School Committee Policies

The Tyngsborough Public Schools Policy Book contains all of the policies that have been adopted by the Tyngsborough School Committee.  These policies provide guidance from the School Committee to the administration, staff, and community regarding the organization and operation of the Tyngsborough Public Schools.  Policies are continually updated and reflect the mission of the Tyngsborough Public Schools:

The Tyngsborough Public School System, in partnership with parents, staff, community members and students, is committed to helping all students reach high levels of academic achievement, feel pride in themselves and their community, and become active, involved, responsible members of the global society in which they live.  By reaching out to the community, we will become the center for life-long learning,<?xml:namespace prefix = mce /> offering activities for all citizens.

1.  The School Committee

• 1.1     Structure
  


• 1.2     Meetings
  


• 1.3     Complaints/Concerns/Committee Input
  


• 1.4     School Committee’s Purpose/Role
  


• 1.5     Vision/Mission Statement
  


• 1.6B   District Goals 2009-2010
  


• 1.7     School Governance/Policy Development
  


• 1.8     Requirement for Periodic Review
  


• 1.9     High Standards, Respect & Dignity
  


• 1.10   Study Committees
  


• 1.11   Subcommittees
  


• 1.12   Acceptance of Gifts with Commercial Message
  


• 1.13   Handling/Accountability of Cash Funds
  


• 1.14   Crisis Management
  


• 1.15   Insufficient Funds
  


• 1.16   Memorials & Dedications, or Gifts in Memory


• 1.17   Approval of Handbooks and Directives
  

  
  

2.  School Plant and Facilities

• 2.1     Evacuation of Building for Drills
  


• 2.2     Use of Tobacco and/or Tobacco Products (#5.5)
  


• 2.3     Use of Facilities
  


• 2.3B   Use of Fields Under Joint Jurisdiction of School/Recreation Departments
  


• 2.4     Fees for Use of School Facilites
  


• 2.5     Recycling
  

  
  

3.  School District Personnel

• 3.1     Annual Posting of Positions
  


• 3.2     Temporary Leaves of Absence
  


• 3.3     Teacher Exchange Program
  


• 3.4     Non-Discrimination Title IX 
  


• 3.5     Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
  


• 3.6     Staff, Student and Visitor Parking (#5.18)
  


• 3.7     Certificate of Insurance
  


• 3.8     Athletic Coaches' Handbook (#8.1)
  


• 3.9     Institutional Self-Evaluation
  


• 3.10   Review of Instructional Material
  


• 3.11   Staff Use of Technological Resources
  


• 3.11B Acceptable Use of Information Technology (Staff and School Committee)
  

4.  Student Instructional Program

• 4.1     Cancellation/Delayed Opening – Unscheduled Early Release
  


• 4.2     Education of Children At Home
  


• 4.3     Maintenance of Student Records
  


• 4.4     Home Tutoring - Illness/Injury
  


• 4.5     Private Tutoring
  


• 4.6     Homework
  


• 4.7     Requirements for Physical Education
  


• 4.8     School Choice
  


• 4.9     Library Material Selection
  


• 4.10   Establishment of School Councils
  


• 4.11   Acceptable Use of Information Technology
  


• 4.12   Education/Curriculum Pertaining to Human Sexuality
  


• 4.13   Supplement not Supplant
  


• 4.14   Dissection
  

  
  

5.  Student/Student Activities

• 5.1     Acceptable Dress
  


• 5.2     Out of State Tuition Students
  


• 5.3     Locker Assignment/Inspection
  


• 5.4     Possession of Alcohol
  


• 5.4A   Use of Alcohol Detection Device
  


• 5.5     Use of Tobacco and/or Tobacco Products (#2.2)
  


• 5.6     Cultural Exchange Students
  


• 5.7     Eligibility for Participation in Athletics/Extra-Curricular Activities (#8.2)
  


• 5.8     Age of Student Upon Entrance
  


• 5.9     Possession of Dangerous Weapon(s), Controlled Substances & Physical            Assault on School Personnel


• 5.9A   Drug Abuse


• 5.10   Student Daily Attendance
  


• 5.10A Tardiness
  


• 5.11   Suspension
  


• 5.12   Student Conduct
  


• 5.13   Progress Reports
  


• 5.14   Fundraising
  


• 5.15   Raised/Donated Funds for Student Activities
  


• 5.16   Sexual Harassment (Student) (#11.1)
  


• 5.17   Electronic Communication Devices (Student) (#11.6)
  


• 5.18   Staff, Student and Visitor Parking (#3.6)
  


• 5.19   Possession/Use of Laser Devices
  


• 5.20   Field Trip/Chaperones
  


• 5.21   Harassment Policy, Non-Sexual (Student)
  


• 5.22   In-House Suspension Program
  


• 5.23   MCAS Testing
  


• 5.24   Bullying
  


• 5.25   Threats of/or Acts of Harm
  


• 5.26   Consent & Release Form/Policy for All Voluntary  Athletic, After   School,    Travel, Field Trip or Recreational Programs
  


