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Cincinnati Public Schools

Board Policies


Board policies are in the process of being reviewed and updated. This update could include revision, elimination or adoption of new policies. Current policies remain in effect until rescinded by the Board.

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The policies in the following table have been approved individually.

Individual Policies
Number
Date of Last Revision
Board Bylaws, Functions, Legislative01319-2-09
Special Education Model Policies and Procedures2460.111-4-09
Whistleblower Protection, Professional Staff32118-24-09
Whistleblower Protection, Classified Staff42118-24-09
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)4430.018-24-09
Purchase of Goods and Services6320.0111/4/09
Determination of Lowest Responsible Bidder6320.0211/4/09
Equal and Fair Opportunity In Contract Employment and Business Opportunities6320.0311/4/09
Current Policies (Under Review)

Printable Index of Current Policies

Policy
Number
Date of Last Revision
  
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
  
I. Communication with the Public
  
A. Media Relations111110/9/78
II. Community Involvement
120010/9/95
A. Parent Involvement121010/9/95
B. Organization for Local School-Community Involvement122010/9/95
C. Local School Decision Making Committees12218/13/07
D. Community Volunteers and Financial Assistance124010/9/95
E. School District Goal Setting and Planning12608/5/91
III. Public Activities Involving Staff, Students
        or School Facilities
  
A. Relations between Public and School Personnel  
1. Solicitation of Signatures13154/12/76
B. Relations between Public and Students  
1. Contests13229/22/75
2. Advertising13255/10/82
C. Community Use of School Facilities1330Rescinded 8/24/09
1. Restricted Uses of School Buildings1331Rescinded 8/24/09
D. Release of Institutional Information13409/22/75
E. Private Research Projects13509/22/75
IV. Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies
       and Schools
  
A. Local Units  
1. Recreation Commission1415Rescinded 8/24/09
a. Community-School Concept1415.17/9/73
2. Use of School Building for Library Purposes1416Rescinded 8/24/09
B. State Government  
1. Transfer of Territory14314/12/76
V. Volunteers
  
A. Recognition of Volunteers, Employees and Students150111/26/84
VI. Community Charter Schools
  
A. Charter Schools Policy16013/22/99
   
ADMINISTRATION
  
Leadership and Effective Organization
2000Rescinded 1/8/07
Nondiscrimination
2005Rescinded 1/8/07
Title IX — Sex Discrimination
2010Rescinded 1/8/07
I. Individual School Administrative and Supervisory Personnel
  
II. Role of Administrators
2221Rescinded 1/8/07
III. Administrative Operations
  
A. Applicability of Policies2420Rescinded 1/8/07
B. Administrative Manuals2430Rescinded 1/8/07
IV. Special Education Administrative Services
2500Rescinded 1/8/07
   
BUSINESS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
  
Efficient Financial Management
3000Reinstated 11/7/07
A. Investment Policy — Cincinnati City School District3000.1Reinstated 11/7/07
B. Fixed Assets3000.2Reinstated 11/7/07
I. Budget
  
