Cranford Public Schools

Listed below are all current adopted Board policies. Where policies have accompanying adopted administrative regulations (which explain how to implement the policy), these are also listed. Click on the number to view the policy or regulation.

Assistant Superintendent for Administration
Dr. James McLaughlin mclaughlin@cranfordschools.org
Phone 908-709-6212
Fax 908-272-0391
Confidential Secretaries-
Diana Chiu 908-709-6215

BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY UPDATED COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL STUDENTS CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING, AND RENOVATION BYLAWS OF THE BOARD

POLICY SERIES 1000: Community Relations
1000_1010	Concepts and Roles in Community Relations: Goals and Objectives
1100	Communication with the Public Media
1110	Media
1110_1	School Sponsored Media
1110_2	Use of the Educational Access Television Channel 35
1111	District Publications
1112_2	Other Media
1120	Board of Education Meetings
1120_1	Media Coverage of Board Meetings
1140	Use of Students in the Distribution of Materials in our Schools by Outside Organizations
1140R	(Administrative Regulation) Distribution of Materials in Our Schools by Outside Organizations
1200	Community Volunteers
1200R	(Administrative Regulation) Community Volunteers
1221	Citizen's Advisory Committee
1230	School Affiliated Organizations
1230R	(Administrative Regulation) School Affiliated Organizations
1250	School Visitors
1250R	School Visitors Regulation
1311	No Child Left Behind
1312	Procedures for Handling Communications Regarding School Operations
1312_1	Procedure for Handling Complaints Concerning School Personnel
1322	Contests for Students
1330	Approval of Building and Grounds Use
1330_1	Alcoholic Beverages - Bringing or Possession on Grounds
1400	Undercover Investigative Agents Within the Schools
1410	Local Units
1411	Special Police Service at Athletic Contests
1411R	(Administrative Regulation) The Responsibilities of Police at Athletic Contests
1600	Relations Between Other Entities and the District
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POLICY SERIES 2000: Administration
2000/2010	Concepts and Roles in Administration: Goals and Objectives
2120.11(1)	Organizational Charts: District Administration
2120.11(2)	Organizational Charts: Central Office Administration
2120.11(3)	Organizational Charts: Educational Site Management
2121	Line of Responsibility
2131	Chief School Administrator
2210	Administrative Action in Absence of Board Policy
2224	Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
2230	Formulation of Administrative Regulations
2240	Research, Evaluation and Planning (District Goals)
2255	Action Planning for the Monitoring of Thorough and Efficient Certification Deficiencies
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POLICY SERIES 3000: Business and Non-Instructional Operations
3000_3010	Concepts and Roles in Business and Non-Instructional Operations: Goals and Objectives
3100	Budget Planning, Preparation, and Adoption
3160	Transfer of Funds Between Categories
3220	State Funds; Federal Funds
3220R	(Administrative Regulation) State Funds; Federal Funds
3226.1	Charging of Approved Bill List Items
3250	Income from Fees, Fines, and Charges
3260	Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies
3270	School Building Rental
3270R	(Administrative Regulation) School Building Rental
3270_1	School Facility Scheduling
3270_2	Approval of Building and Grounds Use
3280	Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
3320	Purchasing Procedures
3320_1	Specifications for Contracts Advertised for Public Bid
3326	Paying for Goods and Services
3327	Relations with Vendors
3440	Inventories
3450	Money in School Buildings
3451	Petty Cash Funds
3451	(Administrative Regulation) Petty Cash Fund
3453	School Activity Funds
3510	Operation and Maintenance of Plant
3514	Equipment
3515	Smoking Prohibition
3515R	Smoking Prohibition Regulation
3516	Safety
3517_1	Loitering on Board of Education Property
3541.1	Routes and Services
3541_31	Reimbursement for Travel
3541.31 3541_31R	(Administrative Regulation) Rules on Reimbursement for Travel
3541.31(2)	(Administrative Regulation) Reimbursement for Conference Expenses for Regional/National Student Honors
3541_33	Transportation Safety
3541.4	Use of Privately Owned Vehicles in Pupil Transportation
3542	Food Service
3542_1	Student Nutrition
3542_31	Free or Reduced-Priced Lunches/Milk
3542_44	Purchasing
3570	District Records and Reports
3571_4	Audit
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POLICY SERIES 4000: Personnel
4110	Tenure for Teachers, Principals, and Supervisors
4010_1	Board-Employee Relations
4010_1R	(Administrative Regulation) Board Employee Relations
4111	Selection and Employment of Personnel
4111_1	Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
4111_11R	(Administrative Regulation) Affirmative Action and Chapter 504 Grievance Procedure
4111_12R	(Administrative Regulation) Sexual Harassment
4111_13 R	(Administrative Regulation) Grievance Procedure -- Title IX
4111_2	Elimination of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in District Programs or Activities
4111.2R	(Administrative Regulation) Grievance Procedure for the Resolution of Complaints Alleging Any Actions Prohibited by or Violation of Board Policy: Elimination of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in District Programs or Activities.
