SECTION A: FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS
Section A of the NEPN / NSBA 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 the School Board’s other policies and regulations.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| AA |
School District Legal Status |
| AC |
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employment |
| AC-E |
Nondiscrimination Annual Personnel |
| AC-R |
Nondiscrimination: Title IX Grievances |
| ACE* |
Procedural Safeguards - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap/Disability |
| ACEA |
District's Obligation Under IDEA to Parentally Placed Students |
| ACF |
Identification of Non-English Language Background Students |
| ADB* |
Drug-Free Workplace |
| ADC* |
Tobacco Products Ban - Use and Possession in and on School Facilities and Grounds |
SECTION B: SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS
Section B of the NEPN/NSBA 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 School Board’s internal operating procedures.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| B |
Disclaimers |
| BA |
Absence of Receiving School's Policy |
| BB |
School Board Legal Status |
| BBA |
School Board Powers and Duties |
| BBAA |
School Board Member Authority |
| BBB |
School Board Elections |
| BBBA |
School Board Member Qualifications |
| BBBC |
School Board Member or School District Officer Resignation |
| BBBD |
School Board Member Removal From Office |
| BCA |
School Board Member Ethics |
| BCB |
School Board Member Conflict of Interest |
| BCF |
Advisory Committee to School Board |
| BCH |
Consultants to the School Board |
| BDA |
School Board Organizational Meeting |
| BDB |
School Board Officers |
| BDCC |
Duties and Responsibilities - School District Treasurer |
| BDD |
School Board - Superintendent Relationship |
| BDDJ |
Broadcasting and Taping of Public Body Meetings |
| BDE |
Committees and Delegates |
| BEA |
Public Body Meetings and Regular School Board Meetings |
| BEB |
Emergency School Board Meetings |
| BEC |
Non-Public Sessions and Minutes |
| BEC-R |
Non-Public Sessions Minutes Template |
| BEDA |
Public Notification of School Board Meetings |
| BEDB |
Agenda Preparation and Dissemination |
| BEDG |
Minutes of Public Body Meetings |
| BEDH |
Public Participation at School Board Meetings |
| BEDH-R |
Guidelines for Participation at a Meeting |
| BGA |
Policy Development, Adoption, Revision and Recision |
| BHC |
School Board/Employee Communications |
| BHE |
School Board Use of Electronic Communication |
| BIA |
New School Board Member Orientation |
| BID |
Remunerated for Services Rendered by School District Officials |
SECTION C: GENERAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Section C of the NEPN/NSBA 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 system wide reforms such as school- or site-based management. It also houses personnel policies on the superintendent, senior administrators – (management team), and school building administrators. All phases of policy implementation – procedures or regulations – are properly located in this section.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| CB |
School Superintendent |
| CBB |
Appointment of Superintendent |
| CBI |
Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools |
| CCB |
Line and Staff Relations |
| CF |
Responsibilities of School Building Administrator |
| CFB |
Building Administrator(s) Evaluation |
| CH |
Policy Implementation |
| CHB |
School Board Review of Rulings |
| CHCA |
Approval of Handbooks |
| CHD |
Administration in Policy Absence |
SECTION D: FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Section D of the NEPN/NSBA 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.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| DA |
Code of Conduct Involving Financial Transactions |
| DAF |
Administration of Federal Grants |
| DB |
Annual Budget |
| DBC |
Budget Planning |
| DBI |
Budget Implementation |
| DBJ |
Transfer of Appropriation |
| DFA* |
Investment |
| DGA |
Authorized Signatures |
| DI |
Fiscal Accounting and Reporting |
| DIA |
Fund Balance |
| DIE |
Audits |
| DIH |
Fraud Prevention and Fiscal Management |
| DJ |
Purchasing |
| DK |
Payment Procedures |
| DKA |
