School Board Policies

District Policy Handbook

"Cony's greatest strengths are its tremendous pride and the good will of its constituents. We have accepted the challenge of building a future equal to or greater than our past and moving into the 21st Century with a facility and curriculum worthy of the richly varying talents and gifts of our students."

(New England Association of Schools and Colleges report '97)

Integrated Pest Management	Cash in Lieu of Health Benefit
Recruitment and Appointment of Superintendent	Recruitment and Appointment of Administrative Positions
Agenda Format	Gifts
Selection of Equipment	Resignation of School Unit Employees
Copyright Compliance Administrators	Retirement Benefits for Central Office Staff
Employee Computer and Internet Use	Schedule of Rental Rates for Use of School Facilities
Family Medical Leave	School Board Member Ethics
Harassment Policy	School District Goals and Objectives
Photo Identification	Software and Equipment
Qualifications and Duties of Superintendent	Special Use of School Buses
School Board use of Electronic Mail	Staff Vacations and Holidays
School Web Site Policy	Stop Payment
Harassment Procedures	Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Policy
Standards for Ethical and Responsible Behavior	Dangerous Weapons
Bomb Threats	Disciplinary Removal of Students With Disabilities
Public Participation at Board Meetings	Expense Reimbursement
Animals in Schools	Policy on Therapeutic Restraint
Background Investigation and Criminal Check	Trust Funds
Board Member Authority	Weapons, Violence and School Safety
Administration Goals	Cancellation of After-School Activities

School Superintendent	Administration in Policy Absence
Administrative Councils, Cabinets and Committees	Board Review of Administrative Rules
Audits	Budget Line Item Transfer Authority
Budget Policies	Development of Administrative Rules
Safety Program	Hazard Communication Program
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act	First Aid
First Drills	Emergency Closings
Buildings and Grounds Management	Building and Grounds Security
Access to Buildings	Custodial Services
Traffic and Parking Controls	Material Resource Management

Maintenance and Control of Materials	Transportation Services Management
Walkers and Riders	Bus Driver Examination and Training
Special Use of School Buses	Use of Private Vehicles for School Business
Food Services Management	Free and Reduced Price Food Services
Food Services Records and Reports	Software Copyright Policy
Evaluation of Superintendent	Fiscal Accounting and Reporting
Fixed Assets Accounting and Control	Inventories
Payment and Procedures	Payroll Procedures
Petty Cash Accounts	Policy Implementation
Purchasing	Sales Calls and Demonstrations
School Activity Funds	School Building Administration
School Properties Disposal Procedures	Special Programs Administration
State and Federal Aid Eligibility Determination	Superintendent's Compensation and Benefits
Superintendent's Consulting Activities	Superintendent's Contract
Superintendents' Development Opportunities	Superintendent's Termination of Employment
Support Services Goals	Retirement of Facilities
Affirmative Action	Staff Involvement in Decision Making
Staff Conflicts of Interest	Board-Staff Communications
Smoking on School Premises by School Employees	Supervision of Professional Staff
Staff Complaints	Staff Photo Identification

Job Sharing	Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation
Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
Professional Staff Extended Personal Leave Without Pay
Family Medical Leave
Assistant Superintendent Job Description
Recruitment and Appointment of Administrative Positions
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Personnel Records and Files

This is a partial Listing of the Augusta School Department’s policies. A complete listing can be seen at the Superintends Office, located at 12 Gedney Street, Augusta Maine.