The NEPN Coding System

--SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS--

Section A of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the district's legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying school board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the school board's other policies and regulations.

AA School District Legal Status

AB The People and Their School District

AC Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity/Human Relations

ACA Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex

ACB Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Ethnicity and Race

ACC Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age

ACD Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Religion

ACE Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap/Disability

ACF Interpersonal/Human Relations

ACG Resolution of Discrimination Complaints

AD Educational Philosophy/School District Mission

ADA School District Goals and Objectives

ADB Drug-Free Schools

ADC Tobacco-Free Schools

ADD Safe Schools

ADE Effective Schools

ADF School Wellness

ADFA Coordinated School Health Program

AE Accountability/Commitment to Achievement

AEA Goal/Outcome-Based Education

AEB Recognition for Accomplishment

AEC Accomplishment Reporting to the Public

--SECTION B: SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS--

Section B of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the school board – how it is appointed or elected; how it is organized; how it conducts meetings, and how the board operates. This section includes bylaws and policies establishing the board's internal operating procedures.

BA School Board Operational Goals

BAA Evaluation of School Board/Board Self-Evaluation

BB School Board Legal Status

BBA Board Powers and Responsibilities

BBAA Board Member Authority and Responsibilities

BBAB Board Signing Authority

BBB Board Membership - Elections/Appointment

BBBA Board Member Qualifications

BBBB Board Member Oath of Office

BBBC Board Member Resignation

BBBD Board Member Removal from Office

BBBE Unexpired Term Fulfillment/Vacancies

BBBF Board Candidates

BBBG Board Campaigns and Elections

BBC School Board Liability (Insurance)

BC School Board Member Conduct

BCA Board Member Code of Ethics

BCB Board Member Conflict of Interest

BD Organization of the School Board

BDA Board Organizational Meeting

BDB Board Officers

BDC Appointed Board Officials

BDD Board-Superintendent Relationship

BDE Board Committees

BDEA Committee of the Whole

BDF Advisory Committees

BDG School Attorney/Legal Services

BDH Board Consultants/Staff Assistants

BE School Board Meetings

BEA Regular Board Meetings

BEB Special Board Meetings

BEC Executive Sessions/Open Meetings (also KDB)

BED Meeting Procedures/Bylaws

BEDA Notification of Board Meetings

BEDB Agenda

BEDC Quorum

BEDD Rules of Order

BEDDA Parliamentarian

BEDDB Suspension of Rules of Order

BEDE Second Language Procedures for Board Meetings

BEDF Voting Method

BEDG Minutes

BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings

BEDI News Media Services at Board Meetings

BEDJ Broadcasting/Recording of Board Meetings

BEDK Reporting Board Meeting Business

BEE Board Hearings/Appeal Proceedings

BF School Board Work Sessions and Retreats

BG School Board Policy Process

BGA Policy Development System

BGB Policy Adoption

BGC Policy Revision and Review

BGD Board Review of Regulations (Also CHB)

BGE Policy Communication/Feedback

BGF Suspension/Repeal of Policy

BH School Board Communications

BHA School District Logo and/or Motto (also JJK)

BHB Use of School District/Board Member Name

BHC Board Communications with Staff (Also GBD)

BHD Board Communications with Public

BI School Board Member Services

BIA New Board Member Orientation/Handbook

BIB Board Member Development Opportunities

BIBA Board Member Conferences, Conventions, & Workshops

BIC Board Facilities and Services

BID Board Member Compensation and Expenses

BJ School Board Legislative Program

BJA State Legislative Program

BJB Federal Legislative Program

BK School Board Memberships

BKA Liaison with School Boards Associations

--SECTION C: GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION--

Section C of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on school management, administrative organization, and school building and department administration – including the administrative aspect of special programs and systemwide reforms such as school- or site-based management. It also houses personnel policies on the superintendent, senior administrators (management team), and school principals. All phases of policy implementation – procedures or regulations – are properly located in this section.

CA Administration Goals/Priority Objectives

CAA Evaluation of School Administration

CB School Superintendent

CBA Qualifications of Superintendent

CBB Recruitment of Superintendent

CBC Superintendent Powers and Responsibilities

CBD Superintendent's Contract

CBE Superintendent's Salary, Compensation, and Benefits

CBF Superintendent's Conduct

CBFA Superintendent's Political Activities

CBG Superintendent's Professional Development Opportunities

CBH Superintendent's Consulting Activities

CBHA Superintendent's Political Activities

CBI Evaluation of Superintendent

CBJ Superintendent's Termination of Employment

CBJA Dismissal of Superintendent

CBJB Retirement/Resignation of Superintendent

CC Administrative Organization

CCA Organization Charts

CCB Line and Staff Relations

CCC Staffing Formulas/Ratios

CD Management Team/Senior Staff

CDA Evaluation of Management Team

CE Administrative Councils, Cabinets, and Committees

CF School Building Administration

CFA School Principals/Building Administrators

CFB Evaluation of Principals/Building Administrators

CFC Assignment and Transfer of Building Administrators

CFD Site- or School-Based Management

CFE School Climate

CFF Support Personnel for Building Administration

CFG Elementary School Administration

CFH Secondary School Administration

CFHA Middle School/Junior High School Administration

CFHB High School Administration

CFI Monitoring/Recording Staff and Students (Concealed Observations)

