Board Policies
The Board of Education is the policy making body for WSWHE BOCES. Board of Education policies are statements that provide guidance and direction to WSWHE BOCES employees regarding many matters ranging from student issues to finance. Board Policies can be found below.
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1000 Organization and Authority
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- Policy_1000_-_Organization_and_Authority
- Policy_1010_-_Number_of_Members_and_Term_of_Office
- Policy_1020_-_Qualifications_of_Board_Members
- Policy_1030_-_Nomination_and_Election_of_Board_Members
- Policy_1040_-_Vacancies_on_the_Board
- Policy_1100_-_Powers_and_Duties_of_Board_Members
- Policy_1105_-_Board_Member_Training
- Policy_1110_-_Duties_of_the_Board_President
- Policy_1120_-_Duties_of_the_Board_Vice_President
- Policy_1130_-_Duties_of_the_District_Clerk
- Policy_1140_-_Duties_of_the_Treasurer
- Policy_1150_-_Duties_of_the_Independent_Auditor
- Policy_1151_-_Duties_of_the_Internal_Auditor
- Policy_1152_-_Appointment_and_Duties_of_the_Claims_Auditor
- Policy_1160_-_Duties_of_Recording_Secretary
- Policy_1170_-_Duties_of_School_Attorney
- Policy_1180_-_Duties_of_School_Physician
- Policy_1200_-_Method_of_Operation
- Policy_1210_-_Principles_for_Board_Members
- Policy_1220_-_Formulation_Adoption_and_Dissemination_of_Policy
- Policy_1230_-_Execution_of_Policy_Administrative_Regulations
- Policy_1300_-_Regular_Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Cooperative_Educational_Services
- Policy_1301_-_Public_Sessions
- Policy_1305_-_Order_of_Business_at_Regular_Board_Meetings
- Policy_1315_-_Executive_Sessions_of_the_Board
- Policy_1320_-_Special_Meetings
- Policy_1325_-_Organizational_Meeting
- Policy_1330_-_Annual_Meeting
- Policy_1340_-_Quorum_and_Attendance_at_Board_Meetings
- Policy_1350_-_Minutes
- Policy_1360_-_Use_of_Parliamentary_Procedure
- Policy_1370_-_Board_Committees
- Policy_1380_-_Advisory_Committees_and_Councils
- Policy_1390_-_Career_and_Technical_Education_Advisory_Council
- Policy_1400_-_Attendance_by_Board_Members_at_Conferences_Conventions_and_Workshops
- Policy_1410_-_Membership_in_Associations
- Policy_1500_-_Board_Self_Evaluation
- Policy_1550_-_Board_Member_Reimbursement_Travel_and_Conferences_and_Eligibility_for_Health_Insurance_Coverage
- Policy_1560_-_Allegations_of_Fraud
- Policy_1570_-_School_Board_Member_Use_of_Electronic_Mail
2000 Community Relations and Communication
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- Policy_2000_-_BOCES_Community_Relations_and_Communcations
- Policy_2010_-_Public_Information_Program
- Policy_2020_-_Media_Materials
- Policy_2040_-_Crisis_Management
- Policy_2050_-_Closing_of_Schools
- Policy_2060_-_Visits_to_BOCES_Facilities_Schools_and_Programs
- Policy_2080_-_Participation_by_the_Public_at_Board_Meetings
- Policy_2090_-_Use_of_School_Facilities
- Policy_2100_-_BOCES_Owned_Capital_Equipment_Loaned_for_Temporary_use_to_a_Component_School_District
- Policy_2110_-_Employee_Use_of_BOCES_Property
- Policy_2120_-_Volunteer__Workers
- Policy_2130_-_Special_Programs_of_Adult_and_Continuing_Education
- Policy_2140_-_Services_to_Nonpublic_Schools
- Policy_2150_-_Public_Access_to_Records
- Policy_2160_-_Campus_Speed_Limits
- Policy_2170_-_Operation_of_CTE_Clinics
- Policy_2180_-_Use_of_Service_Animals
- Policy_2190_-_Unmanned_Aerial_Systems_-_Drone
