Board of Ed

Policies and Regulations

0000 Bylaws

BL0000.02Introduction - Bylaws, Policies & Regulations
BL0110Identification
BL0120Authority and Powers
BL0131Bylaws and Policies
BL0133Adjudication of Duties
BL0134Board Self Evaluation
BL0142Board Member Qualifications, Prohibited Acts, etc.
BL0142.1Nepotism
BL0144Board Member Orientation and Training
BL0145Board Member Resignation and Removal
BL0146Board Member Authority
BL0147Board Member Travel Expenses
BL0147AAppendix A Board Member Travel Expenses
BL0148Board Member Indemnification
BL0151Organization Meeting
BL0152Board Members
BL0153Annual Appointments
BL0154Annual Motions and Designations
BL0157Board of Education Website
BL0163Quorum
BL0164Conduct of Board Members
BL0165Voting
BL0166Executive Sessions
BL0169Board Member Use of Electronic Mail-Internet
BL0172Duties of Treasurer of School Monies
BL0174Legal Services
BL0175Contracts with Independent Consultants
BL0176Collective Bargaining and Contract Approval-Ratification
BL0177Professional Services

1000 Administration

P1100District Organization
P1110District Organization Table
P1120 Management Team
P1130 Staff Liaison Committees
P1140 Affirmative Action Program
P1210Board-Superintendent Relations
P1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator
P1240Evaluation of Superintendent
P1260Incapacity of Superintendent
P1310 Employment Of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
P1320Duties of School Business Administrator-Board Secretary
P1330Evaluation of School Business Administrator
P1331Evaluation of the Board Secretary
P1350 Incapacity of School Business Administrator-BA
P1440 Job Descriptions
P1510 Americans With Disabilities Act
P1522 School Level Planning
P1523 Comp. Equity Plan
P1530 School Employment Opportunities
P1540 Administrator's Code of Ethics
P1555 Domestic Partnership
P1570Internal Controls
P1631 Residency Requirement
R1240Evaluation of Superintendent
R1330Evaluation of School BA
R1400 Job Descriptions
R1510Americans With Disabilities Act
R1530Equal Employment Opportunities
R1570Internal Controls

2000 Programs

P2110Philosophy of Education Mission Statement
P2200 Curriculum Content
P2210Curriculum Development
P2230 Course Titles
P2240 Controversial Issues
P2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Program
P2270Religion in the Schools
P2310 Pupil Grouping
P2320 Independent Study Programs
P2330Homework
P2340 Field Trips
P2360 Use of Technology
P2361 Acceptable Use of Computer
P2411 Guidance Counseling
P2412Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
P2414 Programs and Pupils at Risk
P2415No Child Left Behind Programs
P2415.05Academic Standards, Academic Assessment and Accountability
P2415.02Title I - Fiscal Responsibilities
P2415.03Highly Qualified Teachers
P2415.05Pupil Surveys, Analysis and-or Evaluations
02415.20NCLB Complaints
P2415.30Title I - Educational Stability For Children In Foster Care
P2416 Programs for Pregnant Pupils
P2417Student Intervention and Referral Services
P2418Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Students
P2423Bilingual And ESL Education
P2426College Credit Courses
P2428.1Standards-Based Instructional Priorities
P2430Co-Curricular Activities
P2431 Athletic Competition
P2432 School Sponsored Publications
P2436Activity Participation Fee
P2460 Special Education
P2461 Special Education-Receiving Schools
P2464Gifted And Talented
P2466 Needless Public Labeling of Pupils with Disabilities
P2467 Surrogate and Foster Parents
P2468Independent Educational Evaluations
P2480Alternative Ed Programs
P2481 Home or Out-of-School Instruction For A General Education Student For Reasons Other Than A Temporary Or Chronic Health Condition
P2510 Adoption of Textbooks
P2520 Instructional Supplies
P2530Resource Materials
P2531Use of Copyrighted Materials
P2551Musical Instruments
P2560 Live Animals in School
P2622 Student Assessment
P2624Grading System
P2700 SERVICES TO NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
R2200Curriculum Content
R2230 Course Titles
R2260Affirmative Action Program For School and Classroom Practices
R2330Homework
R2340Field Trips
R2361Acceptable Use of Computer Network-Computers and Resources
R2411Guidance Counseling
R2412Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
R2415Title I Services
R2415.20NCLB Complaints
R2417 Student Intervention and Referral Services
R2418Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973- Students
R2423Bilingual and ESL Education
R2430 Co-Curricular Activities
R2431 Athletic Competition
R2431.1Emergency Procedures for Athletic Practices and Competitions
R2431.2Medical Examination to Determine Fitness for Participation in Athletics
R 2431.5Home School Information
R2432School Sponsored Publications
R2460Special Education
R2460.01 Special Education-Location, Identification, and Referral
R2460.05Special Education-Exemption From Statewide Testing
R2460.07Special Education-Free And Appropriate Public Education
R2460.08 Special Education-Free and Appropriate Public Education
R2460.09Special Ed-Transition From Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Programs
R2460.10 Special Education-Maintenance, Access To And Confidentiality of Student Records
R2460.14Special Education - In-Service Training
R2460.15Special Education -In-Service Training Needs For Professional And Paraprofessional Staff
R2460.16Special Education- Instructional Material to Blind or Print-Disabled Students
R2461Special Education-Receiving Districts
R2461.01Special Education-Receiving Schools - IEP Implementation
R2461.02Special Education-Receiving Schools - Suspension-Expulsion
R2461.03Special Education Receiving Schools - Pupil Records
R2461.04Special Education-Receiving Schools - Special Education and Related Services
R2461.05Special Education-Receiving Schools - IEP Compliance
R2461.06Special Education-Receiving Schools - Highly Qualified and Appropriately Certified Staff
R2461.07Special Education-Receiving Schools - Termination of Placement
R2461.08Special Education-Receiving Schools - In-Service Training
R2461.09Special Education-Receiving Schools - Statewide and District-Wide Assessment Programs
R2461.10Special Education-Receiving Schools - Full Educational Opportunity
R2461.11Special Education-Receiving Schools - Staff Consultation
R2461.12Special Education-Receiving Schools - Length of School Day and Academic Year
R2480 Alternative Ed Programs
R2481Home or Out-of-School Instruction For A General Education Student For Reasons Other Than A Temporary Or Chronic Health Condition
R2510 Adoption of Textbooks
R2520 Instructional Supplies
R2530 Resource Materials
R2531Use of Copyrighted Materials
R2560Live Animals in School
R2624Grading System

