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Policies guide both the instructional program and the management of the district and its schools.
Policy services include sample and model policies, policy updates, Policies Online, policy manual major revision and on-site workshops.
Districts subscribing to the policy update service receive information on changes in law, sample policies, a review of board-written policies, printing of all adopted or revised policies and a review of meeting minutes.
Districts can contract with SCSBA to post and update their board policy manuals on their own web sites through the Policies Online program.
 2007 Policy and Legislative Update: Word format
2006 Policy and Legislative Update: Word format
Sexual misconduct and molestation prevention
One of the major steps a district can take to prevent sexual misconduct in schools is to have appropriate board policies in place. There are many code areas throughout the entire policy manual that are relevant to this issue.
Following are group of model policies that SCSBA recommends to assist districts in addressing the problem of sexual misconduct and molestation. The code and title are provided as well as a brief explanation of any new information. We recommend you review and consider these policies and/or check your existing policies for similar information.
 AC Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
JB Equal Educational Opportunity/Nondiscrimination
These are the general non-discrimination policies every district should have; note the specific language concerning "physical harm" and "threats of violence or abuse."
JLF Student Welfare
This policy focuses on child abuse and the reporting requirements as outlined in state statute. SCSBA has added an "option" for designation of a district liaison to ensure specific training in safety and awareness, including methods for preventing sexual abuse.
GBAA Sexual Discrimination and Harassment
JI, -R, -E Student Rights and Responsibilities
These are the general policies to cover sexual discrimination and harassment for employees and students that every district should have in place.
GBEB Staff Conduct
The list of actions considered misconduct on the part of an employee previously was presented as an "option". SCSBA recommends that this portion be a part of the overall policy.
GBEBB, -R Staff Conduct with Students
These are a new model policy and rule to address staff conduct with students, including sexual misconduct. SCSBA recommends districts adopt policy language in this area.
IJOB/IJOC, -R Resource Persons/School Volunteers
These are a new model policy and rule combining the previous two policies, IJOB Resource Persons and IJOC School Volunteers. Please note the addition of language in the policy prohibiting a person convicted of criminal sexual conduct with a minor from serving in these capacities as well as screening and background checks included in the rule.
Policies Online
Policies Online Policy Services now offers each school district the opportunity to contract with SCSBA to post the district's entire policy manual online at the district's website.
SCSBA will process and transmit the policy revisions as usual. The number of revisions is unlimited. In addition, the district receives a hard copy. Costs include an annual fee and update charges.
These school districts are currently participating in Policies Online.
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