•  Policy Committee - Operation Guidelines

    The Board Policy Committee works with the Director of Administration to modify, develop, and implement policy in order to keep current with federal and state laws and the PA School Code and ensure that the policies reflect the wishes of the school community as a whole.  Board policies are adopted by the Board of School Directors and provide direction for the overall operation of the school district. 

    Committee Structure

    The Policy Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of School Directors.  The committee consists of four members, one member serves as the chairperson responsible for working with the assigned cabinet consultant on agenda, meeting logistics, and public notices.

    This committee will meet as needed, but can meet as frequently as monthly during the school year.

    Outline of Functions and Operations

    • Review Board policy adoptions, revisions, or repeals that are mandated through federal and/or state action
    • Review existing policies to ensure consistency with current school requirements and that the policy reflect the desire of the community
    • Consider new policies that will benefit the school community and make recommendation to the full board for adoption, if desired.
    • Oversee the access to policy for the school community.

    Areas of Concern Generally Covered by Policy Committee

    • Federal and State school law which govern the actions of the district
    • Policy updates
    • New policy development
    • Appropriate access by the public to board policy