3000 Teaching Staff

P3440Travel Expenses
P3111Creating Positions
P3112 Abolishing Positions
P3124 Employment Contract
P3125Employment of Teaching Staff Members
3125.2Employment Of Substitute Teachers
P3126 District Mentoring Program
P3130Assessment and Transfer
P3134Assignment of Additional Duties
P3141 Resignation
P3142 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member
P3143Dismissal
P3144Certification of Tenure Charges
P3144.12CERTIFICATION OF TENURE CHARGES - INEFFICIENCY
P3150 Discipline
P3151Assessment of Pay
P3152Withholding An Increment
P3159Teaching Staff Member-School District Reporting Responsibilities
P3160 Physical Exams
P3211Code of Ethics
P3211.3Consulting Outside the District
P3212Attendance
P3214Conflict of Interest
P3217Use of Corporal Punishment
P3218Substance Abuse
P3230 Outside Activities
P3231Outside Employment As Athletic Coach
P3233 Political Activities
P3240 Professional Development For Teachers And School Leaders
P3244 In-Service Training
P3245 Research Projects by Staff Members
P3270Professional Responsibilities
P3280 Liability for Pupil Welfare
P3281 Inappropriate Conduct - Teaching Staff Members
P3282Use of Social Networking Sites
P3283Electronic Communications Between Teaching Staff and Students
P3310Academic Freedom
P3321Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)-Computers and Resources By Teaching Staff Members
P3322Staff Member's Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/ Other communication Devices
P3362 Sexual Harassment
P3370Teaching Staff Member Tenure
P3372Teaching Staff Member Tenure Aquisition
P3373Tenure Upon Transfer or Promotion
P3374Tenure Upon Transfer to an Under performing School
P3381Protection Against Retaliation
P3425 Work Related Disability Pay
P3431.1Family Leave
P3431.3 NJ Family Leave Insurance Plan
P3432 Sick Leave
P3433Vacations
P3434Holidays
P3435Anticipated Disability
P3436 Personal Leave
P3439 Jury Duty
R3126 Induction Program for Provisional Teachers
R3142 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member
R3144Certification Of Tenure Charges
R3146Conduct of Reduction in Force
R3160Physical Examination
R3211.3Consulting Outside the District
R3218 Substance Abuse
R3223.1Evaluation of Nontenured Administrators
R3223.2Evaluation of Tenured Administrators
R3224Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Asst. Principals
R3230Outside Activities
R3232 Tutorial Services
R3233Political Activities
R3240Professional Development
R3244In-Service Training
R3270Lesson Plans and Plan Books
R3280 Liability for Pupil Welfare
R3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct - Teaching Staff Members
R3321Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)-Computers And Resourced By Teaching Staff Members
R3362 Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff Members Complaint Procedure
R3432Sick Leave
R3440 Travel Expenses