CG Special Programs Administration

CGA Summer Programs Administration

CGB School-Based Child Care Programs Administration

CGC Adult Education/Lifelong Learning Programs Administration

CGD State and Federal Programs Administration

CH Policy Implementation

CHA Development of Regulations

CHB Board Review of Regulations (Also BGD)

CHC Regulations Communication

CHCA Handbooks and Directives

CHD Administration in the Absence of Policy

CI Temporary Administrative Assignments

CJ Administrative Intern Programs

CK Administrative Consultants

CL Research/Administrative Reports

CM School District Annual Report

--SECTION D: FISCAL MANAGEMENT--

Section D of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on school finances and the management of funds. Policies on the financing of school construction and renovation, however, are filed in Section F, Facilities Development.

DA Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives

DAA Evaluation of Fiscal Management

DB Annual Budget

DBA Budgeting System

DBB Fiscal Year

DBC Budget Planning, Preparation, and Schedules

DBD Determination of Budget Priorities

DBE Communication of Budget Recommendations

DBF Budget Hearings and Reviews

DBG Budget Adoption Process

DBGA Budget Referenda (see FDA for construction bonds)

DBH Budget Appeals

DBI Budget Implementation

DBJ Budget Transfers

DC Taxing and Borrowing

DCA Management of Capital Reserves

DD Funding Proposals, Grants, and Special Projects

DDA Funding Sources outside the School System

DDB Funding Sources within the School System/Mini-Grants

DE Revenues from Tax Sources

DEA Funds from Local Tax Sources

DEB Funds from State Tax Sources

DEC Funds from Federal Tax Sources

DF Revenues from Nontax Sources

DFA Revenues from Investments

DFAA Use of Surplus Funds

DFB Revenues from School-Owned Real Estate

DFC Rental and Service Charges

DFD Gate Receipts and Admissions

DFDA Free Admissions

DFE Royalties

DFF Income from School Sales and Services

DG Banking Services

DGA Authorized Signatures

DGB Check-Writing Services

DGC Loans/Employee Credit Unions

DGD Credit Cards

DGE Personal Debts of Employees

DH Bonded Employees and Officers

DHA Contracts/Signing Authority

DI Fiscal Accounting and Reporting

DIA Accounting System

DIB Types of Funds/Revolving Funds

DIC Financial Reports and Statements

DID Inventories

DIE Audits/Financial Monitoring

DIF Fraud Prevention

DJ Purchasing

DJA Purchasing Authority

DJB Purchasing Procedures

DJC Petty Cash

DJD Cooperative Purchasing

DJE Bidding Procedures

DJF Local/Competitive Purchasing

DJG Vendor Relations

DJGA Sales Calls and Demonstrations

DK Payment Procedures

DKA Payroll Procedures/Schedules

DKB Salary Deductions

DKC Expense Authorization/Reimbursement

DL Management of Staff Funds

DLA Employee Benefits Administration

DLB Tax-Sheltered Annuities

DM Cash in School Buildings

DN School Properties Disposition

--SECTION E: SUPPORT SERVICES--

Section E of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation, and food services.