A. Budgetary Management and Fiscal Control3100Reinstated 11/7/07
B. Incentives3110Reinstated 11/7/07
II. Income
  
A. Fees and Charges  
1. Amount of Fees3251Reinstated 11/7/07
2. Types of Fees and Charges  
a. Library and Textbook Fees3252.1Reinstated 11/7/07
b. Laundry Fee3252.2Reinstated 11/7/07
c. Admissions3252.3Reinstated 11/7/07
d. Laboratory Deposits3252.4Reinstated 11/7/07
e. Assembly Programs3252.5Reinstated 11/7/07
f. Instructional Supply Fee3252.6Reinstated 11/7/07
3. Partial Fees3253Reinstated 11/7/07
4. Payment of Fees and Other Charges3254Reinstated 11/7/07
5. Certain Fees and Charges Prohibited3256Reinstated 11/7/07
a. Adult and Continuing Education Fees3256.1Reinstated 11/7/07
6. Sale of Merchandise to Pupils3257Reinstated 11/7/07
a. Subscriptions for Class Use3257.1Reinstated 11/7/07
b. Locks and Keys3257.2Reinstated 11/7/07
c. Vending Machines3257.3Reinstated 11/7/07
7. Other Money Raising Activities3258Reinstated 11/7/07
B. Sales and Rental of Property  
1. Sale or Disposal of Surplus Personal Property
        or Scrap Material		3260Reinstated 11/7/07
2. Disposition of Surplus Buildings and Grounds3260.1Reinstated 11/7/07
C. Sale or Disposal of Books and Publications  
1. Sale or Exchange of Publications3261Reinstated 11/7/07
D. Investment of Active and Interim Monies  
1. Investment of Active and Interim Monies3270Reinstated 11/7/07
E. Gifts, Grants and Bequests  
1. Trust Funds3282Reinstated 11/7/07
2. Donations for Buildings and Grounds Projects3283Reinstated 11/7/07
F. Funds Management  
1. Warehouse Fund3295Reinstated 11/7/07
III. Expenditures
  
A. Purchasing Procedures  
1. Purchase of Goods and Services3323Rescinded 11/4/09
2. Determination of Lowest Bidder3324Rescinded 11/4/09
3. Equal and Fair Opportunity in Contract Employment
       and Business Opportunities		3325Rescinded 11/4/09
4. Approval of Special Education Tuition Payment3326.1Reinstated 11/7/07
5. Institutional Membership3330Reinstated 11/7/07
IV. Accounts
  
A. Monies in School Buildings — Safekeeping of Assets3450Reinstated 11/7/07
1. School Cashier3450.1Reinstated 11/7/07
2. Investment of Student Activity Funds3450.2Reinstated 11/7/07
3. Delivery of Payroll Checks3450.3Reinstated 11/7/07
4. Expenditures3451Reinstated 11/7/07
5. Public Funds in Schools3452Reinstated 11/7/07
a. Restricted Use of Public Funds3452.1Reinstated 11/7/07
6. Student Activity Funds3453Reinstated 11/7/07
a. Use of Student Activity Funds3453.1Reinstated 11/7/07
b. Restricted Funds3453.2Reinstated 11/7/07
7. Income from Production Sales3454Reinstated 11/7/07
V. Noninstructional Operations
  
A. Operation and Maintenance of Plant — Definition
    of School Property		3510Reinstated 11/7/07
1. Display of Flags3510.1Reinstated 11/7/07
2. Damage to School Property3511Reinstated 11/7/07
3. Removal of School Property3512Reinstated 11/7/07
4. Alterations; Moving of Equipment3513Reinstated 11/7/07
5. Memorials in School Buildings or on School Grounds 3514Reinstated 11/7/07
6. School Meetings, Free Permits3515Reinstated 11/7/07
7. Closing of Facilities in Emergencies3516Reinstated 11/7/07
8. Entry Upon School Grounds and Premises3517Reinstated 11/7/07
a. Legal Action to Protect Property3517.1Reinstated 11/7/07
9. Alcoholic Beverage Permit Restriction3518Reinstated 11/7/07
10. Operation of Motor Vehicles on Board of Education
         Property		3519Reinstated 11/7/07
11.  
a. District School Conversion to an Alternative School3520.1Reinstated 11/7/07
12. Nomination of School Facilities to the National Register3521Reinstated 11/7/07
13. Energy Management3530Reinstated 11/7/07
14. Waste Management3535Reinstated 11/7/07
B. Auxiliary Services  
1. Transportation of Pupils3541Rescinded 12/8/08
a. Supervision of Transported Pupils3541.2Reinstated 11/7/07
2. Lunchrooms3542Reinstated 11/7/07
a. Sale and Consumption of Nutritional Foods3542.110/25/82
b. Lunchroom Package Inspection3542.24Reinstated 11/7/07
c. Menus and Services  
(1) Food Services for Needy Children3542.31Reinstated 11/7/07
3. Board Vehicles3543Reinstated 11/7/07
   
