Board Policies

Board Policies

Policy numbers link to .pdf downloads

Board Policies are categorized below:
TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX BY TOPIC
COMMUNITY – 1000 STUDENTS – 5000
ADMINISTRATION – 2000 INSTRUCTION – 6000
BUSINESS – 3000 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION – 7000
PERSONNEL GENERAL – 4000 BOARD OPERATION – 9000

PUSD Draft Board Policies
CSBA Sample Policies PUSD *DRAFT* Policies PUSD Final Updated Policies
CSBA Sample Policies 0000-0520 PUSD Policies 0000-0520
CSBA Sample Policies 1000-1700 PUSD Policies 1000-1260
PUSD Policy 1312.2
PUSD Policy 1312.3
CSBA Sample Policies 2000-2230 PUSD Policies 2000-2230
CSBA Sample Policies 3000
PUSD Policy 3260
PUSD Policy 3270
PUSD Regulation 3270
Board Policy 3290
PUSD Policy 3513.3
PUSD Regulation 3513.3
PUSD Policy 3540
PUSD Policy 3541.2
PUSD Regulation 3541.2
PUSD Regulation 3542
PUSD Regulation 3543
PUSD Policy 3553
CSBA Sample Policies 4000
Draft Policies 4040-4112.21		 PUSD Policy 4000
PUSD Policy 4020
PUSD Policy 4030
PUSD Regulation 4030
CSBA Sample Policies 5000-5123  PUSD Policy 5111
CSBA Sample Policies 5125-5138
CSBA Sample Policies 5141-5144
CSBA Sample Policies 5144-5149 PUSD Policy 5145.12
CSBA Sample Policies 6000 PUSD Policy 6145.5
PUSD Policy 6178
CSBA Sample Policies 7000 Draft Board Policy 7211
Draft Regulations 7211		 PUSD Policies 7000-7213
(7211 omitted for further review)PUSD Policy 7310
CSBA Sample Policies 9000-9400 PUSD Policies 9000-9400
(excluding 9100 & 9323)

COMMUNITY – 1000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Philosophy 1000 10-22-79
School Accountability Reports 1020 09-26-89
Appointed Advisory Groups 1200 1200 06-28-88
Non Appointed Community Groups 1201 06-28-88
Naming and/or Renaming Schools 1210 1210 05-13-03
Parent Involvement 1250 1250 1250A, 1250B 05-26-92
Relations Between School Personnel and Public 1300 06-28-88
Complaints Concerning District Employees 1312.1 1312.1 1312.1A, 1312.1B 06-05-01
Solicitations and Fees (Superceded by 1340) 1321 1321 06-28-88
Uniform Complaint Procedures 1330 1330 1330-A, 1330-B, 
1330-C,1330-APX,
1330-NOT		 01-16-04
Fund-Raising 1340 1340 12-14-93
Use of Pupils: Public Performances 1350 06-28-88
Use of Pupils: Participation in Contests & Activities 1360 06-28-88
Distribution of Materials, Notices,
Posters and Announcements		 1420 1420 06-25-02
Access to Public Records/Materials 1430 1430 02-10-98
Community Use of School Facilities 1500 1500 05-28-91
Tobacco-Free District Policy 1510 1510 04-19-94
Dogs Prohibited on School Grounds 1520 1520 1520-A, 1520-S 01-16-96
Joint Use & Development of School & Community Resources/Programs 1600 06-28-88

ADMINISTRATION – 2000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Administrative Operations 2200 2200 06-25-96
Administrator Competence in Instructional
Methodology & Evaluation		 2250 2250 06-28-88
Policy/Regs Development Procedures 2300 06-28-88
Research Activities 2350 2350 06-28-88

BUSINESS – 3000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Unbudgeted Income 3101 3101 01-26-82
Federal Funds 3120 06-28-88
Gifts, Grants, and Bequests 3130 3130 06-28-88
Purchasing 3200 3200 3200A,3200B 01-11-05
Inventory of Capital Items, Excluding Real Property 3201 3201 03-25-03
Revolving Cash Funds 3202 3202 06-28-88
Use of Proceeds from Sale of Property Reserve 3204 10-23-01
Transfer of Funds 3203 3203 06-28-88
Purchase of Standard School Supplies 3210 06-28-88
Sale and Disposal of Surplus/Obsolete Books,
Equipment and Supplies		 3270-POL 3270-REG 06-07-05
Contracts 3324.1 06-28-88
Claims for Money or Damages 3411 3411 06-28-88
School Lunch Program 3420 3420 06-01-77
Competitive Food Sales 3422 3422 11-18-03
Investments 3430 3430 10-23-01
Transportation 3440 3440 06-28-88
Care of District Records: Non Instructional Operations 3570 3570 06-28-88

