School Committee Policies

Administration

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee has completed the review of district's policy manual. The School Committee has approved the following policies:

Policy Sections	1^st Reading	2^nd Reading	Approved
Section A Foundations and Basic Commitments	March 19, 2009	December 17, 2009	Yes
Section B (BA-BE) Board Governance and Operations	March 19, 2009	December 17, 2009	Yes
Section B (BEC-BKA) Board Governance and Operations	March 19, 2009	December 17, 2009	Yes
Section C General School Administration	June 4, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes
Section D Fiscal Management	June 4, 2009	December 17, 2009	Yes
Section E Support Services	June 4, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes
Section F Facilities Development	June 4, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes
Section G Personnel	Sept. 3, 2009	December 17, 2009	Yes
Section H Negotiations	Sept. 3, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes
Section I Index IA-IHCA IJ-IMD Instruction	October 1, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes
Section J Students	Sept. 3, 2009	December 17, 2009	Yes
Section K Community Relations	October 1, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes
Section L Education Agency Relations	October 1, 2009	October 29, 2009	Yes

Non-Discrimination Policy

The North Andover Public School District does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, military service, age, marital status, genetic information, handicap or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. The policy governs all aspects of employment, including training selection, job assignment, compensation, advancement, workforce reduction or transfer, leaves of absence, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The North Andover Public School District is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, the North Andover Public School District expects that all relationships among employees and students will be free of bias, prejudice and harassment.