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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS - 0000     STUDENTS - 5000
COMMUNITY - 1000     INSTRUCTION - 6000
ADMINISTRATION - 2000     SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION - 7000
BUSINESS - 3000    
PERSONNEL - 4000     BOARD OPERATION - 9000
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Philosophy and Goals - 0000

Policy Board
Policy #
Administration
Regulation#

Exhibits
School Plans/Site Councils 0420 0420

School-Based Program Coordination 0420.1 0420.1
 
Charter Schools 0420.4 0420.4
 
Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education 0430 0430
 
Comprehensive Safety Plan 0450 0450
 
Accountability 0500  
 
School Accountability Report Card 0510  
0510
     
 
     

Community - 1000

Policy Board
Policy #
Admin
Regulation#

Exhibits
Community Relations 1000


Equity 1010


Communication with the Public 1100


School Directory 1111.11


Media Relations 1112

 
Board of Trustee Meetings 1120 1120

Use of Students 1140 1140

Responsibilities of School Personnel 1150


Responsibilities of School Personnel: Superintendent 1151


Responsibilities of the Board 1160


Participation by the Public 1200


School-Community Associations 1210


Cooperation of School Personnel 1212


Citizen's Advisory Committees for the Board 1221


Title I District Advisory Council (DAC) 1221.1


Citizen's Advisory Committees for the Staff 1222


Volunteer Assistance 1240 1240
 
Visitors/Outsiders 1250 1250

Loitering or Causing Disturbance 1251


Public Activities Involving Staff, Students or School Facilities - Business on School Property 1300


Relations between Public and School Personnel 1310 1310

Political Activities of School Employees 1311.1


Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices and District Programs and Activities (Students and Employees) 1312


Complaints Concerning District Employees 1312.1 1312.1

Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials 1312.2 1312.2
 
Uniform Complaint Procedure 1312.3 1312.3

Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures and Accompanying Exhibits   1312.4
1312.4
Gifts to School Personnel 1313


Soliciting Funds from School Personnel/Students 1314, 1324


Relations between Public and Students 1320


Public Performances by Students 1321


Contests for Students 1322


Advertisement and Promotion 1325 1325

Permitted Advertisement on District Property 1325.1 1325.1

Student Production of Goods and Services 1326


Student Production of Goods and Services 1326.1


Use of School Facilities 1330 1330

Access to School Procedures and Materials 1340


Relations between Other Governmental Agencies and Schools 1400


Fire Departments 1412


Health Departments 1413 1413

County and Intermediate Clients - Conformance to Alameda County General Plan - Castro Valley - New Residential Projects. 1421


Federal Government 1440


Relations between Area, State, Regional and National Associations and Schools 1500


Relations between Non-Public and Other Educational Organizations and the Schools 1600


Relations between the Public Agencies, Private Industry and the Schools 1710 1710

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Administration - 2000

Policy Board
Policy #

Admin
Regulation#

Exhibits
Concepts and Roles 2000



Superintendent Responsibilities and Duties 2110



Superintendent Governance Standards 2111



Superintendent Recruitment and Selection 2120



Superintendent's Contract 2121



Evaluation of the Superintendent 2140



Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Policy 2210



Administrative Staff Organization 2220



Representative and Deliberative Groups 2230



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Business - 3000

Policy Board
Policy #

Admin
Regulation#

Exhibits
Concepts and Roles 3000



Budget 3100
3100

Transfer of Funds 3110



Deferred Maintenance Funds 3111



Lottery Funds 3220.1



Transportation Fees 3250
3250

Fees and Charges 3260
3260

Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies 3270
3270

Sale, Lease, Rental of District-Owned Real Property 3280
3280

Gifts, Grants, and Bequests 3290



Expenditures/Expending Authority 3300



Purchasing Procedures 3310
3310

Bids 3311
3311

Contracts 3312



State Allocation Board Contracts

3312.11

Educational Travel Programs Contracts 3312.2
3312.2

Delegation of Authority 3313



Payment of Goods and Services 3314
3314

Revolving Cash Fund-Individual Schools/Programs 3314.2



Relation with Vendors 3315



Claims and Actions Against the District 3320
3320

Travel Expenses 3350
3350

Management of District Assets/Accounts 3400
3400

Investing 3430
3430

Inventories 3440



Student Activity Funds 3452



Financial Reports and Accountability 3460
3460

Energy and Water Conservation 3511
3511
3511
Energy Management Conservation 3511.1
3511.1
Equipment 3512
3512