PERSONNEL GENERAL – 4000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Personnel Philosophy: General Principals 4000 06-28-88
Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action 4020 4020 02-14-95
Employment References 4025 4025 01-13-04
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace 4030 4030 4030-A 05-12-92
Sexual Harassment 4031 4031 4031-A,4031-B Pol: 05-10-94
Reg: 01-26-99
Job Descriptions 4040 06-28-88
Loss of Personal Property 4050 06-28-88
Injury/Illness Prevention Program for Employees 4060 4060 4060-A,4060-B,
4060-C		 12-10-91
Reimbursement of Travel & Necessary Expense While in
Service of District		 4060.1 4060.1 06-28-88
Copyright & Publication of Materials by Employee/District 4070 06-28-88
REGULAR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL- 4000
Definition and Classification 4100 4100 02-13-96
Recruitment and Selection 4110 4110 06-28-88
Selection & Appointment of Personnel to Coach School Athletic Teams 4110.1 4110.1 06-28-88
Employment of Regular Certificated 4111 4111 06-28-88
New Teacher Training 4111.1 4111.1 06-28-88
Selection & Appointment of Summer School Personnel 4112 4112 06-28-88
Duties and Responsibilities of Non-Management 4113.1 4113.1 06-14-94
Tutoring 4113.2 4113.2 06-28-88
Substitute Teachers 4114 4114 4114-APX 04-11-95
Separation of Regular Certificated Personnel – Resignation 4115 01-25-83
Separation of Regular Certificated Personnel – Retirement 4115.1 4115.1 06-28-88
Separation of Regular Certificated Person, Reduction of
Staff: Loss of ADA, Fiscal Crisis, Cessation of Service		 4115.2 4115.2 06-28-88
Separation of Regular Certificated Personnel Dismissal for
Causes Other Than Retirement or Reduction in Staff		 4115.3 4115.3 06-28-88
Separation of Regular Certificated Personnel – Termination
of Assignments of Full Time Employees		 4115.4 4115.4 06-28-88
Collective Bargaining Process: Role & Responsibilities of Board,
Superintendent, Negotiating Team		 4135 4135 11-10-92
Selection, Appointment & Evaluation of Temporary, Substitute,
Pre- Service Personnel & Employees Assigned to Federal Youth Center		 4200 4200 06-28-88
Selection & Appointment of Exchange Certificated Employees 4200.1 4200.1 06-28-88
Termination of Temporary, Substitute, and Pre-Service
Certificated Personnel & Employees Assigned to Federal Youth Center		 4201 06-28-88
Termination of Exchange Certificated Personnel 4202 06-28-88
Discipline: Non-Represented Classified 4318 4318 01-28-92
Political Activity School Employees 4321 4321-APX-A 04-26-05
Placement on Salary Schedule – Certificated 4401 4401 05-31-94
Salaries for Superintendent/Assistants 4402 06-28-88
Salary Provisions for Certificated Positions in Adult Ed, Summer School,
Substitute Teachers, Substitute Admin. & Specialists, Home
Teachers, Extra-Duty Assignments		 4403 06-28-88
Payment of Salaries/Issue Warrants 4404 4404 06-28-88
Personnel Philosophy 4600 06-28-88
Definitions 4601 4601 06-28-88
Recruitment, Selection, Appointment 4610 4610 06-28-88
Reappointment of Former Classified Employees Laid Off Because
of Lack of Funds or Lack of Work		 4610.1 4610.1 06-28-88
Reappointment of Permanent Classified Employee After Resignation 4610.2 4610.2 06-28-88
Recruitment, Selection, Appointment, and Evaluation of Substitute
and Short Term Personnel		 4611 4611 06-28-88
Consultants 4611.1 06-28-88
Assignment, Transfer, Promotion, and Demotion 4612 4612 06-28-88
Separation of Classified: Resignation 4616 4616 06-28-88
Separation of Classified: Layoff 4616.2 4616.2 06-28-88
Separation of Classified Personnel: Suspension and Dismissal 4616.3 06-28-88
Professional Growth 4710 4710 06-28-88
Reimbursement of Travel & Necessary Expense While in the Service 4712 4712 06-28-88
Political Activity, School Employees 4713 06-28-88
Development & Publication of Copyright Educational Materials 4714 06-28-88
Complete Procedure for Policies & Regulations Not Covered
Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement for Classified Employees		 4716 4716 06-28-88
Outside Employment 4718 06-28-88
Compensation & Related Benefits – General Provisions 4800 06-28-88
Retirement Benefits 4804 06-28-88
Leave of Absence – Classified 4900 4900 06-28-88
Non-Bargaining Unit Certificated Employees (Adult Ed.): Rate of
Pay and Leaves of Absence		 4910 4910 03-26-96