4000 Support Staff

P4119Staff Use of Internet, Social Networks, and Other Forms of Electronic Communication
P4124 Employment Contract
P4125Employment of Support Staff Members
P4130Assignment and Transfer
P4140Termination
P4145Layoffs
P4146Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member
P4150Discipline
P4152Freezing or Reducing Wages
P4159Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities
P4160Physical Exams
P4161Examination For Cause
P4211Attendance
P4211.3 Consulting Outside the District
P4214 Conflict of Interest
P4215 Code of Ethics
P4218 Substance Abuse
P4220 Employee Evaluation
P4230Outside Activities
P4233 Political Activities
P4240 Employee Training
P4250Hours and Days of Work
P4281Inappropriate Conduct Support Staff
P4282Use of Social Networking Sites
P4283Electronic Communications Between Support Staff and Students
P4321Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)-Computers and Resources By Support Staff Members
P4322Staff Members Use of Peronal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication Devices
P4352 Sexual Harassment
P4360 Support Staff Member Tenure
P4381Protection Against Retaliation
P4410Compensation
P4415Substitute Wages
P4420 Benefits
P4425Work Related Disability Pay
P4431.1Family Leave
P4431.3 NJ Family Leave Insurance
P4432Sick Leave
P4433Vacations
P4434 Holidays
P4435Anticipated Disability
P4436Personal Leave
P4438Jury Duty
P4440Travel Expenses
R4146 Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member
R4160 Physical Examination
R4211.3 Consulting Outside the District
R4218Substance Abuse
R4220 Evaluation of Support Staff Members
R4230Outside Activities
R4233Political Activities
R4240 Employee Training
R4281Inappropriate Staff Conduct
R4321Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)-Computers and Resources By Support Staff Members
R4352Sexual Harassment
R4440Travel Expenses

5000 Pupils

R6422Budget Transfers
P5112 Entrance Age
P5114Children Displaced By Domestic Violence
P5116 Education of Homeless Children
P5117Interdistrict Public School Choice
P5120 Assignment of Pupils
P5130Withdrawal From School
P5200Attendance
P5230Late Arrival and Early Dismissal
P5240 Tardiness
P5250Excusal From Class or Program
P5300Automated External Defibrillator(s)
P5305Health Services Personnel
P5306 Health Services To Nonpublic Schools
P5307 Nursing Services Plan
P5308Pupil Health Records
P5310 Health Services
P5320Immunization
P5330Administration of Medication
P5330.01Administration Of Medical Marijuana
P5331Management of Life-Threatening Allergies In Schools
P5332 Do Not Resuscitate Orders
P5335 Treatment of Asthma
P5338Diabetes Management
P5339Screening For Dyslexia
P5410Promotion and Retention
P5411Middle School Advancement Ceremony
P5420 Reporting Pupil Progress
P5430 Class rank
P5440Honoring Pupil Achievement
P5460High School Graduation
P5465Early Graduation
P5466 Graduation and Yearbook Fees
P5500Expectations for Pupil Conduct
P5511Dress and Grooming
5511.01Volunteer School Uniforms
P5512.01 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
P5512.02Cyber-Bullying
P5513Care of School Property
P5514Student Use of Vehicles
P5516Use of Electronic Communication and Recording Devices (ECRD)
P5517Pupil Identification Cards
P5519Dating Violence at School
P5520 Disorder and Demonstration
P5530Substance Abuse
P5530.1Random Drug Testing
P5530.2 Voluntary Random Drug Testing 7-8
P5550Disaffected Pupils
P5560Disruptive Pupils
P5561Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Techniques for Students with Disabilities
P5570Sportsmanship
P5610Suspension
P5615Suspected Gang Activity
P5700 Pupil Rights
P5701 Plagiarism
P5710 Pupil Grievance
P5721Independent Publications
P5750Equal Educational Opportunity
P5751 Sexual Harassment
P5752Marital Status and Pregnancy
P5755 Equity in Educational Programs and Services
P5756Transgender Students
P5770 Pupil Right of Privacy
P5810 Pupil Participation in School Governance
P5820Student Government
P5830 Pupil Fund Raising
P5831Class Dues
P5841 Secret Societies
P5842 Equal Access of Pupil Organizations
P5850Social Events and Class Trips
P5880 Public Performance by Pupils
R5116Education of Homeless Children
R5117Interdistrict Public School Choice
R5130 Withdrawal From School
R5200Attendance
R5230 Late Arrival and Early Dismissal
R5240 Tardiness
R5300Use of Defibrillator(s)
R5308Pupil Health Records
R5320 Immunization
R5330Administration of Medication
R5331 Management of Life-Threatening Allergies in Schools
R5338Diabetes Management
R5350Student Suicide
R5410Retention and Promotion
R5420Reporting Pupil Progress
R5460.1 High School Transcripts
R5500 Expectations for Pupil Conduct
R5511Dress Code
R5512Hazing and or Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Investigation Procedure
R5513Care of School Property
R5514Pupil Use of Vehicles
R5519Dating Violence in School
R5530 Substance Abuse
R5530.1Random Drug Testing
R5530.2Voluntary Random Drug Testing 7-8
R5550 Disaffected Pupils
R5560Disruptive Pupils
R5570 Sportsmanship
R5610Suspension Procedures
R5620 Expulsion Procedures
R5561USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION TECHNIQUES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (M)
R5721Distribution of Independent Publications
R5750Equal Educational Opportunity Complaint Procedure
R5751 Sexual Harassment of Pupils
R5830 Pupil Fund Raising
R5850 Social Events, Social Dances, Class Trips and Other School Functions