PERSONNEL
  
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
40018/24/92
I. Professional Employees — Definition
41006/22/64
A. Permanent Personnel  
1. Residency of Employees41013/10/86
2. Recruitment and Selection  
a. Selection of Principals4111.12/12/01
3. Appointments by Superintendent41129/22/75
a. Regular and Temporary Professional Appointments —
           Defined		4112.19/22/75
b. Eligibility for Teacher Appointments4112.29/22/75
c. Qualifications for Appointment as a Contract Teacher4112.32/12/01
d. Qualifications for Administrative or Supervisory Position4112.47/10/44
e. Interim Appointments4112.511/13/72
4. Certification41139/22/75
5. Conditions of Employment  
a. Medical Examination4114.16/11/84
b. Pre-Employment Background Checks4114.35/9/88
6. Assignment and Transfer of Employees411512/8/75
a. Promotion of Employees4115.112/8/75
b. Demotion4115.211/10/75
c. Assignment of Family Members4115.39/11/78
7. Rights, Responsibilities and Duties  
a. Civil and Legal Rights  
(1) Complaints From or Against Employees4116.12Rescinded 9/2/09
(2) Release of Personnel Information4116.134/12/76
(3) Workplace Harassment4116.14Rescinded 8/24/09
b. Professional Responsibilities  
(1) Supervision of Employees4116.217/10/44
(2) Outside Employment, Private Business4116.226/22/64
(3) Employee Committees or Councils4116.23Rescinded 9/2/09
(4) Conflict of Interest4116.2410/25/04
(5) Transportation of Employees4116.256/22/64
(6) Administrative/Supervisory Classroom Teaching4116.264/9/73
c. Duties  
(1) Duties and Hours of Personnel4116.317/1/48
(2) Records and Reports4116.327/10/44
(3) Gifts4116.339/8/52
(4) Duties and Pay Status in Emergencies4116.345/8/78
8. Supervision, Probation and Appraisal  
a. Appraisal of Employee's Work4117.14/12/93
b. Probationary Period4117.27/1/48
c. Suspension4117.33/13/78
d. Internal Criminal Investigation4117.45/10/82
9. Multiple-Year Contracts for Administrative/Supervisory
        Personnel		4118.19/24/96
10. Separation — Termination  
a. Compulsory Retirement4119.13/10/97
b. Resignation4119.211/10/75
c. Dismissal4119.37/1/48
d. Effective Date of Termination of Employment,
           Suspension, or Leave		4119.411/10/75
e. Alcohol/Drug-Free Work Environment4119.53/26/90
B. Temporary and Part-Time Personnel  
1. Replacement Teachers  
a. Exchange Teachers4121.17/10/44
2. Substitute Teachers41221/24/77
3. Student Teachers  
a. Student Interns4123.16/22/64
C. Activities  
1. Professional Growth413110/27/75
2. Organizations/Negotiating Units  
a. Agreements  
(1) Employee Organizations4135.117/10/44
D. Compensation and Related Benefits  
1. Salary Guides — Applicability of Salary Schedule
       (Professional)		41419/22/75
a. Day School Personnel Salaries4141.19/22/75
b. Daily and Hourly Rate Personnel Salaries4141.29/22/75
c. Initial Salary of New Employees4141.31/24/77
Initial Salary4141.319/24/96
d. Promotion and Demotion — Salary Determination4141.49/24/96
e. Annual Salary Increments4141.59/24/96
(1) Salary Increments for Additional Education4141.519/24/96
f. Special Classification of Schools — Salary Provisions
           of Administrators		4141.66/22/64
g. Part-Time Employees — Salary Adjustments4141.77/1/48