STUDENTS – 5000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Alleviation of Racial & Ethnic Segregation of Pupils 5000 5000 06-28-88
Student Wellness 5030 5030 01-25-11
Grading Policy: Evaluation of Student Achievement 5100 5100 06-03-03
Pupil Attendance and Grades 5101 5101 01-21-06
Bilingual Pupils 5110 5110 06-28-88
Grading of Pupils: Advanced Placement High School Courses 5122 5122 06-28-88
Promotion or Retention of Students 5124 5124 02-23-99
Student Leave of Absence 5131 5131 06-28-88
Substance Abuse 5140 5140 01-21-97
Police Involvement on School Campuses 5145 5145 01-12-99
Pupil Behavior 5150 5150 9-23-03
Academic Integrity 5151 5151 05-23-06
Pupil Dress Code 5155 5155 9-14-04
Pupil Records 5170 5170 06-28-88
Notification of Failing Students (see 5124) 5171 5171 06-28-88
Standards of Competence for Pupils Enrolled in Special Ed Programs 5181 5181 Pol: 06-28-88
Regs: 05-02-95
Pupil Enrollment and Registration 5190 5190 01-14-03
School Attendance Areas 5191 5191 01-21-97
Intra-District Attendance 5191.1 5191.1 05-08-90
Inter-District Attendance 5192 5192 5192.APX Pol: 11-14-95
Regs:01-25-00
Equal Opportunities for All Pupils (504) 5200 5200 5200-A,5200-B 08-24-93
Withholding Grades/Transcripts/Diplomas 5300 5300 06-28-88
Student Fees 5350 5350 12-14-93
Accident and Emergency Illness 5530 5530 06-28-88
Infectious Diseases 5530.1 5530.1 06-26-90
Prevention of Infectious Diseases 5530.2 5530.2 09-14-93
Immunization 5531 5531 06-28-88
Administration – Medication and Tests for Medical Purposes 5532 5532 06-26-07
Vision and Hearing Tests 5533 5533 05-31-94
Exemption from Physical, Dental, Psychological Exams; Immunization 5534 5534 05-31-94
Child Abuse Reporting 5535 5535 06-28-88
Management of Life-Threatening Allergies 5536 5536 11-18-03
Foods Provided for School Functions 5537 5537 11-18-03