4112_2	Certification
4112_4_4212_4	Employee Health Examinations
4112_6	Personnel Records
4112_8	Nepotism
4113	Assignment and Transfer
4115	Supervision
4116	Evaluation
4116R	(Administrative Regulation) Employee Supervision/Evaluation
4117_4	Reduction in Force/Abolishing A Position
4117_41	Non-Renewal
4117_52	Interruption in or Termination of Employment
4119_11	Campaign Activity During School Board Elections
4119_12	Soliciting and Selling (Relating to Employees)
4119_13	Soliciting and Selling (Relating to Pupils)
4119_21	Conflict of Interest
4119.22/4219.22	Conduct and Dress
4119_23	Employee Smoking, Drinking, Illegal Gambling, and Use of Drugs on School Grounds
4121	Substitute Teachers
4122	Student Teachers/Interns
4123	Classroom Assistants
4131_1	Staff Development: In-service Education, Visitation, Conferences
4131_11R	(Administrative Regulation) Conference Reporting Procedure
4131_12R	(Administrative Regulation) Cranford Continuing Education Units (CCEUS) and Salary Advancement
4132_1	Lesson Plans
4132_1R	(Administrative Regulation) Lessons Plans
4133_1	Reimbursement of Expenses
4138/4238	Non-School Employment
4138_2	Private Tutoring
4139_1	Governing Off-Hours Use of School Equipment/Teaching Aids by School Employees
4144	Insurance Coverage - Leave for Illness
4144_1	Insurance/Workers' Compensation
4144_1R	(Administrative Regulation) Insurance / Workers' Compensation
4145_1	Personnel - Tax Sheltered Annuities
4147_4247	Employee Safety
4147_1	Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
4150	Absences, Leaves, and Vacations
4151_4251	Attendance Patterns
4151/4251	(Administrative Regulation) Employee Attendance
4151_13	Extended Leave of Absence
4151_21	Absence for Personal Reasons
4152_1	Vacation and Holidays for Chief School Administrator, Deputy Superintendent, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Services, Director of Technology, and School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
4210	Tenure for Persons Holding Secretarial or Clerical Positions
4210_1	Confidential Secretaries
4211_2	Tenure for Persons Holding Custodial Positions
4213	Assignment and Transfer of Support Staff
4216	Evaluation of Support Staff
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POLICY SERIES 5000: Students
5020	Role of Parents/Guardians in Educational Process
5111	Admission
5113	School Attendance - Excused Absences
5113_1	Unexcused Absences for Cranford High School
5114	Suspension and Expulsion
5116	School Enrollment Data
5117	School Attendance Areas
5118	Tuition for Pupils Attending Cranford Public Schools
5119	Student Withdrawals/Dropouts
5120	Needs Assessment of Individual Pupils
5121	Examinations/Grading/Rating/Testing
5121_1	Mid-Term and Final Examinations - Cranford High Schools
5121_1R	(Administrative Regulation) Mid-Term and Final Examinations - Cranford High School
5123	Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration
5123R	(Administrative Regulation) Standards for Promotion from Grade 8 to Grade 9
5123R_2	(Administrative Regulation) Criteria for Selection of Students for Honors and Advanced Placement Classes in Grades 9-12
5123_5	Dropouts
5124	Reporting to Parents/Guardians
5125	Pupil Records: Definitions
5126	Recognition and Awards for Student and Staff Achievement
5126_1	National Honor Society
5126_1R	(Administrative Regulation) National Honor Society
5127	Graduation Ceremonies - Cranford High School
5131	Student Behavior and Discipline
5131.4	Coping with Potential Student Disorders
5131.5	School District Vandalism/Violence
5131.51	Loitering on Board of Education Property
5131.6	Alcohol, Other Drugs, Anabolic Steroid, and Controlled Substance Abuse
5131.7	Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
5131.71	Bomb Threat Procedures
5131.71	(Administrative Regulation) Administrative Procedures, Rules and Regulations for Implementing and Administering Board Policy on Bomb Threats
5134	Married and/or Pregnant Students
5136	Student Fund-Raising Activities
5137	Academic Eligibility for Athletic and Co-Curricular Activities
5137	(Administrative Regulation) Students - High School Dances
5141	Health
5141.2	Illness
5141.21	Administering Medication in School
5141.21	(Administrative Regulation) Administering Medication in School
5141.22	Automated External Defibrillator
5141.3	Physical Examinations
5141.3R	Health Examinations and Immunization
5141.4	Child Abuse and Neglect
5141.5	Self-injurious Behavior Without Suicidal Intent
5141.6	Childhood and Adolescent Suicide Awareness and Prevention
5141.6	(Administrative Regulation) Suicide Prevention Procedures and Crisis Plan for Suicide or Tragic Death
5142	Safety: Personal and Possessions
5142.1	Megan's Law - Sex Offender Registration and Notification
5142.11	Gangs and Gang-Related Activity
5142.2	Accidents
5142.3	Pupil Safety
5142.3	(Administrative Regulation) Fire Safety Procedure for Students on Crutches or in Wheelchairs
5142.31	Prohibition of Skateboard, Skates, Roller Blades
5142.4	Physical Education/Jewelry Safety
5145	Students' Rights and Responsibilities
5145_11	Questioning and Apprehension
5145_12	Search and Seizure
5145_4	Equal Educational Opportunity
5145_5	Photographs of Pupils
5145_6	Specific Plan for Dealing with Student Grievances
