Board Policies & Procedures
Public Records Request FORM
What is the difference between a board policy and procedure?
A Board Policy is the responsibility of the School Board.
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Provides guidelines to chart a course of action.
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Tells what is wanted - and may include why and how much.
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Allows discretionary action by the administration in meeting day-to-day problems.
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Is specific enough to give clear guidance.
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Can only be modified through formal analysis, review, and adoption by the School Board.
A Board Procedure is the responsibility of the superintendent.
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The superintendent can change procedures as the need arises.
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Establishes the mechanics for implementing policy.
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Lists the steps to be followed.
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Contains important details, the do's and don'ts.
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It is not adopted by the Board, but is assigned to the superintendent to create and manage.