EA Support Services Goals/Priority Objectives

EAA Evaluation of Support Services

EB Environmental and Safety Program

EBA Building and Grounds Inspections

EBAA Reporting of Hazards/Warning Systems

EBAB Hazardous Materials

EBAC Environmental and Safety Audits

EBB Accident Prevention and Safety Procedures

EBBA Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission

EBBB Accident Reports

EBBC Indoor Air Quality

EBC Emergencies

EBCA Disaster Plans

EBCB Safety Drills

EBCC Bomb and Violence Threats

EBCD Weather-Related Emergencies

EBCE School Closings and Cancellations

EBCF Pandemic Emergencies

EC Buildings/Grounds/Property Management

ECA Security

ECAB Access to Buildings

ECABA Staff/Student Identification Procedures

ECAC Vandalism

ECAD School and Personal Property Replacement/Restitution

ECAE Security Services

ECAF Video Surveillance

ECB Buildings and Grounds Maintenance

ECBA Building Maintenance

ECBB Grounds Maintenance

ECBC Recreational Facility Maintenance

ECC Building and Grounds Records and Reports

ECD Custodial Services

ECE Traffic and Parking Procedures

ECF Energy Conservation

ED Materials and Equipment Management

EDA Materials and Equipment Receiving and Warehousing

EDB Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment

EDC Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment

EDD Materials and Equipment Records and Reports

EDE Waste Management and Recycling

EE Transportation Services

EEA Student Transportation

EEAA Walkers and Riders

EEAB Special Education Student Transportation

EEAC Bus Scheduling and Routing

EEAD Bus Passes

EEAE Bus Safety Program

EEAEA Bus Driver Requirements, Training and Responsibilities

EEAEAA Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing

EEAEB Bus Purchasing and Maintenance

EEAEC Student Conduct on Buses

EEAED Safety/Bus Patrols

EEAEE Bus Emergencies

EEAF Special Use of Buses

EEAFA Extracurricular Activity/Field Trips/Special Events Transport

EEAG Student Transportation in Private Vehicles

EEAH Student Transportation Insurance

EEAI Student Transportation Records and Reports

EEB Business and Personnel Transportation Services

EEBA School-Owned Vehicles

EEBB Use of Private Vehicles on School Business

EEBC Business and Personnel Transportation Insurance

EEBD Business Transportation Records and Reports

EF Food Services

EFA Food Purchasing/Selection

EFAA Use of Surplus Commodities

EFAB Food Allergies/Special Dietary Needs

EFB Menu Development/Options

EFC Free and Reduced Price Food Services

EFD Pricing of and Payment for Food Services

EFDA Collection of Money/Food Tickets

EFE Competitive Food Sales/Vending Machines

EFF Adult Food Services

EFG Catering and Food Service at School Activities/Events

EFH Food Service Sanitation Program

EFI Food Services Records and Reports

EG Office Services

EGA Communication Services

EGAA Data Processing

EGAB Photocopying Services

EGAC Printing, Production, and Graphic Arts Services

EGAD Copyright Compliance

EGAE Mail and Delivery Services

EGAEA Electronic Mail and other Electronic Communications

EGAF Telephone Service

EGB Clerical Services

EGC Notary Public

EGD Use of Technology in Office Services

EGE Office Services Records and Reports

EH Data Management

EHA Computerized Data Systems

EHAA Computer Security

EHB Data/Records Retention

EI Insurance Program/Risk Management

EIA Property Insurance

EIB Liability Insurance

EIC Self-Insurance/Insurance Pools

--SECTION F: FACILITIES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT--

Section F of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on facility planning, financing, construction, and renovation. It also includes the topics of temporary facilities and school closings.

FA Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives

FAA Evaluation of Facilities Planning and Development

FB Facilities Planning

FBA Planning Advisors

FBB Enrollment Projections

FC Building Accommodations

FCA Combining Schools

FCB Closing Schools

FCC Temporary School Facilities

FD Facilities Funding

FDA Bond Campaigns (see DBGA for other referenda)

FE Facilities Construction

FEA Educational Specifications for Construction

FEB Architect/Engineer/Construction Manager

FEC Use of Consultants in Facilities Construction

FED Construction Plans and Specifications

FEDA Site Plans

FEDB Construction Plans

FEDC Construction Equipment and Materials

FEE Site Acquisition

FEF Construction Cost Estimates

FEG Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards

FEGA Contractor's Fair Employment Clause

FEGB Contractor's Affidavits and Guarantees

FEH Supervision of Construction

FEI Construction of Recreational Facilities

FEJ Construction Records and Reports

FF Naming Facilities

FFA Memorials/School Buildings

FFB Names on Plaques

FG Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities

FH Staff Orientation to New Facilities

FI Public Dedication of New Facilities

FJ Facilities Renovations/Improvements

--SECTION G: PERSONNEL--

Section G of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on all school employees except for the superintendent (policies on the school chief are located in Section C, General Administration). The category is divided into three main divisions: GB has policies applying to all school employees or to general personnel matters; GC refers to instructional and administrative staff; and GD refers to support or classified staff.

GA Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives

GAA Evaluation of Personnel System

GB General Personnel Policies

GBA Open Hiring/Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

GBAA Sexual Discrimination and Harassment

GBAB Pay Equity

GBB Staff Involvement in Decision Making

GBC Staff Compensation

GBCA Merit/Performance Pay Programs

GBD Communications with Staff (also BHC)

GBE Staff Rights and Responsibilities

GBEA Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest

GBEB Staff Conduct

GBEBA Staff Dress Code

GBEBB Staff Conduct with Students

GBEBC Gifts to and Solicitations by Staff

GBEC Drug-Free Workplace (also ADB)

