SUN Area Technical Institute

School Board Policy Manual

This Index is designed to direct the reader to the individual section(s) dealing with a specific topic. The terminology used in the Policy Manual has been included here, including a listing of all Sections covered under each topic heading.

In addition, popular synonyms have also been utilized where necessary to guide the reader. Cross-referencing has been employed to provide all the major sections dealing with certain important topics.

Example: Employment Contract includes Administrative, Professional and Classified Employees

Joint Operating Committee Procedures

000 Introduction
001 Name and Classification
002 Authority and Power
003 Functions
004 Membership
004.1 Student Board Members
005 Organization
006 Meetings
007 Distribution
011 Joint Operating Committee Governance Standards/Code of Conduct

Programs

100 Strategic Plan
101 Philosophy of Education/Mission Statement/Beliefs
101 Quality Management
102 Academic Standards
103 Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices
103.1 103.1 Nodiscrimination - Qualified Students with Disabilities
103.1 ATTCH 1 Report Form for Complaints of Discrimination
103.1 ATTCH 2 103.1 Attachment 2 - Procedural Safeguards Notification
104 Nondiscrimination in Employment/Contract Practices
105 Curriculum Development
105.1 Curriculum Review by Parents and Students
105.2 Exception from Instruction
106 Guides for Planned Instruction
107 Adoption of Planned Instruction
108 Adoption of Textbooks
109 Resource Materials
110 Instructional Supplies
111 Lesson Plans
112 Guidance Counseling
113 Special Education
113.1 Discipline of Students with Disabilities

113.2 Behavioral Support
113.3 CONFIDENTIALITY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT INFORMATION

Programs

115 Cooperative Education
116 Tutorial Instruction
117 Homebound Instruction
121 Field Trips
122 Extracurricular Activities
124 Summer School
125 Adult Education
126 Class Size/Quotas
127 Assessment Of Educational Program
130 Homework
135 Live Work
136 Continuation Of Programs

Pupils

201 Admission Of Students
202 Eligibility Of Nonresident Students
203 HIV Infection
204 Attendance
205 Postgraduate Students
206 Assignment Within School
207 Confidential Communications Of Students
208 Withdrawal From School
209 Health Examinations
210 Use Of Medications
210.1 POSSESSION/USE OF ASTHMA INHALERS/EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS
211 Student Accident Insurance
212 Reporting Student Progress
213 Assessment Of Student Progress
215 Promotion And Retention
216 Student Records
216 Supplemental Discipline Records
217 Skills Certification
218 Student Discipline
218.1 Weapons
218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts
219 Student Complaint Process
220 Student Expression
221 Dress And Grooming
222 Tobacco Use
223 Use Of Motor Vehicles
224 Care Of School Property
225 Relations With Law Enforcement Agencies
226 Searches
227 Controlled Substances
228 Student Government
229 Student Fundraising
230 Public Performances By Students
231 Social Events And Class Trips
232 Student Involvement In Decision-Making
233 Suspension And Expulsion
234 Pregnant Students
235 Student Rights/Surveys
237 Electronic Devices
246 Student Wellness
247 Hazing
248 Unlawful Harassment
249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
250 Student Recruitment

Administrative Employees

301 Creating A Position
302 Employment Of Administrative Director & Assistant Administrative Director
303 Employment Of Administrators
304 Superintendent Of Record
308 Employment Contract
309 Assignment And Transfer
310 Abolishing A Position
311 Suspensions And Furloughs
312 Evaluation Of Administrative Director
313 Evaluation Of Administrative Employees
314 Physical Examination
314.1 HIV Infection
316 Nontenured Employees
317 Disciplinary Procedures
319 Outside Activities
320 Freedom Of Speech In Nonschool Settings
321 Political Activities
322 Gifts
323 Tobacco Use
324 Personnel Files
325 Dress And Grooming
326 Complaint Process
327 Management Team
328 Compensation Plan
331 Job Related Expenses
333 Professional Development
334 Sick Leave
335 Family And Medical Leaves
336 Personal Necessity Leave
337 Vacation
338 Sabbatical Leave
338.1 Compensated Professional Leaves
339 Uncompensated Leave
340 Responsibility Of Staff For Student Welfare
342 Jury Duty
346 Workers' Compensation
348 Unlawful Harassment
349 Retirement Allowance
351 Drug And Substance Abuse