Tobacco-Free Schools 3513.3
3513.3

Environmental Safety 3514
3514

Hazardous Substances 3514.1
3514.1

Integrated Pest Management  
3514.2

Campus Security 3515



Disruptions 3515.2
3515.2

Recovery for Property Loss or Damage 3515.4
3515.4

Sex Offender Notification 3515.5
3515.5

Criminal Background Checks for Contractors 3515.6
3515.6

Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan 3516
3516

Fire Drills and Fires  
3516.1

Bomb Threats

3516.2

Earthquake Emergency Procedure System  
3516.3

Emergency Schedules 3516.5
 

Risk Management/Insurance 3530
3530

Transportation 3540
3540

Transportation Routes and Services

3541

Transportation for School and Business Related Travel 3541.1
3541.1

Transportation for Students with Disabilities 3541.2
3541.2

School Bus Drivers  
3542

Transportation Safety and Emergencies

3543

Food Service/Child Nutrition Program 3550
3550

Food Service Operations / Cafeteria Fund 3551
3551

Free and Reduced Price Meals 3553
3553

Other Food Sales 3554
3554

District Records 3580
3580

Consultants 3600



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Personnel - 4000

 

    Certificated  Personnel  -  Classified Personnel  -  Management/Supervisory 

Policy Board
Policy #

Admin
Regulation#

Exhibits
All Personnel-Concept and Roles in Personnel 4000



Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace 4020


4020
Non-Discrimination in Employment 4030
4030

Complaints Concerning Discrimination   
4031

Employee Use of Technology 4040
4040

4100 - Certificated Personnel






Certificated Personnel 4100
 

Recruitment and Selection 4111



Affirmative Action: Recruitment and Selection

4111.1


Legal Status Requirements 4111.2

4111.2


Contracts

4112.1

Certification 4112.2
4112.2

Special Education Staff - Resource Specialists 4112.23



Teacher Qualifications Under NCLBA 4112.24
4112.24
4112.24
Certificated/Management Personnel-Oath or Affirmation 4112.3

4112.3

4112.3
Health Examinations 4112.4

4112.4


Criminal Record Check  
4112.5


Personnel Files 4112.6
4112.6

Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records  
4112.62

Orientation 4112.7
4112.7
 
Assignment 4113
4113

Transfers 4114



Evaluation / Supervision 4115
4115

Administrative Competence in Evaluation 4115.1



Probationary / Permanent Status 4116



Seniority 4116.1



Dismissal 4117



Retirement 4117.1
 
 
Resignation 4117.2




Personnel Reduction 4117.3



Dismissal  
4117.4

Civil and Legal Rights 4119.1

4119.1


Sexual Harassment 4119.11

4119.11


Professional Standards 4119.21



4119.21
Conduct 4119.22

4119.22


Unauthorized Release of Confidential / Privileged Information 4119.23




Political Activities of Employees 4119.25

4119.25


Duties of Personnel 4119.3




Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens 4119.42

4119.42

4119.42
Universal Precautions 4119.43

4119.43


Substitute / Temporary Personnel

4121

Student Teacher / Internships 4122
4122

Temporary Athletic Team Coaches 4127

4127


Staff Development 4131



Professional Growth 4131.5
4131.5

Publication or Creation of Materials 4132




Soliciting and Selling 4135




Non-School Employment 4136




Consulting

4136.1

Tutoring 4137
4137

Certificated/Classification - Negotiations 4143




Management, Certificated/Classified Personnel Public Notice - Negotiations 4143.1

4143.1


Employee Compensation 4151




Tax-Sheltered Annuities 4155.1



4155.1
Recognition Awards and Recognition 4156.2

4156.2


4200 - Classified Personnel

 
 
 
Classified Personnel 4200
4200

Personnel Commission 4210.1
4210.1

Affirmative Action: Recruitment and Selection

4211.1


Legal Status Requirements 4211.2

4211.2


Personnel-Oath or Affirmation  
4212.3

 
Health Examinations 4212.4
4212.4

Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers 4212.42
4212.42

Criminal Record Check

4212.5

Personnel Files 4212.6

4212.6


Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records  
4212.62

Orientation 4212.7

4212.7

Evaluation/Supervision 4215



Resignation 4217.2



Civil and Legal Rights 4219.1
4219.1

Sexual Harassment 4219.11
4219.11

Professional Standards 4219.21


4219.21
Conduct 4219.22
4219.22

Unauthorized Release of Confidential / Privileged Information 4219.23



Political Activities of Employees 4219.25
4219.25

Duties of Personnel 4219.3



Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens 4219.42
4219.42
4219.42
Universal Precautions 4219.43
4219.43

