SBDM

Sample Policies

Updated August 18, 2025

KASC Samples - KASC's sample policies are excellent, and they include a "law in the box" section at the end of each policy that explains the laws behind the policies. Very helpful. These are in Microsoft Word format.

• KASC Sample Policies and Bylaws

• KASC Website

KDE Samples - KDE also has good sample policies. They are only available in PDF format so aren't easily editable.

• KDE Sample Policies (pp. 110-148) and Bylaws (pp. 101-108)

• KDE SBDM Webpage

Legally-Required Policies

Updated August 18, 2025

1. Advanced Courses (MS & HS Only)

2. Alignment with State Standards

3. Committees

4. Consultation

5. Curriculum Responsibilities

6. Discipline/Classroom Management/Safety

7. Emergency Management

8. Enhancing Student Achievement

9. Extracurricular Programs

10. Instructional/Non-Instructional Staff Time Assignment

11. Instructional Practices

12. Parent and Family Engagement (Title I Schools Only)

13. Principal Selection Consultation

14. Program Appraisal

15. School Day/Week Schedule

16. School Space Use

17. Student Assignment

18. Technology Use

19. Wellness (ES Only)

20. Bylaws are not required by law, but they are necessary.

Recommended Policies by KASC

Updated August 18, 2025

1. Budget and Spending Decisions

2. Primary K-3

Suggested Policies by KASC

Updated August 18, 2025

1. Classroom Assessment

2. Parent and Family Engagement (non-Title I Schools)

3. Wellness (MS & HS)

Contacts

Council Minority Composition Determination

Updated March 3, 2025

Minority Guidance Flowchart

1. IF your school has a student minority population that comprises 8% or more of your student body,
   THEN you are required to have minority representation on your SBDM Council.

2. IF a minority member is part of the regular council (1 admin, 3 teachers, 2 parents),
   THEN no further action is required.  No special election is required, neither for teacher-minority, nor for parent-minority.

3. IF a minority member is not part of the regular council,
   THEN a special election will have to be held to elect:
   (1) a minority-teacher representative and
   (2) a minority-parent representative.

4. IF there are no minority teachers employed in your building,
   THEN a minority-teacher representative still needs to be elected, even if they are not themselves a minority.  A minority-parent member needs to be elected, too.

5. IF there is at least one minority teacher employed in your building BUT none of the minority teachers wish to be part of the council,
   THEN the minority-teacher seat remains vacant.  A minority-parent position still must be filled.

6. IF there is at least one minority teacher employed in your building AND one or more of the minority teachers wish to be part of the council,
   THEN a minority-teacher member needs to be elected.  A minority-parent position must also be filled.

7. IF no minority parent is nominated, or if no minority parent accepts a nomination,
   THEN the position remains vacant AND you must continue to post/advertise the vacancy.

A couple other important rules:

• Minority Definition - For the purposes of SBDM, minority is defined as "American Indian; Alaskan native; African-American; Hispanic, including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central American or South American origins; Pacific Islander; or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school” [KRS 160.345(1)(a)]." (SBDM Handbook, p. 55)

• Parent Minority Member - It's the parent member who needs to be a minority, not their child/student.