- Policy_2200_-_Therapy_Dogs
- Form_IP-2200_Request_For_Use_of_a_Therapy_Dog_for_use_with_Policy-2200
4000 Business and Finance
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- Policy_4000_-_Budgetary_Process
- Policy_4010_-_Budget_Planning_Review_and_Adoption
- Policy_4015_-_Reserve_Funds
- Policy_4020_-_ Administration_of_Budget
- Policy_4030_-_Budget_Transfers_and_Adjustments
- Policy_4035_-_Payroll_Process
- Policy_4040_-_Investments
- Policy_4045_-_Financial_Accountability
- Policy_4050 _- _Acquisition_of_Federal,_State_and_Private_Funds
- Policy_4060_-_Meals_Refreshments_for Working_Meetings
- Policy_4061_-_Purchasing_Competitive_Bidding_and_Offering
- Policy_4062_-_Procurement_of_Goods_and_Services
- Policy_4063_-_Alternative_Formats_for_Instructional_Materials
- Policy_4064_-_Procurement_Uniform_Grant_Guidance_for_Federal_Awards
- Policy_4070_-_Personal_Property_Accountability
- Policy_4080_-_Cellular_Phones
- Policy_4090_-_Use_of_BOCES_Credit_Card_&_Purchase_Cards
- Policy_4096_-_Vending_Machines
- Policy_4100_-_Personal_Use_of_BOCES_Telephones
- Policy_4110_-_Internal_Audit_Function
- Policy_4115_-_Duties_of_the_External__Independent__Auditor
- Policy_4120_-_Supplies_and_Equipment_Purchased_for_Itinerant_Staff_Members
- Policy_4130_-_Extraclassroom_Activity_Funds
- Policy_4140_-_Cash_in_School_Buildings
- Policy_4150_-_Special_Projects_Contracts
- Policy_4160_-_Owned_or_Leased_Vehicles
- Policy_4161_-_Fueling_Stations
- Policy_4165_-_Equipment_Replacement_Plan_for_Heavy_Equipment_and_Conservation_Programs
- Policy_4170_-_Safety_-_Security
- Policy_4180_-_Hazard_Communication_Standard
- Policy_4190_-_Emergency_Situations
- Policy_4200_-_Exposure_Control_Program
- Policy_4210_-_Idling_School_Buses_on_School_Grounds
- Policy_4300_-_Records_Management
- Policy_4400_-_Respirator_Program
- Policy_4550_-_Smoking_-_tobacco_Use
- Policy_4600_-_Medicaid_Compliance_Program_Policy
- Policy_4700_-_Pest_Management_and_Pesticide_Usage
- Policy_4800_-_Accounting_of_Funds
- Policy_4900_-_Fund_Balance_In_Accordance_With_ GASB
- Policy_4950_-_Federal_Grant_Fund_Policy_COVID_19
5000 Personnel
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- Policy_5000_-_Code_of_Ethics
- Policy_5005_-_School_Conduct_and_Discipline
- Policy_5020_-_Equal_Employment_Opportunity
- Policy_5025_-_Employment_of_Retired_Persons
- Policy_5040_-_Performance_Review
- Policy_5050_-_Employee_Medical_Examinations
- Policy_5070_-_Exposure_to_Bloodborne_Pathogens
- Policy_5080_-_Drug_and_Alcohol_Testing
- Policy_5090_-_Accidents_-_Incidents_Employees
- Policy_5100_-_Recruitment_Selection_and_Appointment_of_Personnel
- Policy_5110_-_Teacher_Tenure_Areas
- Policy_5120_-_Temporary_and_Part_Time_Employees
- Policy_5130_-_Part_Time_Faculty_Salary_Increment
- Policy_5140_-_Comprehensive_School_Policy
- Policy_5150_-_Determination_of_Seniority
- Policy-5165-Non-Discrimination_and_Anti-Harassment_in_the_BOCES
- Policy_5180_-_Employee_Attendance_at_Conferences
- Policy_5190_-_Reimbursement_for_Approved_Expenses
- Policy_5200_-_Release_of_Personnel_Information
- Policy_5210_-_Negotiations_Recognized_Bargaining_Units
- Policy_5220_-_Health_Insurance
- Policy_5225_-_Health_Insurance_Coverage_for_Substitutes_and_Other_Variable_and_Part-Time_District_Employees
- Policy_5230_-_Workers_Compensation
- Policy_5240_-_Hold_Harmless_Clause
- Policy_5250_-_Retirement_System_Membership
