District Policies
Thompson Falls School District Board of Trustees
reviewed all school district policies on January 11, 2021 and formally adopted them on February 1, 2021
1000 Series
The Board of Trustees
- 1000 - Legal Status and Organization
- 1110 - Taking Office
- 1111 - Election
- 1112 - Resignation and Other Vacancies
- 1130 - Committees
- 1210 - Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers
- 1230 - Clerk
- 1240 - Duties of Individual Trustees
- 1310 - District Policy and Procedures
- 1400 - Board Meetings
- 1401 - Records Available to Public
- 1420 - School Board Meeting Procedures
- 1425 - Abstentions from Voting
- 1441 - Audience Participation
- 1511 - Code of Ethics for School Board Members
- 1512 - Conflict of Interest
- 1513 - Management Rights
- 1520 - Board / Staff Communications
- 1531 - Trustee Expenses
- 1532 - Trustee Insurance
- 1650 - Public Charter Schools
- 1700 - Uniform Complaint Procedure
1000 - Legal Status and Organization
1110 - Taking Office
1111 - Election
1112 - Resignation and Other Vacancies
1130 - Committees
1210 - Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers
1230 - Clerk
1240 - Duties of Individual Trustees
1310 - District Policy and Procedures
1400 - Board Meetings
1401 - Records Available to Public
1420 - School Board Meeting Procedures
1425 - Abstentions from Voting
1441 - Audience Participation
1511 - Code of Ethics for School Board Members
1512 - Conflict of Interest
1513 - Management Rights
1520 - Board / Staff Communications
1531 - Trustee Expenses
1532 - Trustee Insurance
1650 - Public Charter Schools
1700 - Uniform Complaint Procedure
2000 Series
Instruction
- 2000 - Goals
- 2100 - School Year Calendar and Day
- 2105 - Grade Organization
- 2120 - Curriculum Development, Content, and Assessment
- 2132 - Student and Family Privacy Rights
- 2135 - Human Sexuality Instruction
- 2140 - Guidance and Counseling
- 2150 - Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- 2158 - Family Engagement Policy
- 2160 - Federal Funding and Title I
- 2161 - Special Education
- 2162 - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504")
- 2163 - Traffic Education
- 2168 - Distance, Online, Technology-Delivered Learning
- 2170 - Montana Digital Academy
- 2171 - Significant Writing Program
- 2250 - Community and Adult Education
- 2309 - Library Materials
- 2311 - Instructional Materials and Textbooks
- 2312 - Copyright
- 2314 - Learning Materials Review
- 2320 - Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education
- 2330 - Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
- 2332 - Religion and Religious Activities
- 2333 - Graduation Ceremonies
- 2334 - Release Time for Religious Instruction
- 2410 - High School Graduation Requirements
- 2413 - Credit Transfer and Assessment for Placement
- 2420 - Grading and Progress Reports
- 2421 - Promotion and Retention
- 2422 - Proficiency
- 2423 - Personalized Learning Opportunities
- 2450 - Recognition of Native American Cultural Heritage
- 2500 - Limited English Proficiency Program
- 2510 - Wellness
2000 - Goals
2100 - School Year Calendar and Day
2105 - Grade Organization
2120 - Curriculum Development, Content, and Assessment
2132 - Student and Family Privacy Rights
2135 - Human Sexuality Instruction
2140 - Guidance and Counseling
2150 - Suicide Awareness and Prevention
2158 - Family Engagement Policy
2160 - Federal Funding and Title I
2161 - Special Education
2162 - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504")
2163 - Traffic Education
2168 - Distance, Online, Technology-Delivered Learning
2170 - Montana Digital Academy
2171 - Significant Writing Program
2250 - Community and Adult Education
2309 - Library Materials
2311 - Instructional Materials and Textbooks
2312 - Copyright
2314 - Learning Materials Review
2320 - Field Trips, Excursions, and Outdoor Education
2330 - Controversial Issues and Academic Freedom
2332 - Religion and Religious Activities
2333 - Graduation Ceremonies
2334 - Release Time for Religious Instruction
2410 - High School Graduation Requirements
2413 - Credit Transfer and Assessment for Placement
2420 - Grading and Progress Reports
2421 - Promotion and Retention
2422 - Proficiency
2423 - Personalized Learning Opportunities
2450 - Recognition of Native American Cultural Heritage
2500 - Limited English Proficiency Program
2510 - Wellness
3000 Series
Students
- 3110 - Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
- 3120 - Compulsory Attendance
- 3122 - Attendance Policy
