Board Policies
These are the official Board Policies.
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A. Foundations and Basic Commitments
The District's legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying schoo...
AC - Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION The Cape Elizabeth School Departmen...
ACAA - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students
HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS Harassment of students because of race, color, sex,...
ACAA-R - Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure
The Board has adopted these student procedures in order to provide prompt and equitable resolutio...
ACAB - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees
HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES Harassment of school employees because of r...
ACAB-R - Employee Discrimination and Harassment of School Employees
The Board has adopted these employee procedures in order to provide prompt and equitable resoluti...
ACAC - Service Animals in Schools
SERVICE ANIMALS IN THE SCHOOLS The Board recognizes that service animals may be used to provide ...
ACAD - Hazing
Maine statute defines injurious hazing as "any action or situation, including harassing behavior,...
AD - Educational Philosophy
Our Mission CAPE Schools open minds and open doors. Our Vision We empower students with the...
AD-R - Change Model
School improvement work brings about changes in policies, procedures and practices. Some changes ...
ADA - School District Goals and Objectives
The Board recognizes its responsibility to set goals for the efficient operation of the school un...
ADAA - School System Commitment to Standards for Ethical and Responsible Behavior
The School Board believes that promoting ethical and responsible behavior is an essential part of...
ADC - Use of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS The Cape Elizabeth School Dep...
ADF - SCHOOL UNIT COMMITMENT TO LEARNING RESULTS
The School Board hereby adopts the system of learning results and the Maine Department of Educati...
B . School Board Governance and Operations
The School Board - how it is elected; how it is organized; how it conducts meetings, and how the ...
BBAA - School Board Powers and Responsibilities
SCHOOL BOARD POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The School Board shall have general charge of all the p...
BBAB - Student School Board Representative
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes the impact that its decisions have on the students who...
BBAB-R - STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE POLICY GUIDELINES
Selection Process: The following procedure shall be used in the selection and participation of s...
BCA - SCHOOL BOARD CODE OF ETHICS
I will abide by the following code of ethics during my term as a Cape Elizabeth School Board Memb...
BCB - BOARD MEMBER CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Board Service is a matter of public trust. In making decisions that affect the Cape Elizabeth Sch...
BCC - NEPOTISM
It is the intent of this policy to ensure that employment practices comply with Maine’s “prohibit...
BDB - BOARD OFFICERS
Duties of the Chair The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall perform other...
BDC - BOARD APPOINTMENTS
The School Board may be asked to provide member representation on various school, district or reg...
BDD - BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIP
The Board believes that exercising its legislative function through policymaking is its most impo...
BDE - BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES
The Board believes that standing committees can be useful to its decision-making process and in t...
BDE-R - STANDING COMMITTEE OPERATING PROCEDURES
STANDING COMMITTEE OPERATING PROCEDURES A. Each standing committee shall meet at the call of i...
BDF - BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The Board may establish advisory committees to perform specific functions. Advisory committees ma...
BE - SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
All Board meetings will be announced publicly in accordance with this policy and applicable law. ...
BEA - SCHOOL BOARD USE OF ELECTRONIC MAIL
Use of electronic mail (e-mail) by school board members should conform to the same standards of j...
BEC - EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
All meetings of the School Board shall be open to the public, except as provided by law. The Boar...
BEC- E - EXECUTIVE SESSION LAW
To Enter Executive Session, the Board Must: Start with a public meeting. Ha...
BED - REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Cape Elizabeth School Board allows members of the Board to participate in a public meeting of...
BEDB - AGENDA
Agenda Preparation and Dissemination The Superintendent, in consultation with the Chair, shall p...
BEDBA - AGENDA FORMAT
In order to provide reasonable notice of the business to be conducted and to achieve consistency ...
BEDD - RULES OF ORDER
Except as otherwise provided by law, by Maine Department of Education regulations, or by Board po...
BEDF - VOTING METHOD AND QUORUM
Voting shall ordinarily be by show of hands. Voting shall be done by roll call at the direction o...
BEDG - MINUTES
The Superintendent, functioning as Board Secretary, shall keep, or cause to be kept, complete rec...
BEDH - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS Regular, special and emergency meetings of the Board ar...
BG - SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES
The development, adoption and review of policies that govern the school district is one of the Sc...
