Diocesan School Policies & Regulations

The following pages contain current Diocesan School policies and regulations. 

100  Educational Philosophy

• 101  School Board Mission Statement
• 104 Catholic Schools Vision Statement
• 107 Diocesan Schools Mission and Beliefs
• 110 Essential Learnings - Student Learnings

200  Board of Education

• 201 Board of Education or School Board Designation
• 204 Board of Education or School Board Constitution
• 207 Board Records
• 210 Board Membership
• 211 Removal of Board Member
• 215 Policy Manual

300  Administration

• 301 School President or Executive Director Hiring Procedure
• 303 Administrator - Principal or Assistant Principal
• 309 Administrator Job Description
• 312 Lead Teacher
• 315 Employment of Former Priests or Religious
• 321 Administrator Contract Renewal-Nonrenewal
• 324 Administrator Contract Suspension or Termination
• 326 Changing Operation or an Academic Program
• 327 Discontinuation of Grade Levels or Closing a School
• 330 Religious Formation
• 336 Annual Report
• 339 School Reports
• 342 Needs Assessments or Questionnaires
• 345 Crisis Management
• 348 Federal/State Safety Labor Laws

400  Staff Personnel

• 401 Employee Screening

• 403 Volunteer Screening
• 404 Contract and Licensure

• 410 Medical Examinations
• 412 Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing
• 421 Salary and Benefits
• 424 Teacher Salary Scale
• 427 Leaves
• 428 Non-Licensed Full-Time School Staff Benefits
• 430 FMLA
• 430.4 FMLA Request Form
• 430.5 FMLA Certification
• 430.6 FMLA Certification Military
• 430.7 FMLA Certification Military
• 430.8 FMLA Designation Notice
• 430.9 FMLA Notes of Eligibility
• 433 Professional Development
• 436 Faith Formation
• 442 Handbooks
• 442.1 Handbook Signature Page
• 445 Appraisal, Evaluation
• 448 Evaluation of Catholic Schools Office Personnel
• 451 Teacher Contract Renewal-Nonrenewal
• 454 Teacher Contract Termination, Temporary Suspension
• 457 Reduction in Staff
• 458 Grievance Procedure
• 460 Technology Use
• 463 Adult Supervision with School Activities
• 464 Contact with Students Outside School Hours
• 466 Corporal Punishment
• 472 Incident Involving Health and Safety
• 472.1 Incident Form
• 475 Mandatory Reporter
• 478 Sexual Harassment and/or Abuse by School Personnel
• 478.2 Investigation Form for Sexual Harassment and/or Abuse by School Personnel
• 478.3 Form for Level 1 Investigation
• 481 Bullying and Harassment
• 481.2 Complaint form for Bullying and/or Harassment
• 481.3 Witness Disclosure Form for Bullying and/or Harassment

500  Student Personnel

• 501 Kindergarten Admission Age
• 504 Admissions
• 507 Home Schooling

• 513 Compulsory Attendance
• 516 Absences
• 519 Student Records Accessibility and Confidentiality
• 521 Juvenile Justice Information Sharing
• 522 Custody and Records Access
• 522.2 Custodial and Non-Custodial Information Form
• 525 Student Directory
• 528 Immunizations
• 531 Emergency Medical Authorization
• 531.1 Emergency Medical Authorization Form
• 534 Student Medications
• 534.1 Authorization and Permission for Administration of Medication
• 537 Communicable Diseases
• 543 Severe Student Allergies
• 543.1 Release and Indemnification Agreement
• 546 Asthma Medication Possession and Use
• 546.1 Release and Indemnification Agreement
• 549 Handbook
• 549.1 Student-Parent Handbook Signature Form
• 550 Grievance Procedure
• 552 Citizenship
• 555 Student Rights and Responsibilities
• 558 Discipline and Student Accountability
• 561 Search
• 564 Weapons-Dangerous Objects-Look-Alikes
• 567 Violent-Destructive-Seriously Disruptive Behavior
• 570 Controlled Substances, Tobacco and Smoking
• 573 Out of School Behavior
• 576 Incident Involving Health and Safety
• 577 Brain Injuries and Concussion Management
• 578 Trampoline
• 579 Bullying and Harassment
• 579.2 Bullying Incident Form
• 579.3 Bullying/Harassment Investigator Interview Notes
• 579.4 Bullying/Harassment Investigator Follow-Up
• 582 Sexual Harassment and/or Abuse by Student
• 582.1 Sexual Harassment and/or Abuse by Student Allegation Form
• 585 Acceptable Technology Use
• 588 Graduation Requirements and Ceremonies

600  Educational Programs

• 601 School Day
• 604 School Calendar
• 605 Wednesday Evening and Sunday Morning Activity Scheduling
• 607 Accreditation
• 610 Curriculum
• 613 School Improvement
• 616 Accountability for Student Achievement
• 622 Religion Curriculum Guidelines and Educational Resources
• 625 Standardized Testing and Assessment
• 628 Extended Learning
• 631 Human Growth and Development
• 637 Guidance
• 640 Library-Media Center
• 643 Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
• 646 Guest Speakers
• 649 Field Trips
• 649.1 Field Trip Permission Slip - English and Spanish versions
• 652 Transportation
• 652.2 Private Vehicle Use Application
• 652.3 Volunteer Driver Application
• 652.4 Vehicle Accident Report
•  665 Lodging for Overnight Trips
• 658 Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities

700  Auxiliary Services

• 701 Health Services Program
• 704 Health Services
• 707 Health Practices and Procedures Manual
• 710 Nicotine/Tobacco Free Campus
• 713 Dental Screening
• 713.1 Dental Screening Form
• 713.2 Dental Screening Exemption
• 716 Nutrition and Wellness
• 719 Lead Testing
• 722 Right to Know
• 728 School Bus Driver and Vehicle Requirements

800  Business Procedures

• 801 Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
• 804 Procurement Code of Conduct
• 807 Tuition Statements and Tuition Management Company
• 810 Identity Protection
• 813 Copyright Laws

900  Building and Sites

• 901 Asbestos