WAKEFIELD SCHOOL COMMMITTEE Wakefield, Ma INTRODUCTION The role of the School Committee is to set policy, and the role of the administration is to implement that policy through procedures and guidelines. Written policies are the chief means through which a School Committee governs a public school system. Policies are implemented through procedures and guidelines developed by school administrative staff. Below is a manual to guide the public through the policies of the Wakefield Public Schools. HOW MANUAL IS ORGANIZED The manual is organized under 13 major classifications each assigned an alphabetical code for administrative use, as well as a School Committee numbering system for the general public. The classifications are as follows: ADMIN. ALPHABETICAL CODING (based on National School Board Assoc.) A Series B Series C Series D Series E Series F Series G Series H Series I Series J Series K Series L Series M Series

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE CODING

Foundation & Basic Components Board Governance & Operations General School Administration Fiscal Management Support Services Facilities Development Personnel Negotiations Instruction Students Community Relations Education Agency Relations Miscellaneous

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Use of Signs & Symbols Various signs & symbols are used in connection with the classification system. They are for your use in locating and/or examining policies. Included are the following: R

This symbol following a code indicates that the statement is based on a regulation, said regulation identified at bottom of policy.

E This symbol following a code indicates that the policy refers to a procedures established by the administration; or, reference is made to a form, application, guidelines, etc.

Dates Where possible, the original date of adoption and appears immediately following each policy along with dates on which policies were revised. Legal Reference – Pertinent legal references are noted to direct the reader to relevant state statutes that relate to a specific policy. Unless otherwise noted, all references direct the reader to the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts cited as M.G.L., Chapter and section. Is the Manual Complete? – No. The manual contains all of the current written policies of the Wakefield School Committee to date. As policies are added and/or revised, the School Committee will notify the public accordingly and update this manual. The policy manual can be found on the Wakefield Public School District’s Website, as well as a copy in each school’s main office.