- Policy_5260_-_Leave_of_Absence_for_Military_Reservists
- Policy_5270_-_Temporary_Disability_due_to_Pregnancy
- Policy_5280_-_Family_Medical_Leave_Act
- Policy_5300_-_Safety_of_Children_and_Students_- Employment_Clearance_For_New_Hires
- Policy 5400 -Corporal Punishment - Emergency Interventions 12.23
- Policy_5410_-_Professional_Certification_-_175_hours_of_Professional_Development_Requirement
- Policy_5420_-_Cancer_Screening_Leaves_of_Absence
- Policy_5430_-_Determination_of_Employment_Status_-_Employee_or_Independent_Contractor
- Policy_5440_-_Employee_Personal_Identifying_Information
- Policy_5450_-_Staff_Student_Relations_-_Fraternization
- Policy_5500_-_Certifications_and_Qualifications
- Policy_5600_-_Identification_Badges_and/or_Digital_USB Key
- Policy_5700_-_Social_Media_Use
- Policy_5800 _-_Workplace_Violence_Prevention
6000 Students
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- Policy_6000_-_Comprehensive_Attendance_Policy
- Policy_6020_-_Student_Referral_and_Placement
- Policy_6040_-_Loss_or_Destruction_of_BOCES_Property
- Policy_6050_-_Student_Dress_Code
- Policy_6060_-_Searches_and_Interrogations_of_Students
- Policy_6065_-_Prohibition_of_Weapons_on_School_Grounds
- Policy_6070_-_Possession_or_Use_of_Firearm_on_School_Property
- Policy_6080_-Student_Transportation
- Policy_6090_-_Vehicle_Safety
- Policy_6100_-_Student_Funds
- Policy_6110_-_Students_Records_-_Access_and_Challenge
- Policy_6120_-_Medical_Treatment_of_Students
- Policy_6130_-_Immunization_of_Students
- Policy_6140_-_Human_Immunodeficiency_Virus_HIV_Related Illnesses
- Policy_6150_-_Accidents-Incidents_Students
- Policy_6155_-_Concussion_Management
- Policy_6160_-_Child_Abuse_and_Neglect-Maltreatment
- Policy_6180_-_Student_Health_Services
- Policy_6200_-_Do_Not_Resuscitate_Orders_-_DNR
- Policy_6210_-_Education_of_Homeless_Children_and_Youth
- Policy_6230_-_Use_of_Surveillance_Cameras
- Policy_6240_-_Alcohol__Tobacco__Drugs_and_Other_Substances_-_Students
- Policy_6310_-_Notification_of_Sex_Offenders_and_School_Access
- Policy_6400_-_Students_with_Life_Threatening_Health_Conditions
- Policy_6500_-_Student_Health_Records
- Policy_6600_-_Student_Use_of_Computerized_Information_Resources
- Policy_6700_-_Bullying_-_Peer_Abuse_in_the_Schools
- Policy 6750 Non-Discrimination_and_Anti_Harassment of Students in the BOCES
- Policy_6760_-_Gender-Neutral_Single_Occupancy_Bathrooms
- Policy_6800_-_Digital_Content_on_Mobile_Communication_Devices
- Policy_6810_-_Privacy_and_Security_Policy_for_Student_Teacher_and_Principal_Data
- Policy_6850_-_Dignity_for_All_Students_Act
7000 Instruction
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- Policy_7000_-_Safety_Conditions_and_Programs
- Policy_7010_-_Children_with_Disabilities
- Policy_7020 _-_ Discipline_of_Students_with_Disabilities
- Policy_7035_-_Tuition_and_Refund_for_Adult_Students_in_ETA_Courses
- Policy_7060_-_Live_Work_Projects
- Policy_7080_-_Career_and_Technical_Education_Curriculum_Guides
- Policy_7090_-_Textbooks
- Policy_7100_-_Internet_Safety_Policy
- Policy_7110_-_Media_-_Video_-_Film_Preview_and_Purchase
- Policy_7120_-_Controversial_Issues
- Policy_7140_-_Use_of_Copyrighted_Materials
- Policy_7160_-_Field_Trips
- Policy_7180_-_Vehicle_Inspection
- Policy_7190_-_Use_of_Time_Out
- Policy_7200_- _Animals_in_the_Schools_(Instructional Purposes)
- Policy_7300_-_Testing_Misconduct_and_Mandatory_Reporting_Requirements