- 3125 - Education of Homeless Children
- 3127 - Education of Children in Foster Care
- 3130 - Children in Military Families
- 3141 - Discretionary Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
- 3150 - Part-Time Attendance
- 3200 - Student Rights and Responsibilities
- 3210 - Equal Educational Opportunity
- 3221 - Publications and Distribution or Posting of Materials
- 3225 - Bullying / Harassment / Intimidation / Hazing
- 3231 - Searches and Seizure
- 3235 - Video Surveillance
- 3300 - Suspension and Expulsion
- 3310 - Student Discipline
- 3410 - Student Health / Physical Screening / Examination
- 3415 - Management of Sports Related Concussions
- 3416 - Administering Medicines to Students
- 3520 - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
- 3600 - Student Records
- 3606 - Transfer of Student Records
- 3608 - Receipt of Confidential Records
- 3612 - District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
- 3630 - Cell Phones and other Electronic Equipment
3110 - Entrance, Placement, and Transfer
3120 - Compulsory Attendance
3122 - Attendance Policy
3125 - Education of Homeless Children
3127 - Education of Children in Foster Care
3130 - Children in Military Families
3141 - Discretionary Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
3150 - Part-Time Attendance
3200 - Student Rights and Responsibilities
3210 - Equal Educational Opportunity
3221 - Publications and Distribution or Posting of Materials
3225 - Bullying / Harassment / Intimidation / Hazing
3231 - Searches and Seizure
3235 - Video Surveillance
3300 - Suspension and Expulsion
3310 - Student Discipline
3410 - Student Health / Physical Screening / Examination
3415 - Management of Sports Related Concussions
3416 - Administering Medicines to Students
3520 - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
3600 - Student Records
3606 - Transfer of Student Records
3608 - Receipt of Confidential Records
3612 - District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
3630 - Cell Phones and other Electronic Equipment
4000 Series
Community Relations
- 4120 - Public Relations
- 4210 - School Support Organizations
- 4301 - Visitors to Schools
- 4313 - Disruption of School Operations
- 4315 - Conduct on School Property
- 4316 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
- 4330 - Community Use of School Facilities
- 4331 - Use of School Property for Posting Notices
- 4520 - Cooperative Programs with Other Districts and Public Agencies
- 4550 - Registered Sex Offenders
- 4700 - Family Engagement
4120 - Public Relations
4210 - School Support Organizations
4301 - Visitors to Schools
4313 - Disruption of School Operations
4315 - Conduct on School Property
4316 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
4330 - Community Use of School Facilities
4331 - Use of School Property for Posting Notices
4520 - Cooperative Programs with Other Districts and Public Agencies
4550 - Registered Sex Offenders
4700 - Family Engagement
5000 Series
Personnel
- 5010 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
- 5012 - Sexual Harassment / Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace
- 5015 - Bullying / Harassment / Intimidation
- 5120 - Hiring Process and Criteria
- 5121 - Applicability of Personnel Policies
- 5122 - Criminal Background Investigations
- 5122F - Applicant Rights and Consent to Fingerprint
- 5122P - CHRI Procedures for Thompson Falls Public Schools
- 5130 - Staff Health
- 5140 - Classified Employment and Assignment
- 5210 - Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers
- 5213 - Vacancies
- 5220 - Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse
- 5222 - Evaluation of Non-Administrative Staff
- 5223 - Personal Conduct
- 5224 - Political Activity
- 5226 - Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
- 5228 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
- 5231 - Personnel Records
- 5232 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
- 5250 - Non-Renewal of Employment / Dismissal from Employment
- 5251 - Resignations
- 5253 - Retirement Programs for Employees
- 5255 - Disciplinary Action
- 5256 - Reduction in Force
- 5321 - Leaves of Absence
- 5322 - Military Leave
- 5325 - Breastfeeding Workplace
- 5328 - Family Medical Leave
- 5331 - Insurance Benefits for Employees
- 5333 - Holidays
- 5334 - Vacations
- 5336 - Compensatory Time and Overtime for Classified Employees
- 5337 - Worker's Compensation Benefits
- 5430 - Volunteers - Chaperones
- 5450 - Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage
- 5460 - Electronic Resources and Social Networking
- 5500 - Payment of Wages Upon Termination
- 5510 - HIPAA
- 5700 - Conflicts of Interest
5010 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
5012 - Sexual Harassment / Sexual Intimidation in the Workplace
5015 - Bullying / Harassment / Intimidation
5120 - Hiring Process and Criteria
5121 - Applicability of Personnel Policies
5122 - Criminal Background Investigations
5122F - Applicant Rights and Consent to Fingerprint
5122P - CHRI Procedures for Thompson Falls Public Schools
5130 - Staff Health
5140 - Classified Employment and Assignment
5210 - Assignments, Reassignments, Transfers
5213 - Vacancies
5220 - Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse
5222 - Evaluation of Non-Administrative Staff
5223 - Personal Conduct
5224 - Political Activity
5226 - Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
5228 - Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
5231 - Personnel Records
5232 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
5250 - Non-Renewal of Employment / Dismissal from Employment
5251 - Resignations
5253 - Retirement Programs for Employees
5255 - Disciplinary Action
5256 - Reduction in Force
5321 - Leaves of Absence
5322 - Military Leave
5325 - Breastfeeding Workplace
5328 - Family Medical Leave
5331 - Insurance Benefits for Employees
5333 - Holidays
5334 - Vacations
5336 - Compensatory Time and Overtime for Classified Employees
5337 - Worker's Compensation Benefits
5430 - Volunteers - Chaperones
5450 - Employee Electronic Mail and On-Line Services Usage
5460 - Electronic Resources and Social Networking
5500 - Payment of Wages Upon Termination
5510 - HIPAA
5700 - Conflicts of Interest
6000 Series
Administration
- 6110-6110P - Superintendent
- 6121 - District Organization
- 6210 - Principals
- 6410 - Evaluation of Administrative Staff
- 6420 - Professional Growth and Development
6110-6110P - Superintendent
6121 - District Organization
6210 - Principals
6410 - Evaluation of Administrative Staff
6420 - Professional Growth and Development
7000 Series
Financial Management
- 7008 - Nonresident Tuition
- 7121 - Budget Adjustments
- 7210 - Revenues
- 7251 - Disposal of School District Property Without a Vote
- 7260 - Endowments, Gifts, and Investments
- 7310 - Budget Implementation and Execution
- 7320 - Purchasing
- 7322 - Procurement of Supplies, Materials and Services Using Federal Funds
- 7326 - Documentation and Approval of Claims
- 7332 - Advertising in Schools / Revenue Enhancement
- 7335 - Personal Reimbursement
- 7336 - Travel Allowances and Expenses
- 7405 - Procurement Cards
- 7410 - Fund Accounting System
- 7425 - Extra- and Co-Curricular Funds
- 7430 - Financial Reporting and Audits
- 7500 - Property Records
- 7510 - Capitalization Policy for Fixed Assets
- 7515 - Fund Balances (GASB 54)
- 7520 - Independent Investment Accounts
7008 - Nonresident Tuition
7121 - Budget Adjustments
7210 - Revenues
7251 - Disposal of School District Property Without a Vote
7260 - Endowments, Gifts, and Investments
7310 - Budget Implementation and Execution
7320 - Purchasing
7322 - Procurement of Supplies, Materials and Services Using Federal Funds
7326 - Documentation and Approval of Claims
7332 - Advertising in Schools / Revenue Enhancement
7335 - Personal Reimbursement
7336 - Travel Allowances and Expenses
7405 - Procurement Cards
7410 - Fund Accounting System
7425 - Extra- and Co-Curricular Funds
7430 - Financial Reporting and Audits
7500 - Property Records
7510 - Capitalization Policy for Fixed Assets
7515 - Fund Balances (GASB 54)
7520 - Independent Investment Accounts
8000 Series
Non Instructional Operations
- 8100 - Transportation
- 8102 - Contracting for Transportation Services
- 8110 - Bus Routes and Schedules
- 8111 - Transportation of Students with Disabilities
- 8121 - District-Owned Vehicles
- 8123 - Driving Training and Responsibility
- 8124 - Student Conduct on Buses
- 8130 - Outdoor Air Quality
- 8131 - Indoor Air Quality
- 8132 - Activity Trips
- 8200 - Food Services
- 8205 - Meal Charges
- 8210 - Procurement of School Food
- 8225 - Tobacco Free Policy
- 8301 - District Safety
- 8320 - Property Damage
- 8400 - Sale of Real Property
- 8410 - Operation and Maintenance of District Facilities
- 8411 - Water Supply and Wastewater
- 8420 - District-Wide Asbestos Program
- 8430 - Records Management
- 8450 - Automated External Defibrillators
- 8500 - Contracts with Third Parties Affecting Student Records