Welcome to our policy hub, a cornerstone of our K12 school's commitment to a safe, inclusive, and enriching educational experience. Here, you'll find policies designed with our community's diverse needs in mind, reflecting our dedication to educational excellence, student safety, and mutual respect.
These documents are more than rules; they embody our values and guide our collective journey towards creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We invite all students, parents, educators, and staff to engage with these policies, understanding their significance and joining us in our mission to foster an outstanding educational community.
Use the links to the right to review specific policies.
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0000 Bylaws
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Definitions -
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Name -
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Purpose -
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Boundaries -
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Address -
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Board Authority -
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Board Powers -
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Philosophy Of The Board -
po0131.1
Bylaws And Policies -
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Technical Corrections -
po0132.1
Selection Of Superintendent -
po0132.2
Administrative Authority -
po0141
Number -
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Election/Appointment Of Member And Eligibility To Serve -
po0142.1
Term -
po0142.2
Oath -
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Vacancies -
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Orientation -
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Board Member Authority -
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Public Expressions Of Board Members -
po0144.1
Compensation -
po0144.2
Board Members Ethics -
po0144.3
Conflict Of Interest -
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Defense And Indemnification Of Board Member -
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Gifts And Gratuities -
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Organizational Meeting -
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Board Of Finance Of The West Lafayette Community School Corporation -
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Officers -
po0154
Motions -
po0155
Committees -
po0161
Parliamentary Authority -
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Quorum -
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Presiding Officer -
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Regular Meetings -
po0164.2
Special Meetings -
po0164.3
Emergency Meetings -
po0164.4
Meeting Of The Board Defined -
po0164.5
Member Participation In Meetings Through Electronic Means Of Communication -
po0164.6
Meetings During Declared Disaster Emergencies -
po0165
Notice Of Board Meetings -
po0165.1
Notice Of Regular Meetings -
po0165.2
Notice Of Special Board Meetings -
po0165.3
Notice Of Emergency Meetings -
po0165.5
Series Of Meetings (Gatherings) -
po0166
Agenda -
po0166.1
Consent Agenda -
po0167
Conduct -
po0167.1
Voting -
po0167.2
Executive Session -
po0167.3
Public Participation At Board Meetings -
po0167.4
Adjournment -
po0167.8
Code Of Conduct -
po0168.1
Open Meeting -
po0168.2
Executive Session -
po0171.1
President -
po0171.2
Vice-President -
po0171.3
Secretary -
po0171.4
Treasurer -
po0172
Legal Counsel -
po0173
School Physician -
po0174
Reports -
po0175
Association Memberships -
po0175.1
School Board Conferences Conventions And Workshops -
po0177.1
The Use Of Protected Information
1000 Administration
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Corporation Organization -
po1110
Assessment Of Corporation Goals -
po1113
School Directory -
po1130
Conflict Of Interest -
po1200
Administrator Ethics -
po1210
Board - Superintendent Relationship -
po1213.01
Staff-Student Relations -
po1214
Staff Gifts -
po1216
Dress And Grooming -
po1220
Employment Of The Superintendent -
po1230
Responsibilities Of The Superintendent -
po1230.01
Development Of Administrative Guidelines -
po1230.03
Administrative Team -
po1231
Superintendent’s Consulting Activities -
po1231.01
Outside Activities Of Administrators -
po1240
