Index of School Board Policies and Superintendent Procedures

One of the ongoing responsibilities of the Board of Directors is to establish policies that guide the operation of the School District.

Filter by series below or view all SPS Policies and Procedures

Series 0000 – Philosophy and Goals

• Ensuring Educational and Racial Equity
• Instructional Philosophy

Series 1000 – Board of Directors

• Legal Status, Responsibilities and Authority of the Board
• Election
• Board Organization
• Methods of Governance
• Meetings
• Principles of Operation
• Board Member Benefits
• Board Development

Series 2000 – Instruction

• Program Development and Resources 
• Learning Programs and Supports 
• School Organization 
• Program Supplements
• Requirements and Assessments 

Series 3000 – Students

• Admission and Attendance
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Student Welfare
• Student Activities

Series 4000 – Community Relations

• Communications with the Public
• Public Participation in the Schools
• Public Access to Schools, Staff and Students
• Relations with Other Agencies and Schools 

Series 5000 – Personnel

• Recruitment and Personnel Selection
• Employment Practices
• Compensation
• Leaves
• Benefits
• Auxiliary Personnel

Series 6000 – Management Support

• Financial Planning and Management
• Revenues
• Purchasing
• Risk Management
• Transportation
• Food Service
• School Property
• Capital Projects

Please see the Phase I Policy Grid for a comparison between former Section Policies and new Series Policies.