires staff to safely store, use, and dispose of hazardous substances at schools, and to inform employees and students about the risks of those materials.

Requires staff to label hazardous substance containers, keep Safety Data Sheets accessible, and train employees on chemical hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures.

Requires staff to prevent pests using the least toxic methods first, notify families 72 hours before any pesticide is applied, and post warning signs at treated areas.

Requires staff to report student threats to law enforcement, sets rules for security cameras on campus, and directs the Superintendent to keep safety and cybersecurity procedures up to date.

Requires staff to follow detailed security procedures covering locks, key control, campus access, crime detection, cybersecurity, and emergency response training at every school site.

Requires staff to remove anyone who disrupts school operations, follow a safety plan for handling disruptions, and immediately call law enforcement when threats arise.

Gives principals the authority to remove anyone from school grounds who causes or threatens disruption, and outlines an appeal process up to the Board.

Requires anyone who steals from or vandalizes district property — or their parent/guardian if they are a minor — to repay the district, and allows the Board to offer a reward for tips leading to an arrest.

Requires staff to report and investigate any property damage or loss, and directs the district to recover repair costs from whoever caused the damage, including parents of minors.

Commits the district to work with law enforcement to receive and share registered sex offender information with staff to keep students safe traveling to, from, and at school.

Requires staff to coordinate with law enforcement to share sex offender information and notify parents when a registered sex offender lives, works, or volunteers near district schools.

Bans firearms on or within 1,000 feet of school grounds and requires staff to immediately call the principal and police if they see or suspect someone has a gun.

Bans drones on district property unless the Superintendent approves the use in advance and the operator follows federal, state, and district safety rules.

Requires the Superintendent to create and maintain a disaster preparedness plan with drills, staff training, and procedures for emergencies including earthquakes.

Requires staff to train for emergencies like earthquakes, fires, and lockdowns, and to keep emergency contacts, maps, and keys ready in a secure box on campus.

Requires principals to run monthly fire drills, practice safe evacuation with all students and staff, and follow specific steps when a real fire is discovered.

Directs staff to call 911, evacuate via fire drill signals, and let law enforcement search the building whenever a bomb threat is received.

Details how staff must prepare for, respond to, and recover from earthquakes at school, including drop drills, evacuation routes, hazard checks, and steps to take indoors, outdoors, and on buses.

Allows the Superintendent to close schools or change schedules during emergencies, and requires timely notification to families via website, social media, email, text, or phone.

Requires the Superintendent to inspect all school facilities regularly for safety and cleanliness hazards and make repairs promptly.

Allows the use of electronic signatures in district operations when permitted by law, as long as they meet legal security standards.

Allows electronic signatures to be used for district business when legally permitted, as long as each signature is unique, verifiable, and secure.

Commits the district to running a risk management program that protects students, staff, and property by controlling safety hazards, reviewing insurance options yearly, and reporting results to the Board.

Directs staff to identify, analyze, and reduce district risks across all operations, document any incidents promptly, and maintain insurance coverage for liability, property, workers' compensation, and employee bonds.

Commits the Board to safe, efficient student transportation by requiring an annual transportation plan, prioritizing low-income and younger students, and setting rules for contracts, fees, and safety.

Requires parent/guardian written permission before transporting any student, and lets the district use buses, contracts, or reimbursements to provide that transportation.

Sets bus stop eligibility by grade and distance, and lists the range of transportation services staff may arrange with Board approval.

Sets rules for staff arranging student trips by private vehicle, including driver age and license requirements, insurance, passenger limits, seatbelt use, and no smoking rules.

Guarantees free home-to-school transportation for students with disabilities as outlined in their IEP or accommodation plan, without shortening their school day.

Requires staff to arrange free transportation for students with disabilities as specified in each student's IEP or 504 plan, including when a nonpublic school or service is involved.

Sets the rules for hiring, training, and daily duties of school bus drivers, including required licenses, drug testing, and safety responsibilities while transporting students.

Requires staff to equip buses with safety gear, train students in bus safety and emergency drills each year, and keep written records of all safety instruction.

Provides free nutritious breakfast and lunch to every student each school day, with meals chosen for health, freshness, and local sourcing whenever possible.

Sets nutrition, food safety, and water access rules that staff must follow when preparing and serving meals at school.

Runs school meals as a self-supporting nonprofit program, with free daily breakfast and lunch for all students and strict rules on purchasing, pricing, and fund management.

Directs staff to track meal payments, submit reimbursement claims, reduce food waste through donations and sharing tables, and manage cafeteria funds and USDA food inventory properly.

Guarantees every student a free breakfast and lunch each school day, and keeps meal eligibility records confidential except in limited cases allowed by law.

Spells out how staff must handle applications, verify eligibility, protect student privacy, and treat all students the same in the lunch line regardless of meal benefit status.

Requires all food and drink sold at school outside the cafeteria program to meet nutrition standards and not cut into student meal participation.

Sets the rules for when and where staff may allow food and beverage sales outside the school meal program, including fundraisers and student organization sales.

Assigns a compliance coordinator to make sure nutrition programs are open to all students without discrimination and outlines how to handle complaints.

Requires staff to include the federal USDA nondiscrimination statement on all public forms and materials about the district's child nutrition programs.

Requires the district to display a federal nondiscrimination statement on all public nutrition program materials, including how families can file a complaint with the USDA.

Requires the Superintendent to set rules for keeping, protecting, and properly disposing of all district records, and to hide real addresses of families enrolled in the Safe at Home program.

Requires staff to classify all district records each year as permanent, optional, or disposable, then store or destroy them according to those categories.

Commits the Board to creating safe, supportive working conditions and outlines how the Board and Superintendent share responsibility for hiring, evaluating, and supporting district staff.

Bans employees from using, possessing, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty, and requires staff convicted of a workplace drug offense to notify the district within five days.

Prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against district employees based on race, gender, immigration status, disability, and other protected characteristics in all aspects of employment.

Outlines how staff must prevent, report, and investigate employment discrimination complaints, including posting notices, training employees, and resolving complaints within 20 business days.

Sets out a four-level process for employees or job applicants to report workplace discrimination, starting with a supervisor meeting and ending with a Board hearing.

Requires staff to review accommodation requests from employees and job applicants with disabilities, work with them to find solutions, and protect them from any punishment for asking.

Guarantees district employees up to one year after childbirth a private, clean break space and reasonable break time to express breast milk at work.

Requires employees to use district technology responsibly, follow an Acceptable Use Agreement, and review any AI-generated work, with no privacy expectation on district systems.

Sets the rules employees must follow when using district technology and requires them to sign an agreement accepting no privacy in that use.

Holds certificated staff accountable for their assigned duties, regular evaluations, and ongoing professional growth.

Requires the district to hire only people legally allowed to work in the United States, verified by Form I-9, without discriminating based on citizenship status or national origin.

Requires staff to give every new certificated employee a written statement of their employment status, salary, and — if temporary — the length of their contract.

Requires all staff in teaching roles to hold proper credentials and directs the district to follow a specific hiring order when a fully credentialed teacher is not available.

Requires staff to verify teacher credentials within 60 days of hire, ensure basic skills testing, and follow specific steps before using emergency or temporary permits to fill classrooms.

Requires new hires to pass a tuberculosis test before starting work, with follow-up tests every four years at district expense up to $120.

