POLICIES
This site contains the official board policies for the board of directors of the Bennett Community School District. Policy development is a dynamic, ongoing process. New problems, issues, and needs give rise to the continuing need to develop new policies or to revise existing ones.
How To Use This Policy Manual
The Bennett Community School District operates according to policies established by its board of directors. The board develops policies after careful deliberation, and the school administration implements them through specific regulations and procedures. The board reviews and evaluates its policies and makes revisions as necessary.
The manual is organized according to a numeric codification system. There are ten major classifications bearing a numeric Series Code.
100 SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
300 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
400 PRINCIPALS FOR EMPLOYEES
500 STUDENTS
600 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
700 SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM
800 BUSINESS PROCEDURES
900 BUILDING AND SITES
1000 COMMUNITY RELATIONS
How To Find A Policy
There are two ways to find a policy. The first is to click on "Board Policies" header to expand the list, and then navigate to a particular Series and then review the list of policies included under each Series. To view the policy, just click on the policy name in the menu on the left.
The second way to find a policy is to search for a policy number, keyword or phrase in the Search box in the upper right-hand corner of this site. It will show results that may match your search word or phrase. Then click on an individual search result item to review.
How To Read The Signs And Symbols
A variety of signs and symbols are used in concert with the numeric codification system. These are explained below:
- -R - This symbol following a policy code number indicates the statement is an administrative regulation rather than a board policy.
- -E - This symbol following a policy code number indicates the statement is an exhibit rather than a board policy.
- Legal Reference - This sign indicates the legal references. They tell the user where the user may find the statutes, case law, attorney general opinions, or administrative rules that give authority to a policy.
- Cross Reference - Many policies in the manual relate to other policies in the manual. Cross references are provided to assist the user in finding all of the related policies.
Inquiries
Inquiries about the policies included in this manual may be directed to the board members or to the Superintendent by telephone at (563) 890-2226 or by writing the school district at 300 Cedar Street, Bennett, IA 52721.