GBED Tobacco-Free Workplace (also ADC) /Staff No Smoking/Smoking

GBEE Internet and Electronic Communications

GBEF Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Communication Devices

GBF Staff Working on Federal/State Grants

GBG Staff Welfare/Protection

GBGA Staff Health

GBGB Staff Personal Security and Safety

GBGC Employee Assistance/Wellness Programs

GBGD Workers' Compensation

GBGE Unemployment Compensation

GBH Staff Participation in Community Activities

GBI Staff Participation in Political Activities

GBJ Personnel Records and Files

GBJA Confidential Information and Disclosure of Information

GBJB Access to Personnel Files

GBK Staff Concerns/Complaints/Grievances

GBL Staff Awards and Recognition

GC Professional Staff

GCA Professional Staff Positions

GCAA Instructional Staff Positions

GCAAA Teacher Positions

GCAAB Guidance and Health Staff Positions

GCAAC Resource Staff Positions

GCAB Administrative Staff Positions

GCB Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation

GCBA Instructional Staff Contracts/Compensation/Salary Schedules

GCBAA Merit/Performance Pay for Instructional Staff

GCBB Administrative Staff Contracts and Compensation/Salary Schedules

GCBBA Merit/Performance Pay for Administrative Staff

GCBC Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans/Overtime

GCBD Professional Staff Fringe Benefits

GCC Professional Staff Leaves and Absences

GCCA Instructional Staff Leaves and Absences

GCCAA Instructional Staff Sick Leave

GCCAB Instructional Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave

GCCAC Instructional Staff Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave

GCCAD Instructional Staff Military Leave

GCCAE Instructional Staff Conferences/Training/Workshops

GCCAF Instructional Staff Sabbaticals

GCCB Administrative Staff Leaves and Absences

GCCBA Administrative Staff Sick Leave

GCCBB Administrative Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave

GCCBC Administrative Staff Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave

GCCBD Administrative Staff Military Leave

GCCBE Administrative Staff Conferences/Training/Workshops

GCCBF Administrative Staff Sabbaticals

GCD Professional Staff Vacations and Holidays

GCDA Instructional Staff Vacations and Holidays

GCDB Administrative Staff Vacations and Holidays

GCE Professional Staff Recruiting

GCEA Recruiting of Instructional Staff

GCEB Recruiting of Administrative Staff

GCEC Posting and Advertising of Professional Vacancies

GCF Professional Staff Hiring

GCFA Hiring of Instructional Staff

GCFB Hiring of Administrative Staff

GCFC Professional Staff Certification and Credentialing Requirements

GCFD Shortage of Professional Staff

GCG Part-Time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment

GCGA Qualifications of Substitute Staff

GCGB Arrangements for Substitute Staff

GCGC Job Sharing in Professional Staff Positions

GCH Professional Staff Orientation and Training

GCHA Mentor Teachers

GCHB Mentor Administrators

GCI Professional Staff Development

GCIA Philosophy of Staff Development

GCIB Inservice Requirements for Instructional Staff

GCIC Inservice Requirements for Administrative Staff

GCID Professional Staff Training, Workshops and Conferences

GCIE Professional Staff Continuing Education

GCIF Payment to Staff for Inservice Activities

GCJ Professional Staff Probation, Tenure, and Seniority

GCJA Instructional Staff Seniority

GCJB Administrative Staff Seniority

GCK Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers

GCKA Instructional Staff Assignments and Transfers

GCKB Administrative Staff Assignments and Transfers

GCL Professional Staff Schedules and Calendars

GCLA Length of Instructional Staff Work Day

GCLB Length of Administrative Staff Work Day

GCLC Length of Instructional Staff School Year

GCLD Length of Administrative Staff School Year

GCM Professional Staff Work Load

GCMA Professional Staff Planning Time

GCMB Professional Staff Office Hours

GCMC Parent Conferences, Staff Meetings, and School Meetings

GCMD Instructional Staff Extra Duty

GCME Administrative Staff Extra Duty

GCN Supervision of Professional Staff

GCNA Supervision of Instructional Staff

GCNB Supervision of Administrative Staff

GCO Evaluation of Professional Staff

GCOA Evaluation of Instructional Staff

GCOB Accountability of Instructional Staff

GCOC Evaluation of Administrative Staff

GCOD Accountability of Administrative Staff

GCP Professional Staff Promotions and Reclassifications

GCPA Promotion and Reclassification of Instructional Staff

GCPB Promotion and Reclassification of Administrative Staff

GCQ Professional Staff Termination of Employment

GCQA Instructional Staff Reduction in Force

GCQB Administrative Staff Reduction in Force

GCQC Resignation of Instructional Staff

GCQD Resignation of Administrative Staff

GCQE Retirement of Professional Staff

GCQF Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Professional Staff

GCR Nonschool Employment of Professional Staff

GCRA Nonschool Employment of Instructional Staff

GCRB Nonschool Employment of Administrative Staff

GCRC Staff Consulting Activities

GCRD Tutoring for Pay

GCS Professional Research and Publishing

GCT Exchange Teaching

GCU Professional Staff Membership in Professional and Union Organizations

GCV Professional Staff Facilities

GD Support/Classified Staff

GDA Support Staff Positions

GDAA Fiscal Management and Office Positions

GDAB Building and Grounds Management Positions

GDAC Transportation and Food Management Positions

--Section G (cont)--

GDB Support Staff Contracts and Compensation

GDBA Support Staff Salary Schedules

GDBB Merit/Performance Pay for Support Staff

GDBC Support Staff Supplementary Pay/Overtime

GDBD Support Staff Fringe Benefits

GDC Support Staff Leaves and Absences

GDCA Support Staff Sick Leave

GDCB Support Staff Personal/Emergency/Legal/Religious Leave

GDCC Support Staff Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave

GDCD Support Staff Military Leave

GDCE Support Staff Conferences/Visitations/Workshops

GDD Support Staff Vacations and Holidays

GDE Support Staff Recruiting

GDEA Posting and Advertising of Support Staff Vacancies

GDF Support Staff Hiring

GDFA Support Staff Qualifications and Requirements

GDFB Support Staff Selection Process

GDFC Shortage of Support Staff

GDG Part-Time and Substitute Support Staff Employment

GDGA Qualifications of Support Staff Substitutes

GDGB Arrangements for Support Staff Substitutes

GDGC Job-Sharing in Support Staff Positions

GDH Support Staff Orientation and Training

GDI Support Staff Probation, Tenure, and Seniority

GDJ Support Staff Assignments and Transfers

GDK Support Staff Schedules and Calendars

GDKA Length of Support Staff Work Day

GDKB Length of Support Staff School Year

GDL Support Staff Work Load

GDLA Support Staff Extra Duty

GDLB Support Staff Meetings

GDM Support Staff Career Development

GDMA Philosophy of Support Staff Career Development

GDMB Support Staff Training, Conferences, and Workshops

GDMC Support Staff Inservice Requirements

GDMD Support Staff Continuing Education

GDN Supervision of Support Staff

GDO Evaluation of Support Staff

GDOA Accountability of Support Staff

GDP Support Staff Promotions and Reclassification

GDQ Support Staff Termination of Employment

GDQA Support Staff Reduction in Force

GDQB Resignation of Support Staff

GDQC Retirement of Support Staff

GDQD Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Support Staff

GDR Nonschool Employment by Support Staff

GDS Support Staff Membership in Professional/Union Organizations

GDT Support Staff Facilities

--SECTION H: NEGOTIATIONS--

Section H of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the process of negotiating with bargaining units recognized by the school board and authorized under state law.

HA Negotiations Goals/Priority Objectives

HAA Evaluation of Negotiations

HB Negotiations Legal Status

HC Scope of Negotiations

HD Negotiation Style, Methods, and Procedures

HE School Board Negotiating Rights and Responsibilities

HF School Board Negotiating Agents

HG Superintendent's Role in Negotiations

HH Employee Negotiating Organizations

HI Rights and Responsibilities of Employee Negotiating Organizations

HJ Payment of Negotiating Costs

HK Release of Negotiations Information

HKA Media Relations during Negotiations

HL Preliminary Negotiated Agreement Disposition

HM Announcement of Final Negotiated Agreement

HN Negotiated Agreement Implementation

HO Impasse Procedures

HOA Binding Arbitration

HP Employee Job Actions

HPA Employee Walkouts, Strikes, and Work-to-the-Rule

HQ Negotiated Amendments and Renegotiations Procedures

--SECTION I: INSTRUCTION--

Section I of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects; special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.

IA Instructional Goals and Learning Objectives

IB Academic Freedom

IC School Year

ICA School Calendar

ICB Extended School Year

ICC Year-Round School

ID School Day

IDA Evening Instructional Activities

IDB Extended School Day

IE Organization of Instruction

IF Instructional Approach

IFA Heterogeneous/Ability Grouping

IFB Active/Passive Learning

IFC Multiculturalism

IFD Individualized Learning Style Approach

IFE Nongraded Education

IG Curriculum Development, Adoption, and Review

IGA Curriculum Development

IGB Curriculum Research/Experimental Instructional Materials

IGC Pilot Projects

IGD Curriculum Adoption

IGE Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines

IGF Curriculum Review/Evaluation

IH Curriculum Programs

IHA Basic Instructional Program

IHAA English/Reading/Writing/Language Arts Education

IHAB Mathematics Education

IHAC Social Studies Education

IHAD Science Education

IHAE Physical Education

IHAF Arts Education

IHAG Music Education

IHAH Foreign Language Education

IHAI Vocational and Technical Education

IHAJ Computer/Technology Literacy

IHAK Citizenship/Values Education

IHAL Teaching about Religion

IHAM Health Education

IHAMA Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

IHAMB Family Life/Sex Education

IHAMC HIV/AIDS Education

IHAMD Nutrition Education

IHAN Driver Education

IHAO Environmental Education

IHAP Consumer Education

IHAQ Career/Transition-to-Work Education

IHB Special Instructional Programs

IHBA Special Ed./Programs for Handicapped/Disabled/Exceptional Students

IHBB Gifted and Talented Education

IHBC Programs for At-Risk/Disadvantaged Students

IHBCA Programs for Pregnant/Parenting Students

IHBCB Programs for Substance Abusers and Juvenile Offenders

IHBCC Programs for At-Risk Students

IHBD Compensatory Education/Title I

IHBDA Remedial Instruction

IHBDB Tutoring Programs

IHBDC Acceleration of At-Risk Students

IHBE Bilingual Instruction

IHBEA English as a Second Language

IHBF Homebound Instruction (includes hospitalized students)

