The Board intends to develop policies for the successful and efficient operation of the school district.

The Board accepts the definition of policy as set forth by the National School Boards Association:

"Policies are principles adopted by the school board to chart a course of action.

They tell what is wanted; they may include why and how much. Policies should

be broad enough to indicate a line of action to be followed by the administration

in meeting a number of problems; narrow enough to give clear guidance. Policies

are guides for action by the administration, who then sets the rules and regulations

to provide specific directions to school district personnel."

These policies should serve to inform and guide all people interested in or connected with the school district.

The policies of the district are to be interpreted consistently with Vermont law and the regulations of the Vermont State Board of Education. These policies should also be interpreted consistently with those educational objectives, procedures, and practices, which are generally accepted in the public education field.

.Date Warned: March 1, 2002

Date Adopted: March 12, 2002

Legal Reference(s): 16 VSA § 563 (1)

Cross Reference: Policy Adoption (A2)

Policy Dissemination, Administration & Review (A3)