AA – School District Legal Status
The legal basis for education is vested in the will of the people as expressed in the Constitution of New Hampshire, the statutes* pertaining to education, court interpretation of these laws,
Section: A – Foundations and Basic Commitments
Section A contains policies on the District’s legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying School Board governance and certain non-discrimination policies.
ABA – Community Involvement In Decision Making
The Contoocook Valley School Board recognizes that the public has vast resources of training and experience useful to schools. The strength of the local school district is in large measure determined by the degree to which these resources are tapped for advisory purposes and to the degree that theses resources are involved in supporting the improvement of the local educational program.
AC – Non-Discrimination
The School Board, in accordance with the requirements of the federal and state laws, and the regulations which implement those laws, hereby declares formally that it is the policy of the Board,
ACAC – Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Process
I. RESTATEMENT OF POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX.
Per Board policy AC, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”), as well as RSA 193:38,
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ACE – Procedural Safeguards Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
The ConVal School District will ensure that all students with a handicap or disability are provided all necessary procedural safeguards as are required by law. Such procedural safeguards are found in pertinent federal and state laws and regulations.
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AD – Education Philosophy
As trustees of the ConVal School District, we recognize that parents, students, the community, and the public school system all share in the responsibility of public education.
We believe that:
• our public schools are entrusted with developing in all our students the knowledge,
ADB – Drug-Free Workplace, Drug-Free Schools
A. Drug-Free Workplace
- All District workplaces are drug- and alcohol-free and are designated part of the Drug-Free School Zone under state law. All employees and contracted personnel are prohibited from:
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ADC – Tobacco Products Ban Use and Possession In and On School Facilities and Grounds
State law prohibits the use of any tobacco product, E-cigarette, or liquid nicotine in any facility or upon any grounds maintained by the District. Students and minors are further prohibited from possessing such items in or upon any facility,
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ADD: Safe Schools
The Board recognizes that effective learning and teaching takes place in a safe, secure and welcoming environment and that safe schools contribute to improved attendance, increased student achievement and community support.
AE – Accountability
The Board directs the Superintendent to establish an accountability system in order to collect data needed for evaluation of the district’s compliance with state and federal laws on school accountability.
AFB — Superintendent Evaluation
The School Board shall evaluate the Superintendent annually. The evaluation shall be guided by the definitions of purpose and foundational values stated below. Evaluation of the Superintendent shall be limited to the duties of the Superintendent as stated in School Board policy CB.