Our Mission

• Provide the climate, facilities and services that will promote quality education in a safe environment.
• Ensure that our instructional program is standards-based, intellectually challenging, and developmentally appropriate for each student.
• Provide programs and resources designed to support students’ diverse academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Attract, develop, and retain highly competent and effective teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Ensure financial stability and program evolvement through fiscal accountability and efficient management of financial resources and district assets.

Our Vision

• All students and staff must be safe and secure at all times.
• All students can learn.
• All students must be given the opportunity to succeed.
• All students deserve quality teachers and leaders.
• Students and staff require mutual respect.
• All students deserve a meaningful and relevant education.
• Valuing ethnic, cultural, and individual diversity is essential.
• Parental involvement is fundamental to the educational process and student achievement.

Commitments to Students, Families, and Community: Overarching promises, such as fostering inclusivity, prioritizing safety, and promoting lifelong learning.

• Policy 1-101 Anti-Discrimination in Employment
• Policy 1-102 Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Students)
• Policy 1-103 Title IX 

• Policy 1-104 Prohibition of Derogatory Native American Terms as School or Athletic Team Names, Mascots, or Nicknames 

• Policy 1-105 Animals in Schools 

District Leadership and Governance: Roles and responsibilities of the school board, district leaders, and their commitment to ethical governance.

• Policy 2-101 Governing Board Meetings 

• Policy 2-102 Governing Board Member Incompatibility of Office and Activities

• Policy 2-103 Transportation 

• Policy 2-104 Role of the Board

• Policy 2-105 Governance Standards

Engaging with Families and the Community: Strategies for community involvement, family engagement, and building partnerships with local organizations.

• Policy 2-201 District Parent & Family Engagement Policy 

• Policy 2-202 Student Records

• Policy 2-203 Release of Director Information 

• Policy 2-204 Uniform Complaint Procedure 

  • Policy 2-205a Volunteer Policy 

  • Policy 2-205b Visitor Policy 
• Policy 2-206 Access to District Records
• Policy 2-207 Williams Complaint
• Policy 2-208 Health and Safety Complaints in Exempt Preschools 

Resource Stewardship and Transparency: Budget planning, financial transparency, and ensuring sustainable use of district resources

• Policy 2-300 School Site Council Policy 

• Policy 2-301 Budgeting & Financial Transparency

• Policy 2-302 Contracting and Purchasing 

  • Policy 2-302a Federal Funds Management and Procurement 

• Policy 2-303 Facilities Project Review and Environmental Compliance 

• Policy 2-304 Best Value Procurement (AB 361)
• Policy 2-305 Lease-Leaseback 

District Property and Facility Use: Guidelines for maintaining district property, policies for community use of facilities, and protocols for public access

• Policy 2-400 Use of School Facilities and Grounds (Civic Use Act Policy) 

 External Partnerships and Funding: Processes for establishing partnerships, managing grants, and securing additional funding for district projects

Admissions and Belonging: Open enrollment policies, residency requirements, inclusive practices, and anti-bullying initiatives. 

• Policy 3-100 Open Enrollment

• Policy 3-101 Investigation of Residency

• Policy 3-103 Inter-District Transfers and Appeal Process

• Policy 3-104 Student Code of Conduct

• Policy 3-105 Admission

Health, Safety, and Wellness: Policies supporting physical and mental health, emergency protocols, and wellness initiatives. 

• Policy 3-200 Universal Meals

• Policy 3-201 School Nutrition & Student Wellness

• Policy 3-202 Suicide Prevention

• Policy 3-203 Drug and Alcohol Use

• Policy 3-204 Tobacco-Free Schools

• Policy 3-205 Referrals for Behavioral Concerns 

Academic Foundations and Enrichment: Curriculum standards, arts and technical education, and special academic programs. 