Qualifications and Duties of Paraprofessionals (Instructional Assistants) 4222
4222

Temporary Athletic Team Coaches 4227

4227


Publication or Creation of Materials 4232




Soliciting and Selling 4135




Non-School Employment 4236




Political Activities 4238

 

Management, Certificated/Classified Personnel Public Notice - Negotiations 4243.1

4143.1


Negotiations 4243




Employee Compensation 4251




Tax-Sheltered Annuities 4255.1



4255.1
Recognition Awards and Recognition 4256.2

4256.2


4300 - Management, Supervisory and Confidential Personnel (MSCP)

 


 
 
Management, Supervisory and Confidential Personnel (MSCP) 4300
4300

Management Recruitment and Selection 4311
4311

Affirmative Action: Recruitment and Selection

4311.1


Legal Status Requirements 4311.2

4311.2


Contracts 4312.1



Certificated/Management Personnel-Oath or Affirmation 4312.3

4312.3

 
Health Examinations 4312.4

4312.4


Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers 4312.42

4312.42


Criminal Record Check

4312.5


Personnel Files 4312.6

4312.6


Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records  
4312.62


Orientation 4312.7

4312.7


Nepotism - Employment of Relatives 4312.8
4312.8

Load/Schedule/Hours of Employment 4313.1



Promotion / Demotion / Reclassification 4313.2
4313.2

Transfer 4314
4314

Evaluation/Supervision 4315



Staff Evaluating Teachers 4315.1
4315.1

Retirement Incentives 4317.13



Resignation 4317.2




Personnel Reduction  
4317.3

Civil and Legal Rights 4319.1

4319.1


Sexual Harassment 4319.11

4319.11


Professional Standards 4319.21



4319.21
Conduct 4319.22

4319.22


Unauthorized Release of Confidential / Privileged Information 4319.23




Political Activities of Employees 4319.25

4319.25


Duties of Personnel 4319.3




Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens 4319.42

4319.42

4319.42
Universal Precautions 4319.43

4319.43


Temporary Athletic Team Coaches 4327

4327


Staff Development 4331



Publication or Creation of Materials 4332




Soliciting and Selling 4135




Non-School Employment 4336




Political Activities 4338

 

Employee Compensation 4351




Tax-Sheltered Annuities 4355.1



4355.1
Recognition Awards and Recognition 4356.2




Leaves and Vacations 4360



Leaves 4361



Personal Illness and Injury 4361.1
4361.1

Industrial Accident / Illness Leave
 
4361.11

Personal Leave 4361.2
4361.2

Personal Leave - Sabbatical

4361.3

Personal Leave - Administrative Leave 4361.31
4361.31

Military Leave 4361.5
4361.5

Maternity / Adoptive / Paternity / Child Care Leave

4361.6

Political Leave 4361.7
4361.7

Family Care and Medical Leave

4361.8

Vacation / Holidays

4362

Affirmative Action Program 4420



Retirement Incentive Program 4510



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Student - 5000

Policy Board
Policy #
Admin
Regulation#
Exhibits
Concepts and Roles in Student Personnel 5000

Academic Honesty 5011 5011
Parent Right and Responsibilities 5020 5020
No-Custodial Parents 5021

Student and Family Privacy Rights 5022 5022
Student Wellness 5030 5030
Attendance 5110

Admission 5111 5111
District Residency
5111.1 5111.1
Residency of Students with Caregiver
5111.11 5111.11
Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment
5111.12
Residency for Homeless Students
5111.13
Non-Resident Foreign Students
5111.2
Enrollment of Non-Public School Students 5111.4  
Exemptions From Attendance 5112.1 5112.1
Student Leave of Absence 5112.3 5112.3
Open/Closed Campus 5112.5 5112.5
Absences and Excuses 5113 5113
Truancy 5113.1 5113.1
School Attendance Boundaries 5116

Intra-District Open Enrollment 5116.1 5116.1
Inter-district Attendance 5117 5117.1
Transfers 5118

Open Enrollment 5118.1 5118.1 5118.1
Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement 5121 5121
Assignment to Teachers and Classes 5122.1 5122.1
Promotion/Acceleration/Retention 5123 5123 5123
Reporting to Parents 5124

Use of tape recorders in reporting to Parents
5124.1
Surrogate Parent 5124.2 5124.2
Student Records 5125 5125
Release of Directory Information 5125.1 5125.1 5125.1
Withholding Grades, Diploma, or Transcripts
5125.2
Challenging Student Records
5125.3
Awards for Achievement 5126 5126
Graduation Ceremonies and Activities 5127