IHBG Home Schooling

IHBGA Programs Available to Home Schooled Students

IHBH Alternative School Programs

IHBHA Alternative Schools

IHBHB Magnet Schools

IHBHC Weekend/Night School

IHBHD Online Learning/Courses/Virtual Schools

IHBI Early Childhood Education

IHBIA Kindergarten Programs

IHBIAA Half-Day/Full-Day Kindergarten

IHBIB Primary/Pre-Primary Education

IHC Extended Instructional Programs

IHCA Summer School

IHCB Travel Study/Foreign Exchange Programs

IHCC Honors Program

IHCD Advanced College Placement

IHCDA Postsecondary Options/Concurrent Enrollment

IHCE School Camps

IHCEA School-Sponsored Camps

IHCEB Camps Conducted by Outside Groups/Organizations

IHCF Child Care Programs

IHCFA School-Based Child Care

IHCFB Afterschool Programs

IHCFC Preschool Child Care

IHD Adult/Community Education

IHDA Adult Basic Education

IHDB Adult High School/GED Programs

IHDC Adult Vocational/Career Education

IHDD Community Education

II Instructional Arrangements

IIA Grouping for Instruction

IIB Class Size

IIC Scheduling Classes

IID Pull-Out Programs

IIE Student Schedules and Course Loads

IIF Team Teaching

IIG Differentiated Staffing

IIH Mixed Classes

III Independent Study

IIJ Individualized Instruction

IIK Contracting for Instruction/Performance Contracting

IIL Open Classrooms

IIM Nongraded Classrooms

IIN Cooperative Learning

IIO Peer Tutoring

IIP Looping

IJ Instructional Resources and Materials

IJA Language Arts Resources and Materials

IJB Mathematics Resources and Materials

IJC Social Studies Resources and Materials

IJD Science Resources and Materials

IJE Art and Music Resources and Materials

IJF Physical/ Health Education Resources and Materials

IJG Foreign Language Resources and Materials

IJH Vocational-Technical Resources and Materials

IJI Textbook Selection and Adoption

IJJ Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption

IJK Technology Resources Selection and Adoption

IJL Library Materials Selection and Adoption

IJLA General Criteria for Media Maintenance

IJM Special Interest Materials Selection and Adoption

IJN Instructional Services

IJNA Teacher Aides

IJNB Resource Teachers

IJNC Resource Centers/Media Centers/School Library

IJNCA Professional Library

IJND Technology Resources

IJNDA Computer-Assisted Instruction

IJNDB Use of Technology Resources in Instruction

IJNDC Appropriate Use/Cyberbullying

IJO Community Learning Resources

IJOA Field Trips

IJOB Community Resource Persons/Speakers

IJOC School Volunteers

IJOD Review and Approval of Community Programs/Materials (also IJM)

IK Academic Achievement

IKA Grading/Assessment Systems

IKAA Tests and Examinations

IKAB Report Cards/Progress Reports

IKAC Conferences

IKACA Parent Conferences (Also GCMC)

IKACB Student Conferences

IKAD Grade Adjustment

IKB Homework

IKC Class Rankings/Grade Point Averages

IKCA Valedictorian

IKD Honor Rolls

IKE Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students

IKEA Academic Incentives/Penalties

IKF Graduation Requirements

IKFA Early Graduation

IKFB Graduation Exercises

IL Evaluation of Instructional Programs

ILA Test/Assessment Selection

ILB Test/Assessment Administration

ILBA District Program Assessments

ILBB State Program Assessments

ILBC National Program Assessments

ILC Use and Dissemination of Assessment Results

ILD Educational Surveys and Research/Effective Schools Research

IM Miscellaneous Instructional Policies

IMA Teaching Methods

IMB Teaching about Controversial/Sensitive Issues

IMBA Alternative Learning Experiences

IMBB Exemptions from Required Instruction

IMBC Opt-Out Procedures for Alternative Instruction

IMC Controversial Speakers/Programs

IMD School Ceremonies and Observances

IMDA Patriotic Exercises

IMDB Flag Displays

IMDC Religious Observances and Displays

IMDD National Holidays

IME School Assemblies

IMF School Fairs

IMG Animals in Schools

IMH Class Interruptions

IMI School Stores

IMJ Collection of Money by Teachers

IMK Planning and Recordkeeping by Teachers

--SECTION J: STUDENTS--

Section J of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on students – admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.