5148	School Health Services
5148_1	Attendance at School by Pupils or Adults Infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
5200	Nonpublic School Pupils
5200R	(Administrative Regulation) Auxiliary Services for Non-Public School Pupils
5201	Harassment, Intimidating, Bullying & Hazing
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POLICY SERIES 6000: Instruction
6010	Goals and Objectives
6111	School Calendar
6112	School Day
6114	School Closings for Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness
6115	Multicultural Instruction, Celebrations, and Observances
6115_1	Recognition and Expressions of Religious Beliefs
6121	Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
6122	Articulation
6140	Curriculum Adoption
6141	Curriculum Design/Development
6142	Subject Areas
6142_1	Family Life Education
6142_10	Acceptable Use Policy-Technology
6142_12	Vocational/Industrial/Occupational Education
6142_2	English as A Second Language: Bilingual/Bicultural
6142_3	Vocational/Industrial/Occupational Education
6142_4	Physical Education and Health
6142.4	(Administrative Regulation) Interscholastic Sports Grades 10 through 12 - Waiver from Physical Education Class
6142.4R	Interscholastics Athletics Grades 6 -8
6142_6	Basic Skills
6142_9	Arts
6143	Curriculum Guides
6143.2	Course of Study Writing/Revision
6144	Controversial Issues
6145	Extracurricular Activities
6145_1_6145_2	Interscholastic Competition
6145_3	Publications
6145_4	Public Performances by Students
6146	Graduation Requirements/Early Graduation
6146R	(Administrative Regulation) Graduation Requirements and Credit Assignment
6146_2	Promotion / Retention
6147	Standards of Proficiency / Core Content Standards
6147_1	Evaluation of Individual Student Performance
6151	Elementary Class Size
6153	Field Trips
6153R	Administration Regulations For Field Trips
6154	Homework
6154R	(Administrative Regulation) Homework
6156	Instructional Planning / Scheduling
6160	Instructional Services and Resources
6161_1	Instructional Materials / Selection and Adoption
6161_2	Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials
6161_4	On Loan of Musical Instruments
6161_5	Purchase of Instructional Materials at NJEA Convention
6162_4	Community Resources
6162_5	Research
6162_5R	Administration Regulations for Research
6163_1	Media Center / Library
6164_2	Guidance Services
6164_4	Child Study Team
6171	Special Instructional Programs
6171_1	Remedial Instruction
6171_2	Programs for Gifted and Talented Children
6171_2R	(Administrative Regulation) Gifted/Talented Admission Criteria - Grades K-6
6171_3	At Risk and Title 1
6171_4	Special Education
6171_5	Eligibility Under Part B of the IDEA Statement of Assurances
6171_5R	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: Definitions
6171_5 _1_R	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: Identification, Location and Referral
6171_5 _5_R	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: Exemption from Statewide Testing
6171_5 _7_R	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: Free and Appropriate Public Education
6171_5 _8_R	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: Transition from Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Programs
6171.5(10)	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: Maintenance, Access to and Confidentiality of Student Records
6171_5 _14_R	(Administrative Regulation) Special Education: In-service Training
6172	Program for Disaffected Pupils
6173	Home Instruction
6300	Evaluation of the Instructional Program
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POLICY SERIES 7000: Construction, Remodeling and Renovation
7110	Determining Needs / Long Range Facilities Planning
7115	Developing Educational Specifications
7450	Supervision of Construction
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POLICY SERIES 8000
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POLICY SERIES 9000: Bylaws of the Board of Education
9000	Role of the Cranford Board of Education
9001	District Mission Statement
9010	Role of the Board Member
9020	Public Statements
9110	Terms of Office
9112	District Elections
9113	Filling Vacancies
9114	Resignation or Removal from Office
9120	Election of Officers
9121	Duties of President
9122	Vice President
9123	Board Secretary / Business Administrator
9126	Board Attorney
9130	Committees
9130_1	Special Committees
9130_2	Ad Hoc Committees
9140	Student Representatives to the Board of Education
9200	Orientation and Training of Board Members
9250	Travel Expenses
9270	Board Member Conflict of Interest
9271	School Board Member Code of Ethics
9272	Banning "Pay to Play"
9311	Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
9312	Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws
9313	Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Administrative Regulation
9314	Suspension of Policy
9321	Time, Place, Notification of Meetings
9322	Public and Executive Sessions
9322_1	Organization Meeting
9323_9324	Agenda Preparation / Advance Delivery of Meeting Material
9325	Order of Business
9325_1	Parliamentary Procedure
9325_4	Voting
9326	Minutes of Board of Education Meetings
9400	Board Self-Evaluation
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