305 Policy: Policy Implementation

1. PURPOSE
   
   The purpose of this policy is to clarify the responsibility of the school administration for implementation of school district policy.
    
2. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
    
   1.  It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to implement school district policy and to recommend additions or modifications thereto.  The administration is authorized to develop procedures, guidelines, and directives to effectuate the implementation of school district policies.  These procedures, guidelines, and directives shall not be inconsistent with said policies.   At least annually, these written procedures, guidelines, and directives shall be presented to the school board for review.
       
   2. Employee and student handbooks shall be subject to annual review and approval by the school board.
       
   3. School principals and other administrators who have handbook responsibilities shall present recommended changes necessary to reflect new or modified policies. Changes of substance within handbooks shall be reviewed by the superintendent to assure compliance with school district policy and shall be approved by the school board.

Legal References
Minn. Stat. § 123B.143 (Superintendent)

Cross References:       
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 208 (Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies)