MPS Policy Manual
About the Manual:
This manual contains the official policies of the Marblehead School Committee; the major regulations intended to implement policy; and certain reference or “exhibit” documents that relate to policies and/or regulations. Policy development in a modern, forward-looking school system is a dynamic, ongoing process. New problems, issues, and needs give rise to the continuing need to develop new policies or to revise existing ones. The Marblehead School Committee is in the process of reviewing the MPS Policy Manual. On this page, you may access the MPS Policy Manual in its entirety or by policy.
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Marblehead School Committee Policy Manual
Policies by Classification:
The manual is organized in accordance with the classification system developed by the National School Boards Association. This system provides an efficient means of coding, filing, and finding policies and other documents. There are 12 major classifications each assigned an alphabetical code:
A-Foundations and Basic Commitments
- A-INDEX
- AA-SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS
- AB-THE PEOPLE AND THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
- AC-NONDISCRIMINATION
- ACA-NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX
- ACAB-SEXUAL HARASSMENT
- ACE-NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP
- AD-CORE VALUES OF THE MARBLEHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- AD-E-1-MARBLEHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
- AD-E-2-MIDDLE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
- AD-E-3-MARBLEHEAD HIGH SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
- AD-E-4-TALENTED AND GIFTED STUDENTS
- ADDA-BACKGROUND CHECKS
- ADDA-R DCJIS MODEL CORI POLICY
- ADF-MARBLEHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELLNESS POLICY
- ADF-E-MARBLEHEAD PHYSICAL EDUCATION TIME AND GRADE
- ADF-R NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- AE-COMMITMENT TO ACCOMPLISHMENT
B-School Board Governance & Operations
- B-INDEX
- BA-SCHOOL COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL GOALS
- BAA-EVALUATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
- BB-SCHOOL COMMITTEE LEGAL STATUS
- BBA-SCHOOL COMMITTEE POWERS AND DUTIES
- BBAA-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER AUTHORITY
- BBBA-BBBB-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS-OATH OF OFFICE
- BBBC-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER RESIGNATION
- BBBE-UNEXPIRED TERM FULFILLMENT
- BCA-SCHOOL COMMITTEE CODE OF ETHICS
- BDA-SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
- BDB-SCHOOL COMMITTEE OFFICERS
- BDC-APPOINTED COMMITTEE OFFICIALS
- BDD-SCHOOL COMMITTEE-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP
- BDE-SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
- BDF-ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
- BDFA-SCHOOL COUNCILS (SITE BASED MANAGEMENT TEAMS)
- BDFA-E-1-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
- BDFA-E-2-SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
- BDG-SCHOOL ATTORNEY
- BE-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
- BEC-EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
- BEDA-NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
- BEDB-AGENDA FORMAT
- BEDD-RULES OF ORDER
- BEDF-VOTING METHOD
- BEDG-MINUTES
- BEDH-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
- BEE-SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS
- BG-SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY DEVELOPMENT
- BGB-POLICY ADOPTION
- BGC-POLICY REVISION AND REVIEW
- BGD (also CHB)-SCHOOL COMMITTEE REVIEW OF REGULATIONS
- BGE-POLICY DISSEMINATION
- BGF-SUSPENSION OF POLICIES
- BHC-SCHOOL COMMITTEE STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- BHD-SCHOOL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC
- BHE-USE OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGING BY SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- BIA-NEW SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER ORIENTATION
- BIBA-SCHOOL COMMITTEE CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, AND WORKSHOPS
- BID-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
- BJ-SCHOOL COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
- BK-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
C-General School Administration
- C-INDEX
- CA-ADMINISTRATION GOALS
- CB-SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
- CBD-SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT
- CBG-AASA AND M.A.S.S
- CBI-EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
- CCB-LINE AND STAFF RELATIONS
- CE-ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS, CABINETS AND COMMITTEES
