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Granite School District > Policy & Legal Services > Board Policies

Board Policies

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

I.A. Preamble

II. Board of Education

II.A. The Board of Education
II.B. Authority Rights and Responsibilities
II.C. Board Commitments and Ethics
II.D. Board of Education Meetings
II.E. Procedures for Making, Amending & Repealing District Policies
II.F. Educator Evaluation Program
II.G. Specifically Reserved Board of Education Rights
II.H. Official District Communications
II.I. Board Travel Policy
II.J. Charter Schools
II.K. District Community Council
II.L. Implementation of Standards, Objectives

III. Superintendent

III.A. Philosophy
III.B. Appointment of Superintendent
III.C. Duties and Responsibilities
III.D. Relations to Board of Education
III.E. Relations to Administrative Staff

IV. Licensed and Administrative Staff

IV.A. Superintendent’s Executive Council
IV.B. Deputy Superintendent – Secondary School Services
IV.C. Assistant Superintendent – Elementary School Services
IV.D. Assistant Superintendent – Administrative Services
IV.E. Business Administrator Treasurer
IV.F. Directors
IV.G. Associate Directors
IV.H. Assistant Directors
IV.I. School Principals
IV.J. Teachers

V. Office of the Superintendent

V.A. Granite Police Department

V.A.1. Duties of the Granite Police Department
V.A.2. Prohibition of Dangerous Materials on District Property
V.A.3. Pursuit of Individuals and Vehicles
V.A.4. Convicted Sex Offenders on School Property

V.B. Communications Department

V.B.1. Communications Office General Responsibilities
V.B.2. Volunteering in District Schools
V.B.3. District and School Communications

V.C. Policy and Legal Services

V.C.1. Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation
V.C.1.b. Turnaround Plans Low Performing
V.C. 3. Use of Video Cassette Equipment and Copyrighted Programs
V.C. 4. Use of District Equipment
V.C. 5. Prayer at School Sponsored Events
V.C. 6. Charitable Organization Access to Employees
V.C. 7. Unlawful Acts Trespass
V.C. 8. Donations and Organizational Effectiveness
V.C. 9. Vehicle Use Standards
V.C.10 Advertising and Distributing Information
V.C.11. Student Fundraising
V.C.12 School Support Organizations
V.C.13. Search and Seizure
V.C.14. Code of Conduct

V.D. Granite Education Foundation

V.D.1. Granite Education Foundation

VI. Business Services

VI.A. Budget Development

VI.A.1. Budget Development

VI.B. Accounting

VI.B.1. Accounting Payroll General Responsibilities
VI.B.2. Money in Schools
VI.B.3. Compensation for Underpayments and Overpayments
VI.B.4. Paid Leave During School Dismissal Under Extraordinary Circumstances

VI.C. Purchasing and Warehouse Distribution

VI.C.1. Purchasing Warehouse General Responsibilities
VI.C.2. Purchasing Card Program

VI.D. Student Accounting Services

VI.D.1. Student Accounting

VI.E. School Food Services

VI.E.1. School Food Services

VII. Support Services

VII.A. Support Services

VII.A.1. Services Provided

VII.B. School Facilities Department

VII.B.1. School Facilities Responsibilities
VII.B.2. Facility Use Guidelines and Rules

VII.C. Maintenance Services Department

VII.C.1. Maintenance Services Responsibilities
VII.C.2. Grounds Use
VII.C.3. Safeguarding the Use of School Grounds

VII.D. Custodial Services Department

VII.D.1. Custodial Services Responsibilities
VII.D.2. Roller Towels

VII.E. Energy Management

VII.E.1. Energy Management Responsibilities

VII.F. Transportation Department

VII.F.1. Transportation Responsibilities
VII.F.2. Bus Rental Fees
VII.F.3. Provisions for Safety Features along Streets and Roadways