JA Student Policies Goals/Priority Objectives

JAA Evaluation of Student Policies and Services

JB Equal Educational Opportunities

JBA Discrimination on the Basis of Race, Ethnicity, Handicap, Religion, or Sex

JC School Attendance Areas

JCA Assignment of Students to School

JCAA School Districting/Redistricting Procedures

JCAB Desegregation Plans

JD School Census

JE Student Attendance

JEA Compulsory Attendance Ages

JEB Entrance Age Requirements

JEBA Early Entrance

JF Student Admissions to/Withdrawals from School

JFA Admission Procedures

JFAA Admission of Resident Students

JFAB Admission of Nonresident Students

JFABA Nonresident Tuition Charges

JFABB Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students

JFABC Admission of Transfer Students

JFABD Admission of Homeless Students

JFB School Choice/Open Enrollment

JFBA Intra-District Choice/Open Enrollment

JFBB Inter-District Choice/Open Enrollment

JFBC School Choice Voucher/Tuition Tax Subsidy Programs

JFBD Magnet School Programs

JFC Student Withdrawal from School/Drop-Outs

JFCA Student Re-Entry to School

JG Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels

JGA Assignment of New Students to Classes and Grade Levels

JGB Assignment of Continuing Students to Classes

JH Student Absences and Excuses

JHA Tardiness

JHB Truancy

JHBA Attendance Officer

JHBB Attendance Monitoring/Accounting

JHC Released Time for Students

JHCA Open/Closed Campus

JHCB Released Time for Religious Instruction

JHD Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance

JI Student Rights and Responsibilities

JIA Student Due Process Rights

JIB Student Involvement in Decision Making

JIBA Student Government

JIBB Student Member of School Board

JIBC Student Advisory Councils

JIC Student Conduct

JICA Student Dress

JICB Care of School Property by Students

JICC Student Conduct on School Buses (also EEAEC)

JICD Student Conduct in School

JICDA Code of Conduct

JICDB Student Conduct in Halls

JICDBA Hall Passes

JICDC Student Conduct in Cafeteria

JICE Student Publications

JICEA School-Related Student Publications

JICEB Non School-Sponsored/Underground Student Publications

JICEC Freedom of Expression

JICF Secret Societies/Gang Activity

JICFA Hazing

JICG Tobacco Use by Students

JICH Drug and Alcohol Use by Students

JICI Weapons in School

JICJ Use of Cell Phones and Electronic Devices in School

JICK Student Violence/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (also IJNDC)

JID Students of Legal Age

JIE Pregnant Students

JIF Students with Children

JIG Married Students

JIH Student Interrogations, Searches & Arrests (also CFI, concealed observations)

JIHA Locker Searches

JIHB Parking Lot Searches

JIHC Use of Metal Detectors

JII Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances

JIJ Student Protests, Demonstrations, and Strikes

JJ Student Activities (Co-curricular and Extracurricular)

JJA Student Organizations

JJAB Limited Open/Closed Forum

JJB Student Social Events

JJC Student Performances/Exhibits/Competition

JJD Student Activities Fees

JJE Student Fund-Raising Activities

JJF Student Activities Funds

JJG Contests for Students

JJH Student Travel

JJI Student Athletics

JJIA Intramural Sports

JJIB Interscholastic Sports

JJIC Eligibility/Minimum Standards for Participation

JJID Student Physicals for School Athletics

JJIE Drug and Steroid Use in School Athletics/Drug Testing

JJJ Extracurricular Activity Eligibility

JJK School Themes, Emblems, and Mascots (also BHA)

JK Student Discipline

JKA Corporal Punishment

JKB Detention of Students

JKC Probation of Students

JKD Suspension of Students

JKE Expulsion of Students

JKF Discipline of Students with Disabilities

JL Student Welfare

JLA Student Insurance Programs

JLB Student Financial Aid Programs

JLC Student Health Services and Requirements

JLCA Physical Examinations of Students

JLCB Immunization of Students

JLCC Communicable/Infectious Diseases

JLCCA Students with HIV/AIDS

JLCD Administering Medicines to Students

JLCE First Aid and Emergency Medical Care

JLCEA Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

JLCEB Concussions

JLCF School Nurses

JLD Guidance and Counseling

JLDA School Counselors and Psychologists

JLDAA Confidentiality of Student Communications

JLDAB Referral of Students to Other Agencies

JLDAC Screening/Testing of Students

JLDB At-Risk Student Behaviors

JLDBA Self-Esteem Promotion/Suicide Prevention

JLDBB Identify/Intervention/Postvention Process for Student Problems

JLDBC Substance Abuse Counseling

JLDBD Child Abuse/Neglect Counseling

JLDBE Peer Counseling

JLDBF Mentor Teacher/Caring Adult Program

JLDBH Suicide or Other Traumatic Loss of Life

JLDC Career Counseling

JLE Student Social Services

JLEA Home Visits

JLF Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection

JLG Homeless and Migrant Students

JLH Missing Students

JLI Student Safety

JLIA Supervision of Students

JLIB Student Dismissal Precautions

JLIC Safety Patrols (Also EEAED)

JLID Student Bicycle Use

JLIE Student Automobile Use and Parking

JLIF Sex Offender Registry Notification

JLIG Sun Safety

JM Student Awards, Honors, and Scholarships

JN Student Volunteers for School and Community Service

JO Employment of Students

JP Student Donations and Gifts

JQ Student Fees, Fines, and Charges

JQA Collection of Money from Students

JR Student Information

JRA Student Records

JRB Student Lists

JRC Release of Information on Students

JRD Student Photographs

--SECTION K: SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND HOME RELATIONS--

Section K of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on parent and community involvement in schools. Except for policies concerning education agencies, statements on public sector relations with the school district also are located in this section.