Requires all job applicants to submit fingerprints for a background check, and bars anyone convicted of a serious or violent felony from being hired or kept in a school position.

Governs how staff must maintain, protect, and provide access to employee personnel files, including rules for adding materials, reviewing derogatory information, and employee inspection rights.

Bans hiring or promoting a relative into a position where a family member would supervise or evaluate them, and bars employees from making decisions that affect their own relatives.

Requires staff to receive all legally mandated notices and sign acknowledgments that are kept in their personnel files.

Requires staff to give employees written notices on topics like child abuse reporting, harassment, and layoffs, and to collect signed receipts for legally required notices.

Allows the district to hire credentialed interns from approved teacher preparation programs and requires that they receive structured supervision, ongoing feedback, and formal evaluations.

Outlines how staff must train, supervise, and evaluate teaching interns hired through university or district programs before recommending them for a full credential.

Requires special education teachers to hold proper credentials for their students' disabilities, caps resource specialist caseloads at 28 students, and sets qualifications for resource specialist program directors.

Requires drug and alcohol testing for all district school bus drivers and commercial license holders, with strict limits on alcohol and drug use while on or near duty.

Requires all employee reference requests and letters of recommendation to be handled and approved by the Superintendent, who must give honest and complete information about job performance.

Bars certificated staff from writing false or misleading reference letters, including as part of any deal tied to an employee's resignation or dropping a complaint against the district.

Requires staff to store criminal background check records in a locked file, limit access to authorized staff only, and destroy the records after a hiring decision is made.

Assigns certificated staff to positions that match their credentials, and requires the district to review and fix any teacher misassignments each year.

Sets procedures for checking that teachers assigned outside their credential area actually know the subject, using observations, interviews, lessons, portfolios, or written exams.

Allows employees with temporary medical conditions to request a light-duty assignment for up to 90 days, with a possible 90-day extension approved by the Superintendent.

Requires regular evaluations of teaching staff to recognize strong performance, identify areas for improvement, and help teachers grow their skills to raise student achievement.

Outlines how often certificated staff are evaluated, what criteria are used, and what happens when an employee receives an unsatisfactory rating.

Sets a two-year probationary period for new certificated staff, after which satisfactory performance leads to permanent employment with full due-process rights.

Outlines which types of service count toward permanent status for probationary teachers and how interns move from probationary to permanent employment.

Requires certificated employees to submit a written resignation with their last day, which becomes final once the Superintendent accepts it and sets an effective date.

Allows the Board to lay off certificated staff due to declining enrollment, budget cuts, or program changes, following seniority rules and giving employees notice and hearing rights.

Sets rules for employee termination settlements, capping cash payouts at 18 months of salary and requiring the district to disclose agreement details to prospective employers and the public.

Requires the Superintendent to report to the state credentialing commission within 30 days whenever a credentialed employee's job status changes due to alleged misconduct.

Allows the Board to offer eligible certificated employees two extra years of STRS service credit as an incentive to retire early, but only when doing so saves the district money.

Spells out how staff may hire retired teachers and specialists for limited work, track their pay, report it to STRS, and stay within legal compensation limits.

Allows the Board to warn, suspend, or dismiss a certificated employee for misconduct or poor performance following required written notices and a fair hearing process.

Outlines the legal causes and step-by-step procedures staff must follow to suspend, dismiss, or place on mandatory leave a certificated employee.

Protects employees' personal lives from district scrutiny and shields them from retaliation for whistleblowing or supporting student free-speech rights.

Prohibits sexual harassment against district employees and requires staff to report it to the Title IX Coordinator within one workday so it can be investigated and corrected.

Defines sexual harassment for district employees and sets rules for training, reporting, and investigating complaints — but does not cover student complaints.

Requires certificated staff to follow ethical and professional standards, lists prohibited conduct, and mandates reporting of misconduct to protect student safety.

Sets the ethical standards educators must follow, including treating all students fairly, protecting their wellbeing, and being honest about their own qualifications.

Requires employees to dress professionally during school hours while protecting their right to express gender identity, wear protective hairstyles, and follow religious dress practices without facing discrimination.

Requires staff to keep confidential information private and sets consequences — including discipline — for anyone who willfully or carelessly releases protected information about the district, students, or staff.

Defines prohibited adult behaviors toward students — including inappropriate contact, personal communications, and boundary violations — and requires staff to report any violations.

Protects employees' right to political activity on their own time while prohibiting political activities on the job and during work hours.

Prohibits district employees from using school time, property, equipment, or students for political campaigning, while allowing personal political activity during non-work hours.

Requires new hires to prove they are free of communicable disease and directs staff to prevent and report infectious disease outbreaks at school.

Requires the Superintendent to create a written plan to protect employees from bloodborne pathogens, including training and hepatitis B vaccines for staff with occupational exposure.

Requires staff with potential blood exposure to follow safety protocols including protective gear, hepatitis B vaccination, and annual training at no cost to employees.

Employees who decline the free hepatitis B vaccine must sign this form acknowledging they understand the health risk and can still get vaccinated later at no cost.

Requires all staff to follow universal precautions to avoid contact with blood or body fluids, and report any exposure incidents right away.

Requires staff to treat all blood and body fluids as infectious and follow set steps — like using gloves, washing hands, and safely disposing of sharps — to prevent disease.

Outlines how staff must verify credentials, notify substitutes of their rights, and assign them to classrooms — including strict rules for special education subs.

Requires coaches hired for interscholastic sports to pass a background check, meet district qualifications, and give priority hiring to current certificated teachers.

Requires the Superintendent to build and continuously evaluate a professional development program that helps certificated staff improve teaching, classroom management, and support for all students.

Directs staff to provide certificated employees with learning opportunities like workshops, courses, peer visits, and conferences.

Commits the district to giving new and struggling teachers structured, individualized coaching, mentoring, and professional development to improve their skills and keep them in the classroom.

Establishes that materials created by employees during work hours belong to the district, while materials created during both work and personal time are jointly owned.

Bans staff from using their district position to sell products or gather personal contact info for profit, and limits tour promotion to district-sponsored trips only.

Allows district employees to hold outside jobs as long as the work does not conflict with their duties, misuse district resources, or interfere with their job responsibilities.

Requires the Board to partner with the teachers' union to run a peer assistance and review program pairing struggling teachers with expert consulting teachers who observe classrooms and give feedback.

Describes how staff run the Peer Assistance and Review program, including panel setup, teacher referrals, consulting teacher selection, and required program components.

Recognizes employees' right to form bargaining units and choose a representative, and commits the district to bargain in good faith while keeping management, supervisory, and confidential employees out of those units.

Requires the Superintendent to have a written plan ready so students keep getting instruction and stay safe if employees go on strike.

Requires the Board to publicly disclose contract proposals and final agreement costs before approving any deal with employee unions, giving the public a chance to weigh in.

Sets competitive pay schedules for all staff and requires overtime pay at one-and-one-half times regular wages for eligible employees.

Commits the district to offer health and welfare benefits to all employees, including domestic partners, and to continue coverage for retirees, without discriminating based on pay level.

Authorizes cash awards up to $200 and non-cash recognition for staff who improve district operations, perform public service, or save district money.

Denies reimbursement to employees whose personal property is stolen or damaged while used for work purposes.