BG-R - POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
The procedure for proposing the adoption, review, revision or deletion of a school board policy s...
BHC - BOARD RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH STAFF
A clear understanding of responsibilities and relationships between and among the Board and schoo...
BIA - NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION
In order that newly elected Board members may cast informed votes and function effectively as boa...
BIB - BOARD MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
Recognizing the value of continuous and life-long learning, the School Board places a high priori...
C. General School Administration
CB - SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
A primary function of the School Board is to select a Superintendent of Schools. To select a Supe...
CBI - EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The Board's primary purposes in evaluating the Superintendent are to provide strong leadership an...
CHD - ADMINISTRATION IN POLICY ABSENCE
The Superintendent is authorized to act in the best interest of the District in the absence of Sc...
D. Fiscal Management
DB - Annual Budget
The Board recognizes that financial resources and the proper management of the same are fundament...
DB-R - BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
FALL Combined School Board/Town Council and/or Subcommittee meeting November School/Dist...
DF - Fundraising
It is the intent of the Cape Elizabeth School Board to provide for the basic educational, co-curr...
DF-R- FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes that most fundraising affiliated with the school unit ...
DJE - BIDDING/PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS
The School Board expects all purchases made by the school department to be consistent with applic...
DJF - TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES AND CODE OF CONDUCT
General Procurement All procurement transactions will comply with Federal, State and Local p...
DJH - PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING: PROCUREMENT STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT
Conflict of Interest All employees of the school unit shall perform their duties in a manner fre...
DN - SCHOOL PROPERTY DISPOSITION
The Superintendent is authorized to determine, through procedures they develop, whether personal ...
DN-R - PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
Policy Code DN establishes that “The Superintendent is authorized to determine, through procedu...
E. Support Services
EBAA - CHEMICAL HAZARDS
The Board is committed to providing a safe environment for students and employees. It is the poli...
EBAA-E - Chemical Hazards Preparation Form
Lesson: _____________________________________________________________________ Date(s):___________...
EBCA - COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
(FORMERLY: CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN) The Board hereby adopts the Cape Elizabeth School Department ...
EBCC - BOMB THREATS
The Board recognizes that bomb threats are a significant concern to the school unit. Whether real...
EBCF - USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes that medical emergencies may arise on school property ...
ECB - PEST MANAGEMENT
The School Board recognizes that structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems for...
EEA - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The Board will provide transportation for all students living beyond a reasonable distance from t...
EEAEAA - DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
In accordance with the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, in addition t...
EEAEAA-R - DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE The Cape Elizabeth Sch...
EEAEFA - Video Surveillance on School Property
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY The School Board authorizes the use of security cameras f...
EEBB - USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes the need for some school employees to use their privat...
EFE - SALES OF FOODS IN COMPETITION WITH THE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The Cape Elizabeth School Department supports good nutrition and healthy eating habits for studen...
EGAD - COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE
The Board expects all employees and students in Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) to comply...
EGAD-R - COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
This administrative procedure summarizes the major provisions found in the federal copyright law ...
EHA - ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AND FILING
Definitions "Communication" means any written form or filing, or other written communication. "El...
EHB - SCHOOL RECORDS RETENTION POLICY
Proper retention of school record is essential to conduct the business of the schools; to protect...
F. Facilities Development
FA - FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT GOALS/PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
As the Board seeks to overcome deficiencies in its physical plant, it will strive to provide new ...
FF - NAMING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Cape Elizabeth School Department facilities are a source of pride for our community. They are a t...
FFAA - MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GIFTS
With the permission of the Superintendent, memorial scholarships created in the memory of an indi...
G. Personnel
DELETED -GCG-R LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINE
REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 A short term substitute is defined as a day to da...
GA - PERSONNEL GOALS
The School Board recognizes that a dynamic and efficient staff dedicated to education is necessar...
GBEBB - STAFF CONDUCT WITH STUDENTS
The Cape Elizabeth School Board expects all staff members, including teachers, coaches, counselor...
GBEC - DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes that alcoholism and drug dependency are treatable dise...
GBGB - WORKPLACE BULLYING
The Board is committed to providing a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace for employees, on...
GBN - FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE The Cape Elizabeth School Department shall comply with all applicable ...