INSTRUCTION – 6000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Introduction 6000 06-28-88
Philosophy and Goals of Instructional Program 6010 06-28-88
Nondiscrimination of Pupils in Educational Programs,
Activities, and Services		 6011 6011 01-30-96
School Day 6112 06-28-88
School Day -Pupils 6112.2 06-28-88
Released Time for Special Instruction -Religious 6113.2 06-28-88
Released Time for Special Instruction -Vocational Ed 6113.3 06-28-88
P E Requirements/Exemptions 6113.4 06-28-88
Emergency Services and Disaster Plans 6114 6114 6114-APX6114-IND 04-24-90
Drills for Emergency 6114.1 06-28-88
Holidays and Observances 6115 06-28-88
Provisions for Display & Patriotic Exercises Regarding
United States & California Flags		 6115.1 06-28-88
Curriculum 6140 06-28-88
Curriculum Design 6141 6141 06-28-88
Independent Learning Contract 6142 6142 6142.APX 06-25-96
Requirements for Graduation from High School 6143 6143 6143.APX 03-28-06
Early Graduation 6143.1 06-28-88
Teaching About Controversial Issues 6144 06-28-88
Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials 6144.1 6144-1 6144-1A 11-14-00
Teaching About Human Reproductive Organs 6144.2 6144.2 06-22-04
Extra-Curricular and Co-curricular Activities 6145 6145 6145.APX Pol: 06-28-88
Regs: 05-28-91
Intramural Athletics 6145.1 06-28-88
Interscholastic Athletics 6145.2 6145.2 6145.2A 07-01-88
Assemblies and Public Programs 6145.4 06-28-88
Clubs and Organizations 6145.5 06-28-88
Reciprocity on Standards of Proficiency/Graduation
Requirements		 6146.2 06-28-88
Freedom of Speech/Expression and Student
Publications Code		 6150 6150 6150.APX 03-10-98
Grouping 6152 06-28-88
Field Trips 6153 6153 6153-A, 6153-B, 6153-C,
6153-D, 6153-REP		 11-14-00
Field Trips of More Than One Day Duration or to
Locations Outside the State of California		 6153.1 6153.1 11-14-00
Homework and Assignments 6154 6154 06-21-11
Online/Correspondence Course Approval Process 6156 6156 6156-APX 06-07-05
Center for Independent Study and Home Schooling 6158 6158 6158-APX 09-22-92
Use of Telecommunications Network 6160 6160 6160-APX 05-28-96
Textbooks, Instructional Materials, and Equipment 6161 6161 11-14-00
Selection and Adoption Textbooks, Instructional Materials 6161.1 6161.1 6161.1A,6161.1B,
6161.1C,6161.1D		 11-14-00
Equipment, Books, & Non-Expendable Supplies 6161.2 06-28-88
Damage to School Equipment & Property 6161.3 06-28-88
Selection and Adoption of Textbooks, Instructional
Materials and Equipment: Prohibited Acts		 6161.4 11-14-00
Obsolete Instructional Materials 6161.5 6161.5 11-14-00
Equipment and Supplies 6161.6 06-28-88
Supplementary Materials 6161.7 06-28-88
Reproduction/Use of Copyright Materials 6161.8 06-28-88
Audio-Visual Materials 6162.1 06-28-88
Audio-Visual Aids 6162.2 06-28-88
Curriculum Consultants 6162.3 06-28-88
Instructional Assistants 6162.4 06-28-88
Community Resources 6162.5 06-28-88
School Libraries 6163.1 06-28-88
Operation of School Libraries 6163.1.1 6163.1 06-28-88
Testing Program 6163.2 6163-2REG 6163-2APX 05-13-03
Music, Art, Foreign Language, Drama 6163.3 06-28-88
6163.4
6163.5
6163.6
Driver Instruction Program 6163.7 06-28-88
Health 6164.1 06-28-88
Guidance 6164.2 06-28-88
Psychological Service 6164.3 06-28-88
Psychiatric 6164.4 06-28-88
Reading 6164.5 06-28-88
Speech and Hearing Services 6164.6 06-28-88
Title 1 Programs 6170 6170 06-03-03
Special Services and Classes 6171 06-28-88
Special Schools or Classes: Continuation & Opportunity 6172.1 6172.1 06-28-88
Special Schools or Classes: Voc Ed 6172.2 06-28-88
Education for English Language Learners 6172.3 6172.3 06-03-03
Home Teaching 6173 6173 12-147-04
Summer School 6174 06-28-88
Recreation 6175 06-28-88
Work Experience Program 6176 06-28-88
Evaluation of Instructional Program 6180 06-28-88
Evaluation of the Instructional Program 6190 06-03-03
School Improvement Program 6200 6200 06-28-88
School-Based Coordination Program 6210 6210 02-25-92
Adult Education 6300 6300 06-28-88

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION – 7000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
New Construction:
General 7000 06-28-88
Determining Needs 7110 06-28-88
Projecting Instructional Programs 7111 06-28-88
Forecasting Enrollments 7112 7112 06-28-88
New Construction – Determining Extent 7114 7114 06-28-88
Developing Educational Specifications 7115 06-28-88
Participation of Staff 7121 06-28-88
Using Educational Consultants 7123 06-28-88
Selection of Architect 7211 06-28-88
Architectural Fees 7211.1 06-28-88
Contracts 7211.2 06-28-88
Renovation, Remodeling, and/or Rehabilitation of Existing
School Facilities		 7600 7600 06-28-88

BOARD OPERATION – 9000

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Policy Policy Number Regulation Number Appendix Action Date
Bylaws of the Board 9005
Bylaws: Code of Ethics 9010 02-16-88
Role of Board & Members (Powers, Purposes, Duties) 9020 02-16-88
Formulation of Board Policies and Administrative Regulations 9040 9040 9040.APX 02-16-88
Formulation/Adoption/Amendment 9050 02-16-88
Establishment of Annual Goals 9060 02-16-88
Organization 9100 02-16-88
Officers 9120 02-16-88
President 9121 02-16-88
Secretary 9123 02-16-88
Clerk 9124 02-16-88
Temporary Committees 9133 02-16-88
Representation to Other Organizations/Agencies 9142 02-16-88
Filling Vacancies 9222 02-16-88
Meetings and Notices 9320 9320.APX 10-14-08
Agenda/Meeting Materials 9321 9321-APX 06-08-99
Closed Session Purposes and Agendas 9322 06-08-99
Meeting Conduct 9323 9323.APX 06-08-99
Quorum 9324 02-16-88
Conduct and Procedures 9325 02-16-88
Record Keeping 9326 06-28-88
Legislation 9350 02-16-88
Conflict of Interest Code 9418 9418-EXH 01-25-11
Elections 9510 03-09-93
Remuneration & Reimbursement 9520 08-23-88
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