Utah statute vests authority in local school boards to create and maintain policies for the administration and management of district schools and education programs. Granite School District Board of Education Policies are created and maintained according to formal administrative procedures. The following polices have been approved by the Board after formal readings in open public meetings.
I. Preamble
II. Board of Education
II.A. The Board of Education (PDF)
II.B. Authority Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
II.C. Board Commitments and Ethics (PDF)
II.D. Board of Education Meetings (PDF)
II.E. Procedures for Making, Amending & Repealing District Policies (PDF)
II.F. Educator Evaluation Program (PDF)
II.G. Specifically Reserved Board of Education Rights (PDF)
II.H. Official District Communications (PDF)
II.I. Board Travel Policy (PDF)
II.J. Charter Schools (PDF)
II.K. District Community Council (PDF)
II.L. Implementation of Standards and Objectives (PDF)
III. Superintendent
III.A. Philosophy (PDF)
III.B. Appointment of Superintendent (PDF)
III.C. Duties and Responsibilities (PDF)
III.D. Relations to Board of Education (PDF)
III.E. Relations to Administrative Staff (PDF)
IV. Licensed and Administrative Staff
IV.A. Superintendent’s Executive Council (PDF)
IV.B. Deputy Superintendent – Secondary School Services (PDF)
IV.C. Assistant Superintendent – Elementary School Services (PDF)
IV.D. Assistant Superintendent – Administrative Services (PDF)
IV.E. Business Administrator Treasurer (PDF)
IV.F. Directors (PDF)
IV.G. Associate Directors (PDF)
IV.H. Assistant Directors (PDF)
IV.I. School Principals (PDF)
IV.J. Teachers (PDF)
V. Office of the Superintendent
V.A. Granite Police Department
V.A.1. Duties of the Granite Police Department (PDF)
V.A.2. Prohibition of Dangerous Materials on District Property (PDF)
V.A.3. Pursuit of Individuals and Vehicles (PDF)
V.A.4. Convicted Sex Offenders on School Property (PDF)
V.B. Communications Department
V.B.1. Communications Office General Responsibilities (PDF)
V.B.2. Volunteering in District Schools (PDF)
V.B.3. District and School Communications (PDF)
V.C. Policy and Legal Services
V.C.1. Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation (PDF)
V.C.1.b. Turnaround Plans Low Performing (PDF)
V.C. 3. Use of Video Cassette Equipment and Copyrighted Programs (PDF)
V.C. 4. Use of District Equipment (PDF)
V.C. 5. Religious Expression in Schools (PDF)
V.C. 6. Charitable Organization Access to Employees (PDF)
V.C. 7. Disruptive and/or Unlawful Acts and Trespass (PDF)
V.C. 8. Donations and Organizational Effectiveness (PDF)
V.C. 9. Vehicle Use Standards (PDF)
V.C.10. Advertising and Distributing Information (PDF)
V.C.11. Student Fundraising (PDF)
V.C.12 School Support Organizations (PDF)
V.C.13. Search and Seizure (PDF)
V.C.14. Employee Code of Conduct (PDF)
V.C.15. Student Data and Family Privacy Protection (PDF)
V.D. Granite Education Foundation
V.D.1. Granite Education Foundation (PDF)
VI. Business Services
VI.A. Budget Development
VI.A.1. Budget Development (PDF)
VI.B. Accounting
VI.B.1. Accounting Payroll General Responsibilities (PDF)
VI.B.2. Money in Schools (PDF)
VI.B.3. Compensation for Underpayments and Overpayments (PDF)
VI.B.4. Paid Leave During School Dismissal Under Extraordinary Circumstances (PDF)
VI.C. Purchasing and Warehouse Distribution
VI.C.1. Purchasing Warehouse General Responsibilities (PDF)
VI.C.2. Purchasing Card Program (PDF)
VI.D. Student Accounting Services
VI.D.1. Student Accounting (PDF)
VI.E. School Food Services
VI.E.1. School Food Services (PDF)
VII. Support Services
VII.A. Support Services
VII.A.1. Services Provided (PDF)
VII.B. School Facilities Department
VII.B.1. School Facilities Responsibilities (PDF)
VII.B.2. Facility Use Guidelines and Rules (PDF)