Commits the district to safe working conditions, a written injury and illness prevention program, and protection for employees who report safety concerns.

Requires staff to follow a comprehensive injury prevention program covering safe work practices, hazard inspections, employee training, and use of protective gear like eye and ear protection.

Requires staff to report work-related injuries promptly and ensures employees are informed of their workers' compensation rights.

Requires staff to launch an ergonomics program — including worksite checks, hazard fixes, and employee training — when two or more repetitive motion injuries from the same work activity are reported within a year.

Commits the district to protecting employees from workplace threats, violence, and dangerous situations through safety planning, legal action, and staff training.

Requires staff to report threats and attacks to supervisors and police, and gives employees who are victims of violence the right to request workplace safety accommodations.

Offers employees and their families confidential access to assistance programs without risking their job or career advancement.

Grants district employees paid and unpaid leave for illness, family care, military service, bereavement, and other reasons allowed by law or union contracts.

Allows certificated staff to take up to one year of paid professional leave for study or travel after seven years of service, then return to their same position.

Outlines how staff must notify the district before military leave and how pay, benefits, vacation accrual, and reinstatement rights apply during and after that leave.

Outlines the rules staff must follow to grant, track, and protect employees' rights to family, medical, and pregnancy disability leave without interference or retaliation.

Commits the Board to fill classified (non-teaching) positions with qualified people, and sets rules for their assignment, evaluations, and use of substitute or short-term employees.

Defines which temporary, part-time, and restricted workers are exempt from classified service and what hiring requirements — like fingerprinting and TB tests — still apply to all of them.

Requires all new classified hires to complete an I-9 form proving they are legally allowed to work in the United States, while prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship status or national origin.

Bans hiring or placing a relative in a role where their family member supervises, evaluates, or promotes them, and requires employees to report any such change within 30 days.

Requires the district to give employees all legally required notices and keep signed receipts in their personnel files.

Requires drug and alcohol testing for job applicants in safety-sensitive positions like bus and van drivers before they can be hired.

Allows employees with a temporary medical condition to request a light-duty assignment for up to 90 days, with a possible 90-day extension approved by the Superintendent.

Requires new classified employees to complete a probationary period before earning permanent status, during which they receive written evaluations and can be dismissed without cause.

Requires classified employees to submit a written resignation letter and lets the Board set the final effective date, after which the resignation cannot be withdrawn.

Sets the rules for disciplining or dismissing classified (non-teaching) staff, including required warnings, hearings, and Board review before any serious action takes effect.

Outlines the causes for disciplining permanent classified staff, the steps for notifying them of charges, and their right to request a Board hearing before any final action is taken.

Protects employees' personal lives from district scrutiny, shields staff from retaliation for protecting student rights or reporting misconduct, and limits their legal liability when acting within their job duties.

Prohibits sexual harassment of or by district employees and requires staff to report it to the Title IX Coordinator within one workday so it can be investigated and corrected.

Outlines how staff must handle sexual harassment complaints, required training hours, and reporting procedures for district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants.

Spells out the step-by-step process staff must follow to report, investigate, and resolve Title IX sexual harassment complaints involving district employees.

Requires classified employees to uphold high ethical standards, lists specific prohibited behaviors, and mandates reporting of misconduct to protect students and staff.

Requires employees to dress professionally during school hours while protecting their rights to express gender identity, wear protective hairstyles, and follow religious grooming practices without discrimination.

Prohibits classified staff from sharing confidential district, student, or closed-session information, and sets consequences ranging from disciplinary action to loss of access for those who do.

Prohibits classified staff and other adults from inappropriate physical, romantic, or personal contact with students and requires reporting of any violations.

Protects employees' right to political activity on their own time while prohibiting use of their district role or district resources for political purposes.

Requires the district to protect classified employees from bloodborne pathogens by creating a written safety plan, providing training, and offering hepatitis B vaccinations to at-risk staff.

Requires staff to maintain a written bloodborne pathogen plan covering which jobs face exposure, protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccination, and annual training for all at-risk classified employees.

Requires all district employees to follow universal precautions to avoid contact with blood or body fluids, and to report any exposure incidents right away.

Requires classified staff who may contact blood or body fluids on the job to use gloves, wash hands immediately, and safely dispose of sharps and contaminated materials.

Establishes that instructional assistants and paraprofessionals must meet required qualifications, work under certificated staff supervision, and receive clear role definitions and ongoing performance support.

Requires coaches to pass background checks and meet training standards before working with student athletes, with the Board certifying compliance annually.

Commits the district to giving classified staff (like aides, custodians, and food service workers) ongoing training to improve their job skills and support student success.

Bans classified staff from using their district role to sell products or gather personal info for profit, and limits tour promotion and staff funds to voluntary participation.

Allows district employees to hold outside paid jobs as long as the work doesn't conflict with their district duties, and requires supervisor approval when there's any doubt.

Requires the Superintendent to prepare a written plan so students keep receiving instruction and stay safe if employees go on strike.

Requires the Board to publicly disclose contract proposals and final agreement costs before approving any labor deal with classified employee unions.

Sets rules for how classified and certificated employees are paid, including salary schedules, overtime rates, and how the district handles accidental overpayments.

Commits the district to providing health and welfare benefits to all eligible employees and their dependents, including domestic partners, following union agreements and federal law.

Authorizes the Board to give awards, pins, or certificates to staff who save district money, serve the public, or improve district operations, with cash awards capped at $200.

Commits the district to safe working conditions, requires a written injury and illness prevention program, and protects employees who report safety concerns from retaliation.

Requires staff to maintain a formal safety program covering hazard inspections, employee training, injury investigations, workplace violence prevention, and hearing and eye protection for all district workers.

Commits the district to protecting employees from workplace threats by requiring staff to report violence, providing safety training, and authorizing legal action when needed.

Directs staff to report workplace threats immediately, follow set procedures for weapons and pepper spray, and supports seeking restraining orders or other legal protections for employees facing violence.

Gives all district employees confidential access to assistance resources for personal or workplace challenges, with no impact on their job status for participating.

Grants district employees paid and unpaid leave for illness, family care, military service, bereavement, and other reasons allowed by law or union contracts.

Allows the Board to grant classified employees a paid sabbatical leave of up to one year for study or retraining, and to reimburse tuition costs for approved job-related training programs.

Outlines how staff must request military leave and how the district handles their pay, benefits, and job rights while they serve.

Outlines how staff must administer family, medical, and pregnancy disability leave — including eligibility, how much time off employees get, and protections against retaliation.

Holds management and supervisory staff responsible for showing initiative, good judgment, and teamwork in running district programs effectively.

Gives the Superintendent authority to organize administrative staff, define job roles, and keep an updated org chart that supports student success and smooth district operations.

Requires the district to hire only workers legally authorized to work in the United States, verified through Form I-9, while prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship status or national origin.

Allows the Board to offer contracts of up to four years to top administrators, with final contract actions taken in open session and contract records available to the public.

Bans hiring or placing any employee in a role where a relative would supervise, evaluate, or promote them, and requires staff to report any such relationship within 30 days.

Requires the Superintendent to give all staff legally required notices and any other updates that help employees understand district policies and operations.

Requires applicants for safety-sensitive jobs like Transportation Manager to pass a drug and alcohol test before they can be hired.

Allows the Board to demote or reassign administrators when it serves the district's best interest, following all required legal deadlines and due process steps.

