Policies & Procedures Table of Contents
 

1. Administrative Policies and Procedures

Number   Name 
Admin 01  Code of Professional Ethics  
Admin 02 Personnel Records
Admin 03 Parent Reimbursement
Admin 04   Financial Management Systems
Admin 05 Emergency Preparedness
Admin 06  Budget Approval
Admin 07  Budget Development
Admin 08   Center Based Program Option – Class Size
Admin 09  Center Based Program Option – Requirements
Admin 10  Choosing Head Start Program Options
Admin 11 Program Evaluation
Admin 12  Mileage Reimbursement
Admin 13  Smoke Free Environment
Admin 14  Combination Program Option
Admin 15  Program Planning
Admin 16 Provision of Comprehensive Child Development Services
Admin 17  Program Monitoring 
Admin 18  Physical Inventory 
Admin 19 Computer Use Policy
Admin 19 A  Addendum – School District Policy
Admin 20 Documentation/Maintenance of Family Records
Admin 21 Outside Employment
Admin 22 Changes to Policies
Admin 23 Community & Complaint Resolution Chain of Command
Admin 24 Delayed Start of School
addendum 24a Addendum to Delayed Start of School
Refer to Trans 03 A and Trans 05 for instruction if/when a Child is Returned on a Bus or Left at School at the End of Day
Admin 200 HSFIS
  

2. Child Development Policies and Procedures

Number Name
Child Development 01 Daily Schedule
Child Development 02 Class Schedules
Child Development 03 Child Guidance/Behavior Management
Child Development 04 Child/Adult Interactions
Child Development 05 Computers in the Classrooms
Child Development 06 Curriculum Planning Process
Child Development 07 Holiday Observance
Child Development 08 Developmental Screening/Speech Screening
Child Development 09 Special Services Referrals and Evaluations
Child Development 10 Weekly Lesson Plan Form
Child Development 11 Classroom Environment
Child Development 12 Education Staff Education Requirements
Child Development 13
Child Development 14 Education Home Visits & Parent Teacher Conferences
Child Development 15 Child Files for Children Exiting During the School Year
Child Development 16 Transfer of Records when Transferring Children to a Different Classroom
Child Development 17 Outdoor Play
  

3.  Child Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

Number   Name
Child Health 01 Audiometric Hearing Screenings, Summary and Follow Up
Child Health 02   Vision Screening
Child Health 03 Tooth Brushing
Child Health 04   Food Brought into Centers
Child Health 05 Head Lice Treatment
Child Health 06 Accident Reporting and Care
Child Health 07 Fire Drills
Child Health 08 Playground Safety
Child Health 09  Toileting
Child Health 10 CPR/First Aid Certification
Child Health 11 Use of Head Start Funds for Health/Dental 
Child Health 12 Health Advisory Board
Child Health 13   Pets Brought into School
Child Health 14 Classroom Safety
Child Health 15  Parent Health Education
Child Health 16 Child Immunization Requirements
Child Health 17& 17a Classroom Sanitation
Child Health 18 Communicable Disease and Illness
Child Health 19 Dental and Medical Emergency
Child Health 20 Determining Health Status
Child Health 21 Exclusion Guidelines for Sick Children and Adults
Child Health 22   Exposure Control Plan/Blood Borne Pathogens
Child Health 23 Field Trip Safety
Child Health 24 Food Experience in the Classroom
Child Health 25    Hand Washing
Child Health 26   Height and Weight Screening
Child Health 27      Finding a Medical and Dental Home
Child Health 28 Nutrition Philosophy 
Child Health 29   Plants in the Classroom
Child Health 30 Staff Health Education
Child Health 31      Medication Administration
Child Health 32 Refusal of Health Services
Child Health 33 Dental Follow Up and Treatment
Child Health 34 Medical Follow Up and Treatment
Child Health 35 Diapering
Child Health 36 Blood Pressure Screening, Summary & Follow-Up
  

4.  Child Mental Health Policies and Procedures

Number Name
Mental Health 01   Mental Health Referrals
Mental Health 02 Mental Health Services
  

5.  Child Nutrition Policies and Procedures

Number Name
Food Services 01 Meal Service Policy 
Food Services 02 Meal Service Schedule
Food Services 03 Special Diets
Food Services 04   Family Style Dining
Food Services 05   Dining Activities
Food Services 06 Meal Time Divisions of Duties
Food Services 07   Cleaning/Sanitation Guidelines
Food Services 08  Tyhee Food Service Practices
Food Services 09 Nutritional Assessments
Food Services 10 Menu Production Records
Food Services 11  Visitors in the Kitchen
Food Services 12 Civil Rights Complaints
  

6.  Children with Disabilities Policies and Procedures

Number Name
Disabilities 01      Determination of Parental Rights
Disabilities 02 Transition Into Head Start
Disabilities 03 Transition Out of Head Start
Disabilities 04 Coordination of Services for Children with Disabilities with Health Needs
Disabilities 05 Coordination of Services for Children with Disabilities with Mental Health Needs
Disabilities 06 Attendance- consideration for IEP, IFSP, Special Health
  