Evaluation Of The Superintendent -
po1241
Non-Reemployment Of The Superintendent -
po1260
Incapacity Of The Superintendent -
po1400
Job Expectations -
po1411
Required Reports And Protection Of Whistleblowers -
po1422
Nondiscrimination And Equal Employment Opportunity -
po1422.02
Nondiscrimination Based On Genetic Information Of The Employee -
po1430
Leaves Of Absence -
po1460
Fitness For Duty Examination -
po1461
Unrequested Leaves Of Absence -
po1520
Employment Of Administrators In Addition To The Superintendent -
po1520.08
Employment Of Personnel For Extracurricular Activities -
po1521
Criminal History Information – Applicants, Contractors, And Volunteers -
po1530
Evaluation Of Administrators -
po1537
Military Service -
po1543
Non-Renewal Of Administrative Contracts -
po1613
Student Supervision And Welfare -
po1615
Use Of Tobacco By Administrators -
po1617
Weapons -
po1619
Group Health Plans -
po1619.02
Privacy Protections Of Fully Insured Group Health Plans -
po1619.03
Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act -
po1623
Section 504/Ada Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination In Employment -
po1630.01
Family & Medical Leaves Of Absence (""FMLA"") -
po1662
Anti-Harassment
2000 Program
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po2105
Mission Of The Corporation -
po2110
Statement Of Philosophy -
po2131
Educational Outcome Goals -
po2132
Educational Process Goals -
po2210
Curriculum Development -
po2220
Adoption Of Courses Of Study -
po2221
Mandatory Curriculum -
po2222
Right To Inspect Certain Instructional Materials -
po2223
Student Submission To Surveys, Personal Analysisor Evaluations Of School Curriculum -
po2230
Course Guides -
po2240
Controversial Issues -
po2250
Innovative Programs -
po2260
Nondiscrimination And Access To Equal Educational Opportunity -
po2260.01
Section 504/Ada Prohibition Against Discrimination Based On Disability -
po2261
Title I Services -
po2261.01
Parent And Family Member Participation In Title I Programs -
po2261.02
Title I – Parents’ Right To Know -
po2262
Child Care Programs For School Age Children -
po2266
Nondiscrimination On The Basis Of Sex In Education Programs Or Activities -
po2270
Religion In The Curriculum -
po2271
College And University Programs -
po2281
Parent And Family Engagement -
po2312
Class Size -
po2330
Homework -
po2340
Field And Other Corporation-Sponsored Trips -
po2370
Educational Options -
po2370.01
Independent Study -
po2370.02
Flex Program -
po2370.05
Virtual Education Program -
po2370.07
Cadet Teaching -
po2410
Audio, Video, And Digital Recording Of Meetings -
po2411
Guidance And Counseling -
po2412
Homebound Instruction Program -
po2413
Health Services -
po2414
Reproductive Health And Family Planning -
po2416
Student Privacy And Parental Access To Information -
po2417
Dog Therapy -
po2421
Career And Technical Education Program -
po2421.01
Students As Trainees -
po2430
Corporation-Sponsored Clubs And Activities -
po2430.01
Special Programs By Community Volunteers -
po2431
Interscholastic Athletics -
po2440
Summer School -
po2451
Alternative School Program -
po2460
Child Find And Special Education -
po2460.01
Surrogate Parents For Disabled Students -
po2460.02
Least Restrictive Environment -
po2460.03
Extended School Year Services For Disabled Students -
po2461
Recording Of Iep Team Meetings/Case Conferences -
po2462
Dyslexia Screening And Intervention -
po2464
Programs For High Ability Students -
po2510
Adoption Of Curricular Materials -
po2520
Selection Of Materials, Library Materials, And Equipment -
po2531
Copyrighted Works -
po2541
Website/Webpage Design Policy -
po2600
School Improvement Plan -
po2605
Program Accountability -
po2610
Evaluation Of The Instructional Program -
po2623
Student Assessment -
po2623.01
Test Security Provisions For Statewide Assessments -
po2700
Annual Performance Report
3000 Professional Staff
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po3111
Creating A Position -
po3112
Board-Staff Communications -
po3113
Conflict Of Interest -
po3120
Employment Of Professional Staff -
po3120.01
Credit For Previous Training And Experience -
po3120.04
Employment Of Substitutes -
po3120.05
Employment Of Personnel In Summer School -
po3120.06
Selecting Student Teachers/Administrative Interns -
po3120.07
Employment Of Special Resource Personnel -
po3120.08
Employment Of Personnel For Extracurricular Activities -