VII.C. Maintenance Services Department
VII.C.1. Maintenance Services Responsibilities (PDF)
VII.C.2. Grounds Use (PDF)
VII.C.3. Safeguarding the Use of School Grounds (PDF)
VII.D. Custodial Services Department
VII.D.1. Custodial Services Responsibilities (PDF)
VII.D.2. Roller Towels (PDF)
VII.E. Energy Management
VII.E.1. Energy Management Responsibilities (PDF)
VII.F. Transportation Department
VII.F.1. Transportation Responsibilities (PDF)
VII.F.2. Bus Rental Fees (PDF)
VII.F.3. Provisions for Safety Features along Streets and Roadways (PDF)
VII.G. Planning and Boundaries Department
VII.G.1. Annual Student Population Analysis Procedures (PDF)
VIII. School Leadership and Improvement Services
VIII.A.1. Philosophy (PDF)
VIII.A.2. Administrative Responsibilities (PDF)
VIII.A.3. Fees in the Public Schools (PDF)
VIII.A.4. Class Size (PDF)
VIII.A.5. Extracurricular Activities during Midweek and Weekends (PDF)
VIII.A.6. Management of Children on Field Trips (PDF)
VIII.A.7. Out-of-State Travel by Employees (PDF)
VIII.A.8. Parent Teacher Conferences (PDF)
VIII.A.9. Emergency Notification Plan (PDF)
VIII.A.10. Precautions to Avoid Fire Hazards (PDF)
VIII.A.11. Staffing Plan Organization and School Attendance Pattern (PDF)
VIII.A.12. Time Schedules (PDF)
VIII.A.13. Fireworks Used in the Schools (PDF)
VIII.A.14. Yearbooks and Literary Publications (PDF)
VIII.A.15. Student Dress Standards (PDF)
VIII.A.16. Parent Notification of Student Absences (PDF)
VIII.A.17. Student Safety Patrols (PDF)
VIII.A.18. Student Travel (PDF)
VIII.A.19. School Involvement in Politics (PDF)
VIII.A.20. Parent Participation (PDF)
VIII.A.21. Nutrition and Vending (PDF)
VIII.A.22. Clubs in Secondary Schools (PDF)
VIII.A.23. SCC Policy (PDF)
VIII.A.24. Electronic Devices and Acceptable Use of Technology (PDF)
VIII.A.25. HIV Positive Student of School Employee Procedures (PDF)
VIII.A.26. Trampolines (PDF)
VIII.A.27. Naming of Campus Venues (PDF)
VIII.A.28. School & Grounds as Civic Centers (PDF)
VIII.A.29. Student Head Injuries and Concussions (PDF)
VIII.A.30. Medical Recommendations by School Personnel to Parents (PDF)
VIII.A.31. Tutoring Students for Remuneration (PDF)
VIII.A.32. Administrative Penalties for Disruptive Students (PDF)
VIII.A.33. Licensure for Educators (PDF)
VIII.A. School Leadership and Improvement Services
VIII.B. Prevention and Student Placement
VIII.B.1. Prevention & Student Placement Responsibilities
VIII.B.2. Student Residency
VIII.B.3. School Safety Violations
VIII.B.4. Admission Requirements
VIII.B.5. Suspension of Students
VIII.B.6. Enrollment Options Program
VIII.B.7. Student Alcohol and Drug Policy
VIII.B.8. Home School
VIII.B.9. Prohibition of Bullying Cyberbullying Hazing
VIII.B.10. Granite Peaks School
VIII.B.11 Truancy Prevention
VIII.B.12 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline of Students
VIII.C. Adult and Community Education
VIII.C.1. Adult and Community Education Responsibilities
IX. Educator Support and Development Services
NEW! HR Board Policies for All District Employees
We are in the process of combining Board Policies and Administrative Memoranda into a simplified system of addressing topics. Policies posted in this section combine former Board Policies and Administrative Memoranda related to Human Resources. Existing numbers will be used until the process is complete, at which time the new HR policies will be renumbered. Board Policies, even when combined, are presented to the Board for approval before being posted.
IX.A.1.b. Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
IX.A.3.g. Vacancies, Transfers, and Promotions
IX.A.1.z. Employee Health and Safety, Immunizations, and Workplace Accidents
IX.A. Human Resources
IX.A.1. Policies for All District Employees
IX.A.1.b. Drugs Alcohol Tobacco – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.b.
