301 E. Camperdown Way | Greenville, South Carolina 29601 | Phone: 864.355.3100 Main Governing Board FEATURED MEETINGS POLICIES LIBRARY Introduction In the recently accomplished policy revision process approximately one-third of the policies and rules contained in the manual were substantially revised. Therefore, persons who use this manual should not rely on their knowledge of previous policies and rules, but should review the applicable portions of this manual carefully. An even greater change was made in the indexing system. The new index contains more major categories and uses alphabetical rather than numerical designators. This reorganization may cause some initial confusion but will enable the user to find policies more quickly once some familiarity with the new system is attained. A major advantage of the new system is the CODE FINDER located in the index section. The alphabetical listing of subject matter allows pertinent policies to be located quickly. The Index System The use of a standard index system has advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that there will not be a policy or rule corresponding to every listed title. The index at the front of each section lists all of the possible policies, rules, and exhibits. The existence of a district policy, rule, or exhibit is indicated by the date of issue in the appropriate column. A blank indicates there is no district policy or rule corresponding to the title in the master index. The Code Finder will assist you in finding other policies or rules which may deal with the subject you are looking for. An advantage is that new policies and rules can be put in the manual without changing the standard index. Materials in the manual are divided into four categories: policies, rules, exhibits, and index materials. Policies, rules, and most exhibits have an identification block at the top of the page. The alphabetical designator is in the “code” box on the right hand side. The alphabetical designator is followed by either a (P) for policies, an (R) for rules, or an (E) for exhibits. Effect of Policies and Rules Policies are adopted by the board of trustees and are the board’s primary tool for directing the activities of the district. Rules are issued by the superintendent, subject to review by the board. Both policies and rules are binding on employees of the district. If, however, a policy or rule appear to conflict, the policy is superior, and the rule should be interpreted in a manner consistent with the policy. Questions of proper interpretation of policy or rules should be submitted through normal administrative channels to the superintendent who is responsible to the board for interpreting and applying district policies and rules. Both policies and rules are subordinate to state and federal laws or regulations and are null and void insofar as they may conflict with such laws and regulations. Persons who believe such a conflict exists should immediately seek advise through normal administrative channels rather than make a decision which may be wrong. BoardDocs is intended for the use of subscribers and licensed customers. All users are required to read and follow the acceptable use policy. BoardDocs® A Diligent Brand, © 2002-2021