GBN-R1 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Eligibility To be eligible under the FM...
GBN-R2 MAINE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
MAINE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE This administrative procedure covers the ma...
GBO - FAMILY CARE LEAVE
Maine's "Act to Care for Families" requires employers who provide paid leave under the terms of a...
GBP - EARNED PAID LEAVE FOR NON-UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES
The Cape Elizabeth School Department will comply with all applicable provisions of Maine's Earned...
GBP-R - EARNED PAID LEAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
This procedure implements Maine's Earned Paid Leave (EPL) Law, 26 MRSA §637. The law takes effect...
GCFB - RECRUITING AND HIRING OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (ADMINISTRATORS)
RECRUITING AND HIRING OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (ADMINISTRATORS) The Board affirms its commitment ...
GCFB-R - RECRUITING AND HIRING OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (ADMINISTRATORS) ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
These procedures implement School Board policy GCFB and are designed to establish a thorough, eff...
GCG - LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT
It will be the responsibility of the principal or the principal’s designee to assign a substitute...
GCGC - TEACHER JOB SHARE
Philosophy: The School Board recognizes that flexibility in employment practices can be mutually ...
GCI - PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Board recognizes the importance of developing, maintaining, and extending the skills of staff...
GCMA - INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF PLANNING TIME
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF PLANNING TIME The School Board will make available, during the school day, i...
GCOA - SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF
A well-planned and systematic program of supervision and evaluation of performance tied to educat...
GCOC - EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
The Superintendent shall implement and supervise an evaluation system for all administrative pers...
GCQC - RESIGNATION OF SCHOOL UNIT EMPLOYEES
The Cape Elizabeth School Board authorizes the Superintendent to accept all employee resignations...
GCQE - ENROLLMENT OF NON-RESIDENT EMPLOYEES’ CHILDREN
A goal of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) is to attract and retain quality staff. The...
GCSA - EMPLOYEE COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE
EMPLOYEE COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE As used herein, the term "Computer(s)" refers to any desktop,...
GCSA-R - EMPLOYEE COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE RULES
As used herein, the term "Computer(s)" refers to any desktop, laptop, or other mobile computing d...
GDO - SUPPORT STAFF EVALUATION
The Board recognizes that thorough, regular appraisal of support staff performance is critical to...
I. Instruction
AC-R- GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The Board has adopted this grievance procedure...
ICAA - RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Our school department has a long and positive history of respecting family needs within education...
IGA - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) is to “empower students with the acade...
IHBA - INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
It shall be the policy of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) to maintain a complete indi...
IHBAA - REFERRAL/PRE-REFERRAL OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It shall be the policy of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) to refer all school-age stu...
IHBAA-R (PROCEDURE)- REFERRAL/ PROCEDURES AND GENERAL EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS
The Cape Elizabeth School Department shall refer to the Individual Education Program (IEP) Team a...
IHBAC - CHILD FIND
Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) seeks to ensure that all children within its jurisdiction...
IHBB - GIFTED AND TALENTED
Education should provide each gifted and/or talented learner with varied programs that challenge ...
IHBEA - ENGLISH LEARNERS
The School Board recognizes the need to provide a program for students who are English learners i...
IHBG - HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
A student may be excused from attending public school if the student obtains equivalent home inst...
IHBGA - HOME SCHOOLING - PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Cape Elizabeth School Board acknowledges the provisions for equivalent instruction under Main...
IHCDA - POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
This policy establishes the requirements for student enrollment in post-secondary courses taken b...
IIB - CLASS SIZE
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes that a relationship exists between class size and pupi...
IJJ - SELECTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Definitions: Chapter 127 of the Maine Department of Education defines "instructional materials" ...
IJJ-E (FORM)- CITIZEN’S CHALLENGE OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FORM
CITIZEN’S CHALLENGE OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FORM Type of Material: ? Book ? Magazine/Periodical ...
IJND - CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE/WEB PAGES
The Cape Elizabeth School District maintains an official website to provide general information a...
IJNDB - STUDENT COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE
STUDENT COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) computers, network, a...
IJNDB-R - STUDENT COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE RULES
These rules accompany Board policy IJNDB (Student Computer and Internet Use). Each student is res...