h. Re-employment of Certificated Employees4141.87/8/74
i. Superintendent4141.92/21/55
2. Salary Deductions414210/13/75
a. Annual Terms and Dates of Service; Pay Periods;
           Salary Deductions		4142.110/27/75
b. Voluntary Dues Deductions4142.211/24/75
3. Extra Pay for Extra Work  
a. Eligibility for Supplemental Contracts or Assignments
           with Pay — Administrative and Supervisory Personnel		4143.16/10/74
4. Insurance: Workers' Compensation  
a. State Industrial Commission4144.16/22/64
b. Personal Property Damage Due to Assault4145.18/22/77
5. Tax Sheltered Annuities and Custodial Accounts41462/12/90
E. Availability for Service41504/12/76
Leaves and Vacations:  
1. Temporary Leaves, Absences  
a. No Loss of Sick Leave4151.16/22/64
(1) Availability of Sick Leave Allowance4151.113/13/78
(2) Limitations and Requirements for Sick Leave
                Allowance		4151.1210/13/75
(3) Examination Upon Return from Sick Leave4151.131/24/77
(4) Termination of Employment and Sick Leave4151.1410/13/75
(5) Sick Leave Conversion4151.156/28/99
b. Professional Meetings4151.410/13/75
(1) Visiting Days4151.419/22/75
c. Appearance in Court4151.512/11/78
d. Personal Leave Days4151.88/22/77
e. Assault Leave4151.98/22/77
2. Long Term Leaves — Purpose for Which Leaves
        of Absence are Granted		415210/10/77
a. Duration of Leave4152.19/22/75
b. Maternity Leave4152.29/22/75
c. Absence for Military Service4152.36/22/92
d. Leaves for Personal Illness4152.49/22/75
e. Duration and Return from Leave4152.59/22/75
f. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)4152.6Rescinded 9/2/09
3. Vacations — Holidays and Holiday Pay41534/12/76
a. Vacation Allowance4153.12/12/82
b. Use of Vacation Allowance During Shutdown for Lack
          of Funds		4153.29/10/79
c. Time of Vacation4153.39/22/75
d. Earned Vacation at Termination of Employment4153.42/26/79
4. Notification of Absence41542/21/55
5. Loss of Salary for Absence41559/22/75
6. Effect of Absence on Salary Increments41567/10/44
II. Civil Service Employees — Definitions
42006/22/64
A. Employment  
1. Residency of Employees4201
(See 4101)		3/10/86
2. Appointments by Superintendent4212
(See 4112)		9/22/75
3. Conditions of Employment  
a. Medical Examination4214.1
(See 4114.1)		6/11/84
b. Pre-Employment Declaration Regarding Material
            Assistance/Non-Assistance to a Terrorist Organization		4214.2
(See 4114.2)		10/23/06
4. Pre-Employment Background Checks4214.3
(See 4114.3)		5/9/88
5. Assignment and Transfer of Employees4215
(See 4115)		12/8/75
a. Promotion of Employees4215.1
(See 4115.1)		12/8/75
b. Demotion4215.2
(See 4115.2)		11/10/75
c. Assignment of Family Members4215.3
(See 4115.3)		9/11/78
6. Rights, Responsibilities and Duties  
a. Civil and Legal Rights  
(1) Complaints From or Against Employees4216.12
(See 4116.12)		Rescinded 9/2/09
(2) Release of Personnel Information4216.13
(See 4116.13)		4/12/76
(3) Workplace Harassment4216.14
(See 4116.14)		Rescinded 8/24/09
b. Employment Responsibilities  
(1) Supervision of Employees4216.21
(See 4116.21)		7/10/44
(2) Outside Employment, Private Business4216.22
(See 4116.22)		6/22/64
(3) Employee Committees or Councils4216.23
(See 4116.23)		Rescinded 9/2/09
(4) Conflict of Interest4216.24