Payroll Procedures |
| DKC |
Travel Expense Reimbursements |
| DN |
Disposal of Equipment |
SECTION E: SUPPORT SERVICES
Section E of the NEPN/NSBA 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.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| EB* |
Joint Loss Management (Workplace Safety) |
| EBBB |
Student Injury Reporting |
| EBBC* |
Emergency Care and First Aid |
| EBBD* |
Indoor Air Quality Program |
| EBC |
Crisis Management Plan |
| EBCE |
Emergency/School Closings |
| EC |
Buildings and Grounds Management |
| ECA |
Buildings and Grounds Security |
| ECAC |
Vandalism |
| ECAD |
Damage to School Property |
| ECB |
Animals on School Grounds |
| EDC |
Authorized Use of School Owned Materials |
| EE |
Video and Audio Recording in School Classrooms |
| EEA |
Student Transportation Services |
| EEAA |
Walkers and Riders |
| EEAAB |
Transportation of Kindergarten Students |
| EEAE |
School Bus Safety Program |
| EEAEA* |
Mandatory Drug Testing for Bus Drivers |
| EEAEC |
Student Conduct on School Buses |
| EEAED |
Damage to School Buses |
| EEBB |
Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students (Greenland)
Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students (New Castle)
Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students (Newington & Rye) |
| EFA* |
Availability and Distribution of Healthy Foods |
| EFC |
Free and Reduced Price Lunch |
| EFE |
Vending Machines |
| EH |
Data Management (Public Use of School Records) |
| EHAA |
Computer Security, E-Mail, and Internet Communications Policy |
| EHAB |
Retention of Electronic Communications |
| EHB* |
Records Retention and Disposition |
| EHB-R |
Records Retention Schedule |
| EI |
Risk Management (Employees) |
| EIB |
Liability Insurance |
| EID |
Fiduciary Bonds |
SECTION F: FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
Section F of the NEPN/NSBA 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.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| FEB |
Selection of a Design Professional |
| FEH |
Supervision of Construction (Clerk-of-the-Works) |
| FFA |
Naming and Dedicating School Property |
SECTION
G: PERSONNEL
Section
G of the NEPN/NSBA 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 of classified staff.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| GAJ |
Job Descriptions |
| GBAA* |
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence |
| GBAA-R |
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Reporting Form |
| GBCA |
Employee Conflict of Interest |
| GBCB |
Employee Dress Code |
| GBCD* |
Background Investigation and Criminal Records Check for Employees |
| GBCDA-New Castle |
Background Investigation for Volunteers and Contracted Service Providers (New Castle) |
| GBCDA - Newington |
Background Investigation for Volunteers and Contracted Service Providers (Newington) |
| GBCDA - Greenland |
Background Investigation for Volunteers and Contracted Service Providers (Greenland) |
| GBCDA - Rye |
Background Investigation for Temporary or Contracted Service Providers |
| GBDD |
Public Complaints about School Personnel |
| GBE |
Employee Responsibilities |
| GBEBB |
Employee Student Relations |
| GBEBC |
Employee Gifts and Solicitations |
| GBEC* |
Drug-Free Workplace |
| GBED* |
Tobacco Products Ban |
| GBEF* |
School District Internet Access for Staff |
| GBF |
Employee Use of School Property for Non-School Authorized Activities |
| GBG |
Employee Protection |
| GBGA |
Staff Health |
| GBGAA |
HIV/AIDS Policy for Staff |
| GBH |
Motor Vehicle Seat Belt Use for Employees |
| GBJ |
Personnel Records |
| GCCBC |
Family and Medical Leave Policy |
| GCD |
Light Duty Policy |
| GCEA |
Interim Administrative Positions |
| GCF |
Certified Staff Hiring |
| GCFA |
Administrative Staff Hiring |
| GCG |
Part-Time/Substitute Professional Staff Employment |
| GCH |
Professional Staff Orientation |
| GCIA |
Reimbursement of Expenses for Overnight Conferences/Workshops |
| GCID |
Professional Activities of Teachers |
| GCK |
Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers |
| GCO* |
Teacher Performance and Evaluations |
| GCPA |
Re-Election of Professional Staff |
| GCPB |
New Professional Staff Nominated for Election |
| GCPD |