po3120.10
Job Sharing -
po3120.11
Public Hearing Before Commencement Of Collective Bargaining And Public Meeting Before Ratification Of Tentative Agreement -
po3121
Criminal History Information – Applicants, Contractors, And Volunteers -
po3121.01
Criminal History Checks – School Employees -
po3122
Nondiscrimination And Equal Employment Opportunity -
po3122.01
Drug-Free Workplace -
po3122.02
Nondiscrimination Based On Genetic Information Of The Employee -
po3123
Section 504/Ada Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination In Employment -
po3124
Employment Contracts With Professional Employees -
po3124.01
General Guidelines For Requesting Additional Compensation -
po3125
Mentor Program For Professional Staff -
po3130
Assignment And Transfer -
po3131
Reduction In Force (""Rif"") In Certificated Staff -
po3132
Vacancies -
po3139
Staff Discipline -
po3140
Resignation -
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Suspension Of Teachers Without Pay -
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Cancellation Of A Teaching Contract -
po3160
Fitness For Duty Examination -
po3161
Unrequested Leaves Of Absence -
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Substance Abuse -
po3170.01
Employee Assistance Program (Eap) -
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Staff Ethics -
po3211
Required Reports And Protection Of Whistleblowers -
po3213
Student Supervision And Welfare -
po3213.01
Staff-Student Relations -
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Staff Gifts -
po3215
Use Of Tobacco By Professional Staff -
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Staff Dress And Grooming -
po3217
Weapons -
po3220
Staff Evaluation -
po3220.01
Teacher Appreciation Grants -
po3231
Outside Activities Of Staff -
po3241
Professional Associations -
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Professional Growth Requirements -
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Professional Meetings -
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Duty-Free Lunch Period -
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Freedom Of Speech In Noninstructional Settings -
po3311
Academic Freedom -
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Anti-Harassment -
po3362.01
Threatening And/Or Intimidating Behavior Toward Staff Members -
po3363
Recording In The Workplace -
po3410.01
Compensation For Part-Time Staff -
po3415
Severance Pay -
po3419
Group Health Plans -
po3419.01
Privacy Protections Of Self-Funded Group Health Plans -
po3419.02
Privacy Protections Of Fully Insured Group Health Plans -
po3419.03
Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act -
po3420
Health Insurance Benefit -
po3421
Benefits For Administrators -
po3430
Leaves Of Absence -
po3430.01
Family & Medical Leaves Of Absence (""Fmla"") -
po3431
Administrative Leave Of Absence With Pay Or Temporary Administrative Reassignment Of Teachers -
po3437
Military Service -
po3440
Job-Related Expenses -
po3531
Work Stoppage
4000 Support Staff
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po4111
Creating A Position -
po4112
Board-Staff Communications -
po4113
Conflict Of Interest -
po4120
Employment Of Support Staff -
po4120.04
Employment Of Substitutes -
po4120.08
Employment Of Personnel For Extracurricular Activities -
po4120.10
Job Sharing -
po4121
Criminal History Information – Applicants,Contractors, And Volunteers -
po4122
Nondiscrimination And Equal Employment Opportunity -
po4122.01
Drug-Free Workplace -
po4122.02
Nondiscrimination Based On Genetic Information Of The Employee -
po4123
Section 504/Ada Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination In Employment -
po4130
Assignment And Transfer -
po4140
Termination And Resignation -
po4141
Reduction In Force (Rif) Of Support Staff -
po4150
Disciplinary Actions -
po4160
Fitness For Duty Examination -
po4161
Unrequested Leaves Of Absence -
po4162
Drug And Alcohol Testing Of Cdl Holders And Other Employees Who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions -
po4170
Substance Abuse -
po4170.01
Employee Assistance Program (Eap) -
po4211
Required Reports And Protection Of Whistleblowers -
po4213
Student Supervision And Welfare -
po4213.01
Staff-Student Relations -
po4214
Staff Gifts -
po4215
Use Of Tobacco By Support Staff -
po4216
Support Staff Dress And Grooming -
po4217
Weapons -
po4220
Evaluation Of Support Staff -