• Policy 3-300 Student Freedom of Expression

• Policy 3-301 Patriotic Expression and Pledge of Allegiance

• Policy 3-302 Student Promotion and Retention

• Policy 3-303 Course of Study and Instruction

• Policy 3-304 Mathematics Placement

Supporting Diverse Learning Needs: Policies for unduplicated count students/Title I, special education, gifted programs, and interventions for students needing additional support. 

• Policy 3-400 Federal and State Compensatory Education

• Policy 3-401 Independent Study

• Policy 3-402 Provision of Special Education and Related Services 

• • Policy 3-402a Individualized Education Plan 
  • Policy 3-402b Non-Public School and Non-Public Agency Services 
  • Policy 3-402c Transportation of Special Education Students
  • Policy 3-402d Caseloads for Special Education Providers
  • Policy 3-402e Review of Special Education Assignments 
  • Policy 3-402f Procedural Safeguards

• Policy 3-403 Homeless Children & Youth 

Digital and Innovative Learning: Technology in the classroom, digital citizenship, and privacy in online learning. 

• Policy 3-500 Technology Use 

• Policy 3-501 Social Media

• Policy 3-502 Smartphone Use 

• Policy 3-504 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use

Maintaining an Effective Learning Environment: Policies for managing student behavior and implementing corrective behavior plans; policies ensuring process for disciplinary actions. 

• Policy 3-600 Student Attendance and Truancy

• Policy 3-602 Continuation School Identification, Placement, and Intake of Pupils 

• Policy 3-603 Community Day School 

• Policy 3-604 Grades & Evaluation of Student Achievement 

Student Life and Extracurricular Engagement: Policies on athletics, clubs, and student organizations. 

• Policy 4-100 Participation in Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

School Events and Traditions: Guidelines for organizing and participating in school ceremonies, cultural events, and family engagement activities. 

Student Leadership and Voice: Encouraging student leadership, student council guidelines, and channels for student input. 

Onboarding and Professional Growth: Staff recruitment, orientation, and professional development opportunities. 

• Policy 5-100 Probationary/Permanent Status for Classified Employees 

• Policy 5-101 Teacher Assignments Outside the Scope of Their Credential 

• Policy 5-102 Exemptions from Classified Service (Substitutes, Etc.) 

• Policy 5-103 Transitional Kindergarten Credential & Equivalency Checklist 

• Policy 5-104 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

• Policy 5-105 Non-Reelection of Certificated Probationary Employees (Under 250 ADA)

• Policy 5-106 Non-School Employment 

Leaves of Absence: Roles and responsibilities of the employer and employee for accommodating leaves of absences. 

• Policy 5-201 Employee Leaves of Absence 

• Policy 5-202 Industrial Accident and Illness Leave 

Performance and Feedback: Structured feedback, evaluation methods, and a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Policy 5-301 Employee Performance Evaluation and Feedback 

• Policy 5-302 Employee Discipline, Dismissal, and Release 

• Policy 5-303 Appropriate Student Boundaries 

Respectful Workplace: Standards for a supportive work environment, including policies on harassment, discrimination, and conflict resolution. 

• See, Policy 1-101 Anti-Discrimination in Employment 

• See, Policy 1-102 Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Students) 

• See, Policy 1-103 Title IX 

• Policy 5-401 Childbirth, Parenting, and Lactation Accommodation 

Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness: Emergency protocols, lockdown drills, and safety communications. 

• Policy 6-100 Comprehensive School Safety Plan 

• Policy 6-101 Transportation and Commuter Safety 

• Policy 6-102 Immigration Enforcement on Campus and Notification Procedures 

• Policy 6-103 Emergency Use of Naloxone (Narcan) and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors 

Environmental Health and Campus Security: Policies on school environmental standards, visitor policies, and campus security measures. 

• Policy 6-200 Disruption of the Classroom Environment 

• Innovation and Policy Development: Regular updates to reflect educational trends, community needs, and legal changes. 

• Transparency and Community Accountability: Public access to policy updates, annual reports, and ways to provide feedback. 

• Review and Reflection: Scheduled evaluations to ensure policy effectiveness, relevance, and alignment with district goals.