IJOA - FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER STUDENT TRAVEL
FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER STUDENT TRAVEL The Board recognizes the educational value of school-sponso...
IJOA-E1 - STUDENT TRAVEL/FIELD TRIP AUTHORIZATION FORM
GROUP/TEAM NAME: NAME OF FACULTY/TRIP LEADER (MAKING REQUEST): DATE(S) OF PROPOSED TRIP: ...
IJOA-E2 - PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM for STUDENT TRAVEL/FIELD TRIP(draft af_6-28-22)
Group or Team: # Students attending: Faculty Leader Name(s): ...
IJOA-R - STUDENT TRAVEL AND FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES
Guidelines for Board and Superintendent Approval of Extended Travel While the department adminis...
IJOC - SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS The Board supports the use of community resources, including volunteers, to c...
IKAB - STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
The Board believes that there should be continued emphasis on informing parents as to the academi...
IKB - HOMEWORK
Definition and Purpose: Homework is defined as work and/or studying related to the classroom lear...
IKD - HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll would be as follows for grades 7-12 with the following guidelines: High Honors: A...
IKE - PROMOTION, RETENTION, AND ACCELERATION OF STUDENTS
It is the Board's intent to provide sequential instructional programming that provides equitable ...
IKF - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The graduation requirements of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) are designed to ensure...
IKFA - EARLY GRADUATION
If a student can meet the graduation requirements of their class in less time than the four-year ...
IKFC - AWARDING OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDIT PRIOR TO GRADE 9
Cape Elizabeth Middle School (CEMS) students who are approved to take courses at Cape Elizabeth H...
ILA - STUDENT ASSESSMENT
The Board recognizes that Maine law requires each school administrative unit to use multiple asse...
ILD - STUDENT SURVEYS AND MARKETING INFORMATION
From time to time, the Cape Elizabeth School Department may administer or allow administration of...
IMB - TEACHING ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES
American academic tradition stresses the free contest of ideas as a vital element both in the dev...
IMBB - ACCOMMODATION OF SINCERE BELIEFS IN REQUIRED INSTRUCTION
The curriculum of the Cape Elizabeth School Department is designed to meet statutory requirements...
IMG - ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS
ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS The Board recognizes that having animals in the classroom can offer valuabl...
IMGB - THERAPY DOGS & OTHER THERAPY ANIMALS
THERAPY DOGS & OTHER THERAPY ANIMALS The Cape Elizabeth School Board supports the use of thera...
J. Students
JB - TRANSGENDER STUDENTS
PURPOSE The purposes of these guidelines are: 1) to foster a learning environment that is sa...
JEA - COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Compulsory education is essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people a...
JFAB - ADMISSION OF NON-RESIDENT STUDENT
The Cape Elizabeth School Board authorizes the Superintendent to enroll without tuition and on a ...
JFABB - International Exchange Student Program
Introduction Cape Elizabeth High School has enjoyed a tradition of hosting exchange students fro...
JFABD - EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS
The Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) recognizes its statutory obligation to provide a free...
JFABD-R EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
This administrative procedure implements the Board’s policy JFABD – Education of Students Who Are...
JFC - DROPOUT PREVENTION COMMITTEE
The Superintendent shall establish a Dropout Prevention Committee to study the problem of dropout...
JFLA - CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
The Board recognizes that Maine law requires every school unit with a Pre-K through Grade 5 progr...
JG - STUDENT PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOLS
It is the goal of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) to place each student appropriately...
JGAA - ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO CLASSES- FIVE-YEAR-OLDS
Maine School Law permits children who are at least five years old on October 15 of the school yea...
JHB - TRUANCY
DEFINITION A student is truant if the student: Is subject to the compulsory attendance la...
JHCA - USE OF UNSCHEDULED CLASS TIME FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS
The high school principal may allow members of the junior and senior classes off-campus privilege...
JIC - SYSTEM-WIDE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Ethical and responsible student behavior is an essential part of the educational mission of our s...
JICA - STUDENT DRESS
The Board recognizes that responsibility for the dress and appearance of students rests with indi...
JICB - CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
The administration shall ensure that proper records are kept on all textbooks, materials, supplie...
JICC - STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES
The law does not relieve parents of students from the responsibility of supervision before the ch...
JICH - STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES In order to promote the...
JICH-R - STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Voluntary Referrals to Social Worker/Guidance Counselor ("Voluntary Help") A student conc...
JICIA - WEAPONS, VIOLENCE, AND SCHOOL SAFETY
The School Board believes that students and staff are entitled to learn and work in a school envi...
JICJ - STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The Board recognizes that many students possess cell phones and other electronic devices. These d...
JICJ - STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The Board recognizes that many students possess cell phones and other electronic devices. These d...
JICK - BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS
Introduction It is our goal for our schools to be a safe and secure learning environment for ...
JICK-E1 (FORM) Reporting Form
CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REPORTING FORM [PDF version of Form JICK-E1.pdf] The informa...
JICK-E2 (FORM) Responding Form
PDF Version of Form JICK-E2.pdf Cape Elizabeth School Department RESPONDING FORM Date t...
JICK-E3 (FORM) REMEDIATION FORM
PDF version of Form JICK-E3.pdf REMEDIATION FORM This page is for use when a substantiated in...
JICK-E4 (FORM) BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROCESS
CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROCESS *Ex...
JICK-R (PROCEDURE) - BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
This procedure is intended as guidance for the school principal or superintendent’s designee to a...
JID - STUDENTS OF LEGAL AGE
All students of the Cape Elizabeth School Department, including students in regular classes who h...
JIH - QUESTIONING AND SEARCHES OF STUDENTS AND STUDENTS' LOCKER/STORAGE FACILITIES
The School Board seeks to maintain a safe and orderly environment in the schools. School adminis...
JIH-R (PROCEDURE) - QUESTIONING AND SEARCHES OF STUDENTS AND STUDENTS' LOCKER/STORAGE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The purpose of this administrative rule is to provide procedures for the conduct of student quest...
JJI-ATHLETIC POLICY PHILOSOPHY & BELIEFS
Philosophy Athletics offer an important extracurricular extension of the Cape Elizabeth School D...
JJI-R (PROCEDURE) - ATHLETIC GUIDELINES- PHILOSOPHY & BELIEFS
The Cape Elizabeth School Board believes in the importance of the chain of accountability with re...
JJIAA - STUDENT SPORTS- CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES
The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes that concussions and head injuries are commonly report...
JJIAB - PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - ACCESS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR, INTERSCHOLASTIC, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Board recognizes that Maine law sets standards for access to public school co-curricular, int...
JJIBB - SPORTSMANSHIP
The Board believes that athletic competition should be a healthful, positive and safe experience ...
JJIAB -E1 (FORM )- PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The parent (or student if 18 years of age or older) must submit a separate application for each a...
JJIAB-E2 (FORM)- PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The parent (or student if 18 years of age or older) must submit a separate application for each a...
JJIAB-E3 (FORM) - VERIFICATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A separate application must be received for each activity in which participation is desired. This...
JJIAB-E4 (FORM)- VERIFICATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A separate application must be received for each activity in which participation is desired. This...
JJIBC - RELATIONS WITH BOOSTER GROUPS
Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) recognizes the role of booster groups in assisting the sc...
JJIBD - ATHLETIC POLICY SANCTIONING OF SPORTS
DEFINITIONS: "Sanctioning" refers to the process whereby the school district adopts an athletic ...
JJIF - MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER HEAD INJURIES
The Board recognizes that concussions and other head injuries are potentially serious and may res...
JJIG - ATHLETIC POLICY EVALUATION OF COACHES
All head coaches shall be evaluated by the Athletic Administrator and/or the Superintendent's des...
JJJ - HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY AND CODE OF CONDUCT
This policy is intended to support the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students and...
JK - STUDENT DISCIPLINE
It is essential for schools to maintain a safe and orderly environment which supports student lea...
JKAA - USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION
The Cape Elizabeth School Board has adopted this policy and the accompanying procedures to implem...
JKAA-R (PROCEDURE)- PROCEDURES ON PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION
These procedures are established for the purpose of meeting the obligations of Cape Elizabeth Sch...
JKD - SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS
The School Board delegates to the principals, the authority to suspend disobedient and disorderly...
JKE - EXPULSION OF STUDENTS
No student shall be expelled from school except by action of the Board. Following a proper inves...
