School Board Policies
The policies of The School Board of Orange County, Florida are based, in part, upon the codification and dissemination system known as the National Education Policy Network (“NEPN”) policy classification system
established by the National School Boards Association. This system provides a means of organizing, coding, filing, and finding policies based on overall classifications and sub-categories. There are twelve (12) major
classifications, each assigned an alphabetical code. Each classification has its own family of categories – codes that are accompanied by descriptor terms and suggested titles for policies.
Section A: Foundations and Basic Commitments
Section A contains policies governing the District's legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying School Board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the
School Board's other policies.
Section B: School Board Governance and Operations
Section B is a repository for statements governing the School Board - how it is elected, organized, and how it conducts its meetings and operates.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| B |
School Board Governance
|
April 12, 2022 |
| BA |
School District Operational Goals
|
August 9, 2022 |
| BDC |
Board Officers
|
April 12, 2022 |
| BDD |
Board and Superintendent Relations
|
August 9, 2022 |
| BDF |
Unitary Status Advisory and Oversight Committee
|
August 9, 2022 |
| BDG |
School Attorney Legal Services
|
August 9, 2022 |
| BE |
School Board Meetings
|
April 12, 2022 |
| BEC |
Executive Sessions and Closed Sessions |
April 12, 2022 |
| BEDH |
Public Input at School Board Meetings
|
April 12, 2022 |
| BG |
School Board Policies and Policy Process
|
October 29, 2024 |
Section C: School Board Administration
Section C contains policies governing the District’s state and federal programs administration.
Section D: Fiscal Management
Section D contains policies governing school finances and the management of funds. (Note that policies on the financing of school construction and renovation are filed in Section F - Facilities Planning and
Development.)
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| DB |
Annual Budget
|
March 14, 2017 |
| DD |
Funding Proposals and Applications
|
November 17, 2008 |
| DDA |
Grants From Private Sources
|
November 17, 2008 |
| DF |
Revenues From Nontax Sources
|
March 14, 2017 |
| DFAA |
Use of Surplus Funds
|
September 26, 2023 |
| DFBB |
Debt Management
|
March 14, 2017 |
| DGA |
Authorized Signatures
|
March 14, 2017 |
| DH |
Bonded Employees and Officers
|
March 14, 2017 |
| DIA |
Accounting System Prompt Payment
|
November 17, 2008 |
| DIB |
Types of Funds
|
December 14, 2010 |
| DIC |
Financial Reports and Statements
|
November 17, 2008 |
| DID |
Inventories and Property Records
|
February 23, 2016 |
| DIE |
Audits and Financial Monitoring
|
June 14, 2022 |
| DJA |
Purchasing Authority
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJB |
Purchasing Procedures
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJE |
Bidding Procedures
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJFA |
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Assistance
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJFB |
Local Developing Business Program
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJFC |
Veteran Business Enterprise Program
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJFD |
Local Preference Criteria for Vendors
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJG |
Vendor Relations
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DJGA |
Public Sales Calls and Demonstrations
|
June 23, 2015 |
| DKA |
Payroll Procedures
|
September 26, 2023 |
| DKB |
Salary Deductions
|
March 14, 2017 |
| DKC |
Reimbursement of Expenses
|
September 10, 2013 |
| DN |
Properties Disposal and Disposition
|
June 23, 2015 |
Section E: Support Services
Section E contains policies governing non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on operational and business management topics such as safety, building and grounds management, office
services, transportation, and food services.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| EBA |
Buildings and Grounds Inspections
