Board Policy Update 107

1. Board Policy Update 107 Christie Hobbs General Counsel

2. Gifts, Fundraising & Solicitations: cdc (Local), fj (Local), ge (local)

3. Gifts& Solicitations: cdc (Local) • Prohibition on crowdfunding • The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to accept unsolicited gifts. • Board approval is required for gifts of real property and gifts with strings attached (requiring that the District use it for a specified purpose). • Considerations for accepting a gift • Consistency with District goals, philosophy, objectives • Ongoing costs; support for a program the District could not afford when the donation is exhausted • Equitable funding • Changes to buildings

4. Student Fundraising: FJ (Local) • Students may fundraise for school or non-school charitable purposes, with supervision. • Participation in fundraisers is voluntary. • No fundraisers during class time (previously no fundraisers during school hours) • May sell candy, beverages when exceptions apply

5. Relationships with Parent Organizations: GE (Local) • When fundraising, booster/support organizations must: • comply with District administrative regulations in fundraising; and • notify principal before fundraising or soliciting gifts. • Removes requirement that booster/support organizations notify principal before fundraising to buy equipment for schools.

6. Educator/Employee Misconduct: CJ (Local) and DC (Local)

7. Contracted Services and Sexual Misconduct: CJ (Local) • New policy • Required to comply with ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) • No good references for sexual predators • Prohibits District employee from assisting a contractor/agent of any school district in getting a new job if the employee knows that the contractor/agent engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student • Does not prohibit “routine transmission of an administrative file”

8. Contracted Services and Sexual Misconduct: DC (Local) • No good references for sexual predators • Prohibits District employee from assisting any other school employee in getting a new job if the employee knows that he or she engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student • Does not prohibit “routine transmission of an administrative file” • Required to comply with ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) • Removes requirement for exit interviews

9. Paid Suspension of Educators: DFAA (Local), dfba (local), dfca (local)

10. Paid Suspension: DFAA (Local) & dfba (local) • Streamlines language for suspending employees with pay • Requires that Superintendent place employee on paid administrative leave (previously Superintendent or designee)

11. Expense Reimbursement: DEE (LOCAL) • Streamlines policy language • Removes redundant requirements that reimbursements comply with law • Allows employee’s supervisor (not just immediate supervisor) to approve reimbursements

12. Homeschool Students & Compulsory Attendance: FEA (LOCAL) • Homeschooled students are exempt from compulsory attendance laws to the same extent as students in private schools. • Upon withdrawal, parents may provide either a statement of withdrawal or a letter stating the date homeschooling began. • The District may request a letter of assurance from the parents that the homeschool curriculum is sufficient.

13. Wellness policy:ffa (local) • Wellness policy revised to comply with federal regulations • Student Health Advisory Counsel (SHAC) to involve District and community stakeholders in developing its strategies, techniques, and guidelines. • Sets requirements for Wellness Plan and goals for food services • Establishes goals for nutrition education and physical activity

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