Allows employees with temporary medical conditions to request light-duty work for up to 90 days, with possible extension, while refusing such assignments may affect workers' compensation benefits.

Spells out how staff request voluntary transfers or are notified of involuntary ones, and requires written notice of all final decisions.

Requires annual written evaluations for administrative and supervisory staff tied to district goals, with criteria based on student growth, instructional leadership, and school management.

Requires employees to submit a written resignation letter with a last day of work, after which the resignation cannot be withdrawn once the district accepts it.

Allows the Board to offer certificated employees up to two extra years of STRS service credit as an early retirement incentive when it saves the district money.

Protects employees' personal lives from district scrutiny and shields staff from retaliation for whistleblowing or protecting student rights.

Prohibits sexual harassment of or by any district employee and requires staff to report it to the Title IX Coordinator within one workday.

Defines sexual harassment for district employees and sets staff training requirements, complaint steps, and investigation procedures to keep workplaces free from harassment.

Outlines the step-by-step process staff must follow to report, investigate, and resolve employee Title IX sexual harassment complaints, from filing through appeal.

Requires all district employees to meet high ethical standards, avoid a detailed list of harmful behaviors, and report any misconduct they witness — or face discipline.

Requires employees to dress professionally during school hours while protecting their right to express gender identity, wear protective hairstyles, and follow religious dress practices without discrimination.

Defines appropriate boundaries for all adults working with students and bans behaviors like inappropriate contact, private messaging, and giving gifts or special attention to individual students.

Requires staff to prevent and report infectious disease outbreaks while protecting employees with disabilities from discrimination.

Requires the district to protect employees from bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B through a written safety plan, job-specific training, and vaccination offers.

Outlines how staff must prevent and respond to bloodborne pathogen exposure through protective equipment, safe work practices, hepatitis B vaccines, and recordkeeping.

Requires all district employees to follow universal precautions to avoid contact with blood or body fluids, and to report any exposure incidents right away.

Requires district staff not covered by other bloodborne pathogen policies to follow safe hygiene and cleanup practices when they may contact blood or other body fluids at work.

Requires the district to hire qualified coaches for school sports, give priority to current district teachers, and verify that all coaches pass background checks and meet state competency standards.

Requires the Superintendent to build a professional development plan for administrators that covers leadership, instruction, fiscal management, and other skills aligned to district goals.

Prohibits employees from using their district position to sell products or gather personal information for profit, and limits tour promotion and fundraising on school property.

Allows district employees to hold outside jobs as long as the work doesn't interfere with their district duties, use district resources for personal gain, or create conflicts of interest.

Sets pay schedules for all district employees, requires overtime pay at one-and-a-half times regular pay, and outlines how the district handles salary overpayments.

Commits the district to providing health and welfare benefits to all eligible employees and their dependents, including domestic partners, following union agreements and federal Affordable Care Act rules.

Commits the district to safe working conditions, requires a written injury and illness prevention program, and protects employees from retaliation for reporting safety concerns.

Requires staff to maintain a written injury, illness, and workplace violence prevention program with regular inspections, training, and hazard reporting for all employees.

Commits the district to keeping employees safe by requiring staff to report threats, get legal protection like restraining orders when needed, and train in crisis prevention.

Tells staff how to report attacks, share student offense information with teachers, and request safety accommodations if they are crime victims.

Offers all district employees confidential access to an assistance program for personal problems without risking their jobs, while still allowing discipline for poor performance.

Guarantees district employees paid and unpaid leaves for illness, family care, military service, bereavement, and other reasons allowed by law.

Outlines how staff must request military leave, what pay and benefits they receive during leave, and their rights to reinstatement when they return.

Outlines how staff must handle employee requests for family, medical, and pregnancy leave — including eligibility rules, how long leave lasts, and protections against retaliation.

Commits the Board to safe, inclusive schools where students attend regularly, behave respectfully, and receive fair treatment free from discrimination and bullying.

Commits the district to informing all parents of their legal rights and creating a mutual partnership with families to support student success.

Lists the rights parents have—like observing classes, reviewing records, and getting progress updates—and the responsibilities they can take on to support their child's education.

Grants noncustodial parents the same school rights as custodial parents — including records access and school visits — unless a court order limits those rights.

Protects student privacy by banning the sale or marketing of personal student information while allowing limited use of student data for educational purposes only.

Requires staff to get written parent consent before surveying students on sensitive topics like beliefs, income, or sexual behavior.

Commits the district to a comprehensive wellness program covering nutrition, physical activity, health services, and emotional well-being for all TK–8 students.

Enrolls all eligible children promptly while protecting student privacy and never asking about immigration or citizenship status.

Enrolls children in kindergarten or first grade based on their birthday cutoff of September 1, and requires parents to show proof of age before admission.

Requires proof of residency for enrollment and sets a process for verifying, investigating, and appealing residency decisions without asking about immigration status.

Lists the ways a student can qualify as a district resident — including parent address, employment, military transfer, foster placement, or caregiver affidavit — and explains what proof staff may ask for.

Allows a student to enroll in the district where their parent or guardian works, as long as the parent submits proof of employment and the district has space and resources to accommodate the student.

Admits homeless students to district schools using a hotel receipt, shelter letter, or parent affidavit as proof of residency.

Allows the Board to excuse individual students from required school attendance when it serves their best interest, but never as a way to remove a student for discipline reasons.

Lists the specific situations — such as private school enrollment, private tutoring, or holding a work permit — that allow a student to be excused from attending the district's regular full-time program.

Lists the health and age reasons a student can be kept out of school, requires staff to notify parents before or immediately after exclusion, and gives families the right to appeal.

Allows students 15 and older to take a leave of absence for travel, study, or work not available through other school programs.

Keeps all district schools as closed campuses, meaning students may not leave school grounds during the school day without permission from school staff.

Excuses student absences only for health, family emergencies, approved personal reasons, or entertainment work, and lets students make up missed work for full credit.

Lists the valid reasons a student's absence can be excused — such as illness, medical appointments, religious observance, or family emergencies — and explains how parents must verify each absence.

Commits the district to tracking attendance and providing tiered support — from early outreach to intensive services — to help chronically absent or truant students get back on track.

Outlines the steps staff must take to address chronic absence and truancy, from notifying families to referring students to intervention programs.

Establishes a School Attendance Review Board (SARB) to identify students with serious attendance or behavior problems early and connect them with school and community support services.

Spells out how the district's attendance review board handles referrals, meets with students and families, issues directives, and escalates cases when needed.

Sets boundaries for which school students attend based on factors like enrollment, safety, and facilities, and allows the district to place students at other schools if overcrowding occurs.

Lets families apply to transfer their child to a different district school or School of Choice program, with priority given to siblings, bullying victims, and students in unsafe situations.

Explains how families apply to Schools of Choice by lottery, how transfers work for crime victims or students at unsafe schools, and how waitlists are managed.

Allows the district to move a student to a different school without their choice — such as after a violent crime conviction or expulsion — and requires fair, non-discriminatory procedures and proper notice to families.

Allows students to attend school in another district through transfer agreements or collaboration agreements for STEM and dual language programs, with transportation available for eligible students.

Allows students expelled from other districts to enroll only after the Board holds a hearing to confirm they do not pose a danger to students or staff.

