NOTE: In the event of discrepancy between any of the policies listed on this site and those published by the NB Provincial Government, those of the NB Provincial Government shall prevail.

School District 8 Policies Manual - 200 Series

202: SECTION DESCRIPTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Sub-sections have been identified for possible future policy development and, therefore, not all subsections contain material at this time.

INSTRUCTIONS [100 Series]:
This section contains instructions for using this on-line manual along with the answers to some common problems.

INTRODUCTION[200 Series]:
This section defines the nature of the topics included in the main sections. Also included is the policy consultation process, and implementation procedures to be followed by administrators.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION[300 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice with regard to the management of the school districts and schools, including such areas as administrative organization, system wide reforms, special programs, and policy implementation. Personnel policies relating to the superintendent, senior management team, supervisors and school principals may also appear in this section.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION[400 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice on the instructional program including such topics as academic achievement, extended instructional programs, instructional resources and materials, and student services.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION POLICIES/GUIDELINES[500 Series]:
This section contains certain policy statements or guidelines issued by the Department of Education, particularly those that have been issued since the dissolution of school boards in 1996.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT[600 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice on school finances and the management of funds including fundraising, local purchase orders, textbook requisitioning.

GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS[700 Series]:
This section may contain policies on the District Education Councils, including how its members are elected, how they are organized, how meetings are conducted, and how they operate. Bylaws and policies that establish the internal operating procedures of the District Education Council may be incorporated in this section as well.

PERSONNEL[800 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice relating to instructional and non-instructional staff with the exception of the superintendent, senior management team, supervisors and school principals that may appear in the Main Section: General Administration. This section may include such topics as staff communications, employee assistance/wellness programs, general personnel policies, hiring/selection procedures, staff conduct, volunteers, etc.

SCHOOL-HOME-COMMUNITY RELATIONS[900 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice on parent involvement efforts in the school system, public information and communication, community use of school facilities, advertising and solicitations in schools, etc.

SUPPORT SERVICES - NON INSTRUCTIONAL[1000 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice dealing with non-instructional services and programs in the areas of facilities, food services, emergencies, environmental issues, transportation, information systems, etc.

STUDENTS[1100 Series]:
This section may contain policies, procedures, or administrative practice dealing with student admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct and discipline, student activities, etc.

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) policy classification system has been adapted for use in the School Districts 8 Policies, Procedures and Related Forms Manual.

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203: POLICY CONSULTATION PROCESS

1. CURRENT POLICIES:
   The Management Team for School District 8 will review policies on a continuing basis. As part of this process, the Superintendent may request advice from staff, students, and the community on the effect of policies that have been adopted [Ref. Policy Impact Statement]. One month's notice will be given to school and District Office administrators in the event of significant proposed revisions to current policy, unless in the opinion of the Superintendent unusual circumstances require otherwise.
2. NEW POLICIES:
   One month's notice will be given to school and District Office administrators prior to implementation of new policy, during which time administrators may provide feedback to the proposed policy.
3. INTERPRETATION OF POLICIES:
   An administrator who is doubtful regarding the interpretation of any policy or procedure should seek advice and direction by contacting the Superintendent, Director of Education, or Director of Finance and Administration, as appropriate.
4. DISTRIBUTION OF POLICIES:
   The Policies, Procedures, and Related Forms Manual shall be distributed widely to: school administrators
5. COMMUNICATION:
   The school principal has a responsibility to inform staff about existing policy, new policy, and policy revisions and the implications thereof.

All employees have an obligation to make themselves aware of policies and procedures that affect their work assignment as well as their personal well being and the well being of students in their charge.

Reference Policy Impact Statement

Policy Impact Statement Form (PDF) (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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