IX.A.1.c. Employment of Relatives
IX.A.1.d. Periods of Employment
IX.A.1.e. Payment of Salaries
IX.A.1.f. Payroll Deductions
IX.A.1.g. Health Requirements – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.1.h. Certificates & Licenses
IX.A.1.i. Substitute Personnel
IX.A.1.j. Employee Protection from Assaults
IX.A.1.k. Personal Property Losses
IX.A.1.l. Military Leave
IX.A.1.m. Jury Duty Required Court Appearance
IX.A.1.n. Civic & Service Leaves
IX.A.1.o. Special Use of Sick Leave
IX.A.1.p. On the Job Accidents & Injuries – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.1.q. Employee Separation Benefits
IX.A.1.r. Employment Insurance Programs
IX.A.1.s. Contract Leaves of Absence
IX.A.1.t. Attendance, Job Abandonment, Non-Contract
IX.A.1.u. Stipends
IX.A.1.v. Self Reporting and Background Checks
IX.A.1.x. RIF Non Cert Employees
IX.A.1.y. Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
IX.A.1.z. Employee Health and Safety, Immunizations, and Workplace Accidents
IX.A.2. Policies for Classified Employees
IX.A.2.a. Classified Employee Assoc
IX.A.2.b. Medical Exams & Reports – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.2.c. Placement on Salary Schedule
IX.A.2.d. Rest & Meal Periods
IX.A.2.e. Posting of Vacancies – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.2.f. Promotions – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.2.g. Career Assignment Change
IX.A.2.h. Leave of Absence without Pay
IX.A.2.i. Classified Performance Evaluation Policy
IX.A.2.j. Files & Records
IX.A.2.l. Voluntary Termination of Employment
IX.a.2.m. Corrective Discipline
IX.A.2.n. Non Renewal of Contract
IX.A.2.o. Transfers – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.2.p. Temporary Promotions – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.3. Policies for Secretarial Employees
IX.A.3.a. Secretarial Employee Association
IX.A.3.b. Definitions
IX.A.3.c. Medical Exams & Reports – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.3.d. Placement on Salary Schedule
IX.A.3.e. Maintenance & Upgrading of Skills
IX.A.3.f. Working Hours, Rest & Meal Periods
IX.A.3.g. Posting of Vacancies – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.3.h. Promotions – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.3.i. Temporary Promotions – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.3.j. Transfers – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.3.k. Leave of Absence without Pay
IX.A.3.l. Files & Records
IX.A.3.m. Document Secretary Performance
IX.A.3.n. Corrective Discipline
IX.A.3.p. Voluntary Termination of Employment
IX.A.3.q. Career Assignment Change
IX.A.4. Policies for Certificated Non-Administrative Employees
IX.A.4.a. Teacher Association
IX.A.4.b. Parent Teacher Conferences
IX.A.4.c. Causes for Disciplinary Action
IX.A.4.d. Performance Standards
IX.A.4.e. Teacher Evaluation
IX.A.4.f. Association Leave
IX.A.4.g. Renewal Leave
IX.A.5. Policies for Administrative and Middle Management Employees
IX.A.5.a. Administrator Association
IX.A.5.b. Salary Step Placement
IX.a.5.c. Trans of Admin – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.a.5.d. Filling Vacancies – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.g.
IX.A.5.e. Mileage Allowance
IX.A.5.f. Vacation Policy
IX.A.5.g. Sick Leave
IX.A.5.h. Short Term Disability
IX.A.5.i. Sabbatical Leaves
IX.A.5.j. LOA
IX.A.5.k. Annuity Benefit Program
IX.A.5.l. Personnel File
IX.A.5.m. Work Stoppages & Strikes
IX.A.5.n. Professional Development
IX.A.5.o. Admin Evaluations
IX.A.5.p. Personal Emergency Leave
IX.A.5.q. Disciplinary Action
IX.A.6. Employee Benefits Services
IX.A.6.a. Employee Benefit Services General Responsibilities
IX.B. Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
IX.B.1. Research, Assessment and Evaluation Responsibilities
IX.B.2. Requests for Surveys or Research
IX.C. Teacher and Administrator Induction and Intervention
IX.C.1. Tchr & Admin Induction & Intervention Responsibilities
IX.D. Organizational Effectiveness
IX.D.1. Continuity of Education for Homeless Students
IX.D.2. Grants Applications
X. Student Learning & Support
X.A. Curriculum and Instruction
X.A.1. Curriculum and Instruction Responsibilities
X.A.2. Selection of Musical Scores and Theatrical Scripts
X.A.3. Driver Training
X.A.4. Senior High School Graduation Standards and Requirements (PDF)
X.A.5. Participation in Activities Sponsored by UHSAA
X.A.6. Selection of Instructional Materials
X.A.7. Accreditation
X.A.8. District-wide Materials
X.A.9. Physical Education
X.A.10. Novels as Part of the Required Curriculum
X.A.11. Course Offerings
X.A.12. Wellness, Nutrition, Comp Foods
X.B. Career and Technical Education
X.B.1. Career and Technical Ed General Responsibilities
X.B.2. Work-Based Learning
X.C. Educational Technology
X.C.1. Educational Technology Responsibilities
X.C.2. Posting of Student Info Websites
X.C.3. Educator and Student Communications & Social Media
X.D. Information Systems
X.E. Educational Equity
X.E.1. Educational Equity Responsibilities
X.F. Special Education
X.F.1. Special Education Responsibilities
X.F.2. Hilda B. Jones Center
X.F.3. Hartvigsen School
X.F.4. Contracting for Special Education Services
X.F.5. Preschool Services Responsibilities