• 5.27   Student Record Release Access for Non-Custodial Parent
  


• 5.28   Enrollment and Residency 
  


• 5.29   Student User Fees
  


• 5.30   Early Release of High School Seniors
  


• 5.31   Homeless Students

6.  Pupil Transportation

• 6.1     Pupil Transportation
  


• 6.1A   Transportation Advisory Board Procedure/Committee
  


• 6.2     Pupil Transportation (Discipline)
  


• 6.3     Pupil Transportation (Non-Public)

7.  School Lunch Program

• 7.1     Lunch Prices
  


• 7.2     Lunch Payment
  

8.  Athletic Program

• 8.1     Athletic Coaches' Handbook (#3.9) 
  


• 8.2     Eligibility for Participation in Athletics or Other Extra-Curricular Activities (#5.7)
  


• 8.3     Participation of Home School Students in Interscholastic Athletics
  

  
  

10.  School Health

• 10.1     Child Abuse/Neglect
  


• 10.2     HIV/AIDS School Attendance Policy
  


• 10.4     Preschool, Kindergarten, Day School Lead Screening Requirements
  


• 10.5     School Health Records
  


• 10.6     Accidents or Injuries Occurring in School or on School Property
  


• 10.7     Dismissal from School - Illness
  


• 10.8     Communicable Disease
  


• 10.9     Student Medication
  


• 10.10   Physicals for Athletic Programs
  


• 10.11   School Health Program
  


• 10.12   Pediculosis (Head Lice)
  


• 10.13   Integrated Pest Management Plan
  


• 10.14   Student/Staff with Life Threatening Allergies (LTA)
  


• 10.15   Students With Comfort Care/Do Not Resuscitate Order
  


• 10.16   Student Nutrition & Physical Activity
  


• 10.17   Pandemic Influenza
  

  
  

11.  School Personnel Policies

• 11.1   Sexual Harassment (#5.16)
  


• 11.2   Hiring of Professional Staff
  


• 11.3   Notice of Intent to Return - Leave of Absence
  


• 11.4   Physical Restraint of Students
  


• 11.5   C.O.R.I. Requirements
  


• 11.6   Electronic Communication Devices (#5.17)
  

  
  

12.  Job Description

• Administration/Administrative Assistant


• 12A.1     Administrator of Special Education
  


• 12A.2     Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Schools
  


• 12A.4     Department Head/Coordinator
  


• 12A.5     Supervisor of Building & Grounds
  


• 12A.6     Curriculum Coordinators (Preschool - Grade 8)
  


• 12A.7     Elementary School Assistant Principal
  


• 12A.8     Coordinator: Grants/NCLB Program/Professional Licensure
  


• 12A.9     School Business Administrator
  


• 12A.10   Principal - Tyngsborough Public Schools
  


• 12A.11   Superintendent of Schools
  


• 12A.12   Athletic Director
  


• 12A.15   Assistant School Business Administrator
  

  
  

Secretary/Support

• 12B.1     Special Education Secretary
  


• 12B.2     Guidance Secretary (High School)
  


• 12B.3     Secretaryto the Elementary School Principal
  


• 12B.4     Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools
  


• 12B.5     Central Office Clerk
  


• 12B.6     Secretary to the Early Childhood Center Principal
  


• 12B.7     Secretary to the High School Principal
  


• 12B.8     Secretary to the Middle School Principal
  


• 12B.10   Secretary to Elementary School Assistant Principal
  


• 12B.11   Receptionist – Elementary School
  


• 12B.12   Receptionist – Middle School
  


• 12B.13   Receptionist – High School
  


• 12B.14   Secretary to the Building & Grounds Secretary
  

  
  

Maintenance/Custodian

• 12C.1     Part-Time/Full-Time Janitorial/Grounds Personnel
  


• 12C.2     Building/Grounds Maintenance
  


• 12C.3     Full-Time Head Custodian
  


• 12C.5     Facilities Maintenance Technician
  

  
  

Special Education

• 12E.1     School Psychologist
  


• 12E.3     Special Education Facilitator
  


• 12E.4     Behavior Specialist
  


• 12E.5     Interpreter – American Sign Language
  

Technology

• 12F.1     Director of Technology


• 12F.2     Computer Teacher Elementary School
  


• 12F.3     Technology Integration Specialist
  


• 12F.4     Data Specialist


• 12F.5     Technology Integration Specialist - High School

Medical

• 12G.1     Nurse-Elementary School(s)
  

  
  

Library/Media

• 12I.1      Elementary School Library/Media Specialist
  

  
  

Guidance

• 12J.1      TECC/TES Guidance Counselor
  


• 12J.2      Tyngsborough Middle School Guidance Counselor
  


• 12J.3      Tyngsborough High School Guidance Counselor