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Approved: 12 Jun 2024

School Policy/Handbook Development and Publication 

PURPOSE

Wayne School District recognizes the importance of clear communication between the school, students, and parents/guardians.  To ensure transparency and provide essential information regarding school policies, procedures, and expectations, each school within the district shall develop and regularly update a comprehensive student handbook. These handbooks will be made available to parents/guardians and students via the district website before the start of each academic year.  All school policies and specific procedures developed shall align with Wayne School District policies approved by the Board of Education. 

HANDBOOK CONTENT

1. Each school within Wayne School District shall develop a student handbook that outlines relevant information such as school policies, rules, procedures, and expectations for conduct, academic performance, attendance, safety protocols, extracurricular activities, and any other pertinent information.
2. The handbook should be comprehensive yet accessible, providing clear explanations and expectations.

REVIEW AND REVISIONS

1. Prior to the beginning of each academic year, school administration, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and relevant stakeholders, shall review and update the student handbook to ensure it reflects any changes in school policies, procedures, or regulations.
2. The review process should involve soliciting feedback from parents/guardians, students, faculty, and staff to address any concerns, suggestions, or areas for improvement.
3. Policies and procedures published at the beginning of each academic year are to be in effect for the entire school year.  If situations arise that require revision of school policies and procedures during the school year, proposed changes must be presented to the School Board during an open Board meeting, and listed as an informational item on the Board agenda. The Superintendent may then approve those revisions after ensuring that they are in the best interest of the school and the district.
4. Each school administrator within the district shall present their school handbook to the Superintendent for approval prior to student registration at the beginning of each school year.

PUBLICATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

1. Upon completion and approval of the annual review and update process, each school shall publish the revised student handbook on the official district website.
2. The handbook shall be easily accessible and prominently displayed on the website, with clear instructions for parents/guardians and students on how to access and navigate its contents.
3. In addition to the digital version, each school shall provide printed copies of the handbook upon request to parents/guardians and students who may not have internet access or prefer a hard copy.

COMMUNICATION AND NOTIFICATION

1. The district or school shall communicate the availability of the student handbook to parents/guardians through various channels, including but not limited to:
   1. email newsletters, school announcements, social media, and parent-teacher conferences. 
2. Parents/guardians shall be encouraged to review the handbook with their child(ren) to ensure understanding of school expectations and policies.

COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

1. School administrators shall be responsible for ensuring that the student handbook is developed, updated, and published in accordance with this policy.
2. School administrators shall be responsible for the day-to-day enforcement of the policies and procedures outlined in their school’s handbook.

IMPLEMENTATION

The superintendent, in collaboration with school principals and relevant stakeholders shall develop procedures and guidelines for the effective implementation of this policy.  These procedures shall include timelines for the review and update process, methods for soliciting feedback, and protocols for publication and dissemination of the student handbooks.