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Regulation 5110
Building and Grounds Maintenance and Inspection
Each building principal shall give attention to the condition of the buildings in his/her care as to cleanliness, heating, ventilation and general maintenance, in order to safeguard the health, safety and comfort of the students and . . .
Policy 5110
Building and Grounds Maintenance and Inspection
The Board recognizes the tremendous investment in the District's facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment. It is acknowledged that normal deterioration from natural elements and ordinary use will occur. However, with proper care and . . .
Policy 5120
Maintenance of Facilities
A maintenance department shall be provided to perform general building maintenance tasks and a custodial department shall be provided to perform routine cleaning tasks. The maintenance and custodial personnel shall be under the . . .
Regulation 5130
Energy Conservation Measures
The conservation measures outlined below should be emphasized at the beginning of each heating season. School principals should advise students and staff of the conservation measures that are being implemented. The cooperation of all . . .
Policy 5130
Energy Conservation Measures
In the interest of sound control of District financial resources and in general ecological management, the Board of Education directs that the Administration develop procedures for utilities use that will best meet the need of conservative . . .
Regulation 5210
Hazardous Materials
The District will follow procedures outlined below in order to comply with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA): 1. . . .
Policy 5210
Hazardous Materials
The District will develop and implement written procedures for the purchase, use, storage and disposal of substances designated as hazardous by local, state and federal authorities.
Policy 5211
Eye Protection
All students, teachers and visitors are required to wear industrial quality eye protective devices when participating in or observing the following activities in any class: 1. . . .
Policy 5220
School Bus Safety
Safe transportation of students shall be the paramount obligation of the transportation staff. All procedures and rules developed by the administration shall be governed by this requirement. State and local laws pertaining to the operation . . .
Regulation 5230
Accident Reporting
The following guidelines are to be used to determine whether or not a report is to be completed. A report should be completed when: 1. . . .
Policy 5230
Accident Reporting
In order that proper measures may be taken to avoid recurrence of accidents, written reports will be prepared on all accidents occurring on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
Regulation 5240
Weather, Earthquake and Fire Emergencies
The Board recognizes the necessity for a planned safety program to ensure to the extent possible a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. The responsibility for ensuring safe conditions throughout the District is shared by the . . .
Policy 5240
Weather, Earthquake and Fire Emergencies
At the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the principal will determine areas in each building which are best suited for the protection of students during civil defense emergencies, including adverse weather conditions. . . .
Policy 5250
Use of Tobacco Products
The Board of Education recognizes that the use of tobacco products represents a health and safety hazard. Therefore, the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in all District buildings, grounds and vehicles. This policy . . .
Policy 5260
Safety Standards
The Board of Education directs the Superintendent to ensure that the administration and management of all District operations be in compliance with local laws and regulations pertaining to student and staff safety and state and federal . . .
Policy 5265
Facility Safety - Use of Candles/Candle Warmers
The St. Clair R-XIII School District takes all student and staff safety issues seriously in order to comply with local laws and to reduce insurance liability. Effective, March 25, 2010, the use of flammable candles, plug-in candle . . .
Policy 5270
Security of Buildings and Grounds
The administration will develop procedures to ensure that school facilities are safeguarded against criminal acts and negligent use. All District employees are responsible for the care and proper use of School District . . .
Policy 5280
Vandalism and Theft
The administration will take appropriate actions to punish individuals determined to have vandalized District property. Such actions include, but are not limited to school disciplinary action, restitution and criminal and civil . . .
Policy 5310
Purchasing Furniture and Equipment
The Superintendent/designee shall develop a standardized furniture and equipment list for each type of facility in the School District. Furniture or equipment needed in addition to the standardized list requires specific approval of the . . .
Policy 5320
Preference for Missouri Products
Preference will be given to making District purchases to all commodities manufactured, mined, produced, or grown within the state and to all firms, corporations, or individuals doing business as Missouri firms, corporations, or . . .
Policy 5410
Inventory Requirements
Annual Inventory The Board shall require a physical count of all stock supply and equipment items at least once each year. This inventory total shall be recorded on the District's accounts. This is done to . . .
Policy 5420
Maintenance and Control of Instructional Materials
All School District instructional materials and equipment, including media materials and equipment, will be classified and catalogued. All textbooks purchased by the District are school property and will bear identification of School . . .
Policy 5440
Equipment on Loan
School District equipment is not to be lent to individuals or groups outside the schools. Deviation from this policy requires permission from the Superintendent/designee.
Policy 5510
Food Service Management
The Superintendent/designee will develop and implement procedures for operating a food services program. In addition, the Superintendent/designee will monitor the quality and efficiency of the District's food service program. . . .
Policy 5520
Uniform Policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
The District will participate in the national school lunch program. Eligible students will be identified for participation in the free and reduced-price lunch program based upon federal and state guidelines. . . .
Policy 5530
Competitive Food Sales
In order to comply with requirements of Part 210, National School Lunch Program, and Part 220, School Breakfast Program as amended, respecting the sale of food in competition with meals served under the National School Lunch Program and . . .
Regulation 5540
Food Safety
In order to implement the District’s Food Safety Program, standard operating procedures should be developed in the following area: General Safety Considerations § . . .
Policy 5540
Food Safety
The purpose of the District’s food safety program is to ensure the delivery of safe foods to children in the school meals program by controlling hazards that may occur or be introduced into foods anywhere along the flow of food from . . .
Policy 5610
School Bus Drivers
The safety and welfare of District students is of paramount importance to the Board of Education. Accordingly, no person will operate a District school bus unless the person possesses a valid school bus permit and has complied with . . .
Regulation 5620
Student Transportation Services
Pupil transportation is a necessary auxiliary service and an integral part of the total educational program of the District. The time students spend on the bus exerts an important influence on the physical and mental condition that students . . .
Policy 5620
Student Transportation Services
The Board of Education, in accordance with state law, shall provide free transportation for eligible students attending the District schools. The Superintendent shall ensure that the transportation services of the District meet all of the . . .
Policy 5630
Bus Routes and Schedules
The administration will prepare and monitor District bus routes and schedules. The Board will initially approve all bus routes no later than October 31 of each school year; the final bus routes must be approved by June 30 of each . . .
Policy 5640
Bus Inspections
All District vehicles that are used to transport students will be inspected annually by the Missouri State Highway Patrol after February 1 of each school year. State bus inspections conducted by District employees shall . . .
Policy 5650
Transportation Records and Reports
The Superintendent will develop and maintain procedures for monitoring and reporting student transportation infractions. Records of student ridership will be taken and reported for each route on the second Wednesday of . . .
Regulation 5660
Field Trips
Definitions Field trip - A planned visit outside the classroom taken by students under the supervision of a teacher or other school official for the purpose of extending the instructional activities of the classroom . . .
Policy 5660
Field Trips
The use of bus transportation services for field trips may be authorized from Board of Education appropriated funds budgeted for field trips if approved by the Superintendent/designee. Transportation services may be . . .
Regulation 5661
Field Trip Transportation in Private Vehicles/Common Carriers
The following requirements will be enforced when transporting students by common carrier: 1. Terms of the . . .
Policy 5661
Field Trip Transportation in Private Vehicles/Common Carriers
Authorized vehicles other than approved school buses may be used for transportation of students. The number of students transported shall be limited to the number of seat belts available in the authorized vehicle. The Board of . . .
Policy 5670
Use of School Buses
School buses will be used only for the transportation of students to and from school or for District educational purposes. District buses used to transport children to Head Start programs will display signs indicating that . . .
