Policy News Updates

MASC provides periodic policy updates to school committees throughout the year. Below are some sample policies dealing with education policy issues. All links below are to MS Word Documents.

Please remember when adopting policy that it is always a good idea to ask your legal counsel to review your policy to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law.

For a comprehensive directory of policies, see MASC Online Policy Reference Manual.

Policy Update for September 2022

Policy Newsletter for September 2022 - Updated Model Policies for District Finance

Section D - Fiscal Policies

KCD - Public Gifts to the Schools

Policy Update for August 2022

Policy Newsletter for August 2022 - Updated Model Policies for Student Dress and Student Discipline

Policy Update for February 2022

AC and AC-R - Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation

ACAB Sexual Harassment

JICK - Harassment of Students

Policy Update for October 2021

Section D - Fiscal Policies

Section D with Tracked Changes

Section D Change Announcement

Policy Update for March 2021

EBCFA - Face Coverings

EBCFA Change Announcement

Policy Update for August 2021

EBCFA - Face Coverings

EBCFA Change Announcement

Policy Update for March 2021

EBCFA - Face Coverings

EBCFA Change Announcement

Policy Release for August 2020

JLCB - Immunization of Students

EBC-S - Policy on COVID-Related Issues

EBCFA - Face Coverings

Policy Update for July 2020

ACAB - Harassment

Policy Newsletter for May 2020 - MASC Policy News

Policy release:

IHBHE - Remote Learning

IHBHE-E - Remote Learning Addendum

Policy Newsletter for January 2020 - MASC Policy News

Policies referenced in the January 2020 Newsletter:

• IC/ICA – School Year/School Calendar
• ID - School Day
• IE – Organization of Instruction
• IGA – Curriculum Development
• IGB – Support Services Programs
• IGD – Curriculum Adoption
• IHAM – Health Education
• IHB – Special Instructional Programs and Accommodations
• IHBEA – English Language Learners
• JB – Equal Educational Opportunities
• JC – Attendance Areas
• JCA – Assignment of Students to School
• JBB – Educational Equity
• JEB – Entrance Age
• JF– School Admissions
• JFABD – Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services
• JFABE – Educational Opportunities for Military Children
• JFABF – Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
• JFBB-1 – School Choice (Districts choosing not to participate)
• JH – Student Absences and Excuses
• JHD – Exclusions and Exemptions from School
• JICFA – Prohibition of Hazing
• JICH – Alcohol Drugs and Tobacco
• JIH – Searches and Interrogations
• JII – Student Complaints and Grievances
• JJA – Student Organizations
• JJH-R – Travel Regulations
• JLCB – Immunization of Students
• JLCC – Communicable Diseases
• JRA – Student Records
• JRD– Student Photographs

Policies released in October 2019:

JBB - Equal Education Opportunities

JFABD - Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services

JFABE - Educational Opportunities for Military Children

JFABF - Educational Opportunities for Children in Foster Care

Policy Newsletter for July 2018 - MASC Policy News

Policy release:

JJF - Student Activity Accounts

BEDG - Minutes

EFD - Meal Charging Policy

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - MCAD Guidance and Q&A

Policy Newsletter for February 2018 - MASC Policy Newsletter February 2018.docx

Policies released for February 2018:

EFD Meal Charge Policy

GBEBD Crowdfunding Policy

ILD - Survey Policy

JICH - Substance Abuse Policy with Screening Language

Policy Newsletter for June 2017 - Comprehensive review of MASC Policy Reference Manual

Policies released for March 2016 Policy Newsletter:

• MASC Policy Newsletter March 2016
• GBEC - Drug Free Workplace Policy
• IHAMB - Teaching about Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
• JICH - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use by Students Prohibited
• JJF - Student Activity Accounts
• JLCD - Administering Medications to Students

Policies released for August 2015 Policy Newsletter:

• MASC Policy Newsletter August 2015
• EBC Emergency Plans Policy
• ECAF Security Cameras in Schools
• IJND Access to Digital Resources
• IJNDB Empowered Digital Use Policy
  
• IJNDC Internet Publication
• JKAA Physical Restraint

Policies released for October 2014 Policy Newsletter:

• MASC Policy Newsletter October 2014
• ADDA Background Checks Policy
• DJE Bidding Requirements Policy
• GCCD Domestic Violence Leave Policy
• JH Student Absences and Excuses
• JIC Student Discipline Policy
• JII Student Complaints and Grievances
• JK Student Conduct

Other Recent Policy Updates:

• JICFB Bullying Prevention Apr 2014
• GBEBC Gifts and Solicitations Dec 2012
• GCRD Tutoring for Pay Dec 2012
• Policy News Update July 2012
• EBC Emergency Plans Policy July 2012 (See above August 2015)
• AC Nondiscrimination July 2012
• BEC - Executive Session July 2012
• GBA Equal Employment Opportunity July 2012
• GCF Professional Staff Hiring July 2012
• IJ Instructional Materials July 2012
• JB Equal Educational Opportunities July 2012
• JBA Student To Student Harrassment July 2012
• JFBB School Choice July 2012
• JLC Student Health Services and Requirements July 2012
• JJIF Concussion Policy December 2011
• JFABC Admission of Transfer Students Feb 2011
• IMG Service Animals in School Feb 2011
• IJNDD Policy on Facebook and Social Networking Aug 2010
• EEAJ Motor Vehicle Idling on School Grounds Dec 2009
• IHBAA Observations of Special Education Programs Sep 2009