The Tyngsborough Public Schools Policy Book contains all of the policies that have been adopted by the Tyngsborough School Committee.  These policies provide guidance from the School Committee to the administration, staff, and community regarding the organization and operation of the Tyngsborough Public Schools.  Policies are continually updated and reflect the mission of the Tyngsborough Public Schools:

The Tyngsborough Public School System, in partnership with parents, staff, community members and students, is committed to helping all students reach high levels of academic achievement, feel pride in themselves and their community, and become active, involved, responsible members of the global society in which they live.  By reaching out to the community, we will become the center for life-long learning, offering activities for all citizens. 

1.  The School Committee

1.1   Structure
1.2   Meetings
1.3   Complaints/Concerns/Committee Input
1.4   School Committee’s Purpose/Role
1.5   Vision/Mission Statement
1.6   District Goals 
1.7   School Governance/Policy Development
1.8   Requirement for Periodic Review
1.9   High Standards, Respect & Dignity
1.10   Study Committees
1.11   Subcommittees
1.12   Acceptance of Gifts with Commercial Message
1.13   Handling/Accountability of Cash Funds
1.14   Crisis Management
1.15   Insufficient Funds
1.16   Memorials & Dedications

2.  School Plant and Facilities

2.1   Evacuation of Building for Drills & In Case of Emergency
2.2   Smoking (5.5)
2.3   Use of Facilities
2.4   Fee Schedule for Facility Usage

3.  School District Personnel

3.1   Annual Posting of Positions
3.2   Temporary Leaves of Absence
3.3   Teacher Exchange Program
3.4   Non-Discrimination/Harassment (5.21) 
3.5   Superintendent Evaluation Process
3.6   Student/Staff Parking (5.18)
3.7   Certificate of Insurance
3.8   Coaches Handbook (8.1)
3.9   Institutional Self Evaluation
3.10   Review of Instructional Materials
3.11   Staff Use of Technological Resources

4.1   Cancellation/Delayed Opening – Unscheduled Early-Release
4.2   Education of Children At home
4.3   Maintenance of Student Records
4.4   Home Tutoring
4.5   Private Tutoring
4.6   Homework
4.7   Requirements for Physical Education
4.8   School Choice
4.9   Library Material Selection
4.10   Establishment of School Councils
4.11   Acceptable Use of Information Technology
4.12   Education/Curriculum Pertaining to Human Sexuality
4.13   Supplement not Supplant
4.14   Dissection

5.  Student/Student Activities

5.1   Acceptable Dress
5.2   Tuition Students
5.3   Locker Assignment/Inspection
5.4   Possession of Alcohol
5.5   Smoking (2.2)
5.6   Cultural Exchange Students
5.7   Eligibility for Participation in Athletics/Extra-Curricular Activities
5.8   Age of Student Upon Entrance
5.9   Possession of Dangerous Weapon(s), Controlled Substances & Physical Assault on School Personnel
5.10   Student Daily Attendance
5.11   Suspension
5.12   Student Conduct
5.13   Progress Reports
5.14   Student/School Participation in Fund Raising Projects
5.15   Raised/Donated Funds for Student Activities
5.16   Sexual Harassment (11.1)
5.17   Electronic Communication Devices (Student)
5.18   Student/Staff Parking (3.6)
5.19   Possession/Use of Laser Devices
5.20   Field Trip Chaperones
5.21   Non-Discrimination/Harassment
5.22   In-House Suspension Program
5.23   MCAS Testing
5.24   Bullying
5.25   Threats of/or Acts of Harm
5.26   Consent & Release Form/Policy
5.27   Student Record Release
5.28   Booster’s Club  
5.29   User Fees
5.30   Early Release of High School Seniors
5.31   Homeless Students

6.  Pupil Transportation

6.1   Pupil Transportation & Procedure
6.1B   Transportation Advisory Board Procedure/Committee
6.2   Pupil Transportation - Discipline
6.3   Pupil Transportation (Non-Public)

7.  School Lunch Program

7.1   Prices

8.  Athletic Program

8.1   Coaches Handbook (3.8)
8.2   Eligibility for Participation in Athletics or Other Extra-Curricular Activities
8.3   Participation of Home School Students in Interscholastic Athletics

9.  Financial Affairs

10.  School Health

10.1   Child Abuse/Neglect
10.2   Attendance/AIDS
10.3   Preschool/Kindergarten Immunization
10.4   Lead Screening Requirements
10.5   School Health Records
10.6   Accidents or Injuries Occurring in School or on School Property
10.7   Dismissal from School - Illness
10.8   Communicable Disease
10.9   Student Medication
10.10   Athletic Program (Health)
10.11   School Health Program
10.12   Pediculosis (Head Lice)
10.13   Pest Management
10.14   Student/Staff with Life Threatening Allergies
10.15   Students With Comfort Care/Do Not Resuscitate Order
10.16   Student Nutrition & Physical Activity

11.  School Personnel Policies

11.1   Sexual Harassment (5.16)
11.2   Hiring of Professional Staff
11.3   Notice of Intent to Return - Leave of Absence
11.4   Physical Restraints
11.5   C.O.R.I. Requirements
11.6   Electronic Communication Devices

12.  Job Description

Administration/Administrative Assistant
12A.1    Administrator of Special Education
12A.2    Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Schools
12A.3    Community Education Director
12A.4    Department Head/Coordinator
12A.5    Supervisor of Building and Grounds
12A.6    Curriculum Coordinators
12A.7    Elementary Assistant Principal
12A.8    District Wide Grant Writer/Fundraiser
12A.9    Finance Director
12A.10   Principal
12A.11   Superintendent of Schools
12A.12   Athletic Director

Secretary/Support
12B.1   Special Education Secretary
12B.2   Guidance Secretary (High School)
12B.3   Secretary -Elementary School
12B.4   Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools
12B.5   Central Office Clerk
12B.6   Secretary to the Assistant Principal(s)
12B.7   Secretary to the High School Principal
12B.8   Secretary to the Middle School Principal
12B.9   Assistant to Finance Director
12B.10   Secretary to Elementary School Assistant Principal
12B.11   Receptionist – Elementary School
12B.12   Receptionist – Middle School
12B.13   Receptionist – High School
12B.14   Building & Grounds Secretary

Maintenance/Custodian
12C.1    Part-Time/Full-Time Janitorial/Grounds
12C.2    Building/Grounds Maintenance
12C.5    Facilities Maintenance Technician

Special Education
12E.1    School Psychologist
12E.3    Team Chairperson
12E.4    Behavior Specialist
12E.5    Interpreter – American Sign Language
12E.6    Special Education Liaison Jr/Sr High School         

Technology
12F.1    District Wide Technology Coordinator
12F.2    Computer Teacher Elementary School
12F.3    Technology Integration Specialist - Elementary School
12F.4    District Software Support Specialist
12F.5    Technology Integration Specialist - High School

Medical
12G.1    Nurse-Elementary School(s)

Library/Media
12I.1    Library/Media Specialist

Guidance
12J.1    Early Childhood Center/Elementary School Guidance Counselor
12J.2    Tyngsborough Middle School Guidance Counselor
12J.3    Tyngsborough High School Guidance Counselor

Contracts*

*  Copies of contracts and support data are at the Central Office, each school building, and Town Hall.

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