Jordan School District
Effective: 1/9/1996 Revision: 7/1/2023 Reviewed: 4/26/13 Board Directive It is the policy of the Board to authorize paid sick leave benefits for licensed personnel who work 20 hours per week or more and to comply with requirements of Public Law 103-3, Family and Medical Leave Act. The Board delegates to the Administration responsibility for establishing guidelines ...continue reading "DP324 NEG – Sick Leave—Licensed"
Effective: 5/23/1995 Revised: 9/28/2021 Board Directive The philosophy of the Board is to establish and maintain middle schools which are structured to meet the unique needs of students in the transition years between elementary school and high school. The middle school program shall emphasize academics and provide opportunities for a wide variety of learning experiences. ...continue reading "AA442 – Middle School Philosophy"
Effective: 12/13/1988 Revision: 9/22/2015 Board Directive The Board of Education allows secondary students to be released from school during the regular school day for the purpose of attending classes in religious instruction. The Board holds that this policy does not violate the Constitutional requirement for separation of church and state so long as the school ...continue reading "AA436 – Released Time for Religious Instruction"
Effective: 7/8/1986 Revision: 8/24/2021 Board Directive The Board recognizes that the possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or other prohibited substances constitutes a hazard to students and is disruptive to the educational process. The Board mandates, consistent with federal and state law, the development and implementation of programs that: 1) provide information ...continue reading "AS90 – Illegal Substances"
Effective: 4/29/1986 Revision: 2/25/2014 Board Directive The Board recognizes that staff and students may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens and/or communicable diseases during the school day and delegates the responsibility for developing appropriate policy for the protection of staff and students. Administrative Policy The Administration authorizes the following administrative policy provisions for protection from ...continue reading "AS83 – Bloodborne Pathogens and Communicable Disease Management in the School Setting"
Effective: 5/17/1983 Revision: 2/22/2022 Board Directive The Board recognizes that non-resident students and charter school students residing in Jordan School District may at times request to be enrolled in the schools of the Jordan District. The District Administration is therefore authorized to enroll non-resident students, foreign students and charter school students according to the provisions ...continue reading "AS66 – Non-Resident and Charter School Enrollment"
Effective: 5/23/1978 Revision: 2/25/2014 Board Directive The Board of Education recognizes the importance of providing instruction to students who are confined to home or hospital. The Board also recognizes the need to maintain contact between the school and the home during the time when these students are unable to attend school. The Board, therefore, delegates ...continue reading "AS82 – Home and Hospital Instruction"
Effective: 1/27/1976 Revision: 9/28/2021 Board Directive Complete and accurate records are essential to student education. Therefore, the Board delegates to the administration responsibility for establishing policy that assures accuracy, completeness, appropriate access, and efficiency in the preparation and management of student records. This policy is to be administered in accordance with the Family Educational Rights ...continue reading "AS61 – Student Records and Transcripts"
Effective: 1/27/1976 Revision: 5/22/2018 Board Directive The Board recognizes that student discipline is essential to further the educational process and provide an environment conducive to learning. The Board authorizes the Administration to take appropriate action to preserve order among the students and staff and to protect school property. Acts of violence, use or possession of ...continue reading "AS67 – Discipline of Students"
Effective: 10/28/1975 Revision: 12/14/2021 Reviewed: 7/25/2017 Board Directive The Board recognizes the value of a competent, professionally trained teaching staff and authorizes establishment of a Local Professional Improvement Committee (LPIC) to encourage, guide, and reward the professional development of licensed staff members. Administrative Policy The Administration shall administer this policy in accordance with the following ...continue reading "AA421 – Local Professional Improvement Committee"