6000 Finances

P6111Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program
P6112 Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures
P6150 Tuition Income
P6160Grants From Private Sources
P6210Fiscal Planning
P6311Contracts For Goods Or Services Funded By Federal Grants
P6320Purchases Subject to Bid
P6340Multiple Year Contracts
P6350Competitive Contracting
P6360 Political Contributions
P6362 Contributions to Board Members and Contract Awards
P6421Purchases Budgeted
P6422 Budget Transfers
P6423 Expenditures for Non-Employee Activities, Meals and Refreshments
P6424Emergency Contracts
P6440Cooperative Purchasing
P6450Choice of Vendor
P6470Payment of Claims
P6480Purchase of Food Supplies
P6510Payroll Authentication
P6520 Payroll Deductions
P6620 Petty Cash
P6630Athletic Fund
P6640 Cafeteria Fund
P6650Scholarship Fund
P6660 Student Activity Fund
P6700Investments
P6740Reserve Accounts
P6810Financial Objectives
P6820Financial Reports
P6830 Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
P6831Withholding-Recovering State Aid
P6832 Conditions of Receiving State Aid
R6111Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Program
R6112Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures
R6160Grants From Private Sources
R6210Fiscal Planning
R6310Purchases Subject to Bid
R6340Multiple Year Contracts
R6350Competitive Contracting
R6421Purchases Budgeted
R6422Budget Transfers
R6424Emergency Contracts
R6470Payment of Claims
R6471School District Travel Procedures
R6620Petty Cash
R6740Capital Reserve Account
R6810 Financial Objectives

7000 Property

P7100Long-Range Facilities Planning
P7101 Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects
P7102Site Selection and Acquisition
P7130School Closing
P7230 Gifts, Grants and Donations
P7243Supervision of Construction
P7250 School and Facility Names
P7300 Disposition of Property
P7410 Maintenance and Repair
P7420 Hygienic Management
P7421 Indoor Air Quality Standards
P7422School Integrated Pest Management Plan
P7430 School Safety
P7432 Eye Protection
P7433 Hazardous Substances
P7434 Smoking on School Premises
P7435Alcoholic Beverages on School Premises
P7436Drug Free Workplace
P7446School Security Program
P7450 Property Inventory
P7460 Energy Conservation
P7480 Motor Vehicles on School Property
P7490 Animals on School Property
P7510 Use of School Facilities
P7513Recreational Use of Playgrounds
P7520Loan of School Equipment
P7522School District Provided Technology Devices to Staff Members
P7523School District Provided Technology Devices to Pupils
P7540 Joint Use of Facilities
P7610Vandalism
P7650 School Vehicle Assignment, Use, Tracking, Maintenance, and Accounting
R7100 Long-Range Facilities Planning
R7102Site Selection and Acquisition
R7101Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects
R7230Gifts, Grants and Donations
R7300.1Disposition of Instructional Property
R7300.2Disposition of Land
R7300.3Disposition of Personal Property
R7300.4 Disposition of Federal Property
R7410Maintenance and Repair
R7410.01Facilities Maintenance, Repair Scheduling and Accounting
R7420 Handling and Disposal of Body Wastes and Fluids
R7420.1 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
R7420.2 Chemical Hygiene
R7421 Indoor Air Quality Standards
R7422School Integrated Pest Management Plan
R7430 School Safety
R7432Eye Protection Practices
P7481Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS also known as DRONES)
R7510Use of School Facilities
R7513 Rules for Playground Conduct
R7610 Vandalism
R7650School Vehicle Assignment, Use, Tracking, Maintenance, and Accounting