7. Community Partnerships Policies and Procedures

Number Name
Community 01A Transition Into Head Start
Community 01B   Transition from Head Start to Kindergarten
Community 03  Health, Nutrition, and Mental Health Partnerships
  

8. Facilities, Materials and Equipment Policies and Procedures

Number Name
Facilities 01 Safe Workplace Practices
Facilities 02        Classroom Sanitation, Health and Safety
Facilities 03 Parent Involvement Paper Products
Facilities 04 Resource Center Accessibility
Facilities 05 Hand Held 2-Way Radio
  

9. Family Services Policies and Procedures

Number  Name
Family 01   Administration of Screening Criteria
Family 02   Crisis Interventions
Family 03     Confidentiality
Family 04    Parent Access to Community Information 
Family 06         Attendance
Family 07   Family Partnership Plan
Family 08    Family and Community Resources
Family 09 Center Based Home Visits
Family 10
Family 11 Substitutes Policy
Family 12    Volunteer/Substitute Training and Follow Up
Family 13 Parent/Child Activities
Family 14     Adult/Child Interactions
Family 15  Parents Involvement in Community Advocacy
Family 16
Family 17 Parent Fundraising Guidelines
Family 18 Parent Meetings
Family 19    Classroom Volunteer
Family 20    Classroom Activities
Family 21  Community Activities
Family 22  Determining Community Strengths and Needs
Family 23 First Parent Committee Night
Family 24   Development of Parent Skills
Family 25   Empowering Parents in the Community
Family 26
Family 27  Family Service Visit One – Center Based
Family 28   Family Service Visit Two – Center Based
Family 29 Family Service Visit Three – Center Based
Family 31   Increased Knowledge
Family 32   Child Abuse Reporting
Family 33   Staffing with Family Service Manager
Family 34  Group Case Supervision
Family 35 Counseling Programs
Family 36 Family Literacy
Family 37 Father Involvement
Family 38   Age Eligibility of Children
Family 39  Family Income Eligibility
Family 40  Intake Policy 
Family 41  Recruitment and Outreach
Family 42    Selection Committee 
Family 43  Selection Process
Family 44 Family File Monitoring Review
Family 45  Home Visit Safety
Family 46 Family Partnership Plan Refusal
Family 47  External Referral
Family 48
Family 49 Family Services Waiting List
Family 50  Application Appointments
Family 51 Re- Enrollment
Family 52 Parent Involvement
Family 53 Family Literacy Services
Family 54 Parent Room
Family 55 Internal Referrals
Family 56 Site and Classroom Newsletters
Family 57 Men's Committee
  

10.  Human Resources Policies and Procedures
Number Name
Human Resources 01     Staff TB Testing
Human Resources 02   New Staff Orientation  
Human Resources 03    Staff Training and Development
Human Resources 04     Human Resources Management
Human Resources 05  Performance Evaluation
Human Resources 06 Head Start Parent Preferences in Employment Vacancies
Human Resources 07 Employee Standards of Conduct
Human Resources 08 Consultants
Human Resources 09 Volunteer Orientation & Affidavit
Volunteer Affidavit
Human Resources 10 Physicals- New Employee
Human Resources 11
Human Resources 12 Volunteer ID Badges
Human Resources 13 On-going Monitoring of Teaching Staff
Human Resources 14 Professional Development Plans for Teaching Staff
Human Resources 115 Tuition Reimbursement
Human Resources 116 Tuition Assistance Agreement

In addition to the local Head Start policies listed above, we are also under the relevant policies of Pocatello School District 25. As such, personnel policies of SD 25 are listed here. The full text of these policies are available at the District Office and online at http://www.d25.k12.id.us/District_Policies.aspx

These policies were approved by the Head Start Policy Council June 18, 2009.

