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	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 - 2019	Trustee Elections Bylaw
200.2 - 2020	Procedure 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	Trustee Code of Conduct
205	Definitions of Board Meetings
206	Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Delegations, and Media Coverage
207	Formulation of Policy and Regulation
208	Standing Committee on Board Policy
209	Standing Committee on Finance
210	Trustee Renumeration
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		Critical Incident Response
303	Communicable Diseases	SD 48 Exposure Control Plan re COVID-19: February 2021

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	Statement of Guiding Principles
		Role Specific
402	Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools	Administrative Council Job Descriptions Performance Appraisals
403		Other Exempt Staff Job Descriptions Performance Appraisals
404		Principals & Vice-Principals School Organization Evaluation Transfer Standard Recruitment Practice
405		General Administrative Personnel Hiring of Management Personnel Supervisory Relationships
406		Staff Personnel Guiding Principles & Respectful Workplace Employee Conduct Reporting: Child Abuse and Neglect
407		Professional Staff Employment Teacher Performance Appraisals, Supervision, Professional Growth Planning Staff Absence Due to Emergency Road Closures Administrative Procedure: Application and Approval - Teacher Personal Leaves Teacher Teaching on Call Hiring of TTOCs
408		Support Staff Employment Support Staff Evaluation Professional Advancement
		All Staff
409		Reimbursement & Recognition Loss or Damage to Employee’s Property Refund of Travel & Other Expenses First Aid Course Reimbursement Employee Recognition
410		Conditions & Responsibilities Criminal Record Check Employee Attendance District Occupational Health & Safety Protection of Employees from Violence in the Workplace Employee Uniforms, Coveralls, Smocks, Lab Coats & Rainwear

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
502	Students from Out-of-District
503	District Student Code of Conduct
504	Student Suspensions
505	Physical Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings
506		Students Confined to Hospital/Home
507	Anaphylaxis	Student Health and Safety
508		Child Abuse/Neglect Protocols
509		Head Lice

Series 600 Educational Program

Board Policies:

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

Series 700 Business Procedures

Board Policies:

Number	Board Policies	Operational Policies
701	Budget Development, Monitoring and Reporting	Purchasing
702	Student Fees and Deposits	School Generated Funds
703		Charitable Donations
704	Accumulated Surplus
705	Security of School District Assets	Staff Use of District Property & Equipment
706	Acceptable Use of Information and Communications Technology
707	Retention & Disposal of School District Documentation	Student Attendance Records
708	Privacy and Information	Access to Student Records

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 A: Volunteer Drivers/Private Vehicles
		806 B: Interruption of Bus Service: Inclement Weather
		806 C: Anti-Idling
807	Inclement Weather and School Closure	Interruption of Bus Service: Bus Breakdown

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	Research Projects
904	Land Uses Near School
905	Use of School Facilities – Buildings and Grounds
906	Child Care