8000 Operations

P8110Attendance
P8130School Organization
P8140 Pupil Enrollment
P8210School Year
P8220School Day
R8310Public Records
P8311Managing Electronic Mail
P8320Personnel Records
P8330Student Records
P8335Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
P8350Records Retention
P8420Emergency & Crisis Situations
P8431Preparedness for Toxic Hazard
P8441Care of Injured and Ill Persons
P8442 Reporting Accidents
P8451 Control of Communicable Disease
P8453HIV-AIDS
P8464Missing Children
P8465Hate Crimes and Bias-Related Acts
P8467Weapons
P8468Crisis Response
P8506School Lunch Program BioSecurity Plan
P8540School Nutrition Programs
P8600Transportation
P8601Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal
P8611Subscription Busing
P8613Waiver of Pupil Transportation
P8651Community Use of Transportation
P8660Transportation by Private Vehicle
P8670Transportation of Disabled Pupils
P8690Monitoring Devices on School Vehicles
P8710Property Insurance
P8740Bonding
P8750Employee Indemnification
P8770 School Board Insurance Group
P8810 Religious Holidays
P8820Opening Exercises/Ceremonies
R8140Enrollment Accounting
R8220School Closings
R8310 Public Records
R8320 Personnel Records
R8330Student Records
R8420 Emergency & Crisis Situations
R8420.1Fire and Fire Drills
R8420.2 Bomb Threats
R8420.3Natural Disasters and Man-Made Catastrophes
R8420.4Kidnapping
R8420.5 Asbestos Release
R8420.6Accidents to and from School
R8420.7 Lockdown Procedures
R8420.10 Active Shooter
R8431Toxic Hazard Preparedness Program
R8441 Care of Injured and Ill Persons
R8451Control of Communicable Disease
R8464Missing Children
R8465Hate Crimes and Bias-Related Acts
R8467 Weapons
R8468Crisis Response
R8540Free and Reduced Rate Meals
R8600Transportation
R8630Emergency School Bus Procedures

9000 Community

P9100 Public Relations
P9110 Quality Assurance Annual Report
P9120Public Relations Program
P9130Public Complaints and Grievances
P9131Civility
P9140Citizens Advisory Committees
P9150School Visitors
P9160Public Attendance at School Events
P9161Crowd Control
P9180School Volunteers
P9181 Volunteer Athletic Coaches
P9191Booster Clubs
P9200Cooperation Between Parents And Schools
P9210School and Community Association
P9240 Rights of Parents
P9260Parental Liability for Vandalism
P9270 Home Schooling And Equivalent Education Outside The Schools
P9280Parent Conferences
P9320Cooperation With Law Enforcement Agencies
P9322Drug Free School Zones
 P9323Notification of Juvenile Offender Case Disposition
P9324Sex Offender Registration and Notification
P9400 News Media Relations
P9541Student Teachers-Interns
P9560Administration of School Surveys
 P9700Special Interest Groups
 P9713 Recruitment By Special Interest Groups
P9720Solicitations by Vendors
 R9100Public Relations
R9130Public Complaints and Grievances
R9140 Citizens Advisory Committees
R9150School Visitors
R9161Crowd Control
R9180 School Volunteers
R9270 Home Schooling And Equivalent Education
R9320 Cooperation With Law Enforcement Agencies
R9322Drug Free School Zones
R9324Sex Offender Registration and Notification

Updated 0000 Bylaws

Updated 1000 – 9000 Policies

Updated 1000 – 9000 Regulations

Upcoming Events

January 2023

Monday January 30

All Day: GM MP 2 Ends (tentatively); HS Midterms - Period 5 and 1 / Early Dismissal

VTHS Midterms 2022-2023 Schedule

Tuesday January 31

All Day: County College of Morris Instant Decision Day

VTHS IDD Flyer.pdf; HS Midterms - Period 6 and 2 / Early Dismissal

VTHS Midterms 2022-2023 Schedule

February 2023

Wednesday February 1

All Day

HS Midterms - Periods 7 and 3 / Early Dismissal

VTHS Midterms 2022-2023 Schedule

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

GM Parent/Guardian Presentation on Cyber Safety

Presented by Detective Perez, Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office

Thursday February 2

All Day: HS Midterms - Periods 8 and 4 / Early Dismissal

VTHS Midterms 2022-2023 Schedule
9:45 am – 11:15 am: CM SCA Meeting

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