Only for emphasis and clarity of the laws referred to, as a supplement to those which are permissive or which otherwise allow alternatives, or where other considerations may warrant, have Board policies been adopted. Policies are the guidelines for action. They have the effect of law, pertaining to the operation of the schools. Such policies must be broad enough to accommodate decision-making by those who apply them to the actual circumstances of school operations. Yet they must be narrow enough to give clear direction to the students, school district personnel and patrons as they carry out the Board's intent Among the decisions are some that ultimately are embodied in rules and regulations.
Rule making is one of the administration responsibilities.
Administrators and their staff working together arrive at rules that apply the Board's policies specifically to certain situations. All such rule and policy making must be seen as in a stage of continuous development. Just as the legislature in any session may find cause to rescind, alter or replace any or all statutes, so the Board's policies are never finalized. For that reason, these policy pages are compiled in loose-leaf format. As revisions or additions are developed, pages can be changed, added or removed.