BOARD POLICY DEVELOPMENT
The Board considers policy development one of its most essential
functions. The Board's written policies serve to articulate the
philosophy, guidelines, and goals for the school and the policies of the
Board govern the entire range of school operations and programs.
It is the Board's intention that its policies serve as sources of
information and guidance for all people who are interested in, or
connected with, the <name of school>. Proposals for new or revised
policies may originate with anyone and be brought to the Board for
referral to policy committee through anyone.
Changes in needs, conditions, purposes, and objectives require
revisions, deletions, and additions to the policies of present and
future Boards. The Board will welcome suggestions for ongoing policy
development from citizens, students, and staff in the School District.
The policies of the Board are based on and are meant to be interpreted
in the context of New Hampshire laws, administrative rules and
regulations of the State Board of Education, and all other applicable
agencies.
The Head of School or school consultant shall seek counsel when there
may be a question of legality or proper legal procedure in the
development of a proposed School Board policy.
POLICY ADOPTION
Except for policy actions to be taken on emergency measures or actions
in the absence of policy, the adoption of Board policies should follow
this sequence.
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Announcement posting and publication of proposed new or revised
policies as an agenda item of the Board or its Policy Subcommittee.
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First readings of proposed policy to occur at a warned Board
meeting.
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Second reading of proposed policy will occur at the full Board of
School Committee meeting at least two weeks later, to allow for
reflection, consultation, and review, as needed.
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Adoption, revision, and rescission decisions will take place
following the second reading.
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On matters of urgency, the Board may waive the two-week limitation
and take immediate action to adopt new or revise existing policies
at its first reading.
Policies and amendments adopted by the Board shall be attached to and
made a part of the minutes of the meeting at which they are adopted and
shall also be included in the Board's policy manual annotated with the
date of each reading, adoption, and/or amendment.
Formal adoption of policies and amendments will be recorded in the
minutes of the Board and will be effective immediately upon adoption
unless a specific effective date is provided in the adopted resolution. |
