Bylaws and Policies

The Board of Education, in consultation with senior staff, determines policies and regulations which govern the operations of the school district’s human and physical resources.

These policies are designed to ensure a high level of conduct and quality educational services that inspire student success and prepare our students for the future.

SD48 Policy Manual has been classified into Board and Operational policies. The separation between Board and operational policies is aligned with the powers and duties of the Board as defined by the School Act and BCSTA's guide on Governance vs Operations. While Board policies provide oversight for the school district at the governance level, operational policies outline what is expected of staff to implement the directions of Board policies.

School District 48 Index to Policies and Bylaws:

*Every effort is made to keep this page up to date. The official versions are kept at the district office.

Series 100 Educational Philosophy

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
101	Board of Education Strategic Planning	101.1 Education Plan 101.3 K-12 Assessment Plan
102	Respectful Workplace
103	Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
104	Harassment & Discrimination
105	Safe, Orderly, and Healthy Schools and Sites
106	Navigating District Concerns >>Flowchart

Series 200 Board of Education

Board Bylaws:

Number	Board Bylaws	Operational Policies
200.1 - 2022	Trustee Elections Bylaw
200.2 - 2022	Procedures for Governing School Board Meetings

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
201	Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Education
202	Trustee Role
203	Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson
204 204 (a)	Trustee Code of Conduct Trustee Code of Conduct Sanctions
205	Definitions of Board Meetings
206	Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Delegations, and Media Coverage
207	Formulation and Evaluation of Policy
208	Standing Committee on Board Policy
209	Standing Committee on Finance
210	Trustee Remuneration
211	Trustee Expenses
212	Evaluation of Board of Education

Series 300 District Emergency Planning

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
301	Emergency Preparedness
302		302.1 Critical Incident Response
303	Communicable Diseases	303.1 SD48 Communicable Disease Plan

Series 400 Human Resources

Board Bylaws:

Number	Board Bylaws	Operational Policies
400.1	Indemnification Against Proceedings Bylaw

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
401	Senior Management & District Organization	401.1 Statement of Guiding Principles 401.2 Guiding Principles & Respectful Workplace 401.3 Employee Conduct 508.1 Child Abuse/Neglect Protocols 401.4 Hiring of Management Personnel 401.5 Supervisory Relationships 401.6 Criminal Record Check 401.7 Employee Attendance 401.8 District Occupational Health & Safety Committee 401.9 Protection of Employees from Violence in the Workplace 401.10 Employee Uniform, Coveralls, Smocks, Lab Coats & Rainwear 401.11 Loss or Damage to Employee's Property 401.12 Refund of Travel & Other Expenses 401.13 First Aid Course Reimbursement 401.14 Employee Recognition 401.15 Secretary-Treasurer 401.16 Assistant Superintendent 401.17 Director of Instruction 401.18 Director of Instruction: Human Resources 401.19 Director of Operations 401.20 Director of Finance 401.21 Performance Reviews 401.22 District Principal: International Education 401.23 District Vice-Principal: International Education 401.24 Homestay Coordinators 401.25 District Principal: Technology & Innovation 401.26 Manager of Information & Communication Technology 401.27 General Manager: Operations 401.28 Accounting & Data Manager 401.29 Administrative Assistant & Communications Officer 401.30 Human Resources Officer 401.31 Administrative Assistants 401.32 Other Exempt Staff Performance Reviews 401.33 Principals & Vice-Principals and School Organization 401.34 Performance Reviews of Principals & Vice-Principals 401.35 Transfer of Principals & Vice-Principals 401.36 Standard Recruitment Practice for Principals & Vice-Principals 401.37 Teacher Performance Appraisals, Supervision, Professional Growth Planning 401.38 Staff Absence Due to Emergency Road Closures 401.39 Hiring of TTOCs 401.40 Support Staff Employment 401.41 Professional Advancement of Support Staff 401.42 Application and Approval - Teacher Personal Leave
402	Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools

Series 500 Students

Board Bylaws:

Number	Board Bylaws	Operational Policies
500.1	Student Appeals Procedure Bylaw

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
501	Student Registration, Enrolment and Placement
		501.2 Student Retention, Acceleration and Deferred Enrolment
		501.3 School Configuration and Student Placement
502	Students from Out-of-District
503	District Student Code of Conduct
504	Student Suspensions
505	Physical Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings
506		506.1 Students Confined to Hospital/Home
507	Anaphylaxis	507.1 Student Health and Safety
508		508.1 Child Abuse/Neglect Protocols
509		509.1 Head Lice

Series 600 Educational Program

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
601	School Calendar Development
602		602.1 Assessment & Evaluation
603	Evaluation Adjudication	603.1 Course Equivalency and Challenge
604	Programs Of Choice
605	French Immersion
606	Field Trips
607	Sanctioned and Non-Sanctioned Events
608	Challenged Materials	608.1 Portrayal of Violence
609		609.1 Communicating Student Learning
610	Home Education	610.1 Home Education

Series 700 Business Procedures

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
701	Financial Planning and Reporting	701.1 Purchasing
702	Student Fees and Deposits	702.1 School Generated Funds
703		703.1 Charitable Donations
704	Accumulated Operating Surplus
705	Security of School District Assets	705.1 Staff Use of District Property & Equipment
706	Acceptable Use of Information and Communications Technology
707	Retention & Disposal of School District Documentation	707.1 Student Attendance Records
708	Privacy and Information	708.1 Access to Student Records
709	Public Interest Disclosure

Series 800 Building, Sites and Transportation

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
801	Planning for District Facilities
802	Disposal or Acquisition of Land or Improvements
803	Permanent School Closure
804	Dogs On School District Property
805	Non-Partisan/Secular Position
806	Transportation Of Students	806.1 Volunteer Drivers/Private Vehicles
		806.2 Interruption of Bus Service: Bus Breakdown
		806.3 Anti-Idling
807	Inclement Weather and School Closure	807.1 Interruption of Bus Service: Inclement Weather

Series 900 School-Community Relations

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
901	District Parent Advisory Council
902	School Parent Advisory Councils
903	Community Partnerships/Corporate Sponsorships	903.1 Research Projects
904	Land Uses Near School
905	Use of School Facilities – Buildings and Grounds
906	Child Care