Sets rules for how teachers assign grades based on mastery and fair observation, with K-3 students receiving written evaluations instead of letter grades.

Explains the A–F grading scale, citizenship marks, and rules staff must follow for incompletes, PE grades, and failing grades tied to unexcused absences.

Expects students to advance one grade per year, allows acceleration for high achievers, and discourages holding students back unless it is clearly in their best interest.

Spells out how staff evaluate students for early first-grade entry, grade skipping, kindergarten continuation, or retention — and how families can appeal a promotion or retention decision.

Requires the district to keep student records accurate, confidential, and protected from cyberattacks, and bars staff from sharing student information for immigration enforcement purposes.

Defines student records terms and spells out who — parents, staff, agencies, and others — may access which records, under what conditions, and how the district stores, releases, and destroys them.

Allows release of student directory information only to news media, nonprofits, and prospective employers — never to for-profit companies.

Explains which student details count as directory information and requires staff to notify families each year of their right to opt out before any information is shared.

Allows the school to withhold a student's grades, diploma, or transcripts when school property is damaged or not returned, until the family pays, returns the property, or completes voluntary work.

Explains how parents can formally request correction or removal of inaccurate or misleading information from their child's school records, with appeals going to the Board.

Supports recognizing students for academic, extracurricular, or community service achievements through awards like certificates, trophies, or scholarships.

Sets up awards committees at each school to recognize student achievements, with individual awards over $200 requiring Board approval.

Holds graduation ceremonies to celebrate students who complete required coursework, and allows principals to deny participation for serious misconduct with written notice and an appeal option.

Sets clear rules for student behavior on campus, at school activities, and on district transportation, and lists consequences for violations like violence, bullying, cheating, or unauthorized device use.

Treats riding the school bus as a privilege that can be taken away if a student misbehaves, and allows video cameras on buses to monitor behavior and support discipline.

Sets conduct rules for students on school buses and explains how bus video recordings are used, reviewed, and shared when misconduct occurs.

Prohibits bullying in all forms at school or online and requires staff to investigate complaints, with victims able to transfer schools if needed.

Requires staff to prevent, identify, and respond to all forms of bullying by training employees, teaching students social-emotional skills, and posting prevention resources online.

Requires each school to have a disturbance response plan and allows the district to call law enforcement when students cause disruptions that could lead to riots, violence, or vandalism.

Students face discipline for fighting, riots, sit-ins, unauthorized assemblies, or boycotts that disrupt school, and principals can extend class periods or close school during disturbances.

Requires schools to teach drug and alcohol prevention, notify families about synthetic drug dangers, allow middle schoolers to carry naloxone, and discipline students who sell controlled substances.

Requires staff to teach age-appropriate drug and alcohol prevention lessons, step in when students are suspected of using substances, and notify parents about the policy each school year.

Bans students from bringing weapons, fake guns, or dangerous items to school or school activities, and requires staff to report any such threats to law enforcement.

Defines weapons and dangerous items banned on campus and requires staff to immediately confiscate them or notify the principal and police, while the principal must contact the student's parents.

Bans student smartphone use on campus except for emergencies, medical needs, IEP requirements, or teacher permission, and allows staff to confiscate devices used without authorization.

Requires students to act with academic honesty and holds students, parents, staff, and administrators responsible for building a school culture where cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated.

Bans the use of seclusion and physical or mechanical restraint on students except as a last resort when there is immediate danger of serious harm, and requires staff to document and report every incident.

Bans students from using or possessing any tobacco or nicotine product on campus or at school events, and requires the district to teach prevention and offer cessation support.

Requires staff to teach students in grades 6–12 about tobacco dangers and refusal skills, and to offer cessation support to current users and pregnant or parenting students.

Sets dress rules that must be fair, non-discriminatory, and allow students to dress according to their gender identity, religion, or culture.

Sets dress rules for all schools, including what clothing and items are banned, allows exceptions for religion or health, and outlines uniform requirements where schools choose to adopt them.

Commits the district to preventing gang activity on campuses through early education, staff training, dress code enforcement, and collaboration with law enforcement and social services.

Directs staff to identify and address gang-related behavior, remove graffiti immediately, and run prevention programs for students, parents, and the community.

Commits the district to building safe, caring schools through character education, conflict resolution training, and clear conduct rules enforced by staff who model respectful behavior.

Encourages schools to develop voluntary, confidential conflict resolution and peer mediation programs that teach students communication and problem-solving skills to reduce violence.

Requires staff to respond quickly to student health emergencies, follow strict rules before honoring do-not-resuscitate orders, and maintain AEDs and trauma kits at schools.

Requires staff to collect emergency contacts from families and ensures trained employees are ready to respond to health emergencies, including using defibrillators on campus.

Requires the district to verify health exam and immunization records at enrollment and conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings while keeping all results confidential.

Requires school staff to conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings for students and notify parents of any problems found, with options to waive exams by providing a doctor's certificate.

Commits the district to preventing and reporting child abuse by training staff, teaching students safety skills, and connecting families to support resources.

Spells out how all district staff must report suspected child abuse — calling Child Protective Services immediately and submitting a written form within 36 hours.

Requires the district to provide mental health training, counseling referrals, and campus resources to support students' emotional well-being and early identification of mental health concerns.

Commits the district to providing physical and mental health services at or near schools, prioritizing students with the greatest need and billing insurance to keep care free or low-cost.

Requires schools to let students use sunscreen, wear hats and sunglasses, and take other steps to protect themselves from sun exposure during the school day.

Allows trained staff to give students their prescribed medications at school while keeping epinephrine, naloxone, and inhalers on hand for emergencies.

Spells out how staff must handle medication at school, including what forms parents and doctors must submit, how medicines must be stored and given, and when students may carry their own medication.

Requires the district to maintain a nondiscriminatory, up-to-date disease prevention plan, teach students about infectious diseases, and protect the privacy and school access rights of students with infections.

Requires staff to maintain an infectious disease prevention plan with health officials and follow strict safety steps whenever students handle blood or body fluids in class.

Commits the district to building support systems for students with asthma so they can stay in school, get help during symptoms, and join all activities.

Directs staff to identify students with asthma, follow individualized action plans, train employees on emergency response, and regularly check school buildings for asthma triggers.

Requires trained staff to deliver specialized health care services—like tube feeding or catheterization—to students with disabilities during the school day, following a doctor's orders and parent consent.

Requires students to be tested for tuberculosis before starting school and excludes any student with a positive test until they show proof of follow-up care.

Requires parents to submit chest x-ray results before a student with a positive TB test can attend school.

Requires staff to follow district guidelines to protect students with food allergies and provide accommodations for those whose allergy qualifies as a disability.

Directs staff to prevent allergic reactions at school through meal substitutions, allergen-free cleaning, trained supervision, and epinephrine use in emergencies.

Requires students to show proof of up-to-date immunizations when enrolling or entering 7th grade, and allows the district to offer vaccinations at school with parent permission.

Spells out how staff must verify, record, and follow up on required vaccinations for students enrolling or advancing to 7th grade, and when conditional enrollment or exemptions are allowed.

Requires parents of kindergarten and first-grade students to submit proof of a health screening and dental checkup, or a waiver, within set deadlines or their child may be briefly excluded from school.

Allows students with head lice to return to school the next day while requiring staff to notify parents about treatment and recheck students within 7 to 10 days.