|
November 23, 1993 |
| EBAA |
Warning Systems
|
October 10, 2017 |
| EBB |
Accident Prevention and Safety Program
|
August 27, 2024 |
| EBC |
Emergencies
|
August 6, 2019 |
| EBCA |
Disaster Plans
|
October 10, 2017 |
| EBCC |
Bomb Incident Management
|
October 10, 2017 |
| EBCE |
Emergency Closings
|
October 10, 2017 |
| EC |
Building Grounds Property Management
|
October 12, 1993 |
| ECA |
Building and Grounds Security
|
November 17, 2008 |
| ECAB |
Key Control Access to Buildings
|
November 17, 2008 |
| ECAC |
Vandalism
|
November 17, 2008 |
| ECB |
Building and Grounds Maintenance
|
November 17, 2008 |
| ECE |
Traffic and Parking Procedures
|
June 26, 2018 |
| ECF |
Energy Conservation
|
March 14, 2017 |
| ECG |
District Police
|
June 26, 2018 |
| EDB |
Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment
|
June11, 2019 |
| EDC |
Authorized Use of School Equipment and Materials
|
October 9, 2018 |
| EE |
Transportation
|
November 17, 2008 |
| EEAC |
Bus scheduling and Routing
|
November 17, 2008 |
| EEAE |
Bus Safety
|
November 17, 2008 |
| EEAEA |
Bus Operator Requirements Training and Responsibilities
|
November 17, 2008 |
| EEAEB |
Bus Purchasing and Maintenance
|
November 17, 2008 |
| EEAF |
Special Use of Buses
|
May 24, 1996 |
| EEAG |
Student Transportation In Private Vehicles
|
January 17, 2012 |
| EF |
Food Service Management
|
November 7, 2017 |
| EFAB |
Food Allergies
|
June 26, 2018 |
| EFC |
Free and Reduced Price Food Services
|
November 7, 2017 |
| EFCA |
Universal Breakfast Programs
|
August 10, 2010 |
| EFH |
Food Sanitation Program
|
November 7, 2017 |
| EGAA |
Data Center Access
|
March 14, 2017 |
| EGAB |
Duplication of Copyrighted Materials
|
May 10, 2016 |
| EDAE |
Mail, Courier, and Delivery Services
|
May 10, 2016 |
| EH |
Forms Management
|
May 10, 2016 |
| EHB |
Data and Records Retention
|
May 10, 2016 |
| EHBA |
Records Management (Public Records)
|
May 10, 2016 |
| EI |
Insurance Management
|
November 17, 2008 |
Section F: Facilities Planning and Development
Section F contains policies governing facility planning, financing, construction, and renovation; it also includes the topics of temporary facilities and school closings.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| FA |
Educational Plant Survey
|
October 10, 2017 |
| FB |
Facilities Coordination of Planning With Local Governing Bodies
|
November 17, 2008 |
| FBA |
Planning Advisors
|
October 25, 2011 |
| FE |
Facilities Construction
|
November 17, 2008 |
| FEA |
Educational Adequacy and Construction Specifications for New and Renovated Facilities
|
November 17, 2008 |
| FED |
Construction Plans and Specifications
|
November 17, 2008 |
| FEDA |
Site Plans and Specifications
|
May 8, 2018 |
| FEE |
Site Acquisition
|
October 10, 2017 |
| FEG |
Construction Contract Bidding and Awards
|
November 17, 2008 |
| FF |
Naming or Renaming Schools Buildings and Facilities
|
October 29, 2024 |
| FG |
Board Inspection and Acceptance of New Facilities
|
October 12, 1993 |
Section G: Personnel
Section G contains policies governing school employees. The category is divided into three (3) main divisions: policies starting with “GB” have policies applying to all school employees or
general personnel matters; policies starting with “GC” refer to instructional and administrative staff; and policies starting with “GD” refer to support or classified staff.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| GBA |
Equal Opportunity Employment
|
April 10, 2018 |
| GBAC |
Veterans Preference Policy
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GBB |
Staff Involvement In Decision Making
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GBEB |
Staff Conduct
|
October 9, 2018 |
| GBEC |
Drug-Free Workplace
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GBG |
Staff Welfare and Protection
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GBGA |
Staff Health and Safety
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GBGC |
Employee Assistance Program
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GBI |
Political Activities of Staff
|
April 10, 2018 |
| GBJ |
Personnel Records
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GBK |
