WMPCS Policies

To consider the school as a place where instruction is given is one point of view. But, to consider the school as a preparation for life is another. In the latter case, the school must satisfy all the needs of life. – Maria Montessori
Washington Montessori Public Charter School
Board of Trustees (BOT) Policy Handbook (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
Policy Series
The BOT Policy Handbook is organized into 7 series. Each series covers a different
aspect of school functioning at Washington Montessori Public Charter School.
100 Status and Governance of Board of Trustees
100. Legal Status of the Board and School
101. Board Organization, Authority, and Duties
102. Board Member Elections
103. Board Member Code of Ethics
104. Conflict of Interest Policy
105. Role of Board Member in the Community
106. Board Meetings
107. Compliance with Open Meetings Law
108. Closed Sessions
109. Confidential Information
110. Policy Development and Adoption
111. Policy Review and Evaluation
112. Grievances
200 Educational Programming
200. Charter Focus and Goals for Educational Programming
201. Curriculum Development
202. Parent Involvement and Parent Organizations
203. Accreditation
204. Lottery/ Student admissions
205. Retention and Promotion
206. School Calendar and Time for Learning
207. Evaluation of Student Progress
208. Special education programs/Rights of students with disabilities
209. School Trips
210. Student Internships
211. Responsible Use of Technology and Internet Safety
212. Communications
213. Religion in the Schools
214. Instruction of English Language Learners
215. Extracurricular Activities
300 Students
300. Focus on Students
301. Student Records
302. Student Discipline
303. Student Attendance
304. Student Searches
305. Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Policy
306. Criminal Behavior
307. Drug-free Campus
308. Code of Student Conduct
309. Suspension/Expulsion
310. Dress code
311. Grievance (Student/Parent)
312. Internet Safety & Responsible Use of Technology
313. Student Organizations
314. Visitors/Volunteers Field trips On campus In classrooms
400 Health and Wellness
400. Student Health and Wellness
401. Immunization and Health Requirements for Admission
402. Communicable Diseases Students
403. Administering Medications to Students
404. Concussion and Head Injury
405. Safety and Student Transportation
406. Child Abuse Reports and Investigations
407. Smoking and Tobacco Products
408. Service Animals in Schools
409. Weapons and Explosives Prohibited
500 Personnel
500. General Principles for Personnel Matters
501. xxx
600 Fiscal Goals
600. Fiscal Goals
601. Budget Planning and Adoption
602. Fiscal Management Standards
603. Grants and Funding for Special Projects
604. Fixed Assets Inventory
605. Annual Independent Audit
606. Gifts and Bequests
607. Insurance
700 Campus and Facility Needs
700. Planning to Address Facility Needs
701. Selection and Use of Architects and Engineers
702. Bidding for Construction Work
703. Care and Maintenance of Grounds and Outdoor Equipment
704. Security of Facilities
705. Energy Management and Conservation
706. Sale, Disposal and Lease of Board-Owned Real Property