Requires staff training, student instruction, and crisis protocols to prevent, respond to, and support recovery from student suicide, with special attention to high-risk groups.

Outlines how staff must be trained to spot warning signs, how suicide prevention must be taught in health class, and how staff must respond when a student shows signs of suicidal intent.

Commits the district to keeping students safe through supervision, safety instruction, cybersecurity practices, and crossing guards at school sites.

Sets out how principals and staff must supervise students, respond to safety threats, run school safety patrols, inspect playgrounds, and manage risky activities and lab work.

Offers voluntary fingerprinting for new and incoming kindergarten students to help identify missing children, and encourages staff to promptly report missing children to law enforcement.

Requires schools to post missing-children notices, flag records of missing enrolled students, and offer families a voluntary fingerprinting program with results given only to parents.

Commits the district to creating and supporting safe walking and biking routes to school so all students can get there safely and stay active.

Outlines strategies staff must use to keep students safe on the way to school, including safety education, walking groups, crossing guards, road improvements, and equitable access.

Requires student athletes to have accident insurance and offers optional field-trip coverage, with costs covered by the district if a family can't afford it.

Prioritizes positive interventions and support over suspensions or expulsions, and requires staff to discipline students fairly, consistently, and without denying meals or recess.

Spells out how school staff must develop, communicate, and apply discipline rules — including a range of strategies to keep students in class before turning to suspension or expulsion.

Sets rules for when students can be suspended or expelled, requires due process and fair treatment, and bans suspensions for disruption or willful defiance except by a teacher.

Spells out the specific behaviors that can lead to suspension or expulsion, the steps staff must follow to make those decisions, and the rights students and families have throughout the process.

Outlines the steps staff must follow when disciplining a student with disabilities, including suspension limits, manifestation reviews, and continued services during removal.

Allows a teacher to require a parent or guardian to attend class alongside a student who has been removed for disruptive or defiant behavior.

Protects students' right to free speech and press on campus while prohibiting expression that is obscene, harassing, or likely to seriously disrupt school.

Spells out when and how students may publish in school papers, post flyers, collect petition signatures, and wear message clothing — and how principals must handle material they think crosses the line.

Bans discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on race, gender, disability, or other protected traits, and requires staff to investigate complaints and discipline violators.

Directs staff to post nondiscrimination policies online, notify families annually, and investigate complaints of student harassment or discrimination.

Requires the district to send families all legally required notices at the start of each school year, in their home language when needed, and in accessible formats for people with disabilities.

Lists every required notification that staff must send to parents and guardians, organized by when each one must be delivered throughout the school year.

Prohibits sexual harassment of students at school or school events, requires staff to report it immediately, and ensures students receive age-appropriate instruction on recognizing and reporting it.

Defines sexual harassment, lists prohibited behaviors, and tells staff how to post notices, receive reports, and forward complaints to the Title IX Coordinator within one school day.

Allows students with a moral objection to opt out of animal dissection or harm activities and receive an alternative assignment without being penalized.

Outlines how students can opt out of harming or dissecting animals in class by notifying their teacher and getting a parent note, then completing an alternative project instead.

Prohibits hate-motivated behavior at school and requires staff training, student instruction, counseling, and a clear reporting process to keep all students safe.

Requires principals to verify officer identity, notify parents, and minimize disruption whenever law enforcement questions or removes a student from school.

Allows school officials to search students and their belongings when there is reasonable suspicion of a rule or law violation, and bans strip searches entirely.

Protects students from immigration enforcement by barring staff from collecting immigration status info and keeping schools safe for all families.

Tells staff exactly how to document and respond when immigration officers request student information or campus access, and how to care for students if a parent is detained or deported.

Protects married, pregnant, and parenting students from being excluded from any class or activity, and guarantees them parental leave, accommodations, and support services to stay in school.

Outlines how staff must enroll and support pregnant and parenting students, including leave of absence rights and free Cal-SAFE program services.

Commits the district to identifying students at risk of dropping out and developing school-based plans and outreach support to keep them in school.

Commits the Board to offering before- and after-school enrichment programs aligned with academics, with fees waived for low-income families and no fees charged to homeless or foster youth.

Sets out staffing ratios, hours, nutrition, and enrollment rules that staff must follow when running before- and after-school programs for TK–8 students.

Commits the Board to providing or partnering to offer high-quality preschool for children ages 3-5, prioritizing at-risk kids and aligning the program with state learning standards.

Spells out how staff must run the district's state preschool program, covering staffing ratios, hours, enrollment priorities, family literacy services, and how families are notified of enrollment decisions.

Commits the district to identifying struggling students early and providing coordinated instructional, social, and support services to help every student meet grade-level standards.

Protects LGBTQ+ students by guaranteeing equal access to programs, facilities, and bathrooms while requiring staff to stop harassment and bullying.

Outlines how staff must support transgender and gender-nonconforming students, including using chosen names, ensuring restroom access, and protecting student privacy.

Commits the Board to setting achievement standards, adopting curriculum and materials, and supporting staff so every student gets a rigorous, well-rounded education.

Commits the Board to adopting high academic standards that tell students, families, and staff what students should know at each grade level and in each subject.

Commits the district to partnering with families in school decisions, program planning, and at-home learning support — especially for families facing language or economic barriers.

Describes how district staff must support Title I schools in engaging families — through training, translation, materials, and coordinated programs — to boost student achievement.

Requires the Superintendent to propose a yearly school calendar covering key dates, minimum days, and vacations, and to notify families of any minimum days at least one month in advance.

Sets the schedule of school holidays, commemorative days, and daily patriotic exercises, and spells out when and how flags must be displayed or flown at half-staff.

Keeps non-educational interruptions to classrooms at an absolute minimum to protect student learning time.

Requires principals to limit intercom announcements to set times, deliver teacher messages in writing, schedule noisy maintenance outside school hours, and have visitors book appointments in advance.

Commits the Board to continuously reviewing and improving the district curriculum with input from teachers, staff, students, and families.

Protects students' religious freedom by barring staff from leading prayer or favoring any religion, while allowing academic study of religious traditions and holidays.

Requires staff to avoid scheduling key school events on major religious holidays and to keep any religion-related programs objective and inclusive of all faiths.

Requires that multicultural perspectives be woven into everyday lessons at all grade levels so students learn to respect diverse cultures and develop pride in their own identity.

Requires the district to notify families each year about sexual health and HIV/AIDS instruction, and lets parents opt their child out in writing without any penalty to the student.

Sets curriculum standards for sexual health and HIV/AIDS instruction, requiring age-appropriate, medically accurate content starting in grade 7.

Commits the Board to approving civics and government curriculum that teaches students their rights, how government works, and the values of democratic citizenship.

Commits the district to teaching environmental education across subjects so students understand how human societies depend on and affect natural systems.

Requires all grade levels to offer dance, music, theatre, and visual arts with standards-based curriculum, materials, and community arts resources.

Commits the district to giving all TK-8 students regular, high-quality physical education taught by credentialed teachers, with annual fitness testing and program reporting to the Board.

Sets rules for how staff must deliver PE instruction, track active minutes, administer the state fitness test (FITNESSGRAM), and create extra chances for students to be physically active.

Requires a K-8 health education program covering physical, mental, and social well-being, with parents able to opt their child out of specific instruction or surveys in writing.