KA School-Community-Home Relations Goals/Priority Objectives

KAA Evaluation of School-Community-Home Relations

KB Parent Involvement in Education

KBA School-Parent Relations Goals

KBB Parent Rights and Responsibilities

KBBA Custodial and Noncustodial Parent Rights and Responsibilities

KBBB Surrogate Parent Rights and Responsibilities

KBC Parent Involvement in Decision Making

KBD Communications with Parents

KBE Relations with Parent Organizations

KC Community Involvement in Education

KCA School Community Relations Goals

KCB Community Involvement in Decision Making

KCBA Measuring Community Attitudes/Questionnaires & Survey Research

KCBB Use of Polling and Survey Research

KCC Community Involvement in School Elections

KCCA Community Involvement in Bond Campaigns

KCCB Community Involvement in Budget Referenda

KCD Public Gifts/Donations to Schools

KD Public Information and Communications

KDA Public Information/School Communications Program

KDB Public's Right to Know/Freedom of Information

KDC School-Sponsored Information Media

KDCA Use of Students in Public Information Program

KDCB School District Website

KDD Media Relations

KDDA Press Releases, Conferences, and Interviews

KDDB Sports and Special Events Media Coverage

KDE Crisis Management/Communications

KE Public Concerns and Complaints

KEA Public Concerns/Complaints about Policies

KEB Public Concerns/Complaints about Personnel

KEC Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Resources

KED Public Concerns/Complaints about Facilities and Services

KEE School Ombudsman/Parent Liaison

KF Community Use of School Facilities

KFA Public Conduct on School Property (including skateboarding/rollerblading)

KFB Community Use of School Buildings

KFC Community Use of School Fields and Grounds

KG Business and Industry Involvement in Education

KGA School Foundations

KGB Adopt-A-School Programs

KGC Cooperative Programming with Business and Industry

KGD Business and Industry Donations/Joint Ventures with Schools

KGF Commercial Activities, Sponsorships and Partnerships

KH Solicitations in Schools

KHA Public Solicitations in Schools

KHB Advertising in Schools

KHC Distribution/Posting of Promotional Materials

KHD Business Solicitations in Schools

KHE Political Solicitations in Schools

KI Visitors to Schools

KIA Identification/Screening Procedures

KJ Relations with Community Organizations

KJA Relations with Booster Organizations

KJB Relations with Neighborhood/Community Associations

KJC Relations with Churches

KJD Relations with Youth Organizations

KJE Relations with Community/Private Social Service Organizations

KJF Relations with Labor Organizations

KJG Relations with Indian Tribal Councils

KJH Relations with Child Care Providers

KJI Relations with Senior Citizens

KK Relations with Professional Associations

KL Relations with Government Authorities

KLA Relations with Financial/Tax Authorities

KLB Relations with Election Authorities

KLC Relations with Social Service Agencies

KLD Relations with Housing Agencies

KLE Relations with Health and Welfare Agencies

KLF Relations with Parks and Recreation Agencies

KLG Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities

KLH Relations with Fire and Emergency Preparedness Authorities

KLI Relations with Environmental Protection Agencies

KLJ Relations with Planning and Zoning Authorities

KLK Relations with Local Government Authorities

KLKA Relations with Municipal Authorities

KLKB Relations with County/Regional Authorities

KLL Relations with State Government Authorities

KLM Relations with Federal Government Authorities

KLMA Relations with Military Agencies/Armed Services

KM Relations with Cultural Institutions

--SECTION L: EDUCATION AND AGENCY RELATIONS--

Section L of the NEPN classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the school district's relationship with other education agencies – including other school systems, regional or service districts, private schools, colleges and universities, education research organizations, and state and national education agencies.

LA Education Agency Relations Goals/Priority Objectives

LB Relations with other Schools and School Systems

LBA Shared Services and Staff

LBB Cooperative Educational Programming

LBC Relations with Nonpublic Schools

LBCA Relations with Home Schooling Families

LBD Relations with Charter Schools

LC Relations with Education Research Agencies

LD Relations with Colleges and Universities

LDA Student Teaching and Internships

LDB Cooperative Programming with Higher Education

LDC Staff Development Assistance from Higher Education

LE Relations with County/Regional Education Agencies

LF Relations with State Education Agencies

LG Relations with Federal Education Agencies

LH Relations with Education Accreditation Agencies

LI Professional Visitors and Observers from Education Agencies