Board Policies, Administrative Guidelines, and Forms

A copy of the Board Policy and Administrative Guidelines for Richmond Community Schools is available for public review in the office of the Superintendent, located at 35276 Division Road, Richmond, Michigan 48062.

Series 1000: Policy Overview, Mission Statement, and Definitions

Board Policy

Administrative Guidelines

District-approved Forms

1100 Policy Overview

1101 General Policy Statement

1200 Mission Statement

1201 Mission Statement

1300 Creation, Amendment, and Posting of Policies

1301 Creation, Amendment, and Posting of Policies

1400 Definitions

1401 Definitions

Series 2000: Bylaws

Board Policy

Administrative Guidelines

District-approved Forms

2100 Official Description, Purpose, and Board Organization

2101 Roles of the Board and Board Members

2102 School District’s Legal Name and Status

2103 School District Boundaries

2104 Student Representative on the Board

2200 Board Powers

2201 Board Powers

2202 Authority to Enter into Contracts

2202 FORM Authority to Enter into Contract

2203 Authority to Establish Curriculum

2300 Board Member Conduct

2301 Conflict of Interest

2301 FORM Conflict of Interest (Internal Form)

2302 Board Code of Ethics

2303 Violation of Board Code of Ethics

2304 Gifting

2304 FORM Gift Disclosure (Internal Form)

2305 Board Member Reimbursement and Travel Expenses

2306 Board Member Compensation

2305 FORM Board member Reimbursement and Travel Expense

2400 Board Membership and Duties

2401 Board Member Elections

2402 Acceptance of Office and Oath of Office

2402 AG Legal Guidance Document (Dated 2022-10-25)

2402 FORM Acceptance of Office and Oath of Office

2403 Board Member Terms of Office

2404 Board Member Vacancies and Appointments

2405 Board Officers

2406 Board Officers’ Duties

2500 Board Meetings and Open Meetings Act Compliance

2501 Meetings

2501A Electronic Board of Education Meetings

2502 Board Meeting Agenda

2503 Voting Requirements

2504 Public Participation at Board Meetings

2505 Board Committees

2506 Organizational Meetings

2506 FORM Organizational Meeting Checklist

3000: Operations, Finance, and Property

Board Policy

Administrative Guidelines

District-approved Forms

3100 General Operations

3101 Insurance

3102 Smoking, Tobacco Products, Drugs, and Alcohol

3102 FORM Alcohol Request Use Form

3103 Copyright Compliance

3104 School Cameras and Monitoring

3105 Visitors and Volunteers

3105 FORM Volunteer Service Form

3106 Booster Clubs, PTOs, and Other Support Groups

3106 FORM Booster Clubs, PTOs, and Other Support Groups - Revised 2024-08-26

3107 Use of Detection Dogs

3107 FORM Use of Detection Dogs Policy Notice

3108 Service Animals

3108 FORM Notification of Service Animal

3109 Non-Service Animals

3109 FORM Therapy Dog Request

3110 Data Breach Response

3111 Drones

3111 FORM Drone Use Request Form

3112 Hours and Days of School Operations

3113 Social Security Numbers

3114 Litigation

3115 Non-discrimination, Anit-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation including Title IX and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act

3115 FORM1 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaint Form

3115 FORM2 Sample Notice of Nondiscrimination

3115A Definitions for 3115 Series

3115B Designation of Coordinators

3115C Supportive Measures

3115D Informal Resolution

3115E Grievance Procedure and Remedies

3115F Complaint Dismissal and Appeals

3115G Additional Requirements to Prevent and Address Pregnancy Discrimination

3115H Training Requirements, Record Keeping, and Policy Notice

3116 District Technology and Acceptable Use

3116 FORM1 Agreement for Acceptable Use of Technology Resources Elementary Students

3116 FORM2 Agreement for Acceptable Use of Technology Resources Middle and High School Students

3117 Intellectual Property

3118 Nondiscrimination Covenant in Contracts with the District

3118 FORM1 Title IX Sexual Harassment - 1 - Formal Complaint Form

3118 FORM2 Title IX Sexual Harassment - 2 - Documentation of Supportive Measures

3119 Experimental or Pilot Programs

3120 Intentionally Left Blank

3200 Finance and Borrowing

3201 Accounting

3201A Financial Management for Federal Awards

3202 Budgets and Truth in Budgeting-Taxation Hearings

3203 Deposits

3204 Investment of Funds

3205 Disbursements

3206 Property Tax Levies

3207 School Activities Fund

3207 FORM MI Smart Snacks Exempt Fundraiser Tracker - School

3207 FORM Student Activity Budget

3208 Surety Bonds of District Officials

3209 Debit-Credit Cards

3210 Borrowing

3211 Post-Issuance Tax Compliance

3212 Post-Issuance Disclosure Compliance

3213 Electronic Transactions of Funds and Automated Clearing House Arrangements

3300 Facilities, Real, and Personal Property

3301 Purchasing and Procurement

3302 Acquisition of Real Property

3303 Gifts and Donations

3303 FORM Gifts and Donations Form

3303A Commemoration of School Buildings, Facilities, and Objects - Approved 2018-03-26 as 7250

3303A FORM Commemoration of School Buildings, Facilities, and Objects - Approved 03-26-18 as 7250F

3304 Use of District Property

3305 Sale or Lease of District Property

3306 Construction Bidding

3307 Construction Administration

3308 Distribution of Printed Material and Advertising in School

3309 Bus Inspections

3400 School Safety and Security

3401 School Cancellation, Delay, and Early Dismissal

3402 Drills, Plans, and Reports

3403 Reporting Accidents

3403 FORM - Employee Report of Injury

3403 FORM - Supervisor Accident Report

3404 Communicable Diseases

3405 Bloodborne Pathogens

3406 Integrated Pest Management

3407 Asbestos Management

3408 Firearms and Weapons

3409 Intentionally Left Blank

3410 Opioid Antagonist

3500 FOIA Request and Record Retention

3501 Freedom of Information Act

3501 AG Michigan Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines

3501 FORM1 Sample FOIA Request Form

3501 FORM2 Certificate of Non-existence of Public Record

3501 FORM3 Standard Form for Detailed Itemization of Fee Amounts

3502 Record Retention

4000: District Employment - Coming Soon

Board Policy

Administrative Guidelines

District-approved Forms

4100 Employee Rights and Responsibilities

4200 Employee Conduct and Ethics

4300 Non-Exempt Staff

4400 Professional Staff

4500 Administrators-Supervisors

4600 The Superintendent

5000: Students, Curriculum, and Academic Matters - Coming Soon

Board Policy

Administrative Guidelines

District-approved Forms

5100 Student Rights

5101 Student Expression

5102 Lockers

5103 Search and Seizure

5104 Age of Majority

5105 Collaboration with Outside Entities

5106 Transgender Students

5200 Student Conduct and Discipline

5201 Investigations, Arrests, and Other Law Enforcement Contact

5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students

5203 Hazing

5204 Student Appearance and Dress Code

5205 Student Handbooks

5206 Student Discipline

5206 AG Section 1310d Disciplinary Factors, MCL 380.1310d

5206 AG Checklist for Student Suspension or Expulsion

5206 FORM04 Letter to Parent - Board Hearing Referral

5206 FORM05 Recommended Board Motion and Minutes Language

5206 FORM06 Board Resolution-Possession of a Firearm in a Weapon-Free School Zone

5206 FORM07 Board Resolution-Possession of a Dangerous Weapon-Not a Firearm

5206 FORM08 Board Resolution- Physical Assault against Employee Volunteer or Contractor

5206 FORM09 Board Resolution- Physical Assault against Student

5206 FORM10 Board Resolution- Bomb Threat-Similar Threat

5206 FORM11 Board Resolution - Arson-CSC Conduct

5206 FORM12 Board Resolution - Other Offenses

5206 FORM14 Letter to Parent - Following Board Hearing

5206 FORM17 Board Resolution- Reinstatement of an Expelled Student

5206A Due Process

5206 FORM19 Due Process - Hearing Rights and Procedures

5206B Students with Disabilities

5206C Reinstatement Following Expulsion

5206D Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Nonpublic School

5206E Suspension from Class, Subject, or Activity by Teacher

5207 Anti-Bullying Policy

5208 Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy

5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices

5210 GPS Tracking Device with Audio Surveillance Capabilities

5211 Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint

5211 AG Emergency Seclusion and Restraint

5212 Registered Sex Offenders

5213 Personal Protection Orders Against Students

5300 Student Enrollment, Attendance, and Records

5301 Compulsory Attendance, Absenteeism, and Truancy

5302 Enrollment in Kindergarten

5303 Student Enrollment and Withdrawal

5303 FORM1 Student Enrollment Form

5304 Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance

5305 Schools-of-Choice

5306 Foreign Students

5307 Homeless Students

5308 Protection of Pupil Rights

5308 FORM1 Protection of Pupil Rights

5309 Student Records and Directory Information

5409 FORM Graduation Requirements Checklist

5400 Curriculum, Instruction, and Parent Involvement

5401 Parent-Guardian Involvement in Education

5402 Communications with Parents

5403 Rights of Non-Custodial Parents

5404 Free Textbooks, Materials, and Charging of Fees and Fines

5405 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

5406 Title I Funds

5407 Instructional Program and Curriculum Development

5408 Intentionally Left Blank

5409 Academic Credits and Graduation

5410 Commencement

5411 Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement

5412 Class Rank

5413 Senior Recognition

5414 Completion Certificates

5415 Summer School

5416 Homebound and Hospitalized Instruction

5417 Homework

5418 Grades

5419 Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention

5420 Sex Education

5421 Work-Based Learning Experience

5500 School Sponsored and Extracurricular Activities

5501 Fundraising Activities

5502 Student Government

5503 Bulletin Boards and Other Student Postings

5504 School-Sponsored Publications and Productions

5505 School Attendance on Days of Scheduled Activities

5506 Field Trips

5507 Extracurricular Activities

5508 Extracurricular and Athletic Trips

5509 Public Appearances of School Groups

5510 Student-Initiated, Non-Curricular Clubs

5511 Secret Organizations

5600 Student Support Services

5601 Special Education

5602 Independent Educational Evaluation

5602 FORM3 Independent Educational Evaluation - IEE - Response - Deny Request

5602 FORM5 Suggested Sources for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)

5603 Section 504

5604 Student Assistance Process

5700 Student Health and Safety

5701 Abuse and Neglect

5702 Student Illness and Injury

5703 Medications

5704 Student Insurance

5705 Emergency Anaphylaxis

5706 Intentionally Left Blank

5707 School Wellness Policy

5708 Do No Resuscitate Orders

5709 Lice, Nits, and Bed Bugs

5710 Student Suicide Prevention

5711 Toilet Training

5712 Concussion Awareness

5713 Immunizations and Communicable Diseases

5714 Threat Assessment and Response

5715 Student Oral Health Assessment

5800 Miscellaneous

5801 Closed Campus

5802 Student Transportation

5803 Student Driving and Parking

5804 Work Permits

5804 FORM1 - Work Permits for Under 16 Years Old

5804 FORM2 - Work Permits for 16 and 17 Years Old

5805 Student Audio and Video Recording

5806 Recording of District Meetings

5807 Flag Display and Pledge of Allegiance

5808 Family Night