Outlines what health topics must be taught at each grade level, lets parents opt their child out of specific lessons in writing, and limits what health professionals can promote during school programs.

Requires a comprehensive reading and language arts program for all grades, with a focus on phonics and fluency in K-3 and on comprehension and writing growth in grades 4-8.

Commits the district to a rigorous, standards-aligned math program that builds real-world problem-solving skills for all students from TK through higher math courses.

Commits the district to science instruction aligned with California standards, covering climate change, scientific inquiry, and lab safety, while excluding faith-based theories from science class.

Requires history-social science instruction covering civics, geography, economics, and literacy skills, with aligned materials and annual reporting to the Board.

Requires the district to offer a course of study that prepares all students for A-G high school requirements by the time they finish 8th grade.

Lists the required subjects for grades 1–8, including language arts, math, science, social studies, arts, health, and physical education, that all students must be taught.

Requires teachers to present controversial topics in a balanced, unbiased way while protecting students' right to form their own opinions without fear of punishment.

Allows teachers to discuss controversial topics in class only when the issue is curriculum-related, all viewpoints get a fair hearing, and teachers stay neutral rather than pushing their own opinions.

Sets rules for homework including nightly reading, no weekend or break assignments, and asks teachers to coordinate workload and offer makeup work for absences.

Sets GPA-based eligibility rules for extracurricular and cocurricular activities and requires certified staff supervision plus background checks for non-certified adults working with students.

Allows student clubs to meet on campus during noninstructional time and guarantees all groups equal access to space, announcements, and equipment.

Requires students to get principal approval before starting any club and sets rules for how clubs operate, are supervised, and must avoid hazing.

Requires principals to carefully select balanced, age-appropriate speakers and schedule assemblies that support learning, while holding students accountable for respectful behavior.

Sets class size limits for all grades and aims to keep K-3 classes at 20 students as long as state funding is available.

Sets the order for reducing class sizes in grades K-3, starting with grade 1, and requires training for teachers in smaller classes on individual instruction and student needs.

Assigns students to classes based on multiple factors like skill level, teacher recommendation, and balance of learners, while allowing parents to share input without guaranteeing a specific teacher.

Allows school-sponsored trips tied to the curriculum, requires principal or Board approval depending on distance, and ensures no student is left out due to lack of money.

Spells out supervision ratios, parent permission, safety gear, and insurance rules that staff must follow to run school-sponsored trips safely.

Sets rules for assigning homework that is grade-appropriate and reasonable, gives students credit for late work, and guarantees makeup work for absences or suspensions.

Allows the district to offer distance learning through video, online tools, or print materials, and requires staff to ensure all students have device access, training, and regular teacher communication.

Authorizes independent study as a voluntary option for students who need flexible learning outside the classroom, with clear rules for assignments, attendance, and support.

Outlines how staff must set up, monitor, and end independent study agreements to keep the program equivalent in quality to regular classroom instruction.

Guarantees every eligible student with a disability a free appropriate public education and an individualized education program (IEP) tailored to their needs.

Spells out how staff must build, write, and update an IEP each year for every student with special needs, including who must be on the team and what the document must contain.

Allows the district to contract with certified nonpublic schools or agencies when it cannot directly provide special education services required by a student's IEP.

Spells out how staff must contract with, place students in, and annually monitor private special education schools or agencies to make sure each student's IEP is being followed.

Requires the Superintendent to appoint and train surrogate parents to protect the rights of students with disabilities who lack a parent to represent them.

Requires staff to appoint a qualified surrogate parent within 30 days to make special education decisions for students who have no parent or guardian able to represent them.

Commits the district to providing up-to-date, high-quality textbooks and materials for every subject, with the Board making final decisions on new purchases.

Requires the Board to select standards-aligned instructional materials through a staff and community review process, and to hold a yearly public hearing to confirm every student has enough textbooks.

Requires staff to select state-approved, standards-aligned textbooks for grades K-8 in core subjects and use an evaluation committee with conflict-of-interest rules.

Holds students and families responsible for paying to replace or repair damaged or lost district instructional materials, and allows the district to withhold grades or transcripts if payment is not made.

Allows teachers and administrators to select extra learning materials that support the main curriculum, as long as the materials are age-appropriate, relevant, and aligned with district goals.

Uses a variety of student assessments to track academic progress, guide placement decisions, and evaluate how well instructional programs are working.

Requires all staff and students to follow federal copyright law or face discipline, and bars the district from providing legal help to violators.

Tells staff exactly which copies of printed materials, music, videos, and broadcasts are allowed or forbidden under copyright law, and how to request permission when copying is not covered.

Allows outside researchers to conduct studies in district schools only when projects align with district goals, protect student privacy, and have parent consent.

Requires researchers to submit a written proposal to the Superintendent before using district staff, students, or property for academic research.

Requires all eligible students to take state CAASPP tests and directs the Board to review results each year to improve learning for students who are falling behind.

Requires staff to use only approved, standards-based instruction to prepare students for tests and prohibits any practice that artificially raises scores without improving real learning.

Commits the district to stocking school libraries with current, diverse materials, employing credentialed librarians, and reporting library conditions to the Board each year.

Allows animals on campus as teaching tools while requiring the Superintendent to set rules protecting the health and safety of students, staff, and the animals.

Requires principal approval and parent health checks before any animal visits a classroom, and sets care and hygiene standards for animals kept at school.

Requires students and parents to sign an Acceptable Use Agreement before using district technology, and sets rules for safe, responsible use with consequences for misuse.

Outlines the rules students must follow when using district technology, including keeping personal info private, using systems for educational purposes, and avoiding harmful, harassing, or illegal content online.

Sets the rules students and parents must sign off on for using district technology, including what's allowed, what's prohibited, and that all activity can be monitored without notice.

Provides all students with academic, career, and mental health counseling through credentialed staff using a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework.

Actively seeks out and evaluates all district residents from birth to age 21 with disabilities to connect them with special education services.

Outlines the steps staff must follow to refer, evaluate, and determine eligibility for special education services, including timelines, parent rights, and consent requirements.

Establishes student success teams made up of parents, teachers, and staff to create and monitor personalized support plans for students who are struggling academically, with attendance, or behavior.

Outlines how principals must organize Student Success Team meetings — scheduling, notifying families, gathering background info, and following up on each student's progress.

Ensures students with disabilities receive free appropriate education, equal access to all school programs, and legal protections under Section 504.

Outlines how staff must identify, evaluate, and create a 504 services plan for students with disabilities, including annual reviews and parent notification rights.

Requires the district to locate, identify, evaluate, and provide equitable services to students with disabilities whose parents have chosen to enroll them in private schools within district boundaries.

Sets out how staff must identify, evaluate, and provide special education services to students with disabilities whose parents chose to enroll them in a private school within district boundaries.

Offers a voluntary TK program for children not yet old enough for kindergarten, using age-appropriate curriculum to build academic and social skills.

Directs the district to build partnerships with preschools, families, and community groups to help children smoothly enter kindergarten.

Requires schools to hold kindergarten orientations, offer campus tours, and share a common readiness packet so families and staff can prepare children for a smooth transition into TK and kindergarten.

Uses federal Title I funds to provide extra academic support to students from low-income families, while ensuring all schools receive comparable staffing and resources.