Staff Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GC |
Professional Staff
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCAA |
Instructional Staff
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCB |
Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCBA |
Professional Staff Salary Schedules (Instructional Staff)
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GBCAB |
Critical Teacher Shortages
|
April 14, 2020 |
| GCBB |
Professional Staff Salary Schedules (Administrative Staff)
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GCBD |
Employee Fringe Benefits
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GCC |
Professional Staff Leaves and Absences
|
June 26, 2018 |
| GCCAB |
Instructional Staff Personal Emergency Legal Religious Leave
|
June 23, 2020 |
| GCCBB |
Administrative Personal Emergency Legal Religious Leave
|
June 23, 2020 |
| GCD |
Professional Staff Vacations and Holidays
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GCE |
Professional Staff Recruiting
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCG |
Substitutes (Professional and Support Staff)
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GCH |
Professional Staff Orientation and Training
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCK |
Professional Staff Assignment and Transfers
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCL |
Professional Staff Schedules and Calendars
|
August 1, 2023 |
| GCO |
Evaluation of Professional Staff
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCQC |
Resignation of Professional Staff
|
February 9, 2016 |
| GCQF |
Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff
|
August 27, 2024 |
| GCRD |
Private Instruction, Tutoring, and Coaching for Pay
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GCS |
Professional Research and Publishing
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GD |
Support Staff
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GDBA |
Support Staff Salary Schedules (Classified)
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GDBC |
Support Staff Supplementary Pay Overtime (Classified)
|
May 10, 2016 |
| GDC |
Support Staff Leaves and Absences
|
June 26, 2018 |
| GDCB |
Support Staff Personal Emergency Legal Religious Leave (Classified)
|
June 23, 2020 |
| GDD |
Support Staff Vacations and Holidays
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GDK |
Support Staff Time Schedules
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GDMB |
Support Staff Training
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GDO |
Evaluation of Support Staff
|
September 27, 2016 |
| GDQA |
Reduction in Support Staff Work Force
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GDQB |
Resignation of Support Staff Members
|
October 11, 2016 |
| GDQD |
Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff
|
August 27, 2024 |
Section H: Negotiations
Section H contains policies governing the process of negotiating with staff units recognized by the School Board.
Section I: Instruction
Section I contains policies governing the instructional program: basic curricular subjects, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| IA |
Student Progression Plan
|
July 30, 2024 |
| IC |
School Year
|
November 17, 2008 |
| ICA |
School Calendar
|
November 17, 2008 |
| ID |
School Day
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IHA |
Basic Instructional Program
|
September 29, 2015 |
| IHAE |
Physical Education
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IHAI |
Occupational Education
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IHAM |
Local School Wellness
|
December 12, 2023 |
| IHAMA |
Teaching About Drugs Alcohol and Tobacco
|
November 7, 2017 |
| IHBA |
Programs for Disabled Students
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IHBC |
Programs for Disadvantaged Students
|
August 6, 2019 |
| IHBEB |
Primary Home Language Survey
|
November 7, 2017 |
| IHBG |
Home Education and Home Instruction
|
November 7, 2017 |
| IHBH |
Alternative Education School Programs
|
June 11, 2019 |
| IHCA |
Summer Instructional Programs
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IHD |
Adult Education
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IHDD |
