Board Policy Book
The Board Policy Book contains policies established by the Board of Education which govern the Union Public Schools District. Policies are reviewed regularly and recommendations are considered for approval by the Board as necessary.
The Board Policy Book is divided into five sections.
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Board Policy Book
I. School District
1000 Board of Education Meetings
1005 Parent Booster Club/PTA Sanctioning
1050 Flyers, Posters/Signs, Brochures, and Promotional Materials
1101 Oklahoma Open Records Act
1102 Student Directory Information
1103 Student Records
1150 Board of Education Committees
1200 Comparability of Services
1350 Use of School Facilities
1370 Transportation
1450 School Visitations/Visitor Check In
1455 Interference with the Peaceful Conduct of District Activities
1456 Restrictions on the Presence of Sex Offenders on School Property
1500 Tobacco-Free Schools
1550 Naming/Renaming of District Facilities
1600 Technology Utilization
1601 Internet Acceptable Use
1602 Network and Internet Security
1603 Computer Security
1604 Passwords
1610 Social Media Guidelines and Requirements
1650 School Mail
1651 Electronic Communications
1655 Automated Calls and Messages
1700 Trademarks and Trade Names
1750 Research Authorization
1800 Board of Education Organization
1840 Diversity Equity and Inclusion
1850 Religion in the Schools
1860 Emergency Drills
1870 Safety and Security
1900 Charter School Proposals
1950 Community Schools
1955 Districtwide Parental Involvement (Parents' Bill of Rights)
1960 Service Animals
1970 Medical Marijuana
1975 Use of Multiple Occupancy Restrooms and Changing Areas
II. Administration
III. Business
3010 Purchasing and Procurement
3015 Recycling and Recycled Goods Procurement
3025 Financial Management Goals/Priority Objectives
3050 Annual Budget
3060 Ending Fund Balance
3075 Financial Accounting and Reporting
3077 Continuing Disclosure Administrative Procedures
3080 Activity Funds, Fund Raising, Crowdfunding, Grants, Donations
3081 Raffles
3100 Selection of Auditors
3150 Asset Management
3175 Investments
3200 Travel Expense Approval, Documentation, and Reimbursement
3300 Contractor Criminal Compliance Assurance
IV. Personnel
4000 Non-discriminatory Personnel Policies
4001 Negotiated Policy Booklets
4002 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
4005 Retirement Contribution
4008 Personnel Security
4011 Insurance Benefits
4012 Section 125 Plan-Child Care/Unreimbursed Medical
4014 Salary Adjustment for Approved Higher Education Credit
4015 Professional Development Certification Reimbursement Program
4016 Optional Employee Benefits and Other Employee Programs
4017 Universal Availability for Employee Participation in 403(b)/457 Retirement Savings Plans
4018 Mileage Reimbursement
4020 Professionalism in Conduct, Communications, and Staff/Student Interactions
4021 Employee Code of Conduct for Ethical and Legal Compliance
4022 Tobacco-Free Schools (Employees)
4025 Communicable Diseases
4026 Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substance
4027 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
4028 Alcohol and Drug Testing for Bus/CDL Drivers
4029 Campaign Activities During Regular School Day
4030 Staff Meetings
4031 Care of Equipment and Books
4035 Dress Code
4038 Evaluation of Administrative Personnel
4040 Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (TLE) - Evaluation Processes
4041 Legal Action Against Employee
4044 Sexual Harassment
4046 Discrimination/Harassment
4047 Formal Grievance Procedure for Filing, Processing, and Resolving Alleged Discrimination Complaints
4048 Criminal History Record Check
4049 Employee Annual Criminal Record Check
4052 Reduction in Force
4054 Anti-Violence
4055 Suspension, Demotion, Termination, or Non-reemployment of Support Employees
4056 Possession of Dangerous Weapons
4057 Conflict of Interest - Employees
4058 Employment of Family Members
4059 Teachers Supervising Student Interns
4060 Substitute Teachers
4062 Certification, Licensing, and Highly Qualified Status
4065 Teacher Residency Program
4076 Benefits, Stipends, Leave-Administrative Employees
4077 One-Time Stipends
4078 Administrative Vacation Leave
4079 Sick Leave Bank and Individual Sick Leave Donation Program
4080 Sick Leave
4081 Leave of Absence
4084 Leave for Jury Service or Civil Duty
4085 Military Leave
4086 Family and Medical Leave and Military Family Leave
4087 Leave for Bereavement or Funeral
4088 Personal Leave
4090 Leave Authorization
4093 ERI Administrative Personnel
4095 Use of Cell Phones While Driving District-Owned or District-Supplied Vehicles
4097 Workplace Safety
4098 Teacher-of-the-Year Stipend / Support-Employee-of-the-Year Stipend
4099 Hiring and Resignations
4100 Confidentiality of District Information
4101 Policies Applicable to Employees
4102 Payment of Employees
4103 Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws
4105 Summary of HIPAA Medical Privacy
4106 Mandatory Direct Deposit
4110 Calendar Changes Due to Extraordinary Circumstances
4120 Adjunct Teacher Policy
V. Students
5000 Non-discrimination
5001 Prohibition on Race and Sex Discrimination in Curriculum and Instruction
5002 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
5003 Homeless Students
5005 School Age and Child Find
5007 Wellness
5008 Medications – Seizure Rescue
5009 Sports-Related Concussion Management
5010 Immunizations
5013 Communicable Diseases
5015 Contagious Conditions/Head Lice
5016 Department of Human Services, Law Enforcement, or Mental Health Provider Interviews on School Premises
5020 Supervision and Dismissal of Students
5022 Lost/Damaged Textbooks, Library Materials, and Computers/Electronic Devices
5025 Attendance
5026 Observation of Minutes of Silence
5027 Voluntary Prayer
5030 Promotion, Placement, and Retention of Students
5031 Graduation Requirements
5032 Weighted Grade and Class Ranking Procedures
5033 English Learner Program
5035 Progress Reports/Report Cards
5037 Including Students with Disabilities in State and Districtwide Assessments
5039 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, and Alcohol
5041 Gang Involvement
5045 Tobacco/Tobacco Products Use
5046 Discrimination/Harassment
5047 Formal Grievance Procedure for Filing, Processing, and Resolving Alleged Discrimination Complaints
5048 Complaint Procedures for Federal Programs
5050 Student Behavior
5051 Student Locker Search
5052 Cellular Phones/Wireless Telecommunications Devices
5053 Student Search and Seizure
5054 Anti-Violence
5055 Possession of Dangerous Weapons
5056 Student Bullying Prevention and Intervention
5060 Student Dress and Performing Groups and Graduation Attire
5065 Sexual Harassment
5070 Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities
5200 Eligibility for Participation in Activities & Athletics
5250 Field Trips
5300 Class Parties
5400 Parking & Driving Regulations
5450 Student Residency
5500 Student Transfer
5501 Students Entering from Another School District
5502 Distribution of Flyers, Brochures, Posters/Signs, and Promotional Materials by Secondary Students
5503 Gifted/Talented Education
5504 Extended School Year/Special Education Services
5505 Credit by Exam and Proficiency-Based Promotion
5506 Admission of Part-Time Students
5507 Credit/Placement for Non-Accredited Programs
5508 Internet-Based Instruction
5509 Title I Parent and Family Engagement
5510 Foreign Exchange Students
5511 Distance Learning
5520 Suicide & Crisis Intervention
5550 Materials Selection