po4231
Outside Activities Of Support Staff -
po4362
Anti-Harassment -
po4362.01
Threatening And/Or Intimidating Behavior Toward Staff Members -
po4410.01
Compensation For Part-Time Staff -
po4413
Overtime -
po4425
Nursing Mothers -
po4430
Leaves Of Absence -
po4430.01
Family & Medical Leaves Of Absence (""Fmla"") -
po4437
Military Service -
po4440
Job-Related Expenses
5000 Students
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po5111
Determination Of Legal Settlement And Eligibility For Enrollment Of Students Without Legal Settlement In The Corporation; Proof Of Indiana Residency -
po5111.01
Homeless Students -
po5111.02
Educational Opportunity For Military Children -
po5111.03
Children And Youth In Foster Care -
po5112
Entrance Requirements -
po5113
Postgraduate Students -
po5114
Nonimmigrant Students And Foreign Exchange Programs -
po5120
Assignment Of Students To Schools And Programs Within The School District -
po5130
Withdrawal From School -
po5131
Transfer Out Of The School Corporation -
po5136
Personal Communication Devices -
po5136.01
Technology Resources And Other Electronic Equipment -
po5200
Attendance -
po5215
Missing And Absent Children -
po5223
Absences For Religious Instruction -
po5230
Late Arrival And Early Dismissal -
po5310
Health Services -
po5320
Immunization -
po5330
Use Of Medication -
po5330.01
Self-Administered Medication -
po5330.02
Care Of Students With Diabetes -
po5335
Care Of Students With Chronic Health Conditions -
po5340
Student Accidents -
po5340.01
Student Concussions And Sudden Cardiac Arrest -
po5341
Emergency Medical Authorization -
po5350
Student Suicide -
po5410
Promotion, Placement, And Retention -
po5420
Reporting Student Progress -
po5421
Grading -
po5451
Student Recognition -
po5460
Graduation Requirements -
po5462
Retaking A Class -
po5463
Credits From Non-Public Schools -
po5464
Early Graduation -
po5500
Student Conduct -
po5511
Dress And Grooming -
po5512
Use Of Tobacco -
po5513
Care Of School Property -
po5516
Student Hazing -
po5517
Anti-Harassment -
po5517.01
Bullying -
po5520
Disorderly Conduct -
po5530
Drug Prevention -
po5531
Student Assistance Programs -
po5540
The Schools And Governmental Agencies -
po5600
Student Discipline -
po5605
Suspension And Expulsion Of Students With Disabilities -
po5610
Suspension And Expulsion Of Students -
po5610.02
In-School Discipline -
po5611
Due Process Rights -
po5620
Court Assisted Resolution Of Suspension And Expulsion -
po5630
Use Of Force In The Course Of Staff Supervision Of Students -
po5630.01
Use Of Seclusion And Restraint With Students -
po5710
Student Complaints -
po5720
Student Activism -
po5722
School-Sponsored Publications And Productions -
po5724
Preparing For Voter Registration -
po5730
Equal Access For Noncorporation-Sponsored Student Clubs And Activities -
po5751
Parental-Married Status Of Students -
po5771
Search And Seizure -
po5772
Weapons -
po5820
Student Government -
po5830
Student Fundraising -
po5840
Criminal Organizations And Criminal Organization Activity -
po5850
Social Events -
po5855
Student Attendance At School Events -
po5870
Student Production Of Goods And Services -
po5880
Public Performances By Students -
po5895
Student Employment
6000 Finances
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po6105
Authorization To Accept And Distribute Electronic Records And To Use Electronic Signature -
po6110
Grant Funds -
po6111
Internal Control Standards And Procedures -
po6112
Cash Management Of Grants -
po6114
Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds -
po6144
Investment Income -
po6150
Assessment Of Transfer Tuition For Students Enrolled On A Cash Transfer Tuition Basis -
po6151
Bad Checks And Uncollectable Debts -
po6152
Student Fees And Charges -
po6210
Fiscal Planning -
po6220
Budget Preparation -
po6230
Budget Hearing -
po6231
Budget Implementation -
po6250
Required Adm Counts For The Purpose Of State Funding And Verification Of Residency For Membership -
po6320
Purchasing -
po6330
Approval Of Contracts -
po6423
Use Of Credit Cards -
po6440
Cooperative Purchasing -
po6460
Conflicts Of Interest And Vendor Relations -
po6470
Payment Of Claims -
po6510
Payroll Authorization -
po6520
Payroll Deductions -
po6550
Travel Payment And Reimbursement -
po6605
Crowdfunding -
po6610
Extra-Curricular Funds -
po6800
System Of Accounting
7000 Property
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po7100