Conduct 5131
Bus Conduct 5131.1 5131.1
Bullying - Harassment
5131.2
5131.2

Campus Disturbances

5131.4 5131.4
Vandalism 5131.5 5131.5
Alcohol and Other Drugs 5131.6 5131.6
Anabolic Steroids 5131.63 5131.63
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments 5131.7

Academic Honesty 5131.8

Dress and Grooming 5132 5132
Organizations: Cabinets, Councils, Committees, Student Councils 5133

Student Production of Services and Materials 5134

Management of Funds 5135

Organizations: Cabinets, Councils, Committees, Student Councils 5136

Positive School Climate 5137


Management of Funds 5138

Part-time Employment 5139

Welfare 5140

Health 5141

Health: Head Lice (Pediculosis) Exclusion and Readmission
5141.1
Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions 5141.21 5141.21
Food Allergies 5141.27 5141.27
Health Examinations 5141.3 5141.3
Immunizations 5141.31 5141.31
Child Health and Disability Prevention Program
5141.32
Child Abuse Reporting Procedures 5141.4 5141.4
Safety: Personal and Possessions 5142

Safety: Personal and Possessions; procedures for Reporting Suspected Incidents of Child Abuse 5142.1

Discipline/Punishment 5144

Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process 5144.1 5144.1 5144.1
Civil and Legal Rights and Responsibilities 5145

Freedom of Speech/Expression 5145.2 5145.2
Nondiscrimination/Harassment 5145.3  
Parental Notification 5145.6

Sexual Harassment Policy 5145.7 5145.7 5145.7
Refusal to Harm or Destroy Animals 5145.8 5145.8 5145.8
Hate Motivated Behavior and Crime 5145.9 5145.9
Questioning and Apprehension 5145.11 5145.11
Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students 5146 5146
Nondiscrimination of Basis of Sex in Education Programs 5147

Post Secondary - Adult - Eighth Grade Graduation Requirements for Adults 5212.1

Post Secondary - Adult School Permanent Records 5212.2

Completion of Forms
5215
Release of Administrators 5217 5217
Transfer of Certificated Personnel
5270
Leave of Absence DP5355

Classified Employee Organization DP5510

Recognized Classified Employee Organizations DP5515

Privileges of Recognized Classified Employee Organizations DP5520

Relationship with Classified Employee Organizations DP5525

Principles for Good Relationships with Classified Employees DP5530

Operation of Meet and Confer DP5535

Information to be Provided to Recognized Classified Employee Organizations DP5540

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Instruction - 6000

Policy Board
Policy #
Admin
Regulation#
Exhibits
Concepts and Roles 6000

Parent Involvement 6020 6020
School Calendar 6111

School Day 6112 6112
School Day - Physical Education Classes, Excuse from Attending 6112.9

Ceremonies and Observances 6115 6115
Goals of the Instructional Program 6120

Curriculum 6140

Elementary and Secondary - Curriculum Participation in School Improvement Program (SIP) 6140.1

Elementary and Secondary - Curriculum Affirmation of Legislative Intent (SIP) 6140.2

Elementary and Secondary - Curriculum Dissemination of Information Re: Assembly Bill 65 (1977) 6140.3

Elementary and Secondary - Curriculum - Local School Responsibility in Establishing School Site Councils (SIP) 6140.4

Elementary and Secondary - Curriculum - Operation of School Site Councils (SIP) 6140.5

Elementary and Secondary - Curriculum Responsibilities of School Site Councils (SIP) 6140.6

Copyright Compliance 6141 6141
Experimental/Innovative Programs 6141.1

Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs 6141.2

Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instructions 6142.1 6142.1 6142.1
Ecology and Protection of the Environment 6142.5

Art Education 6142.6

Physical Education 6142.7 6142.7
Courses of Study 6143 6143
Controversial Issues 6144

Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities 6145 6145
Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics 7-12 6145.1  
Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities and Interscholastic Athletics 7-12 - Appeal Committee 6145.2  
Student Organizations and Equal Access 6145.5

International Exchange 6145.6 6145.6
High School Graduation Requirements 6146.1

Certificate of Proficiency/High School Equivalency 6146.2 6146.2
Reciprocity of Academic Credit 6146.3 6146.3
Instructional Arrangements 6150

Instructional Arrangements: Staffing Allocations - Certificated Staff 6150.1 6150.1
Instructional Arrangements: Class Size, Kindergarten - Primary 6151  
Grouping 6152