VII.G. Planning and Boundaries Department

VII.G.1. Annual Student Population Review

VIII. School Leadership and Improvement Services

VIII.A. School Leadership and Improvement Services

VIII.A.1. Philosophy
VIII.A.2. Administrative Responsibilities
VIII.A.3. Fees in the Public Schools
VIII.A.4. Class Size
VIII.A.5. Extracurricular Activities during Midweek and Weekends
VIII.A.6. Management of Children on Field Trips
VIII.A.7. Out-of-State Travel by Employees
VIII.A.8. Parent Teacher Conferences
VIII.A.9. Emergency Notification Plan
VIII.A.10. Precautions to Avoid Fire Hazards
VIII.A.11. Staffing Plan Organization and School Attendance Pattern
VIII.A.12. Time Schedules
VIII.A.13. Fireworks Used in the Schools
VIII.A.14. Yearbooks and Literary Publications
VIII.A.15. Student Dress Standards
VIII.A.16. Parent Notification of Student Absences
VIII.A.17. Student Safety Patrols
VIII.A.18. Student Travel
VIII.A.19. School Involvement in Politics
VIII.A.20. Parent Participation
VIII.A.21. Nutrition and Vending
VIII.A.22. Clubs in Secondary Schools
VIII.A.23. SCC Policy
VIII.A.24. Electronic Devices and Acceptable Use of Technology
VIII.A.25. HIV Positive Student of School Employee Procedures
VIII.A.26. Trampolines
VIII.A.27. Naming of Campus Venues
VIII.A.28. School & Grounds as Civic Ctrs
VIII.A.29. Student Head Injuries and Concussions
VIII.A.30. Medical Recommendations by School Personnel to Parents
VIII.A.31. Tutoring Students for Remuneration
VIII.A.32. Administrative Penalties for Disruptive Students
VIII.A.33. Licensure for Educators

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.C. Adult and Community Education

VIII.C.1. Adult and Community Education Responsibilities

IX. Educator Support and Development Services

IX.A. Human Resources

IX.A. Human Resources

IX.A.1. Policies for All District Employees

IX.A.1.b. Drugs Alcohol Tobacco
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
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
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. Health and Immunization

IX.A.2. Policies for Classified Employees

IX.A.2.a. Classified Employee Assoc
IX.A.2.b. Medical Exams & Reports
IX.A.2.c. Placement on Salary Schedule
IX.A.2.d. Rest & Meal Periods
IX.A.2.e. Posting of Vacancies
IX.A.2.f. Promotions
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
IX.A.2.p. Temporary Promotions

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
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
IX.A.3.h. Promotions
IX.A.3.i. Temporary Promotions
IX.A.3.j. Transfers
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
IX.a.5.d. Filling Vacancies
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. High School Graduation Requirements
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.D.1. 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

X.G. College and Career Readiness

X.G.1. Student Educational Occupational Plans

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Policies Table of Contents

  • I. Preamble
  • II. Board of Education
  • III. Superintendent
  • IV. Licensed & Administrative Staff
  • V. Office of the Superintendent
    • V.A. Granite Police
    • V.B. Communications
    • V.C. Policy and Legal Services
    • V.D. Granite Education Foundation
  • VI. Business Services
    • VI.A. Budget Development
    • VI.B. Accounting
    • VI.C. Purchasing & Warehouse Distribution
    • VI.D. Student Accounting Services
    • VI.E. School Food Services
  • VII. Support Services
    • VII.A. Support Services
    • VII.B. School Facilities
    • VII.C. Maintenance Services
    • VII.D. Custodial Services
    • VII.E. Energy Management
    • VII.F. Transportation
    • VII.G. Planning and Boundaries
  • VIII. School Leadership and Improvement Services
    • VIII.A. School Leadership and Improvement Services
    • VIII.B. Prevention and Student Placement
    • VIII.C. Adult and Community Education
  • IX. Educator Support & Development Services
    • IX.A. Human Resources
      • IX.A.1. Policies for All District Employees
      • IX.A.2. Policies for Classified Employees
      • IX.A.3. Policies for Secretarial Employees
      • IX.A.4. Policies for Certificated Non-Adminstrative Employees
      • IX.A.5. Policies for Administrative and Middle Management Employees
      • IX.A.6. Employee Benefits Services
    • IX.B. Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
    • IX.C. Teacher & Administrator Induction & Intervention
    • IX.D. Organizational Effectiveness
  • X. Student Learning & Support
    • X.A. Curriculum & Instruction
    • X.B. Career & Technical Education
    • X.C. Educational Technology
    • X.D. Information Systems
    • X.E. Educational Equity
    • X.F. Special Education
    • X.G. College & Career Readiness

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