Full policy books may be examined at the Darien Public Schools’ District Office and the Darien Public Library.  However, during the period of years from 2008-2011 the Board of Education is conducting a comprehensive review and revision of its entire policy book.  Old policy statements are being rescinded and simultaneously updated new policy statements are being adopted.  As this work is taking place, the newly adopted policies are now posted electronically to this website.  The following is a synopsis of the progress of the Board of Education’s work.

One of the most important responsibilities of the Board of Education is to prepare and adopt policies that govern the operations of the Darien Public Schools.  There currently exist well over one hundred such policies.  During the 2008-09 school year the Policy Committee of the Board and Administration, with the advice of legal counsel, have begun the process of updating and revising the district’s policies.   On December 9, 2008 the Board of Education rescinded sections A:  Foundations and Basic Commitments; B:  Governance and Operations of the Board of Education; and C: Administration.  At the same time, the Board approved the following new policies listed below:  Series 9000 which includes Legal Status and Organization of the Board, Board Meetings, Board Policies and Operations and Series 2000, Administration, which includes Goals of Administrative Body, the Superintendent of Schools, Administrative Team, etc.  

On June 9, 2009, the Board of Education rescinded the following policies: Section I, Students; DE6, Income from Student Fund Raising Activities, HG3.4, Student Fund Raising Activities, EH1, Electronic Environment Regulations, EE1, Student Transportation, EE1.1, Walkers and Riders, EE1.2, Operation of Buses on Private Roads, EE1.3, School Bus Safety Program, and EE1.4, Transportation Safety Complaints.  At the same time, the Board approved the following new policies:  Series 5000, Students; and Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children, Personnel section (former Policy ID5 in the “Student” section). 

In addition, a “Personnel” policy entitled “Employee Use of District Computer Systems” was approved by the Board on July 28, 2009.

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Series 9100 - Legal Status of the Board
9110 Role of Board and Members
9120 Transaction of Business
9130 Oath of Office
9140 Conflict of Interest
9150 Qualifications of Board Members
9160 Filling Vacancies on the Board
9170 Removal of Board Officers

9310 Meeting Conduct
9320 Time, Place and Notice of Meetings
9330 Public Meetings and Executive Session
9340 Construction and Posting of Agenda
9350 Quorum and Voting Procedures
9360 Minutes

Series 9400 – Board Policies
9410 Development of Board Policy
9420 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Bylaws
9430 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Policies
9440 Formulation, Adoption, Amendment or Deletion of Administrative Regulations
9450 Suspension of Policies, Bylaws or Administrative Regulations

Series 9500 - Board Operations
9510 Orientation for Board Members
9520 Expense Reimbursement for Board Members
9530 Insurance
9540 Board Evaluation

Series 2000 - Administration

2100 Goals of Administrative Body
2210 Duties of the Superintendent of Schools
2220 Recruitment and Appointment of the Superintendent of Schools
2230 Superintendent’s Contract
2240 Superintendent of Schools - Opportunities for Development
2250 Superintendent of Schools – Evaluation
2260 Unavailability of the Superintendent
2310 Administrative Team
2410 Dissemination and Implementation of Policies and Administrative Regulations
2420 Uniform Treatment of Recruiters
2610 Annual Report of the School District

Series 6000 – Instruction

6110    School Year Calendar
6210    Curriculum Adoption and Revision
6220    Curriculum Guides and Course Outlines
6230    Program Assessment
6310    Teaching about Religion
6320    Health Education
6330    Family Life Education and Instruction on AIDS
6340    Career and Vocational Education
6350    Programs for Exceptional Students
6360    Homebound Instruction
6370    Summer School
6410    Student Organizations
6420    Student Publications
6430    Intramural Programs
6440    Interscholastic Programs
6450    Continuing Education Program
6510    Class Size
6520    Independent Study
6610    Instructional Materials – Selection and Adoption
6620    Instructional Materials – Use of Copyrighted Materials
6710    Field Trips
6810    Reports of Student Progress
6820    Homework
6830    Honor Rolls
6840    Graduation Requirements
6845    Transfer of Credits
6850    Promotion and Retention
6910    Parent-Teacher Communication
6920    Weighted Grading for Honors Classes
6930    Parental Access to Instructional Material

Series 5000 - Students

5100 Attendance

5110 School Attendance Districts
5120
5130 Student Attendance and Truancy
5140 Continuity of Attendance
5150 Admission of Resident, Non-Resident and Exchange Students
5160 Dismissal Precautions

5200 Rights and Responsibilities
5210 Student Government
5215 Standards of Conduct
5220 Student Discipline
5225 Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
5230 Chemical Health Policy for Student Athletes and Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities
5235 Conduct on School Buses
5240 Hazing
5245 Bullying Behavior in the Schools / Safe School Climate Plan
5250 Misconduct Related to Voluntary School Organizations and Activities
5255 Search and Seizure
5260 Use of Reasonable Physical Force
5265 Confidentiality and Access to Education Records
5270 Pledge of Allegiance
5275 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
5280 Dress Code

5300 Welfare
5310 Insurance Program
5320 Health Services and Requirements
5330 Health Records
5340 Physical Examinations/Screenings
5350 Immunization Requirements
5360 Administration of Medication
5370 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
5375
5380 Student Wellness
5390
5395 Transportation

5400 Awards and Scholarships
5410 Awards and Scholarships

5500 Unassigned

5600 Gifts and Fundraising Activities
5610 Gifts
5620 Fundraising Activities

5700 Non-Discrimination (Students)
5710 Non-Discrimination of Students

5800 Use of School District Property
5810 Student Use of the District’s Computer Systems and Internet Safety

5900 Unassigned  

Additional Recently Adopted Policies

GA 11                     Employee Use of the District’s Computer Systems

Series 4000              Reports of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children

Series 9200 - Organization of the Board

9210 Officers
9220 Official Duties – Chairperson
9230 Official Duties – Vice Chairperson
9240 Official Duties – Secretary
9250 Board-Superintendent Relations
9260 Committees
9270 Consultants of the Board

 

Series 9300 – Board Meetings

Series 9000 - Board of Education