Community Education
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IJ |
Instructional Materials Program, Selection, and Objections
|
May 9, 2023 |
| IJL |
Media Center Materials Program, Selection, and Challenges
|
May 9, 2023 |
| IJOA |
School Trips and Excursions
|
April 2, 2024 |
| IJOB |
Speakers
|
August 22, 2017 |
| IJOC |
School Volunteers
|
December 13, 2022 |
| IK |
Academic Achievement
|
September 26, 2017 |
| IKA |
Grading Systems
|
May 28, 2024 |
| IKAA |
Final Examination
|
November 17, 2008 |
| IKB |
Homework
|
September 29, 2015 |
| IKFB |
Graduation Exercises
|
June 23, 2020 |
| ILB |
Standardized Test Administration
|
November 7, 2017 |
| IMB |
Teaching About Controversial Issues
|
August 22, 2017 |
| IMDA |
Pledge of Allegiance
|
October 13, 2015 |
| IMDB |
Flag Displays
|
September 25, 2018 |
| IME |
Assemblies
|
November 13, 2018 |
| IMG |
Animals on School Property
|
April 10, 2018 |
Section J: Students
Section J contains policies governing students on topics such as admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline, health and welfare, and school-related activities.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| JB |
Equal Educational Opportunities
|
July 30, 2024 |
| JC |
School Attendance Areas
|
August 6, 2019 |
| JCA |
Assignment of Students to School
|
July 30, 2024 |
| JE |
Student Attendance
|
February 23, 2016 |
| JF |
School Admissions
|
August 6, 2019 |
| JFAB |
Admission of Non-Florida Resident Students
|
February 23, 2016 |
| JFABB |
Foreign Exchange Students
|
December 12, 2023 |
| JFABC |
International Student Admission
|
December 12, 2023 |
| JFBD |
Magnet School Programs
|
July 30, 2024 |
| JFC |
Withdrawal From School
|
September 29, 2015 |
| JIB |
Student Involvement in Decision Making
|
September 26, 2017 |
| JIC |
Code of Student Conduct
|
June 25, 2024 |
| JICE |
Student Publications
|
September 26, 2017 |
| JICF |
Secret Societies
|
September 26, 2017 |
| JICH |
Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
|
July 28, 2009 |
| JICI |
Firearms, Weapons, and Destructive Devices |
June 14, 2022 |
| JICK |
Threats
|
May 28, 2024 |
| JIH |
Student Interrogations Searches and Arrests
|
November 17, 2008 |
| JJ |
Extracurricular Activities
|
December 12, 2023 |
| JJA |
Student Organizations
|
November 17, 2008 |
| JJB |
Social Events Students
|
July 14, 2009 |
| JJC |
Student Performances
|
December 13, 2022 |
| JJE |
Student Fundraising Activities
|
June 26, 2012 |
| JJI |
Interscholastic Athletics
|
November 17, 2008 |
| JLC |
Student Health Services and Requirements
|
May 28, 2024 |
| JLCD |
Student Medications
|
May 28, 2024 |
| JLCE |
First Aid and Emergency Medical Care
|
May 28, 2024 |
| JLD |
Guidance and Counseling
|
May 23, 2017 |
| JLF |
Reporting Child Abuse and Child Protection
|
June 14, 2022 |
| JLI |
Student Safety
|
May 23, 2017 |
| JLIB |
Dismissal Precautions
|
May 23, 2017 |
| JLIE |
Student Automobile Use
|
June 14, 2022 |
| JN |
Student Volunteers for School and Community Service
|
September 26, 2017 |
| JRA |
Student Records
|
June 11, 2019 |
| JRD |
Photographs of Students
|
November 17, 2008 |
Section K: School, Community, and Home Relations
Section K contains policies governing parent/legal guardian and community involvement in schools.
| CODE |
POLICY NAME |
ADOPTION DATE |
| KB |
Parent Involvement In Education
|
December 13, 2022 |
| KBBA |
Custody Rights and Responsibilities |
June 14, 2022 |
| KCE |
Ethics and Lobbying Policy
|
June 26, 2012 |
| KDA |
Public Information Program
|
October 12, 1993 |
| KF |
Public Use of School Board Facilities
|
June 11, 2019 |
| KFA |
Public Conduct on School Property
|
October 12, 1993 |
| KHB |
Advertising in Schools
|
September 26, 2017 |
| KHC |
Distribution-Posting of Promotional Materials
|
February 10, 2015 |
| KI |
Visitors to the School
|
November 17, 2008 |
| KJ |
Community Organizations
|
October 12, 1993 |
Section L: Education and Agency Relations
Section L contains policies governing the District's relationship with other education agencies -- including other school systems, regional or service districts, private schools, colleges and universities,
education research organizations, and state and national education agencies.