Policies and Bylaws
The governance and management of public education that is within the jurisdiction of the school district is directed and guided by the policies of the Board of Education for School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes).
The Board has the sole authority and responsibility to approve new policies, to make changes to existing policies and to rescind policies.
Employees have the responsibility to implement and to adhere to the policies of the Board. Students, parents and the public have the responsibility to adhere to the policies of the Board while on school district property and/or while under school district jurisdiction.
Policies and Bylaws may be viewed in the category listings below:
Section 100: Board of Education
Educational Philosophy
100.0 - Mission, Vision, Guiding Principle and Strategic Goals
Board of Education
100.0.1 - Role of the Board of Education
101.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Education
101.1 - BYLAW - Elections to the Board
101.2 - Trustee Standards of Conduct
101.2A - Trustee Standards of Conduct - Appendix A
101.3.1 - Role of the Trustee
101.3.2 - Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
101.4 - Trustee Indemnity
101.5 - Board Meeting Procedures
101.6 - Formulation of Policy
Section 200: Personnel
Superintendent/CEO
200.1 - Superintendent of Schools - Chief Executive Officer
Administration
201.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Administration
201.1 - Roles and Responsibilities of the Principal
201.2 - Complaints Related to a Member of the Management Team
Staff
202.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Staff Personnel
202.1 - Staff Code of Conduct
202.2 - Staff Conflict of Interest
202.3 - Public Interest Disclosure
202.4 - Criminal Records Search
202.6 - Medical Leaves of Absence
202.8 - Teacher Evaluation and Supervision
202.9 - Employee Evaluation
202.10 - Long Service and Retirement Recognition
202.11 - Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Section 300: Education Operations
Educational Programs
300.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Education Programs
Student Registration & Records
301.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Students
301.1 - School Attendance Areas
301.2 - Ordinarily Resident
301.3 - International Students & Residency
301.4 - Homeschooled Students
301.5 - Code of Conduct
301.6 - Student Records and Access to Student Records by Parents or Students
Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Schools
302.1 - Inclusive Education
302.2 - Alternate School Programs
302.3 - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression
302.4 - Student Health & Safety - Child Abuse/Neglect
302.6 - Student Injuries
302.7.2 - Unexpected Health Emergencies
302.9 - Bullying and Harassment - Students
302.10 - Protection of Students and Violence Prevention
302.12 - Protection of Students and Maintenance of Order
302.13 - Search and Seizure
302.15 - Student Suspensions
302.16 - Appeals Procedure
302.16B - BYLAW - Appeals
Indigenous Education
303.1 - Multiculturalism
303.2 - Aboriginal Education
Curriculum Instruction & Assessment
304.1 - Student Assessment & Evaluation
304.2 - Communicating Student Learning
304.3 - Community-School Partnerships
304.4 - Board/Authority Authorized Courses - BAA Courses
304.5 - Course Challenge and Equivalency
304.6 - Selection of School and District Learning Materials
304.7 - Controversial Learning Resources
304.8 - Free Materials Distribution in Schools
304.9 - Presentations to Students by Outside Groups or Individuals
Miscellaneous
305.1 - District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)
305.2 - Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
305.3 - School Volunteers/Coaches
305.5 - Student Travel Allocations
305.6 - Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Section 400: District Operations
Auxiliary Services
400.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services
District Technology
401.1 - Digital Technology, Consent and Privacy
401.2 - Social Media and Cloud Technology
Facilities/Sites & Health/Safety
402.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Buildings and Sites
402.1 - Site Acquisition
402.2 - Facility Construction
402.3 - Capital Planning
402.4 - Selection of An Architect
402.5 - District Use of Toxic Materials
402.6 - Tobacco-Free Environment
402.7 - Security of District Facilities
402.8 - BYLAW - Vehicles on School Property
402.9 - Emergency Situations
402.11 - Use of Facilities by Outside Organizations or Groups
402.12 - Disposal of Land or Improvements
402.13 - School Opening, Closing or Reorganization
402.14 - Emergency Preparedness
402.15 - Temporary School Closures
402.16 - Health and Safety
402.17 - Bullying and Harassment
402.18 - Communicable Diseases
402.19 - Scent Considerate Environments
402.20 - Animals in Schools
402.21 - Visitors to Buildings and Sites/Properties
402.22 - Solicitations in Schools
402.23 - Childcare Programs in School District Facilities
Finance
403.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for Business Procedures
403.1 - Budget
403.2 - Financial Planning and Reporting
403.3 - Accumulated Operating Surplus
403.4 - District Funds
403.5 - School Funds
403.6 - Funds Raised in Schools
403.7 - Purchasing
403.8 - Use of Equipment and Supplies
403.9 - Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
403.10 - Gifts and Donations
403.11 - School Fees and Deposits
403.12 - Nutrition and Sale of Food in Schools
403.13 - Secondary Commencement Activities
403.14 - Board Members' Expenses
403.15 - Expenses for Administrative Personnel
403.16 - Staff Personnel Expenses
Records Management
404.1 - Records Management
404.2 - BYLAW - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Public Communications
405.0 - Statement of Guiding Principles for School-Community Relations
405.1 - News Media Relations
405.2 - Resolving Public Concerns Regarding Personnel, Programs or Procedures
Transportation
406.1 - Student Transportation To and From School
406.2 - Assistance for Transportation and Boarding
406.3 - Busing Policy for Severe Weather - Unsafe Road Conditions
406.4 - Curricular and Extra-Curricular Travel
406.5 - Use of District Buses
406.6 - School Bus Accidents - Drivers
406.7 - District Owned Vehicles
406.8 - Use of Private Vehicles