- CH-POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
- CHA-DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS
- CHB (also BGD)-SCHOOL COMMITTEE REVIEW OF REGULATIONS
- CHC-REGULATIONS DISSEMINATION
- CHCA-APPROVAL OF HANDBOOKS AND DIRECTIVES
- CHCA-E-APPROVAL OF HANDBOOKS AND DIRECTIVES
- CHD-ADMINISTRATION IN POLICY ABSENCE
- CL-ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
- CM-SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
- CMAA-LEGALLY REQUIRED RELEASES AND PUBLICATIONS
D-Fiscal Management
- D-INDEX
- DA-FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS
- DB-ANNUAL BUDGET
- DBC-BUDGET DEADLINES AND SCHEDULES
- DBD-BUDGET PLANNING
- DBF-COMMITTEE BUDGET REVIEW MEETINGS AND LEGAL HEARINGS
- DBFA-COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF BUDGET
- DBG-BUDGET ADOPTION PROCEDURES
- DBJ-BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORITY
- DD-FUNDING PROPOSALS AND APPLICATIONS
- DEB-INCOME FROM STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS
- DGA-AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES, PAYROLL
- DH-BONDED EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS
- DI-FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
- DIBA-ADULT EDUCATION REVOLVING FUND
- DIBB-SUMMER SCHOOL REVOLVING FUND
- DIBE-CAFETERIA REVOLVING FUND
- DIE-AUDITS
- DJ-PURCHASING
- DJA-PURCHASING AUTHORITY
- DJC-PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS
- DJE-BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
- DJG-VENDOR RELATIONS
- DK-PAYMENT PROCEDURES
- DKC-EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
E-Support Services
- E-INDEX
- EB-SAFETY PROGRAM
- EBAB-PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY
- EBB-FIRST AID
- EBBB (also IHAD)-EYE PROTECTION DEVICES REQUIRED
- EBC-EMERGENCY PLANS
- EBCD-EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
- EC-BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MANAGEMENT
- ECA-BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS SECURITY
- ECAC-VANDALISM
- EDC-AUTHORIZED USE OF SCHOOL-OWNED MATERIALS
- EE-TRANSPORTATION
- EEA-STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
- EEAA-TRANSPORTATION OF REGULAR EDUCATION STUDENTS
- EEAB-USE OF SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLES DRIVEN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
- EEAE-SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM
- EEAEA-BUS DRIVER EXAMINATION AND TRAINING
- EEAEA-1-DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING FOR SCHOOL BUS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVERS
- EEAEC-STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES
- EEAEC-R-STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES
- EEAG-STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES
- EFC-FREE AND REDUCED PRICE FOOD SERVICES
- EGAD-COPYRIGHT
F-Facilities Development
- F-INDEX
- FA-FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- FA-E-FACILITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- FB-FACILITIES PLANNING
- FCB-RETIREMENT OF FACILITIES
- FF-NAMING NEW FACILITIES
G-Personnel
- G-INDEX
- GA-PERSONNEL POLICY GOALS
- GBA-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
- GBEA-STAFF ETHICS CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- GBEB-STAFF CONDUCT
- GBEBC-GIFTS TO AND SOLICITATIONS BY STAFF
- GBEC-DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
- GBED-TOBACCO USE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY BY STAFF MEMBERS
- GBGB-STAFF PERSONAL SECURITY AND SAFETY
- GBI-STAFF PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
- GBJ-PERSONNEL RECORDS
- GBK-STAFF COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
- GCA-PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS
- GCBA-PROFESSIONAL STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES
- GCBB-EMPLOYMENT OF PRINCIPALS
- GCBC-PROFESSIONAL STAFF SUPPLEMENTARY PAY PLANS
- GCCC-PROFESSIONAL STAFF FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
- GCCC-E-FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
- GCCD-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE POLICY
- GCD-PROFESSIONAL STAFF VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
- GCE-PROFESSIONAL STAFF RECRUITING POSTING OF VACANCIES
- GCF-PROFESSIONAL STAFF HIRING
- GCG-PART-TIME AND SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT
- GCIA-PHILOSOPHY OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- GCJ-PROFESSIONAL TEACHER STATUS
- GCK-PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
- GCL-PROFESSIONAL STAFF TIME SCHEDULES
- GCO-EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF
- GCO-R-1-EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF
- GCO-R-2-EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF TEACHERS
- GCO-R-3-EVALUATION OF TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
- GCQD-RESIGNATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
- GCQE-RETIREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
- GCQF-SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS
- GCRD-TUTORING
- GDA-SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS
- GDB-SUPPORT STAFF CONTRACTS AND COMPENSATION PLANS
- GDBC-SUPPORT STAFF SUPPLEMENTARY PAY PLANS
- GDBD-SUPPORT STAFF FRINGE BENEFITS
- GDCC-SUPPORT STAFF FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
- GDD-SUPPORT STAFF VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS
- GDE-SUPPORT STAFF RECRUITING POSTING OF VACANCIES
- GDF-SUPPORT STAFF HIRING
- GDI-SUPPORT STAFF PROBATION
- GDJ-SUPPORT STAFF ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
- GDK-SUPPORT STAFF TIME SCHEDULES
- GDO-EVALUATION OF SUPPORT STAFF
- GDQC-RETIREMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS
- GDQD-SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL OF SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS
H-Negotiations
I-Instructional Program
- I-INDEX
- IA-INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
- IB-ACADEMIC FREEDOM
- IC-ICA-SCHOOL YEAR-SCHOOL CALENDAR
- ID-SCHOOL DAY
- IE-ORGANIZATION OF INSTRUCTION
- IGA-CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- IGB-SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS
- IGBE-REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION
- IGBH-ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
- IGD-CURRICULUM ADOPTION
- IGDB-HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TAUGHT IF 30 PARENTS PETITION
- IGDC-MINIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS REQUIRED TO OFFER A SEMESTER OR YEAR COURSE AT THE MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL
- IHA-E-BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
- IHAD-EYE PROTECTION DEVICES REQUIRED
- IHAI-OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
- IHAM-HEALTH EDUCATION
- IHAM-1-PARENTAL NOTIFICATION RELATIVE TO SEX EDUCATION
- IHAM-1-E-SAMPLE NOTICE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN
- IHAM-R-HEALTH EDUCATION EXEMPTION PROCEDURE
- IHAMB-TEACHING ABOUT DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO
- IHB-SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
- IHBA-PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
- IHBAA-OBSERVATONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
- IHBB-GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION
- IHBD-COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (TITLE 1)
- IHBE-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- IHBEA-ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
- IHBF-HOME-HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION
- IHBG-HOME SCHOOLING
- IHBG-R-HOME SCHOOLING
- IHBG-E-HOME SCHOOLING
- IHBH-ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- IHBHB-MAGNET SCHOOLS
- IHCA-SUMMER SCHOOLS
- IHCC-HONORS COURSES
- IHD-COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
- IJ-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- IJ-R-RECONSIDERATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- IJJ-TEXTBOOK SELECTION AND ADOPTION
- IJK-SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION
- IJL-LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION
- IJL-R-LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION
- IJLA-LIBRARY RESOURCES
- IJM-SPECIAL INTEREST MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION
- IJND-CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
- IJNDB-STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
- IJNDB-E-PARENT CONSENT FORM
- IJNDB-R-STUDENT EMAIL AND INTERNET POSTING GUIDELINES
- IJNDBA-INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
- IJNDC-SCHOOL AND DISTRICT WEB PAGES
- IJNDC-R-WEB SITE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL
- IJNDD-SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY FOR STAFF
- IJOA-FIELD TRIPS AND ATHLETIC TRIPS
- IJOB-COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSONS AND SPEAKERS
- IJOC-SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
- IK-ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
- IKAB-STUDENT PROGRESS REPORT TO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
- IKB-HOMEWORK
- IKE-PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF STUDENTS
- IKF-GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- IL-EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
- ILBA-DISTRICT PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS
- ILBA-E-INTEGRATED LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PLAN