(See 4116.24)		10/25/04
(5) Transportation of Employees4216.25
(See 4116.25)		6/22/64
c. Duties  
(1) Duties and Hours of Personnel4216.31
(See 4116.31)		7/1/48
(2) Records and Reports4216.32
(See 4116.32)		7/10/44
(3) Duties and Pay Status in Emergencies4216.34
(See 4116.34)		5/8/78
7. Supervision, Probation and Appraisal  
a. Appraisal of Employee's Work4217.1
(See 4117.1)		4/12/93
b. Probationary Period4217.2
(See 4117.2)		7/1/48
c. Suspension4217.3
(See 4117.3)		3/13/78
8. Separation — Termination  
a. Compulsory Retirement4219.1
(See 4119.1)		3/10/97
b. Resignation4219.2
(See 4119.2)		11/10/75
c. Dismissal4219.3
(See 4119.3)		7/1/48
d. Effective Date of Termination of Employment,
           Suspension, or Leave		4219.4
(See 4119.4)		11/10/75
e. Alcohol/Drug-Free Work Environment4219.5
(See 4119.5)		3/26/90
B. Activities  
1. Organizations/Negotiating Units  
a. Agreements  
(1) Employee Organizations4223.11
(See 4135.11)		7/10/44
C. Compensation and Related Benefits  
1. Salary Guides — Civil Service Salary Schedules42319/22/75
a. Applicability of Schedules4231.19/22/75
b. Terms and Dates of Service4231.29/22/75
c. Initial Salary4231.39/22/75
d. Service Increments4231.49/24/96
(1) The Clerk-Treasurer of the Board of Education4231.412/21/78
(2) Building Trades Employees4231.421/8/68
(3) Food Service Employees4231.439/8/69
(4) Temporary Employees4231.449/22/75
(5) Part-Time Employees4231.456/22/64
e. Part-Time Employees — Salary Adjustments4231.7
(See 4141.7)		7/1/48
2. Salary Deductions4232
(See 4142)		10/13/75
a. Voluntary Dues Deductions4232.1
(See 4142.2)		11/24/75
3. Payment for Overtime and Shift Services42339/22/75
4. Insurance: Workers' Compensation  
a. State Industrial Commission4234.1
(See 4144.1)		6/22/64
5. Tax Sheltered Annuities and Custodial Accounts4236
(See 4146)		2/12/90
D. Availability for Service4240
(See 4150)		4/12/76
1. No Loss of Sick Leave4241.1
(See 4151.1)		6/22/64
2. Availability of Sick Leave Allowance4241.11
(See 4151.11)		3/13/78
3. Limitations and Requirements for Sick Leave Allowance4241.12
(See 4151.12)		10/13/75
4. Examination Upon Return from Sick Leave4241.13
(See 4151.13)		1/24/77
5. Termination of Employment and Sick Leave4241.14
(See 4151.14)		10/31/75
6. Sick Leave Conversion4241.15
(See 4151.15)		6/28/99
7. Appearance in Court4241.4
(See 4151.5)		12/11/78
8. Leaves of Absence4241.69/22/75
9. Personal Leave Days4241.7
(See 4151.8)		8/22/77
10. Long-Term Leaves — Purpose for Which Leaves
         of Absence are Granted		4242
(See 4152)		10/10/77
11. Duration of Leave4242.1
(See 4152.1)		9/22/75
12. Absence for Military Service4242.3
(See 4152.3)		6/22/92
13. Duration and Return from Leave4242.5
(See 4152.5)		9/22/75
14. Vacations — Holidays and Holiday Pay4243
(See 4153)		4/12/76
a. Vacation Allowance4243.1
(See 4153.1)		2/12/82
b. Use of Vacation Allowance During Shutdown for Lack
           of Funds		4243.2
(See 4153.2)		9/10/79
c. Time of Vacation4243.3
(See 4153.3)		9/22/75
d. Earned Vacation at Termination of Employment4243.4
(See 4153.4)		2/26/79
15. Notification of Absence4244
(See 4154)		2/21/55
16. Loss of Salary for Absence4245
(See 4155)		9/22/75
17. Effect of Absence on Salary Increments4246
(See 4156)		7/10/44
   
