34-11

2100

Strategic Plan

This new policy addresses the District Strategic Planning process.

37-11

1213

Student Supervision and Welfare

This new policy addresses Administrative Staff and mirrors policies 3213/4213

48-11

6107

Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and to Use Electronic Signature

This new policy allows the District to utilize provisions in Florida Statutes to accept and distribute electronic records and use electronic signatures. 

52-11

9130

Complaint Procedure

Retraction is recommended as this policy has been re-written in its entirety and the title has changed.

36-11

1130.01

Reassignment of Administrators

Retraction is recommended as this policy is being incorporated into Policy 1130

42-11

2260

Zero Tolerance for Discriminatory and Harassing Misconduct by Personnel & Students

Retracted because it is duplicative of 5517

44-11

3130.01

Reassignment of Instructional Staff

Retraction is recommended as this policy is being incorporated into Policy 3130

53-11

9130

Public Complaints

This new policy replaces Policy 9130 Complaint Procedure, as both the title and content has changed.

35-11

1130/3130

Appointment, Assignment, Transfer, and Promotion of Staff

Policy revisions are being made to incorporate changes in State Statute

38-11

1217/3217/4217/5772/7217

Weapons and Other Destructive Devices

The proposed revisions include prohibiting everyone, with a few exceptions, from having weapons or destructive devices on school property. The revisions also include the Superintendent’s authority to exclude violators of this policy from District property and events and staff reporting responsibilities in these matters and penalties if they themselves are found to be in possession of weapons.  Redundant language has also been eliminated.

39-11

1220/3220

Evaluation of Administrative Personnel

Policy revisions are being made to incorporate changes in State Statute

40-11

1242

Professional Development

This policy was revised to clarify the Master Inservice Plan as the document which provides the framework for reporting all professional development to the State.  The Three Year Academic Plan details the specific trainings to be provided to administrators and instructional staff.  Non-instructional staff shall receive training by appropriate departmental personnel.

41-11

1362/3362/4362/5517

Zero Tolerance for Discriminatory and Harassing Misconduct by Personnel and Students

Policy revision reflects a change in the reporting procedure.

43-11

3128

Contracts:  Instructional Personnel

Policy revisions are being made to incorporate changes in State Statute

45-11

3140

Suspension or Dismissal of Staff

Policy revisions are being made to incorporate changes in State Statute

46-11

3213/4213

Student Supervision and Welfare

Policy revisions add prohibition of sending students on non-school related errands, clarifies the parameters/processes for notifying parents/agencies when a student approaches a staff member concerning personal problems, and re-enforces the confidentiality of students’ personally identifiable information.

47-11

5630

Corporal Punishment/

Use of Reasonable Force

Policy revisions are being made to bring into line with State Statute

49-11

6320

Purchasing

The policy is being revised to clarify bidding requirements and authorization for purchases.  The revisions to this policy will make purchasing procedures easier to understand.

50-11

7440.01

Protection of Personnel and Property

The proposed revisions include providing a copy of our State Regulations for Education Facilities (SREF) inspection reports to the fire control districts providing fire protection to our schools in their District within 10 business days of the inspection.  In addition, we will annually certify to the State Fire Marshal that the inspections were conducted.

51-11

7540.05

Electronic Mail

54-11

9800

Charter Schools

The proposed policy revisions reflect current State Statutes and remove the list of administrative procedures that are included in our current policy.