Directs staff to run Title I schoolwide programs and involve families in planning, evaluation, and decisions about how Title I funds are spent.

Outlines how staff identify gifted students using multiple measures that account for cultural and language background, then place them in services ranging from enrichment to acceleration.

Guarantees homeless students full access to district schools and services, assigns a staff liaison to identify and support them, and requires annual reporting on their outcomes.

Outlines how staff must identify, enroll, and support homeless students — including connecting families to health, housing, and school services — with a named district liaison overseeing the process.

Gives parents or youth a written explanation of the district's school placement decision and tells them how to appeal up to the county and state level.

Commits the district to supporting foster youth through dedicated staff liaisons, staff training, and coordinated services to improve enrollment, placement, and academic success.

Sets out how district staff, led by the Foster Youth Liaison, must enroll, place, transfer, and support students in foster care to protect their stability and educational rights.

Commits the district to teaching English learners through research-based language programs, yearly assessments, and qualified staff so students gain English proficiency and meet grade-level standards.

Outlines how staff must identify, assess, place, and monitor English learners using home language surveys and the ELPAC, and details parent notification rights throughout the process.

Commits the district to support migrant students with proper grade placement, academic services, and family involvement in the program.

Outlines how staff must identify eligible migrant students, provide academic and health services within 30 days, and support a parent advisory council that meets at least six times a year.

Commits the district to offering summer school for students who need academic help, while also connecting families with community programs to prevent learning loss over the break.

Requires the district to offer extra instruction to struggling or at-risk students in grades K-8, and allows staff to make participation mandatory with parent/guardian written consent.

Outlines how staff must run extra learning programs outside the school day for students at risk of retention or struggling academically in grades 2-8.

Sets up how staff must provide at-home or in-hospital teaching to students with a temporary disability, including who qualifies, how many hours are required, and what parents must do to request it.

Ensures students who aren't in high school and aren't exempt from attendance laws can enroll in a continuation education program with coordinated support from home, work, and other agencies.

Sets out how staff run the continuation high school, including rules for involuntary transfers, minimum attendance, personal and job guidance, and follow-up support for students ages 16–17.

Requires ongoing evaluation of district programs and student progress, with regular reports to the Board so it can take action to improve education quality.

Commits the Board to offering high-quality preschool for children ages 3–5, with priority for at-risk kids, full-day options, family involvement, and qualified staff.

Requires the Superintendent to create and regularly update a long-range facilities master plan covering enrollment trends, building needs, and funding sources for Board approval.

Requires licensed architects and engineers to design and oversee construction of district facilities, with plans submitted to state agencies for safety approval.

Requires community input, public hearings, and environmental review before the Board selects or acquires any school site.

Outlines the checks staff must complete before selecting a school site, including safety, environmental, air quality, and hazard reviews, plus extra steps for state-funded projects.

Requires the Board to provide eligible charter schools with safe, furnished facilities comparable to other district schools, with reasonable efforts to locate them near where the charter school wants to be.

Sets out the step-by-step process staff must follow to review Charter school facility requests, determine comparable space, calculate costs, and offer or deny facilities each year.

Commits the Board to finding the most cost-effective way to finance building, expanding, or modernizing school facilities when enrollment growth or safety needs require it.

Allows the Board to charge builders developer fees on new construction to help pay for school facilities needed when more students enroll.

Allows the Board to call a bond election to fund school facilities and sets rules for voter approval, spending limits, and public oversight of bond funds.

Spells out how staff must handle bond election notices, ballot language, and the independent citizens' oversight committee that watches over spending if voters approve a bond measure.

Sets a community-input process for naming or renaming district schools and facilities, requiring Board approval by majority vote.

Defines the Board's core duties: setting district direction, adopting policies, overseeing finances, and ensuring schools are accountable to the community.

Sets conduct standards for Board members, requiring them to focus on student learning, act with integrity, respect staff roles, and take collective responsibility for district governance.

Designates the Board president or Superintendent as official district spokesperson and requires individual Board members to clarify when they speak for themselves, not the full Board.

Prohibits Board members from sharing confidential information from closed sessions or official duties, except when reporting illegal activity to law enforcement or a grand jury.

Sets the rules for the Board's yearly organizational meeting, including when to hold it, how to rotate officer positions, and what actions must be taken at the meeting.

Sets Board member terms at four years, staggered so roughly half the seats are up for election every odd-numbered year.

Sets out the duties of the Board president, including running meetings, signing official documents, setting agendas with the Superintendent, and appointing committees.

Assigns the Superintendent to serve as Board secretary, keeping records, preparing agendas, writing minutes, and handling official correspondence.

Outlines the duties of the Board clerk, including signing minutes, certifying Board actions, and leading meetings when the president and vice president are absent.

Authorizes district legal counsel to advise the Board and Superintendent on legal matters, litigation, and bond measures, with board members limiting personal consultations to five hours per year.

Spells out how Board committees are formed, dissolved, and run — including open-meeting rules, when public comment is required, and the Superintendent's advisory role.

Outlines how Board members represent the district on outside committees, including limits on speaking for the Board versus sharing personal opinions.

Individual Board members have no authority to act alone, give orders to staff, or resolve complaints — only the full Board can make official decisions.

Sets the rules for who can run for the Board, how elections are conducted and consolidated, how recalls work, and what campaign conduct is required of all candidates.

Outlines how a Board member resigns by filing a written notice with the County Superintendent, which is immediately irrevocable and can only be delayed up to 60 days.

Outlines when a Board seat becomes vacant and the steps staff must follow to fill it by appointment or election within legal deadlines.

Requires each new Board member to take an official oath of office before starting their duties, administered by an authorized person and filed with the County Clerk.

Directs staff to give Board candidates and newly elected members information about district operations, Board responsibilities, and a copy of the Brown Act.

Sets the rules for how Board members get paid, reimbursed for work expenses, and can access district health benefits — and what costs they must cover themselves.

Provides the official resolution form the Board uses to approve full pay for a member who missed meetings due to illness, jury duty, district duties, or Board-approved hardship.

Covers Board members with liability insurance and shields them from personal liability for good-faith actions taken to manage student discipline or school order, unless misconduct or criminal behavior is involved.

Requires Board members and designated employees to avoid decisions where they have a financial or personal conflict, and to file annual disclosure forms.

Adopts the district's Conflict of Interest Code, which lists the staff positions required to file financial disclosure forms and the types of financial interests each must report.

Spells out how the Board and Superintendent develop, adopt, review, and share district policies and administrative regulations with staff and the public.

Spells out how staff must schedule, post agendas for, and provide public notice of regular, special, emergency, and adjourned Board meetings.

Requires the Board to report closed session actions, votes, and agreements to the public at the same meeting, with specific rules for personnel, student, litigation, and real estate matters.

Outlines how staff must prepare, post, and share Board meeting agendas and supporting documents with Board members and the public at least 72 hours before regular meetings.

Sets rules for how Board meetings are run, including agenda procedures, public comment time limits, quorum requirements, and how disruptive behavior is handled.

Requires Board decisions to be made by majority vote in open session, and sets deadlines for anyone to challenge Board actions they believe violated open-meeting rules.

Requires district staff to keep official Board meeting minutes that include attendance, motions, votes, and public comments, and to store recordings securely as public records.

Requires the Board to evaluate its own performance annually in open session, then set goals to improve governance for the following year.