STUDENTS
  
I. Elementary and Secondary
  
A. Adjustment and Attendance Services5110Rescinded 9/8/08
1. Student Attendance5110.1Rescinded 9/8/08
2. Truancy5110.2Rescinded 9/8/08
3. Admission  
a. Admission to Special College Preparatory Program5111.2Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Admission to Alternative Program5111.3Rescinded 11/19/07
c. Open Enrollment5111.4Rescinded 11/19/07
d. Admission of Students Currently Under Suspension
           from Another School District		5111.5Rescinded 9/8/08
4. Age of Entrance5112Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Birth Certificate5112.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Attendance of Day School Pupils at Night School5112.2Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Kindergarten/First-Grade Screening5112.3Rescinded 9/8/08
5. Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils from School5113Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Code of Suspension, Expulsion and Removal
           of Students		5113.2Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and/or Hallucinogenic Substances5113.3Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Suspension, Expulsion and Removal of Handicapped
           Students		5113.4Rescinded 9/8/08
d. Permanent Exclusion5113.5Rescinded 9/8/08
e. Alternative to Suspension/Expulsion5113.6Rescinded 9/8/08
6. School Attendance Areas — Assignment of Pupils5114Rescinded 9/8/08
7. Non-Resident Tuition Pupils5115Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Foreign Pupils — Exchange Students5115.1Rescinded 9/8/08
8. Retention  
a. Retention in Alternative Programs5116.1Rescinded 9/8/08
9. Release of Resident Pupils to Attend School in Another
       District		5118Rescinded 9/8/08
10. Change of Official Residence and Transportation5119Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Special Transfers5119.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Sibling Transfers to Alternative Schools and Schools
           Housing Alternative Programs		5119.2Rescinded 9/8/08
B. Progress  
1. Marks, Home Reports, and Promotion5121Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Examinations5121.1Rescinded 9/8/08
2. Student Records  
a. Cumulative Records5122Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Release of Student Records; Confidentiality5122.1Rescinded 9/8/08
3. Minimum Graduation Requirements5123Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Commencement Exercises5123.1Rescinded 9/8/08
C. Activities  
1. Conduct  
a. Destruction of Property5131.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Prohibition of Hazing5131.2Rescinded 9/8/08
2. Exclusion of Fraternities5132Rescinded 9/8/08
3. Management of Funds  
a. Organization Dues5133.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Student Activity Fee5133.2Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Charges for Items for Personal Use5133.3Rescinded 9/8/08
4. Dress: Identification  
a. Student Identification Tags5134.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. School Uniforms5134.2Rescinded 9/8/08
D. Welfare  
1. Health  
a. Health Examination of Pupils5141.1Rescinded 9/8/08
(1) Vaccination and Immunization5141.11Rescinded 9/8/08
(2) Health Services5141.12Rescinded 9/8/08
b. General School Health and Safety Measures5141.2Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Dispensing Medications in School5141.3Rescinded 9/8/08
d. Communicable Diseases5141.4Rescinded 9/8/08
e. Pregnancy/Parenthood5141.5Rescinded 9/8/08
f. Wellness5141.6Rescinded 9/8/08
2. Safety: Personal and Possessions  
a. Safety Patrols5142.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Dismissal or Errands of Individual Pupils Prohibited5142.2Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Interviews5142.3Rescinded 9/8/08
3. Discipline/Punishment  
a. Discipline5143Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Detention of Pupils5143.1Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Corporal Punishment5143.2Rescinded 9/8/08
4. Student Rights and Responsibilities5144Rescinded 9/8/08
a. Rights of Privacy5144.1Rescinded 9/8/08
b. Student Obligations and Withholding of Records5144.2Rescinded 9/8/08
c. Student Lockers5144.3Rescinded 9/8/08
d. Security Devices5144.4Rescinded 9/8/08
5. Racial Balance and Integration  
a. Integrated Education5145.1Rescinded 9/8/08
6. Special Education5146Rescinded 9/8/08
7. Missing Children5146.1Rescinded 9/8/08
8. Participation in Competency-Based Education
        by Handicapped Students		5146.71Rescinded 9/8/08
9. Handicapped Students' Participation in Proficiency Testing5146.72Rescinded 9/8/08
10. Award of Merit5300Rescinded 9/8/08
   