Student Trips and Travel 6153 6153 6153
Homework 6154 6154
Student Teachers 6156 6156
Independent Study 6158 6158 6158
Individualized Education Program 6159 6159
Procedural Safeguards and Complaints for Special Education 6159.1 6159.1
Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education 6159.2 6159.2
Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Special Education Students 6159.3 6159.3
Equipment, Books and Materials 6161

Textbooks and Workbooks 6161.1, 6161.1 6161.1
Supplementary Instructional Materials 6161.11 6161.11 6161.11
Books, Materials and Equipment 6161.2 6161.2
Student Assessment 6162.5

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program 6162.51 6162.51
High School Exit Exam 6162.52 6162.52 6162.52
Research 6162.8 6162.8
Animals at Schools 6163.2 6163.2
Service Dogs at Schools
6163.3 6163.3
Student Use of Technology 6163.4 6163.4 6163.4
SB 16 - Elective Physical Education for 11th and 12th Grade Students
6163.55
Health Services 6164.1

Guidance 6164.2 6164.2 6164.2
Psychological Service 6164.3

Identification of Individuals for Special Education 6164.4 6164.4
Reading 6164.5

Identification, Evaluation and Education Under Section 504 6164.6 6164.6
Speech/Hearing 6164.7

Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol 6164.11

Student Production of Services and Materials 6165

Title I Program 6171 6171
Instruction of Atypical Student 6171.1

Instruction for Non-English and Limited-English Speaking Student 6171.2

Education for Homeless Children 6173 6173
Education for Foster Children 6173.1  
Education for English Learners 6174 6174 6174
Summer School 6177

Vocational Education 6178

Supplemental Instruction 6179  
Alternative Schools 6181 6181 6181
Opportunity School/Class Program 6182 6182
Home and Hospital Instruction   6183 6183
Continuation Education 6184 6184
Evaluation of the Instructional Program 6190

Post Secondary - Adult - Adult Class Annual and Daily Calendar 6211

Post Secondary - Adult -Programs for Handicapped Adults 6212.5

Post Secondary - Adult -Programs in Nursing Homes and Convalescent Hospitals 6212.6

Post Secondary - Adult - Adult Classes in Non-School District - Owned Properties 6212.7

Post Secondary - Adult -Textbooks for Adult Students 6214.1

Post Secondary - Adult -Adult School Course Approval Process 6214.5

Post Secondary - Adult -Lecture and Forum Series 6214.8

Post Secondary - Adult -Adult Student Fee 6216.1

Pupil Supervision DP6305

 
Moral Supervision DP6310

 
Campus Supervision DP6315

 
Expulsion of Pupils DP6480 6480  
Exclusion DP6481 6481  
Fire Drills 6670

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School Construction - 7000

Policy Board
Policy #

Admin
Regulation#

Exhibits
Concepts and Roles 7000



Facilities Master Plan 7110
7110

Evaluation Existing Buildings 7111
7111

Relations with Local Agencies 7131



Architectural and Engineering Services 7140
7140

Site Selection and Development 7150
7150

Charter School Facilities 7160
7160

Facilities Financing 7210



Developer Fees 7211
7211

Naming of Facility 7310



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Bylaws of the Board - 9000

Policy Board
Bylaws #

Admin
Regulation#

Exhibits
Role of Board Members (Powers, Purposes, Duties) 9000



Governance Standards 9005



Public Statements 9010



Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information 9011



Annual Organizational Meeting 9100


9100
Terms of Office 9110



President 9121



Secretary 9122



Vice-President/Clerk 9123



Attorney 9124



Committees 9130



Board Representatives 9140



Student Board Members 9150
9150

Members 9200



Qualifications 9210



Governing Board Election 9220



Filling Vacancies 9221


9221
Resignation 9222



Oath of Affirmation 9224



Orientation 9230



Development of Service 9240



Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits 9250



Legal Protection 9260



Conflict of Interest 9270
9270

Code of Ethics 9271



Governance 9300



Development, Distribution and Maintenance of Policy Manual 9310



Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies 9311



Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws 9312



Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Administration Regulations 9313



Suspension of Policies, Bylaws, Board-Adopted Regulations 9314



Meetings 9320



Closed Session Purposes and Agendas 9321



Agenda/Meeting Materials 9322



Meeting Conduct 9323



Actions by the Board 9323.2



Board Minutes 9324



Membership in Associations 9330



Governance Team Self-Evaluation 9400



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