Emergency Removal of Professional Staff by Superintendent |
| GCQA |
Reduction in Professional Staff |
| GCQC |
Resignation of Instructional Staff Member |
| GCR |
Non-School Employment by a Staff Member |
| GCRD |
Tutoring for Pay |
| GD |
Classified Employees - At Will Employment |
| GDF |
Support Staff Hiring |
| GGS |
Employee Sick Leave |
| GGV |
Vacation Days for Support Staff |
| GHI |
Employee Insubordination |
SECTION H: NEGOTIATIONS
Section H of the NEPN/NSBA 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.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| HPA |
Employee Job Actions |
SECTION I: INSTRUCTION
Section I of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| IC |
Student School Calendar
|
| ICA |
School Calendar
|
| IFA* |
Instructional Needs of Students with Different Talents
|
| IGA |
Curriculum Development
|
| IGAC |
Recognition of Religious and Cultural Diversity
|
| IGAC-R |
Ceremonies, Holiday Displays and Observances |
| IGDA |
Selection of Learning Resources
|
| IGE* |
Parental Objection of Special Course Material
|
| IHAE |
Physical Education
|
| IHAH |
World Languages Program
|
| IHAK* |
Character and Citizenship Programs
|
| IHAM* |
Expemption from Instructional and Health Education Based on Religious Objections
|
| IHAM-R* |
Health and Sex Education Exemption: Opt-Out Form
|
| IHBA* |
Special Physical Health Needs of Students
|
| IHBAB |
Special Education Evaluations
|
| IHBDA* |
Evaluation Requirements for Children with Developmental Delay |
| IHBG |
Home Education Instruction Policy
|
| IHBG-R |
Participation in Public School Activities by Home Educated and Non-Public School Pupils
|
IHBH*
|
Extended Learning Opportunities
|
| IHBH |
Extended Learning Opportunities (Portsmouth)
|
| IHBI* |
Alternative Learning Plans (Portsmouth)
|
| IHCA* |
Summer Activities
|
| IHCD |
Advanced Placement Courses (Portsmouth)
|
IIAE
|
SAU 50 Copyright Policy
|
| IIB |
Class Size (Greenland & Rye)
|
| IICA |
Field Trips
|
| IJ |
Instructional Materials
|
| IJO* |
Community Partnership/Resources
|
| IJOC* |
Volunteers |
| IJOC-R* |
Volunteer Form |
| IK* |
Earning of Credits (Portsmouth)
|
| IKAA |
Interdisciplinary Credit (Portsmouth)
|
| IKB* |
Homework (Greenland, Newington, Rye) |
| IKB* |
Homework (New Castle)
|
| IKE* |
Promotion and Retention of Students
|
| IKF |
Graduation Requirements (Portsmouth)
|
IKFA*
|
Early Graduation (Portsmouth)
|
| IL* |
Evaluation of Curriculum Programs
|
| ILAA |
Assessment of Students with Educational Disabilities
|
| ILBA |
Assessment Programs
|
| ILBAA |
High School Graduation Competencies (Portsmouth)
|
IMBD
|
High School Credit for 7th & 8th Grade Coursework (Portsmouth)
|
| IMAH* |
Daily Physical Activity
|
| IMDA |
Pledge of Allegiance
|
| IMG - GR NC, NW |
Animals in Schools (Greenland, New Castle, Newington) |
| IMGA* |
Service Animals
|
SECTION J: STUDENTS
Section J of the NEPN/NSBA classification system contains policies, regulations, and exhibits on students – admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.
Policy Number
|
Policy Name
|
JBAA*
|
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
|
| JBAB |
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming |
| JCA* |
School Assignment Policy
|
| JEA |
Compulsory Attendance Age
|
| JEB |
School Age Requirements
|
| JEC* |
Manifest Educational Hardship
|
| JFA |
Legal Residency of a Student
|
| JFAA |
Admission of Resident Students
|
| JFAB* |
Admission of Non-Resident Students (Greenland)
|
JFAB*
|
Admission of Non-Resident Students (New Castle)
|
JFAB*
|
Admission of Non-Resident Students (Newington)
|
JFAB*
|
Admission of Non-Resident Students (Rye)
|
JFABB
|
Admission of Foreign Exchange Students
|
| JFAC |
Tuition for Resident High School Students
|
| JFAD |
Tution for Resident 7th and 8th Grade Students
|
| JFAE* |
Legal Residency for Homeless Children and Youth
|
| JG |
Assignment of Students to Classes and Grade Levels |
| JGA |
Grade Advancement |
| JH* |
Student Absences, Tardiness, and Truancy Policy |
| JHA |
Remote Instruction School Day (Newington) |
| JHA |
Remote Instruction School Day (Rye)
|
| JHC |
Student Release Before End of School Day |
| JI* |
Student Rights and Responsibilities |
JICA
JICA |
Student Dress Code (Greenland, New Castle, Newington)