JKE-R (PROCEDURE) - EXPULSION HEARING AND REENTRY GUIDELINES
Expulsion Hearing Guidelines The following steps constitute general guidelines for the condu...
JKF - DISCIPLINARY REMOVALS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
When removing students with disabilities from their regular school programs, whether as a result ...
JKF-R (PROCEDURE) - DISCIPLINARY REMOVAL OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES PROCEDURES
These procedures shall govern disciplinary removals of students with disabilities from their regu...
JL - STUDENT WELLNESS
The Board recognizes that student wellness and good nutrition are related to individuals' physica...
JLCA - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT AND SHARING INFORMATION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT AND SHARING INFORMATION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME By law and to p...
JLCB-E (FORM) - YEARLY IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION FORM
Any student who is not fully immunized must have this form on file **prior **to the first day of ...
JLCC - COMMUNICABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES
COMMUNICABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES Teachers should be alert to signs of illness and communicable d...
JLCD - ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS The Board acknowledges that in certain instances it may...
JLCD-R (PROCEDURE) - CESD REQUEST/PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION IN SCHOOL For Parent/Guardian
For Parent/Guardian Date: _____________________Student Name: __________________________Grade/Tea...
JLCDA - MEDICAL CANNABIS IN SCHOOLS
The Board recognizes that there may be some students in the Cape Elizabeth School Department who ...
JLCE - FIRST AID
FIRST AID As defined in the Maine School Health Manual, first aid is “immediate and temporary ca...
JLCEA - MANAGING STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
The Cape Elizabeth School Department recognizes that food allergies can pose a significant threat...
JLDBG - REINTEGRATION OF STUDENTS FROM JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Maine law requires the establishment of a reintegration team to assist a student entering a publi...
JLF - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
DEFINITIONS Child abuse or neglect. Child abuse or neglect is defined by Maine law as “th...
JLF-E (FORM) - SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE, INCLUDING SEXUAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT REPORT FORM
Any employee of the Cape Elizabeth School Department who suspects that a child has been or is lik...
JLF-R (PROCEDURE) - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE, INCLUDING SEXUAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
This procedure implements the Board’s policies JLF – Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect and JLFA –...
JRA - STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION
Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Priva...
JRA-E (FORM) - ANNUAL NOTICE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION RIGHTS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") provides certain rights to parents and el...
JRA-R (PROCEDURE) - STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
This administrative procedure is intended to assist administrators and school staff in complying ...
JLCDA - MEDICAL CANNABIS IN SCHOOLS
K. School/Community Relations
KBF - Parent Involvement in Title I
PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN TITLE I The Board endorses the parent involvement goals of Title I and enco...
KCD - Public Gifts/Donations to the School
The Cape Elizabeth School Board may accept, on behalf of the school unit and in accordance with s...
KCD-R - GIFT ACCEPTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The Cape Elizabeth School Board may accept, on behalf and in the name of the school unit, any beq...
KCE - RECEIVING EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDS
Because demands on the educational system may exceed available public funding, the Cape Elizabeth...
KDB - PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW/FREEDOM OF ACCESS
The Board recognized the importance of a well-informed public to the operations of the school uni...
KF - COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
For the purpose of this policy, "school facilities" include school buildings and fixed equipment....
KHB - ADVERTISING IN THE SCHOOLS
The Board believes that, in general, product advertising and/or endorsement is to be discouraged ...
KHC - DISTRIBUTION OF NON-SCHOOL MATERIALS
The Board wishes to minimize intrusions on the teaching and learning time of students and staff. ...
KI - VISITORS TO THE SCHOOLS
The School Board encourages the active interest and involvement of parents and citizens in the pu...
KLD - PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL PERSONNEL
This policy is intended (1) to create a climate in the schools whereby persons are encouraged to ...
KLG - RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
The School Board recognizes that a cooperative relationship with law enforcement authorities is d...
KLG-R (PROCEDURE) - RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
The following procedures are intended to guide the involvement of law enforcement authorities in ...
Policy List
CODE Name of Policy Last Policy Revised Notes AC No...
JLCB
IMMUNIZATION OF STUDENTS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Prior to enrollment, all students in Cape Eli...