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
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
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 and Retaliation
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 Resource Development
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.D. Granite Education Foundation
V.D.1. Granite Education Foundation
VI. Business Services
VI.A. 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.C. Purchasing and Warehouse Distribution
VI.C.1. Purchasing Warehouse General Responsibilities
VI.C.2. Purchasing Card Program
VI.D. Student Accounting Services
VI.E. School Food Services
VII. Support Services
VII.A. Support Services
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 Accountability Services
VIII.A. School Accountability
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. Student Possession of Electronic Communication Devices
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.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 Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, Retaliation
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.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. Service Animals
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. Resource Development
IX.D.1. Continuity of Education for Homeless Students
IX.D.2. Grants Applications
X. Teaching and Learning Services
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 Policy
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