INSTRUCTION
  
I. Elementary and Secondary
  
A. Schedules  
1. School Day6112Rescinded 8/13/07
a. Early Dismissal of School6112.1Rescinded 8/13/07
2. Released Time  
a. Releasd Time for Religious Instruction6113.1Rescinded 8/13/07
3. Ceremonies and Observances  
a. Flag Salute6114.1Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Observance of Black History Month6114.2Rescinded 8/13/07
4. Emergencies  
a. Emergency School Closings6115.1Rescinded 8/13/07
B. Purposes and Objectives of the Cincinnati Public Schools6120Rescinded 8/13/07
1. The All-Inclusive Purpose of the Schools6121Rescinded 8/13/07
2. The Fundamental Purposes of Education6122Rescinded 8/13/07
a. The Basic Principles of Education6122.1Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Recognition of Individual and Community Needs
           in Educational Planning and Action		6122.2Rescinded 8/13/07
C. Organizational Plan  
1. Day Schools6131Rescinded 8/13/07
2. Special Schools and Classes6132Rescinded 8/13/07
D. Curriculum6140Rescinded 8/13/07
1. Broad Participation in Curriculum Development6141Rescinded 8/13/07
2. Well Articulated Program of Education6142Rescinded 8/13/07
a. Experimental/Innovative Programs  
(1) Family Life and Sex Education6142.11Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Religious Beliefs and Customs6142.2Rescinded 8/13/07
(1) Exemption of Pupils from Certain Phases
                of Instruction for Religious Reasons		6142.21Rescinded 8/13/07
c. Program of Instruction in Elementary Schools6142.3Rescinded 8/13/07
d. Program of Instruction in High Schools, Grades 9-126142.4Rescinded 8/13/07
e. Program of Instruction in Grades 7 and 86142.5Rescinded 8/13/07
f. Identification of Gifted and Talented Students6142.6Rescinded 8/13/07
3. Controversial Issues6144Rescinded 8/13/07
a. Political Issues6144.1Rescinded 8/13/07
4. Extra-Class Activities  
a. Interscholastic Athletics and Extracurricular Activities6145.1Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Student Publications6145.2Rescinded 8/13/07
c. School Organizations in General6145.3Rescinded 8/13/07
(1) Eligibility for Participation6145.31Rescinded 8/13/07
(2) Musical Organizations6145.32Rescinded 8/13/07
E. Instructional Arrangements  
1. Class Size and Staff Requirements6151Rescinded 8/13/07
a. Class Size for Special Schools and Classes6151.3Rescinded 8/13/07
2. Grouping6152Rescinded 8/13/07
3. Excursions6153Rescinded 8/13/07
4. Homework6154Rescinded 8/13/07
5. All-Day Kindergarten6155Rescinded 8/13/07
6. Lesson Plans6156Rescinded 8/13/07
7. Personal Safety Protection for Employees, Students
       and Visitors in Shops and Laboratories		6157.3Rescinded 8/13/07
8. Improving Low-Achieving Schools6158Rescinded 8/13/07
9. Educational Program and Resources Evaluation6159Rescinded 8/13/07
F. Instructional Services  
1. Equipment, Books and Materials  
a. Selection and Adoption of Textbooks6161.1Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Selection of Library Materials6161.2Rescinded 8/13/07
2. School Guidance Services6162Rescinded 8/13/07
3. Health Services  
a. Child Study and Guidance6162.1Rescinded 8/13/07
(1) Continuity of Guidance Services6162.11Rescinded 8/13/07
4. Audiovisual Materials  
a. Selection and Use of Audiovisual Materials6162.2Rescinded 8/13/07
G. Individual and Remedial Services  
1. Physical Education for Handicapped Pupils6164.3Rescinded 8/13/07
H. Curriculum Extensions  
1. Special Programs  
a. Home Instruction for Non-Handicapped Students6170Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Institutional Classes and/or Programs6171Rescinded 8/13/07
2. Summer Schools6172Rescinded 8/13/07
3. Vocational Education6173Rescinded 8/13/07
a. Vocational Programs6173.1Rescinded 8/13/07
4. Continuing Education  
a. Adult Classes6174.1Rescinded 8/13/07
b. Evening High Schools6174.2Rescinded 8/13/07
5. Educational Options6177Rescinded 8/13/07
6. Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program6177.1Rescinded 8/13/07
I. School Accountability Plan  
1. School Accountability6180Rescinded 8/13/07
2. School Attendance Areas6181Rescinded 8/13/07
   
CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
  
Buildings, Materials and Equipment700010/26/98
I. Designing
  
A. Site Development  
1. Agency Cooperation on Land Acquisition72225/14/73
II. Occupying
  
A. Naming of School Buildings75512/12/01
III. Closing of School Buildings
76007/8/74
   
INTERNAL BOARD POLICIES
  
I. Members
  
A. Use of Service Fund81103/10/75
II. Methods of Operation
  
A. Preservation or Disposition of School District Records821011/25/96
III. Advisory Boards of the Cincinnati Public Schools'
        Art Collection
  
A. Introduction83104/26/99
B. Practices8310.14/26/99
   
BYLAWS OF THE BOARD
  
I. Organization
  
A. Election of Officers9120Rescinded 1/8/07
1. Vacancies in Office9121Rescinded 1/8/07
B. Establishment of Standing and Special Ad Hoc Committees9130Rescinded 1/8/07
1. Operation of Board Committees9136Rescinded 1/8/07
a. Responsibilities of the Facilities Committee9136.1Rescinded 1/8/07
b. Responsibilities of the Finance Committee9136.2Rescinded 1/8/07
c. Responsibilities of the Partnership/Public Engagement
           Committee		9136.3Rescinded 1/8/07
d. Responsibilities of the Student Achievement Committee9136.4Rescinded 1/8/07
C. Duties of the Board of Education9150Rescinded 1/8/07
II. Duties of Officers, Members and Auxiliary Personnel
  
A. Duties of Officers (President)9210Rescinded 1/8/07
B. Duties of Officers (Vice President)9220Rescinded 1/8/07
C. Superintendent of Schools9225Rescinded 1/8/07
D. Evaluating Performance of Superintendent of Schools9225.1Rescinded 1/8/07
E. General Duties of the Treasurer9230Rescinded 1/8/07
F. Authority of Committees and of Board Members9240Rescinded 1/8/07
G. Attorney  
1. Requests for Legal Opinion9250.1Rescinded 1/8/07
2. Request to Board by Superintendent9250.2Rescinded 1/8/07
3. Board Correspondence9250.3Rescinded 1/8/07
III. Methods of Operation
  
A. Employees Responsible for Observance of Laws9310Rescinded 1/8/07
B. Distribution of Board Policies9320Rescinded 1/8/07
C. Amendment or Suspension of Policies9330Rescinded 1/8/07
D. Meetings  
1. Types  
a. Regular Meetings9341.1Rescinded 1/8/07
b. Special Meetings9341.2Rescinded 1/8/07
2. Place of Meeting9342Rescinded 1/8/07
3. Meeting Conduct  
a. Order of Business9343.1Rescinded 1/8/07
b. Parliamentary Authority9343.2Rescinded 1/8/07
c. Hearing the Public9343.3Rescinded 1/8/07
4. Minutes  
a. Minutes to Be Kept by Treasurer; Open to Public9344.1Rescinded 1/8/07
b. Printing of Minutes9344.2Rescinded 1/8/07
5. Public Notice of Regular and Special Meetings9345Rescinded 1/8/07
E. Control of Funds  
1. Board Member Trust Fund9350.1Rescinded 1/8/07
2. Use of Board Travel Budget9350.2Rescinded 1/8/07
3. Board Member Compensation9350.3Rescinded 1/8/07