Board Policies & Procedures

What is the difference between a board policy and procedure? 

 A Board Policy is the responsibility of the School Board.

  • Provides guidelines to chart a course of action.

  • Tells what is wanted - and may include why and how much.

  • Allows discretionary action by the administration in meeting day-to-day problems.

  • Is specific enough to give clear guidance.

  • Can only be modified through formal analysis, review, and adoption by the School Board. 

A Board Procedure is the responsibility of the superintendent.

  • The superintendent can change procedures as the need arises. 

  • Establishes the mechanics for implementing policy.

  • Lists the steps to be followed.

  • Contains important details, the do's and don'ts.

  • It is not adopted by the Board but is assigned to the superintendent to create and manage.