PERSONNEL
  
Policy 7110 General Policy for Hiring Personnel
Policy 7111 Recruitment and Selection of Certificated Personnel
Procedure 7111 Recruitment and Selection of Certificated Personnel
Policy 7113 Teacher Defined
Policy 7114 Certificates and Certification
Policy 7115 Required Personnel Records
Policy 7116 Health Examination
Policy 7117 Assignment and Transfer
Procedure 7117 Assignment and Transfer
Policy 7118 Responsibilities and Duties
Admin Guide 7118A Class Size
Policy 7119 Nepotism
Policy 7120 Code of Ethics
Policy 7121 Employee Standards of Conduct
Procedure 7121 Employee Standards of Conduct
Policy 7122 Staff-Student Relations
Procedure 7123 Citizen's Complaints
Policy 7123 Citizen's Complaints
Form 7124.0/8150.0 Threats of Violence or Harm
Policy 7124.0/8150.0 Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm
Procedure 7124.0/8150.0 Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm
Policy 7124.1 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Procedure 7124.1/8152 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and the Learning Environment
Form 7124.1/8152 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and the Learning Environment
Policy 7124/8150 Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation Bullying Hazing and or Initiation
Procedure 7124/8150 Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation Bullying Hazing and or Initiation
Policy 7125 Drug Abuse and Testing for Bus Drivers
Procedure 7125 Drug Abuse and Testing for Bus Drivers
Policy 7126 Stipends
Policy 7127 Staff Use of Electronic Devices
Policy 7128 Employees with Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations
Policy 7129 Fringe Benefits - Certificated Administration
Procedure 7129 Fringe Benefits - Certificated Administration
Policy 7130 Contracts - Professional Personnel
Policy 7131 Annual Contract
Policy 7132 Renewable Contracts
Policy 7136 Reduction In Force - Certificated Staff
Procedure 7136 Reduction In Force - Certificated Staff
Policy 7141 Teacher Supervision and Evaluation of Certificated and Professional Staff
Policy 7150 Substitute Teachers
Procedure 7150 Substitute Teachers
Admin Guide 7152A Substitute Teachers - Use of Aides
Admin Guide 7153A Absence Reporting of Employees
Policy 7154 School Volunteers
Policy 7155 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
Policy 7156 Tobacco Free Workplace Policy
Policy 7157 Criminal History Checks
Procedure 7160 Professional Advancement
Policy 7160 Professional Advancement
Policy 7163 Experience Requirement for Advancement on Salary Schedule
Policy 7164 Salary Schedule
Admin Guide 7164.3A Salary Schedule for Supplemental Activities
Policy 7171 Leave for Continuing Education for Certified Employees
Policy 7172 Military Leave
Procedure 7172 Military Leave
Policy 7174 Sick Leave
Policy 7175 Leave for Jury Duty
Policy 7191 Social Security
Procedure 7192 Worker's Compensation
Policy 7192 Worker's Compensation
Policy 7193 Tax Sheltered Annuity - Deferred Compensation Plans
Policy 7195 Motor Vehicle Record
Policy 7210 Negotiations
Policy 7310 Communicable Diseases
Policy 7410 Grievance Procedure for Classified Employees
Policy 7500 Assign Employment Related Duties to Superintendent
Policy 7510 Employment and Termination of Employment
Policy 7510.1 Utilization of Para-Professional Personnel
Policy 7511 Required Personnel Records
Policy 7512 Classification of Classified Positions
Policy 7515 Classified Employees Work Schedule
Policy 7516 Degree Contracted Agency Employees
Policy 7517 Classified Employee Discipline Policy
Policy 7520 Performance Evaluation - Classified
Procedure 7520 Performance Evaluation - Classified
Policy 7525 Substitutes for Secretaries or Clerks
Policy 7530 Fringe Benefits--Classified
11. Program Governance Policies and Procedures
Number  Name
Governance 01      Policy Council Operations
Governance 02  Group Meeting Skills  
Governance 03 Policy Council Composition  
Governance 04     Regular Meetings  
Governance 05 Emergency/Special Meetings  
Governance 06  Policy Council Code of Conduct  
Governance 07        Alternates  
Governance 08     Vacancies  
Governance 09 Termination of Membership  
Governance 10 Removal from Office  
Governance 11 Voting  
Governance 12 Council Objectives  
Governance 13 Officers
Governance 14 Official Duties  
Governance 15   Executive Committee  
Governance 16 Subcommittees
Governance 17 Amendment and Suspension of Rules  
Governance 18 Provision of Information  
Governance 19 Concern and Feedback  
Governance 20   Internal Dispute Resolution  
Governance 21  Personnel Committee  
Governance 22 Roles and Responsibilities  
Governance 23
Governance 24 Governing Board Training
Governance 25 Center Committee
Governance 26 Head Start Parent Preference in Employment  Vacancies
Governance 27 Parent Activity Funds
Parent Activity Funds Request Form
Governance 28 Screening & Selection of Community Representatives
 

12. Transportation Policies and Procedures

Number  Name  
Trans 01   Student Transportation  
Trans 02 Bus Loading/Unloading  
Trans 03  Safety Education  
Trans 03- Addendum Student Transportation Procedures
Trans 04   Drivers Training and Orientation
Trans 05 Busing Returns  
Trans 06   Field Trips  
Trans 07  Use of Agency Van  
Trans 08  School District Guidelines
Trans 09 Bus Monitors
Trans 10 Emergency Procedures  
Trans 11 Transporting Children with Disabilities  
Trans 12  Coordinated Transportation  
Trans 13  Transportation of Medication  
Trans 14 Pedestrian Safety
Trans 15 Scheduling Buster
Trans 16 Walkie-Talkie Use for Field Trips
Trans 17 & 17a Bus Only Area
  

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