Professional Employees

401 Creating A Position
404 Employment Of Professional Employees
405 Employment Of Substitute Professional Employees
406 Employment Of Summer School Staff
407 Student Teachers
408 Employment Contract
409 Assignment And Transfer
410 Abolishing A Position
411 Suspensions And Furloughs
412 Evaluation Of Professional Employees
413 Evaluation Of Temporary Professional And Vocational Intern/Interim Employees
414 Physical Examination
414.1 HIV Infection
416 Nontenured Staff Members
417 Disciplinary Procedures
418 Penalties For Tardiness
419 Outside Activities
420 Freedom Of Speech In Noninstructional Settings
421 Political Activities
422 Gifts
423 Tobacco Use
424 Personnel Files
425 Dress And Grooming
426 Complaint Process
428 Salary Determination
429 Substitute Compensation
431 Job Related Expenses
432 Working Periods
433 Professional Development
434 Sick Leave
435 Family And Medical Leaves
436 Personal Necessity Leave
438 Sabbatical Leave
438.1 Compensated Professional Leaves
439 Uncompensated Leave
440 Responsibility For Student Welfare
442 Jury Duty
446 Workers' Compensation
448 Unlawful Harassment
449 Retirement Allowance
451 Drug And Substance Abuse

Classified Employees

501 Creating A Position
504 Employment Of Classified Employees
505 Employment Of Substitute And Short-Term Employees
508 Employment Contract
509 Assignment And Transfer
511 Suspensions And Layoffs
512 Evaluation Of Classified Employees
514 Physical Examination
514.1 HIV Infection
517 Disciplinary Procedures
518 Penalties For Tardiness
519 Outside Activities
521 Political Activities
523 Tobacco Use
524 Personnel Files
525 Dress And Grooming
526 Complaint Process
528 Salary Determination
529 Substitute Compensation
530 Overtime
531 Job Related Expenses
532 Working Periods
533 Employee Improvement Plan
534 Sick Leave
535 Family And Medical Leaves
536 Personal Necessity Leave
537 Vacation
539 Uncompensated Leave
540 Responsibility Of Staff For Student Welfare
541 Benefits For Part-Time Personnel
542 Jury Duty
543 Paid Holidays
546 Workers' Compensation
548 Unlawful Harassment
549 Retirement Allowance
551 Drug And Substance Abuse

Finances

601 Fiscal Objectives
602 Budget Planning
603 Budget Preparation
604 Budget Adoption
607 Tuition Income
608 Bank Accounts
609 Investment of Center Funds
610 Purchases Subject To Bid
611 Purchases Budgeted
612 Purchases Not Budgeted
613 Cooperative Purchasing
614 Payroll Authorization
615 Payroll Deductions
616 Payment Of Bills
617 Petty Cash
618 Student Activity Funds
619 Audit

Property

701 Facilities Planning
702 Gifts, Grants, Donations
703 Sanitary Management
704 Maintenance
705 Safety
706 Property Records
706.1 Disposal Of Obsolete/Surplus Property
707 Use Of Center Facilities
708 Lending Equipment And Books
709 Building Security
710 Use Of Facilities By Staff
715 Use Of FAX Machines
716 Integrated Pest Management
718 Service Animals in Schools

Operations

800 Records Management
801 Public Records
801-AR Exempted Record
801-AR-1 Disclosure/Production of Certain Records
801-AR-2 Fees For Public Records Requests
801-AR-2-Attach Public Records Access
803 School Calendar
804 School Day
805 Emergency Evacuation Of The Center
806 Child/Student Abuse
807 Opening Exercises
808 Food Services
810 Transportation
810.1 Drug And Alcohol Testing - Covered Drivers
811 Bonding
812 Property Insurance
813 Other Insurance
814 Copyright Material
815 Acceptable Use Of Computers/Internet
818 Contracted Services

Community

901 Public Relations Objectives
902 Publications Program
903 Public Participation In Joint Operating Committee Meetings
904 Public Attendance At Center Events
906 Public Complaints
907 Visitors
907.1 Classroom Visitation By Parents/Guardians
908 Relations With Parents/Guardians
910 Community Relations
911 News Media Relations
912 Relations With Educational Institutions
913 Relations With Special Interest Groups
914 Relations With Intermediate Unit
917 Parent/Family Involvement

JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE POLICY MANUAL EXAMPLES OF LEGAL CITATIONS AND REFERENCES

SPECIFIC CITATIONS

Other Policies:

Nondiscrimination Policy

The SUN Area Technical Institute offers career and technical programs in health, trade and industrial occupations. Admission to these programs is based on completion of ninth grade or GED. SUN Tech will provide equal access regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, handicap/disability or genetic information, in its admission procedures, educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at 815 E. Market Street & 21st Century Dr., New Berlin, PA 17855-0527, 570-966-1034.

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