Policy Manual

The Carteret County Public School System's Policy Manual is posted below for your review. 

The Code of Student Conduct provides the consequences for misbehavior.

Some policies are also included in the 2011-2012 Carteret County School System Parent / Student Handbook.

PLEASE NOTE - Policies are now under review by the NC School Boards Association. If you have specific questions about a policy, please contact the Human Resources Department at 252-728-4583, ext. 136. 

POLICY MANUAL INDEX

1000 Series - Governing Policies
1010 - Board Authority and Duties
1100 - Governing Principles
1310/4002 - Parental Involvement
1320/3560 - Title I Parent Involvement
1500 - Governing Principle - Safe, Orderly and Inviting Environment
1510/4200/7270 - School Safety
1510/4200/7270 - R - Responding to Bomb Threats
1610/7800 - Professional Development
1700 - Governing Principle - Removal of Barriers
1710/4021/7230 - Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
1720/4015/7225 - Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure
1730/4022/7231 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities
1740/4010 - Student and Parent Grievance Procedure
1742/5060 - Responding to Complaints
1750/7220 - Grievance Procedure for Employees
1760/7280 - Prohibition Against Retaliation
1800 - Governing Principle - Stewardship of Resources

2000 Series - Board Operations
2000 - Operational Goals of the Board
2010 - Board and Superintendent Relations
2100 - Board Member Legal Status
2110 - Board Member Elections
2115 - Unexpired Term Fulfillment
2116 - Removal From Office
2120 - Code of Ethics for School Board Members
2121 - Board Member Conflict of Interest
2122 - Role of Board Members In Handling Complaints
2123 - Board Member Opportunities for Development
2125/7315 - Confidential Information
2130 - Board Member Compensation and Expenses
2200 - Election of Officers/Organization of Board
2210 - Duties of Officers
2220 - Official School Spokesperson
2230 - Board Committees
2235/5002 - Board Advisory Councils
2300 - Board Meetings
2310 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
2320 - Compliance with the Open Meetings Law
2321 - Closed Sessions
2325 - Board Meeting News Coverage
2330 - Board Meeting Agenda
2335 - Advance Delivery of Meeting Materials
2340 - Parliamentary Procedures
2341 - Quorum
2342 - Voting Methods
2400 - Board Policies
2410 - Policy Development
2420 - Adoption of Policies
2430 - Dissemination and Preservation of Policies
2440 - Policy Review and Evaluation
2450 - Suspension of Board Policies
2460 - Administration in Policy Absence
2470 - Administrative Procedures
2475 - School Rules
2500.- Hearings Before the Board
2600 - Consultants to the Board
2610 - Board Attorney
2650 - Liaison with School Boards Association

3000 Series - Educational Program
3000 - Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program
3100 - Curriculum Development
3101 - Dual Enrollment
3110 - Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction
3115 - Curriculum and Instructional Guides
3120 - Lesson Planning
3130 - Grouping for Instruction
3135 - Homework
3140 - Evaluation of Instructional Programs
3200 - Selection of Textbooks and Supplementary Materials
3210 - Parental Inspection and Objection to Instructional Materials
3215 - Use of Materials that May Be Controversial
3220 - Technology in the Educational Program
3225/4312/7320 - Technology Acceptable Use
3227/7322 - Web Page Development
3230/7330 - Copyright Compliance
3300 - School Calendar and Time for Learning
3320 - School Trips
School Trip Request Form
3321 - Overnight On-Campus School Activities
3400 - Evaluation of Student Progress
3410 - Testing and Assessment Program
3415 - Final Examinations
3420 - Student Promotion and Accountability
3430 - School Improvement Plan
3431 - Conflict Resolution
3440 - Recognizing Excellence
3450 - Class Rankings
3460 - Graduation Requirements
3460 - R - 21-Unit Diploma Requirements
3470/4305 - Alternative Learning Programs/Schools
3510 - Religious-Based Exemptions from School Programs
3515 - Religion in the Schools
3520 - Special Education Programs/Rights of Students with Disabilities
3525 - Hospital/Homebound Program
3530 - Citizenship and Character Education
3540 - Comprehensive Health Education Program
1320/3560 - Title I Parent Involvement
3610 - Counseling Program
3620 - Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations

4000 Series - Students
4000 - Focus on Students
4001 - Equal Educational Opportunities
4003 - Translating Policies for Students and Parents
4023 - Education for Pregnant and Parenting Students
4040/7310 - Staff-Student Relations
4050 - Children of Military Families
4100 - Age Requirements for Initial Entry
4110 - Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission
4115 - Behavior Standards for Transfer Students
4120 - Domicile or Residence Requirements
4125 - Homeless Students
4130 - Discretionary Admission
4150 - School Assignment
4152 - Unsafe School Choice Transfer
4153 - School Improvement Choice Transfer
4155 - Assignment to Classes
4210 - Release of Students from School
4220 - Student Insurance Program
4230 - Communicable Diseases - Students
4235-6135 - Control of Head Lice
4240/7312 - Child Abuse - Reports and Investigations
4250/5075/7316 - North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program
4260 - Student Sex Offenders
4270/6145 - Concussion and Head Injury
4300 - Student Behavior Policies
4301 - Authority of School Personnel
4302 - School Plan for Management of Student Behavior
4302-R - Rules for Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
3470/4305 - Alternative Learning Programs/Schools
4307 - Disciplinary Action for Exceptional Children/Students with Disabilities
4310 - Integrity and Civility
3225/4312/7320 - Technology Acceptable Use
4315 - Disruptive Behavior
4316 - Student Dress Code
4318 - Use of Communication Devices
4320 - Tobacco Products - Students
4325 - Drugs and Alcohol
4328 - Gang-Related Activity
4330 - Theft, Trespass and Damage to Property
4331 - Assaults, Threats and Harassment
4333 - Weapons, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Threats and Clear Threats to Safety
4335 - Criminal Behavior
4340 - School-Level Investigations
4341 - Parental Involvement in Student Behavior Issues
4342 - Student Searches
4345 - Student Discipline Records
4351 - Short-Term Suspension
4352 - Removal of Student During the Day
4353 - Long-Term Suspension, 365 Day Suspension, Expulsion
4362 - Requests for Readmission of Suspended for 365 Days or Expelled
4370 - Student Discipline Hearing Procedures
4400 - Attendance
4600 - Student Fees
4700 - Student Records
4705/7825 - Confidentiality of Personal Identifying Information
4705/7825 - R - Confidentiality of Personal Identifying Information
4720 - Surveys of Students

5000 Series - Community Relations
5022 - Registered Sex Offenders

6000 Series - Support Services
4270/6145 - Concussion and Head Injury
6430 - State Purchasing Requirements For Equipment, Materials And Supplies

7000 Series - Personnel
3225/4312/7320 - Technology Acceptable Use
3227/7322 - Web Page Development
3230/7330 - Copyright Compliance
7410 - Career Status
7805 - Superintendent Evaluation
7920 - Career Employee Reduction in Force
7921 - Reduction in Force of Non-Career Employees
7950 - Probationary Teachers: Nonrenewal

Foundations and Basic Commitments - A Series
Community Involvement in Decision Making - ABA

School Board Governance - B Series
School Support Groups - BCFA

General School Administration - C Series
Qualifications and Duties of the Superintendent - CBA
Recruitment and Appointment of Superintendent - CBB
Separation - CBC
Administrative and Supervision Personnel - CC
Organization Charts - CCA
Line and Staff Relations - CCB
Designee in Charge - CCC
Qualifications and Duties of School Principals - CCD

Fiscal Management - D Series
Minority Business Enterprise/Contracts - DJCA
Salary Deduction - Tax Sheltered Annuities - DLB
Travel Reimbursement - DLC
Disposal of Board of Education Property - DN
Cash Management - DOA
Fixed Asset Control - DOB

Support Services - E Series
Wearing of Uniforms by Maintenance Personnel - EBBC
Buildings and Grounds Security/Skateboard Prohibition - ECAA
Key Issuance - ECB
       Key Forms Referenced In Policy ECB -
       Form K1, Form K2, Form K3, Form K4, Form K5, Form K6
Traffic and Parking Controls - ECD
Traffic and Parking Controls - Motorcycles and Motor Carts - ECDA
Energy Conservation - ECF
Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment - Computers - EDC
Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment - Projectors, Etc. - EDCA
School Bus Safety Program - EEA
Transportation of Students - EEAE
Vehicle Assignment - EEBA
Charter Bus Transportation - EEBB
Wellness - EGA
Personal Losses Due to Fire, Theft or Other Hazards - EIAA
Internet Use - EGAAC
Child Nutrition Program - EGB
School Bus Idling - EHA

Facilities Development - F Series
Organizational Chart for Plant Operations - FECA
Actual Chart
Naming School Facilities - FF
Facility Design - FE

Negotiations - H Series
Collective Bargaining - HA

Curriculum and Instruction Policies - I Series
Non-Instructional Duties - IGDK
Non-Public School Grade Placement and Award of Academic Credit - IKAB

School and Community Relations - K Series
Advertisement and Promotional Activities - KBA
Soliciting Funds for Charitable Organizations - KBB
Community Use of School Facilities - KG
Gifts From the Public - KH
Visitors to Schools - KK
Public Records - KL
Volunteers in the Schools - KM

Education Agency Relations - L Series
Student Teaching - LEA

Personnel Policies - P Series
Equal Employment Opportunities - GBA
Duties, Responsibilities and Rights of Employees - GBCC
Employee Health Certificate - GBE
Staff Protection - GBEA
Staff Participation in Community Activities - GBF
Staff Participation in Political Activities - GBG
Use of Tobacco Products - GBK
Personnel Files, Maintenance - GBL
Responsibilities and Duties of Professional Personnel - GCAA
Contracts - GCB
Salary - GCBA
Absences and Leaves - GCBD
Vacancies - GCCA
Professional Staff Hiring - GCD
Evaluation of Professional Staff, Teachers - GCDA
Conditions of Employment - Security Background Checks - GCDB
Action Plans - GCDC
Substitutes - GCE
Transfer of Educational Personnel - GCI
Assignment of Family Members - GCIA
Child Involvement Leave - GCJ
Procedures for Performance Appraisal of Principals, Supervisors - GCN
Reduction in Professional Work Force - GCPA
Reduction in Force - Teacher Assistants - GCPAA
Resignations - GCPB
Retirement - GCPC
Dismissals - Licensed Employees - GCPD
Licensure - GCQE
Qualifications and Duties of Teacher Assistants - GDA
Overtime Compensation - GDBB
Evaluation of Support Personnel - GDN
Employment, Assignment and Separation - Support Personnel - GDPD

Student Policies - S Series
Student Health - Medical Care and First Aid to Students - JHCD
Student Sales and Solicitations - JL
Participation in Curricular and Co-Curricular Events - JPA

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