- IMA-TEACHING ACTIVITIES OR PRESENTATIONS
- IMB-TEACHING ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES CONTROVERSIAL SPEAKERS
- IMD-SCHOOL CEREMONIES AND OBSERVANCES
- IMDD-PARTICIPATION
- IMG-ANIMALS IN SCHOOL
J-Students
- J-Index
- JA-STUDENT POLICY GOALS
- JA-E-STUDENT POLICIES GOAL
- JB-EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
- JBA-STUDENT-TO-STUDENT HARASSMENT
- JC-ATTENDANCE AREAS
- JCA-ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
- JEB-ENTRANCE AGE
- JF-E-1-SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
- JF-E-2-SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
- JFABD-HOMELESS STUDENTS-ENROLLMENT RIGHTS AND SERVICES
- JFBB-SCHOOL CHOICE
- JH-STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES
- JHD-EXCLUSIONS AND EXEMPTIONS FROM SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
- JI-STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- JIB-STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING
- JIC-STUDENT CONDUCT
- JICA-STUDENT DRESS CODE
- JICE-STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
- JICF-GANG ACTIVITY-SECRET SOCIETIES
- JICFA-PROHIBITION OF HAZING
- JICFA-E-HAZING
- JICFB-BULLYING
- JICG-TOBACCO USE BY STUDENTS
- JICH-ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG USE BY STUDENTS PROHIBITED
- JIE-PREGNANT STUDENTS
- JIH-SEARCHES AND INTERROGATIONS
- JII-STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
- JJ-CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- JJ-E-COCURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- JJA-STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
- JJE-STUDENT FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES
- JJF-STUDENT ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS
- JJG-CONTESTS FOR STUDENTS
- JJH-STUDENT TRAVEL
- JJH-E-STUDENT TRAVEL FORMS
- JJH-R-STUDENT TRAVEL REGULATIONS
- JJIB-INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
- JJIC-ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES
- JJIF-ATHLETIC CONCUSSION POLICY
- JK-STUDENT CONDUCT
- JKA-CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
- JKAA-PHYSICAL RESTRAINT OF STUDENTS
- JKD-DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
- JL-STUDENT WELFARE
- JLA-STUDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM
- JLC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS
- JLCA-PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STUDENTS
- JLCB-INOCULATIONS OF STUDENTS
- JLCC-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
- JLCCA-AIDS RESOLUTION
- JLCCB-PEDICULOSIS
- JLCCC-NEEDLE STICK
- JLCCC-R-1-EMPLOYEE NEEDLE STICK POLICY
- JLCCC-R-2-EMPLOYEE NEEDLE SHARP HANDLING POLICY
- JLCD-ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS
- JLCD-R-POLICY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE
- JLD-GUIDANCE PROGRAM
- JLD-E-GUIDANCE PROGRAM
- JP-STUDENT GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS
- JQ-STUDENT FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES
- JRA-STUDENT RECORDS
- JRA-R-STUDENT RECORDS
- JRD-STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHS
K-School-Community Relations
- K-Index
- KA-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS GOALS
- KA-1-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS GOALS
- KBA-SCHOOL-PARENT RELATIONS GOALS
- KBBA-NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT'S RIGHTS TO STUDENT RECORDS
- KBBA-E SAMPLE TO THE CUSTODIAL PARENT
- KBBA-R-SAMPLE AFFIDAVIT FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT REQUESTING RECORDS
- KBE-RELATIONS WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
- KCB-COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING
- KCD-PUBLIC GIFTS TO THE SCHOOLS
- KDB-PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW
- KDD-NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS AND OR NEWS RELEASES
- KE-PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
- KE-E-PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
- KEB-PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL
- KEB-R-PUBLIC COMPLAINT ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL
- KEC-PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CURRICULUM OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
- KF-COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
- KHA-PUBLIC SOLICITATIONS IN THE SCHOOLS
- KHB-ADVERTISING IN THE SCHOOLS
- KI-VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
- KJA-RELATIONS WITH BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS
- KJI-ADMISSION CHARGE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
- KLG-RELATIONS WITH POLICE AUTHORITIES
- KLJ-RELATIONS WITH PLANNING AUTHORITIES
- KLK-RELATIONS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES