CHAPTER 7 - PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 8 - NEGOTIATIONS
CHAPTER 9 - INSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 10 - STUDENTS CHAPTER 11 - COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 1 - FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS CHAPTER 2 - SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS CHAPTER 3 - SCHOOL DIVISION ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 4 - FISCAL MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 5 - SAFETY SUPPORT SERVICES CONSERVATION CHAPTER 6 - PLANNING AND MAINTAINING THE SCHOOL DIVISION'S PHYSICAL PLANT
CHAPTER 7 - PERSONNEL Section 7.1.1 Definitions Section 7.1.2 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Section 7.1.3 Nepotism Section 7.1.4 Standards of Conduct Section 7.1.5 Communications Between Board and Employees* Section 7.1.6 Conditions of Employment* Section 7.1.7 Compensation* Section 7.1.8 Experience Credit For Starting Salary Purposes Section 7.1.9 Work Schedules* Section 7.1.10 Absence From Work Section 7.1.11 Employee Leave Section 7.1.12 Other Full Time Employee Fringe Benefits Section 7.1.13 Benefits for Part-Time Employees Section 7.1.14 Smoking and Substance Abuse* Section 7.1.15 Personnel Records Section 7.1.16 Evaluation of Employee Performance* Section 7.1.17 Communicable Diseases* Section 7.1.18 Meetings of Employee Groups in School Division Facilities Section 7.1.19 Procedures for Adjusting Employee Grievances Section 7.1.20 Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance* Section 7.1.21 Sexual Harassment* Section 7.1.22 Employee Recognition Program* Section 7.1.23 Substance Abuse Testing Policy for Drivers of Buses and Other Commercial Vehicles* Section 7.1.24:  Sick Leave Bank Section 7.2.1 Contracts With Licensed Employees Section 7.2.2 Probationary Period for New Employees Previously on a Continuing Contract Section 7.2.3 Transfer of Sick Leave for Newly-Hired VDOE Licensed Employees Section 7.2.5 Licensure as a Condition of Employment Section 7.2.6 Substitute Teachers* Section 7.2.7 Assignment and Transfer of Licensed Employees Section 7.2.8 Extracurricular Activities Section 7.2.9 Required Staff Development for Licensed Employees Section 7.2.10 Assignment to Administrative Positions* Section 7.2.11 Reduction in Force of Licensed Employees Section 7.2.12 Suspension of Licensed Employee Section 7.2.13 Dismissal of Licensed Employee Section 7.2.14 Resignation of Licensed Employee Section 7.2.15 Licensed Employee Consulting Activities Section 7.2.16 Tutoring by Licensed Employees Section 7.2.17 Duty-Free Lunch Period for Licensed Employees Section 7.3.1 Administration of Personnel Requiring No License for Employment by the County School Board Section 7.3.3 Assignment and Transfer of Non-Licensed Employees Section 7.3.4 Resignation of Non-Licensed Employees Section 7.3.5 Disciplinary Policy* Section 7.3.6 Reduction in Force of Non-Licensed Employees
CHAPTER 9 - INSTRUCTION Section 9.1 Instruction Section 9.2 Length of Term Section 9.3 Length of School Day, the Duration of Instructional Blocks of Time, and Awarding of Credit* Section 9.4 Organization Section 9.5 Curriculum Section 9.5.1 Curriculum Change Section 9.5.2 Participation in Curriculum Planning Section 9.5.3 Religious Instruction and Released Time Section 9.5.4 Career/Technical Education Section 9.5.5 Music and Art Education Section 9.5.6 Drug Education Section 9.5.7 Family Life Education Section 9.5.8 Driver Education Section 9.5.9 Programs for Students with Disabilities Section 9.5.10 Gifted Education Section 9.5.11 Homebound Instruction* Section 9.5.12 Alternative Education Programs* Section 9.5.13 Summer Academic Programs Section 9.5.14 Extracurricular Activities* Section 9.5.15 Fund Raising Activities Conducted by Schools Section 9.5.16 Sale of Photographs and Related Items to Pupils Section 9.5.17 Interscholastic Athletic Activities Section 9.5.18 Continuing Education Section 9.5.19 Extraordinary Educational Experience* Section 9.5.20 School Guidance and Counseling Section 9.6.1 Class Size Section 9.7.1 Textbooks and Instructional Materials Section 9.7.2 Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Materials and Resources* Section 9.8.1 Teacher Assistants Section 9.8.2 Field Trips* Section 9.8.3 Request for Financial Support for Student Trips Section 9.9.1 Student Evaluation Section 9.9.2 Report Cards Section 9.9.3 Interim Progress Reports Section 9.9.4 Homework Policy* Section 9.9.5 Class Ranking of High School Seniors* Section 9.9.6 Promotion/Retention* Section 9.9.7 Effect of Absences on Promotion Section 9.9.8 Graduation* Section 9.9.9 Commencement Attendance Section 9.9.10 Final Exam Exemptions Section 9.10.1 Testing* Section 9.11.1 Distribution of Non-curricular Materials* Section 9.11.2 State-Mandated Displays Section 9.11.3 Assembly Programs Section 9.11.4 Animals at School Section 9.11.5 Citizenship and Character Education* Section 9.11.6 Alternatives to Animal Dissection Section 9.12 Parental Involvement Policy - Title I* Section 9.13 Instructional Professional Development
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CHAPTER 1

FOUNDATIONS AND BASIC COMMITMENTS

 

SECTION 1.1 – NONDISCRIMINATION

The President and the Congress of the United States and the General Assembly of Virginia have enacted laws and issued directives affirming their intent to protect and grant equal opportunities to employees and students. Also, the federal government and Virginia have enacted and enforced laws regarding the quality of employment and equality of opportunities in education.

A. Employees

The York County School Board shall hire, promote, retain, dismiss and/or transfer employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability or belief, except as permitted by state or federal law.

B.  Students

In York County School Division, students will be admitted, retained, dismissed, assigned and/or transferred and be allowed to participate in all programs and activities in the York County School Division without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability or belief, except as permitted by state or federal law.

C.  Implementation

The division superintendent shall take appropriate steps to implement and oversee this policy in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including

  • designating a Title IX Coordinator and giving notice to parents/guardians, students and employees of his/her identity
  • establishing procedures for dealing with complaints and grievances alleging violations of this policy as reported by any employee, student or third party
  • training of employees on the policy and complaint/complaint procedures
  • Publicizing this policy and the procedures for dealing with reported violations to the general public, to parents and to students and to all employees. 

 
 
ADOPTED:                             Date of Policy Manual Adoption
RESTATEMENT:                    June 21, 1999, June 29, 2004, June 26, 2006
LEGAL REFERENCE:            Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964,
as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972
Executive Order 11246, as amended by E.O. 11375
Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Education Amendments
of 1972
Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, P.L. 94-135
Age Discrimination in Employment Law, P.L. 95-256
15CFR8.a

 

SECTION 1.2 - MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the York County School Division is to ensure the success of all students through a rigorous and innovative instructional program of public education that expects the highest levels of excellence from staff and students. All students will become lifelong learners prepared to compete in a global economy.

ADOPTED:     August 27, 1990
REVISED:       June 21, 1999; June 29, 2004

 

SECTION 1.3 – GOALS

Goal 1:

The York County School Division will promote increased academic achievement for all students

Goal 2:

The York County School Division will promote high academic expectations and career opportunities for all students.

Goal 3:

The York County School Division will recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified, diverse staff reflecting the composition of the York County community.

Goal 4:

The York County School Division will provide safe, secure, healthy, and well-disciplined learning environments for all students.

Goal 5:

The York County School Division will utilize effective Communications techniques to engage community members in the decision-making process.


ADOPTED:     August 27, 1990
REVISED:       June 21, 1999; June 29, 2004

 

SECTION 1.4 - BELIEF STATEMENT

The School Board of the York County School Division believes that:

  1. All students can learn.
  2. Student achievement is the core priority of the school division.
  3. Technology enhances student learning.
  4. Instructional programs must be evaluated annually.
  5. Parental and community involvement are essential.
  6. Learning occurs best in a safe and caring environment.
  7. Education is a responsibility shared by students, teachers, parents, administrators, and members of the community.
  8. High expectations are appropriate for all students.
  9. Equitable programs, facilities, and educational opportunities promote excellence for all students.
  10. Exceptional school divisions recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse staff.
  11. Students must be prepared for career choices.
  12. Mutual respect is essential in all interactions.
  13. Division employees must be dedicated to positive learning outcomes for all students.
  14. Multiple educational programs are essential to meet student needs.

ADOPTED:     September 24, 1990
REVISED:       June 21, 1999; June 29, 2004

 

SECTION 1.5 – PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

It is the policy of this School Board to facilitate and promote the participation of parents in the education of their children. To this end no procedure or practice in any school shall discourage or hinder the participation of a non-custodial parent in their child’s activities in school, such as lunch breaks, special in-school programs, parent-teacher conferences and meetings, and extracurricular activities on the sole basis of non-custodial status. The School Board recognizes the following exceptions to this policy:

  • a custodial parent possesses, and presents to the school principal, a court order that expressly prohibits the non-custodial parent’s contact with a child or children;
  • an IEP is formulated with the participation of the custodial parent pursuant to current law, IDEA and state regulations;
  • the parent designated by the court as "primary care giver" or "physical custodian" has presented to the school principal written restrictions on the non-custodial parent’s removal of the child from school

ADOPTED:                             June 21, 1999  , June 29, 2004
LEGAL REFERENCES:          Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
                                                Section 22.1-279.5, Code of Virginia