Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Policy Manual Cover (Home Page)
Adoption/Rescission/Revision History
Manual Availability, Copyright & Use Information
Manual Organization and Navigation
Foundations and Basic Commitments A
School District Legal Status AA
Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District Agreement AA-E
The People and Their School District AB
Nondiscrimination / Equal Employment Opportunity AC
Sexual Harassment ACAB
Sexual Harassment Handout ACAB-E
Mission and Vision Statement AD
Safe Schools: Memorandum of Understanding:
Ashburnham & Westminster Police Departments(also JICFB-E3) ADD-E
Background Checks ADDA
DCJIS Model CORI Policy ADDA-R
Wellness Policy ADF
Potential Life Threatening Opioid Overdose Program ADFFA
Protocol and Procedure for School Nurse Management of Potential
Life Threatening Opioid Overdose Program ADFFA-R
Accountability/Commitment to Achievement AE
School Committee Governance and Operations B
School Committee Goals Process BA
Evaluation of School Committee Operational Procedures BAA
School Committee Legal Status BB
School Committee Member Authority BBAA
Elections / Residency Requirements BBB-E
School Committee Member Conduct BC
School Committee Member Ethics BCA
Organization of the School Committee BD
Appointed Committee Officials - Treasurer BDCA
School Committee-Superintendent Relationship BDD
Charter for Policy Subcommittee BDEB
Charter of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee BDEJ-E
Charter of Budget, Investment & Legal Subcommittee BDEK-E
School Councils BDFA
Format for School Improvement Plan BDFA-E1
School Improvement Plan / Educational Goals Guidelines BDFA-R
Legal Counsel BDG
School Committee Meetings BE
Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee Bylaws BED
Executive Session Minutes BEDGA
Public Comment BEDH
Remote Participation Regulations BEF-R
School Committee Work sessions and Retreats BF
School Committee Policy Process BG
Policy Adoption BGB
Policy Revision and Review BGC
School Committee Review of Regulations (also CHB) BGD
School Committee Communications BH
Correspondence: School Committee and the Public BHD
Use of Electronic Messaging by School Committee Members BHE
School Committee Member Services BI
New School Committee Member Orientation BIA
School Committee Norms BIA-E
School Committee Member Compensation and Expenses BID
School Committee Legislative Program BJ
School Committee Memberships BK
General School Administration C
Administration Goals/Priority Objectives CA
School Committee - Superintendent Relationships & Responsibilities CB
Administration Objectives CC
Management Team/Senior Staff CD
Administrative Councils, Cabinets, and Committees CE
School Building Administration CF
Special Programs Administration CG
Development and Dissemination of Regulations CHA
School Committee Review of Regulations(also BGD) CHB
Approval of Handbooks and Directives. CHCA
Administration in the Absence of Policy CHD
Administrative Absence (also GCCB) CI
Administrative Intern Programs CJ
Administrative Consultants CK
Research/Administrative Reports CL
Regional School District Annual Report CM
Apportionment of Expenses DB-R
Budget - Function Code Transfer Policy DBJ
Taxing and Borrowing DC
Funding Proposals and Applications DD
Revenues from Tax Sources DE
Revenues from Nontax Sources DF
School Event Passes DFDA
Banking Services DG
Authorized Signatures – Fund Disbursements and Deposits DGA
Regional School District Bonded Employees and Officers DH
Fiscal Accounting and Reporting DI
Gift and Trust Fund Management(also KCD) DIBA
Regional School District Audits DIE
Purchasing DJ
Regional School District Payment Procedures DK
Management of Staff Funds DL
Cash in School Buildings DM
School Properties Disposition DN
Support Services Goals/Priority Objectives EA
Environmental and Safety Programs EB
Infection Control Regulation and Procedure EBBA-R1
Universal Precautions EBBA-R2
Emergency Plans EBC
Emergency Closing EBCD
Emergency Early Dismissal Policy EBCE
Interim Policy Regarding COVID Related Issues EBCF
Buildings/Grounds/Property Management EC
Building and Grounds Security ECA
Vandalism ECAC
Materials and Equipment Management ED
Use of District Materials and Resources(also GBEG) EDC
Use of District Materials and Resources Regulations(also GBEG-R) EDC-R
Transportation Services EE
Student Transportation Services EEA
Bus Chaperone Guidelines EEA-R
Walkers and Riders EEAA
School Bus Safety Program EEAE
Bus Driver Examination and Training EEAEA
Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers EEAEA-1
Student Conduct on School Buses(also JICC) EEAEC
Student Transportation Private Vehicles EEAG
Transportation Permission Slip EEAG-E
Policy Regarding Motor Vehicle idling on School Grounds EEAJ
Policy Regarding Motor Vehicle Idling on School Grounds Regulations. EEAJ-R
Fuel Efficient Vehicles EEBAA
Food Service Department Policy EF
Free and Reduced Price Meals EFC
Food Services: Collection of Meal Charges EFDB
Office Services EG
Data Management EH
Insurance Programs/Risk Management EI
Policy on Insurance Deductible EIB
Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives FA
Building Accommodations FC
Facilities Funding FE
Naming / Dedication of District Facilities / Property FF
Committee Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities FG
Staff Orientation to New Facilities FH
Public Dedication of New Facilities FI
Facilities Renovations/Improvements FJ
Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives GA
General Personnel Policies GB
School Committee - Staff Communications GBD
Staff Ethics / Conflict of Interest GBEA
Code of Conduct GBEB
Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff GBEBC
Drug Free Workplace GBEC
Staff Use of Facilities for Private Remuneration GBEEA
Use of District Materials and Resources(also EDC) GBEG
Use of District Materials and Resources Regulations(also EDC-R) GBEG-R
Grievance Procedure for Civil Rights GBK-E
Professional Staff GC
Administrative Contracts and Compensation GCBB
Administrative Absence (also CI) GCCB
Domestic Violence Leave Policy GCCD
Support/Classified Staff GD
Permanent Substitute Teacher Regulation GDG-R
Negotiations Goals/Priority Objectives HA
Negotiations Legal Status HB
Scope of Negotiations HC
Negotiation Style, Methods, and Procedures HD
School Board Negotiating Rights and Responsibilities HE
School Board Negotiating Agents HF
Superintendent's Role in Negotiations HG
Employee Negotiating Organizations HH
Rights and Responsibilities of Employee Negotiating Organizations HI
Payment of Negotiating Costs HJ
Release of Negotiations Information HK
Preliminary Negotiated Agreement Disposition HL
Announcement of Final Negotiated Agreement HM
Negotiated Agreement Implementation HN
Impasse Procedures HO
Employee Job Actions HP
Negotiated Amendments and Renegotiations Procedures HQ
Instructional Goals and Learning Objectives IA
Academic Freedom IB
School Year IC
Early Release of High School Seniors ICCA
School Day ID
Organization of Instruction IE
Instructional Approach IF
Curriculum Development IG
Support Services Programs Policy IGB
Curriculum Programs IH
Teaching About Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs IHAMB
Title I Supplement Policy Requirement IHBD
Educational Services in the Home or Hospital IHBF
Policy for Home Instruction IHBG
Home Instruction Resolution Process IHBG-E
Home Schooling: Participation in Athletics, Co-curricular
Activities and Classes IHBG-R1
Home Schooling: Participation in Interscholastic Athletic Programs IHBG-R2
Learning Tree PreSchool: Letter of Agreement IHCFC-E
Instructional Arrangements II
Class Size IIB
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and Electronic Resources IJNDB
Acceptable Use Procedures for Parents / SIS Access IJNDB-R1
Acceptable Use Procedures for Staff IJNDB-R2
Acceptable Use Procedures for Students IJNDB-R3
Internet Publication IJNDC
Social Media IJNDD
Day Field Trips IJOA-1
Late Night and Overnight School Sponsored Student Travel Policy IJOA-2
Late Night and Overnight School Sponsored Student Travel Approval IJOA-2-E
Academic Achievement IK
Homework IKB
Evaluation of Instructional Programs IL
Miscellaneous Instructional Policies IM
Students J
Student Policies Goals/Priority Objectives JA
Equal Education Opportunities JB
School Attendance Areas JC
School Census JD
Student Attendance JE
Student Admissions to/Withdrawals from School JF
Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services JFABD
Educational Opportunities for Military Children JFABE
Education Opportunities in Foster Care JFABF
School Choice JFBB
Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels JG
Student Absences and Excuses JH
Student Rights and Responsibilities JI
Student Conduct JIC
Student Conduct on School Buses(also EEAEC) JICC
Bullying Prevention JICFB
Available Community Resources JICFB-E1
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Reporting Form JICFB-E2
Safe Schools-Memorandum of Understanding:
Ashburnham & Westminster Police Departments (also ADD-E) JICFB-E3
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Regulations JICFB-R
Student Complaints and Grievances JII
Grievance Procedure for Civil Rights (also GBK-E) JII-E
Student Activities (Co-curricular and Extracurricular) JJ
Fund Raising: Schools Clubs and Private Organizations JJE
Use of Athletic Fields - Interscholastic Sports JJIB
Head Injury and Concussion Policy JJIF
Post Head Injury Medical Clearance and Authorization Form JJIF-E1
Concussion Signs and Symptoms Checklist JJIF-E2
Protocol for Head Injuries and Concussions JJIF-R1
Academic Expectations During Post Concussion Recovery. JJIF-R2
Participation in Athletics, Marching Band, Clubs and All
Other Co-Curricular Programming. JJJ
Physical Restraint Policy JKAA
Student Welfare JL
AIDS/HIV Policy JLCCA
AIDS/HIV Disclosure JLCCA-R
Medication Procedures JLCD-R
Student Awards, Honors, and Scholarships JM
Student Volunteers for School and Community Service JN
Employment of Students JO
Student Donations and Gifts JP
Student Fees, Fines and Charges JQ
Student Information JR
Observation of Education Programs by Parents and their Designees
for Evaluation Purposes (also KBB) JRC
Confidentiality Agreement for Classroom Observation by Non-District Individuals JRC-E
School Community-Home Relations Goals/Priority Objectives KA
Parents In Education KB
Observation of Education Programs by Parents and their Designees for
Evaluation Purposes (also JRC) KBB
Authorization of Parent Organizations KBE
Authorization of Parent Organizations Guidelines KBE-R
Community Involvement in Education KC
Community Involvement in Decision Making KCB
Gift and Trust Fund Management (also DIBA) KCD
Public Information and Communications KD
News Media Relations / Press Releases KDD
Business and Industry Involvement in Education KG
Solicitations in Schools KH
Visitors to Schools KI
Relations with Community Organizations KJ
Relations with Professional Associates KK
Relations with Government Authorities KL
Relations with Cultural Institutions KM
Education and Agency Relations L
Education Agency Relations Goals/Priority Objectives LA
Relations with other Schools and School Systems LB
Relations with Education Research Agencies LC
Relations with Colleges and Universities LD
Relations with County/Regional Education Agencies LE
Relations with State Education Agencies LF
Relations with Federal Education Agencies LG
Relations with Education Accreditation Agencies LH
Professional Visitors and Observers from Education Agencies LI
Index to the NEPN Policy Classification System
Under Discussion (not part of the official Policy Manual)
Proposed, New, Revisions, Rescission
Major Sub-Section (currently no AWRSD policy at this level) -E Exhibit -R Regulation