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 (PDF)

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

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 Guidelines (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 District Properties and Approving Mascots, Monuments, and Permanent Artwork(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 (PDF)
VIII.B.2. Student Residency (PDF)
VIII.B.3. School Safety Violations (PDF)
VIII.B.4. Admission Requirements (PDF)
VIII.B.5. Suspension of Students (PDF)
VIII.B.6. Enrollment Options Program (PDF)
VIII.B.7. Student Alcohol and Drug Policy (PDF)
VIII.B.8. Home School (PDF)
VIII.B.9. Prohibition of Bullying Cyberbullying Hazing (PDF)
VIII.B.10. Granite Peaks School (PDF)
VIII.B.11 Truancy Prevention (PDF)
VIII.B.12 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline of Students (PDF)

VIII.C. Adult and Community Education

VIII.C.1. Adult and Community Education Responsibilities (PDF)

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 (PDF)
IX.A.3.g. Vacancies, Transfers, and Promotions (PDF)
IX.A.4.c. Corrective Action, Progressive Discipline, and Orderly Termination (PDF)
IX.A.3.d. Salary Levels and Stipends (PDF)
IX.A.1.z. Employee Health and Safety, Immunization, and Workplace Accidents (PDF)

IX.A. Human Resources

IX.A. Human Resources (PDF)

IX.A.1. Policies for All District Employees

IX.A.1.a. Nondiscrimination in Employment (PDF)
IX.A.1.b. Drugs Alcohol Tobacco – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.b.
IX.A.1.c. Employment of Relatives (PDF)
IX.A.1.d. Periods of Employment (PDF)
IX.A.1.e. Payment of Salaries (PDF)
IX.A.1.f. Payroll Deductions (PDF)
IX.A.1.g. Health Requirements – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.1.h. Certificates & Licenses (PDF)
IX.A.1.i. Substitute Personnel (PDF)
IX.A.1.j. Employee Protection from Assaults (PDF)
IX.A.1.k. Personal Property Losses (PDF)
IX.A.1.l. Military Leave (PDF)
IX.A.1.m. Jury Duty Required Court Appearance (PDF)
IX.A.1.n. Civic & Service Leaves (PDF)
IX.A.1.o. Special Use of Sick Leave (PDF)
IX.A.1.p. On the Job Accidents & Injuries – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.1.q. Employee Separation Benefits (PDF)
IX.A.1.r. Employment Insurance Programs (PDF)
IX.A.1.s. Contract Leaves of Absence (PDF)
IX.A.1.t. Attendance, Job Abandonment, Non-Contract (PDF)
IX.A.1.u. Stipends – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.d.
IX.A.1.v. Self Reporting Requirements and Background Checks (PDF)
IX.A.1.x. Reduction in Force (PDF)
IX.A.1.y. Access and Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities (PDF)
IX.A.1.z. Employee Health and Safety, Immunizations, and Workplace Accidents (PDF).

IX.A.2. Policies for Classified Employees

IX.A.2.a. Classified Employee Association (PDF)
IX.A.2.b. Medical Exams & Reports – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.2.c. Placement on Salary Schedule – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.d.
IX.A.2.d. Rest & Meal Periods (PDF)
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 – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.d.
IX.A.2.h. Leave of Absence without Pay (PDF)
IX.A.2.i. Classified Performance Evaluation Policy (PDF)
IX.A.2.j. Files & Records (PDF)
IX.A.2.l. Voluntary Termination of Employment (PDF)
IX.a.2.m. Corrective Discipline – See new Board Policy IX.A.4.c.
IX.A.2.n. Non Renewal of Contract (PDF)
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 (PDF)
IX.A.3.b. Definitions (PDF)
IX.A.3.c. Medical Exams & Reports – See new Board Policy IX.A.1.z.
IX.A.3.d. Placement on Salary Schedule – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.d.
IX.A.3.e. Maintenance & Upgrading of Skills (PDF)
IX.A.3.f. Working Hours, Rest & Meal Periods (PDF)
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 (PDF)
IX.A.3.l. Files & Records (PDF)
IX.A.3.m. Document Secretary Performance (PDF)
IX.A.3.n. Corrective Discipline – See new Board Policy IX.A.4.c.
IX.A.3.p. Voluntary Termination of Employment (PDF)
IX.A.3.q. Career Assignment Change – See new Board Policy IX.A.3.d.