A - Foundations and Basic Commitments

Section A contains policies on the District's legal role in providing public education and the basic principles underlying School Board governance. These policies provide a setting for all of the School Board's other policies and regulations.

B - School Board Governance and Operations

Section B contains policies on the School Board - how it is appointed or elected; how it is organized; how it conducts meetings, and how the board operates.

C - General School Administration

Section C contains policies on school management, administrative organization, and school building and department administration -- including the administrative aspect of special programs and system wide reforms such as school- or site-based management.

D - Fiscal Management

Section D contains policies on school finances and the management of funds.

E - Support Services

Section E contains policies and regulations on non-instructional services and programs, particularly those on business management such as safety, building and grounds management, office services, transportation and food services.