Facilities Planning -
po7217
Possession Of Firearms And Weapons By Visitors -
po7230
Gifts, Grants, And Bequests -
po7240
Site Acquisition -
po7250
Commemoration Of School Facilities -
po7300
Disposition Of Real Property -
po7310
Disposition Of Surplus Property -
po7410
Maintenance -
po7420
Hygienic Management -
po7430
Safety Standards -
po7431
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) -
po7434
Use Of Tobacco By Visitors -
po7440
Facility Security Program -
po7440.01
Electronic Monitoring And Recording -
po7450
Property Inventory -
po7455
Accounting System For Fixed Assets -
po7460
Conservation Of Natural And Material Resources -
po7510
Use Of School Facilities -
po7510.01
Use Of Corporation Physical Fitness Facilities -
po7510.02
Use Of School Equipment -
po7530
Lending Of Corporation-Owned Equipment -
po7530.01
Cell Phone Allowance -
po7540
Technology -
po7540.01
Technology Privacy -
po7540.02
Web Accessibility, Content, Apps And Services -
po7540.03
Student Technology Acceptable Use And Safety -
po7540.04
Staff Technology Acceptable Use And Safety -
po7540.05
Corporation-Issued Staff E-Mail Account -
po7540.06
Corporation-Issued Student E-Mail Account -
po7541
Electronic Data Processing Disaster Recovery Plan -
po7543
Remote Access To The Corporation's Network -
po7550
Joint Use Of Facilities
8000 Operations
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po8120
Volunteers -
po8121
Criminal History Information - Applicants, Contractors, And Volunteers -
po8210
School Calendar -
po8220
School Day -
po8305
Information Security -
po8310
Public Records -
po8311
Public Access To Employee Contracts -
po8315
Information Management -
po8320
Personnel Files -
po8330
Student Records -
po8340
Letters Of Reference -
po8350
Confidentiality -
po8351
Security Breach Of Confidential Databases -
po8371
Electronic Communication -
po8390
Animals On School Corporation Property -
po8400
School Safety -
po8405
Environmental Health And Safety Issues - Indoor Air Quality, Animals In The Classroom, And Idling Vehicles On School Property -
po8410
Crisis Intervention -
po8415
Delegation For Continued School Functioning -
po8416
Delegation For Continued School Functions During A Declared Emergency -
po8420
Emergency Preparedness Plans And Drills -
po8420.01
Pandemics And Epidemics -
po8425.01
Possessing Firearms On School Property -
po8430
Bomb Threat -
po8431
Chemical Management And Preparedness For Toxic Or Asbestos Hazard Chemical Management/Toxic Hazards -
po8432
Pest Control And Use Of Pesticides -
po8442
Reporting Accidents -
po8450
Control Of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases -
po8450.01
Protective Facial Coverings During Pandemic/Epidemic Events -
po8451
Pediculosis (Head Lice) -
po8452
Automated External Defibrillators (Aed) -
po8453.01
Control Of Blood-Borne Pathogens -
po8455
Coach Training -
po8462
Child Abuse And Neglect -
po8470
Registered Sex Or Violent Offenders -
po8500
Food Service Program -
po8510
Wellness -
po8531
Free And Reduced-Price Meals -
po8540
Vending Machines -
po8600
Transportation -
po8606
Electronic Devices And Transporting Students -
po8615
Idling School Buses And Other Idling Vehicles On School Property -
po8640
Transportation For Field And Other Corporation-Sponsored Trips -
po8651
Nonschool Use Of Corporation Vehicles -
po8710
Insurance -
po8740
Bonding -
po8750
Defense And Indemnification Of Board Members And Employees -
po8760
Student Accident Insurance -
po8800
Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies And Observances -
po8810
Display Of The Ten Commandments -
po8900
Anti-Fraud
9000 Relations
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po9120
Public Information Program -
po9130
Public Complaints And Concerns -
po9140
Citizens' Advisory Committees -
po9150
School Visitors -
po9160
Public Attendance At School Events -
po9210
Parent And Operational Organizations -
po9250
Relations With Parents -
po9270
Equivalent Instruction For Compulsory Attendance Compliance Purposes (Home Schooling And Non-Accredited Schools) -
po9500
Relations With Educational Institutions And Organizations -
po9600
Staff/Student Participation In Community Events -
po9700
Relations With Special Interest Groups -
po9700.01
Advertising, Commercial Activities, And Sponsorships/Naming Rights -
po9800
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