Student Dress Code (Rye) |
JICD(P)
JICD* |
Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process (Portsmouth)
Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process |
| JICD-R |
Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process Appendix |
| JICD |
Suspension of Pupils (Portsmouth) |
| JICE |
Student Publications |
| JICF |
Gang Activity |
| JICFA* |
Hazing |
| JICG* |
Tobacco Products Ban |
| JICH |
Student Drug and Alcohol Abuse |
| JICI* |
Dangerous Weapons on School Property |
| JICK* |
Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention (Bullying) |
| JICK-R |
Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention Reporting Form |
| JICL* |
School District Internet Access for Students |
JICLA
JICLA-R |
Personal Device Usage Policy
Personal Device Usage Policy - Form |
| JIE |
Pregnant Students |
| JIH |
Interrogations by Law Enforcement Agencies |
| JIHA |
Student Searches |
| JJA |
Student Activities and Organizations |
| JJE |
School Sponsored Activity Fundraising |
| JKA |
Corporal Punishment |
| JKAA* |
Use of Child Restraints |
| JKB |
Detention of Students |
| JLC* |
Student Health Services and Administering Medicines to Students |
| JLCA |
Physical Examinations and Immunizations of Students |
| JLCC |
Communicable Diseases and Conditions |
| JLCCA |
HIV/AIDS Health Education Policy for Students (GCS, MHT, NPS) |
| JLCCA |
HIV/AIDS Health Education Policy for Students (Rye) |
| JLCCB |
Student Allergies |
| JLCE* |
Emergency Care and First Aid |
| JLCF* |
Wellness (Greenland and Rye)
|
| JLCF* |
Wellness (New Castle and Newington)
|
| JLCJ* |
Concussions and Head Injuries |
| JLCJ* |
Concussions and Head Injuries Grades 9-12 (Portsmouth) |
| JLCK* |
Special Physical Health Needs of Students |
| JLD* |
School Guidance and Counseling Programs |
| JLDBA* |
Behavior Management and Intervention |
| JLF* |
Reporting Child Abuse |
| JLI* |
Safety Management Plan |
| JQ |
Student Reimbursement for Damages of School Property |
| JRA |
Annual Notification of Rights Under FERPA |
SECTION K: SCHOOL – COMMUNITY – HOME RELATIONS
Section K of the NEPN/NSBA 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 are located in this section, too.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| KA* |
Community Partnerships/Resources |
| KB* |
Title I Parental Involvement in Education |
| KBB |
Parent Rights and Responsibilities |
| KBBA |
Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Rights |
| KBDA - GR, NC, Rye |
Visitors in the Schools (Greenland, New Castle, Rye) |
| KDC |
School System Web Site/Web Pages |
| KDCA |
Use of Students in Public Information Program |
| KE |
Public Concerns and Complaints |
| KEA |
Public Complaints or Concerns Regarding Policy |
| KEC |
Public Concerns and Complaints about Instructional Resources |
| KED* |
Public Concerns and Complaints about Facilities and Services |
| KF |
Community Use of School Facilities (Greenland, New Castle, Newington) |
| KF |
Community Use of School Facilities (Rye) |
| KF-R |
Use of School Facilities Request |
| KFA |
Public Conduct on School Property |
| KFB |
Weapons Free School Zone |
| KGD |
Use of School Facilities for Motor Vehicles |
| KH |
Public Solicitations in Schools |
| KHB |
Advertising in Schools (GCS, MHT, NPS) |
| KHB-R |
Advertising in Schools (Rye) |
| KHC |
Distribution of Notices |
| KJ |
Relations with Community Organizations |
| KLE |
Relations with the Health Department |
| KLF |
Relations with NH Health and Human Services |
| KLG |
Relations with Police Authorities |
| KLH |
Relations with Fire Department |
| KLK |
Relations with Local Government Authorities |
| KLL |
Relations with State Government Authorities |
SECTION L: EDUCATION AGENCY RELATIONS
Section L of the NEPN/NSBA 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.
| Policy Number |
Policy Name |
| LA |
Inter-Organization Relations |
| LC |
Relations with Education Research Agencies |
| LDA |
Student Teaching and Internships |
| LEB* |
Advanced Course Work/Advanced Placement Courses |
| LEB |
Advanced Course Work (Portsmouth) |
| LF |
State Education Agenda Relations |
| LG |
Federal Education Agency Relations |
| LK |
Legislative Representative |
* Policies required by law.