Rochester City School District

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Educational Philosophy (0000)
Evaluation of Superintendent (0320)
Board Goals and Metrics (2000-E1)
Superintendent Goals and Objectives (3000)

NYSSBA Ref:
Board Operational Goals (2000)

Notes:
Adopted March 24, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 524; Amended April 27, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 627; Reviewed October 24, 2024 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 313

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Board of Education Goals and Metrics (2000)

Policy References

Ref:
Education Law §§1701; 1702; 1703; 1804(1); 2101(2); 2105; 2553(4)

NYSSBA Ref:
School Board Legal Status (2100)

Notes:
Policy added (replacing prior policy AA); Amended February 17, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 464; Reviewed October 24, 2024 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 313

Policy References

Ref:
Education Law §§1604; 1604-a; 1701; 1708; 1709; 1710
8 NYCRR Part 84
Gustin v. Joiner, 95 Misc. 2d 277 (1978), aff'd 68 AD2d 880 (1978)
Appeal of Meyer and Pavalow, 46 EDR 43 (2006)
Matter of Bruno, 4 EDR 14 (1964)

NYSSBA Ref:
School Board Access to information and Reports (2110.1) – Recommended Policy

Notes:
Adopted November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 470a; Reviewed October 24, 2024 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 313

Policy References

Ref:
Education Law §§1604; 1701; 1708; 1709; 1710
General Municipal Law §805-a
Matter of Bruno, 4 EDR 14 (1964)

NYSSA Ref:
Board Member Authority (2111)

Notes:
Prior policy, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Education (Article II), revised; Amended February 17, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 464; Reviewed October 24, 2024 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 313

Policy References

NYSSBA Ref:
Board Member School Visits (2111.1) - Recommended Policy

Ref:
Education Law §§1604; 1701; 1708; 1709; 1710
Coughlan v. Cowan, 21 Misc. 2d 667 (1959)
Appeal of Silano, 33 EDR 20 (1993)
Matter of Bruno, 4 EDR 14 (1964)

Notes:
Adopted November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 470a; Reviewed November 5, 2024 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 313a

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Public Use of School Facilities (Policy 1500)

NYSSBA Ref:
Candidates and Campaigning (2120.1) – Recommended Policy

Ref:
Education Law §2553

Notes:
Amended July 29, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-14: 79; Amended February 22, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 464; Reviewed February 27, 2025 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 545

Policy References

Cross-ref:
School District Records Policy (1120)
Purchasing (6700)
Purchasing Regulation (6700-R)
Reporting Improper Governmental Action and Protecting Employees Against Retaliation (District Whistleblower Policy) (9645)

NYSSBA Ref:
Code of Ethics (2160) – Required Policy

Notes:
Policy adopted 7/19/01; amended 3/17/05 pursuant to Resolution 2004-05:655; amended 10/20/05 pursuant to Resolution 2005-06:355; and amended 8/16/07 pursuant to Resolution and amended December 13, 2012 pursuant to Resolution 2012-13: 374; amended March 23, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-17: 631; amended February 27, 2020 pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-20: 664; amended August 27, 2020 pursuant to Resolution Nos. 2020-21: 218 and 219; Amended November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 468; Reviewed February 27, 2025 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 545

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Parent & Family Engagement Policy (1900)
Administrative Councils, Cabinets, Committees (3220)

NYSSBA Ref:
Citizens’ Advisory Committees (2260) – Recommended Policy

Ref:
Education Law §§4402; 4601
8 NYCRR §135.3(2)

Notes:
Policy adopted August 20, 1998; Amended January 28, 2020 pursuant to Resolution 2019-20: 654; Amended February 17, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 464; Amended February 27, 2025 pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 546

Policy References

Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, BCH, revised; Amended March 24, 2022 pursuant to Resolution 2021-22: 523; Amended February 27, 2025 pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 546

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Code on Ethics/Conflict of Interest (2160)
Required Guidelines for Advisory Group Reports (2300-E1)
Bylaws of the Rochester City School District Student Leadership Congress (2300-E2)
Board Committee Representatives (2300-E3)
Mentor Guidelines for Student Representative (2300-E4)
Videoconferencing of Board Meetings (2325)
Public Board Hearings (2390)
Public Board Hearings Procedure (2390-E1)

NYSSBA Ref:
Ex Officio Student Member of the Board (2245) – Required Policy

Ref:
Education Law §2552; 2553

Notes:
Adopted February 5, 1998; Revised December 5, 2002 pursuant to Resolution No. 2002-03: 452; Revised June 19, 2003; Amended July 28, 2011 pursuant to Resolution No. 2011-12: 102; Amended October 18, 2018 pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-19: 379; Amended August 8, 2019 pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-20:101; Amended August 22, 2019 pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-20: 189; Amended August 27, 2020 pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-2021: 221; Amended September 8, 2020 pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-2021: 276; Modified committee name to Equity in Student Achievement October 27, 2020; Amended May 27, 2021 pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-21: 845; Modified pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 253 November 2, 2021; Amended May 26, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 654; Amended December 21, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 555; Amended April 25, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 774; Amended October 24, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 315; Amended December 19, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 437; Amended April 29, 2025 pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 656

Policy References

Policy References

Policy References

Parent Representatives to a Board Committee

Policy References

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Board By-Laws (2300)

NYSSBA Ref:
Videoconferencing of Board Meetings (2325) – Recommended Policy

Ref:
Public Officer’s Law §§102; 103; 103-a; 104
NYS Department of State, Committee on Open Government, Advisory Opinion OML-AO-#5575 (3/6/2018)
“Questions and Answers, Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022,” NYS Committee on Open Government, https://opengovernment.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/05/chapter-56-of-the-laws-of-2022-guidance-document-05-20-22.pdf

Notes:
Adopted July 28, 2011 pursuant to Resolution 2011-12: 103; Amended January 26, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-17: 500; Amended October 28, 2021 pursuant to Resolution 2021-22: 243; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555 (Formerly Policy 2325 Videoconferencing); Reviewed February 27, 2025 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 545

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Board By-Laws (2300)
Public Board Hearings Procedure (2390-E1)

Notes:
Adopted August 20, 1998; Amended April 28, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No.
2021-22: 576; Amended June 20, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 965

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Code of Conduct (1400)
Public Conduct on School Property (1520)
Board By-Laws (2300)
Public Board Hearings (2390)

Notes:
Adopted August 20, 1998; Amended April 28, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 576; Amended June 20, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 965

Policy References

Cross-ref:
Criteria for Policy Analysis (2410-E1)

NYSSBA Ref:
Public Report on Revisions to District Policies, Practices and Procedures Upon a Finding of Significant Disproportionality (4321.11) – Required Policy

Ref:
Education Law §§1604(a); 1709(1); 1804

Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, BFC; Rules and Regulations of the Board of Education (Article II), revised; Amended May 27, 2021 pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-21: 840; Amended February 17, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 464; Amended November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 469; Amended April 25, 2024 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 772

Policy References

Policy References

NYSSBA Ref:
Administration in Policy Absence (2440) – Recommended Policy

Notes:
Policy added; Amended March 24, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 523; Reviewed February 27, 2025 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 545

Policy References

NYSSBA Ref:
New Board Member Orientation (2510) – Recommended Policy

Notes:
Policy added August 20, 1998; Amended October 28, 2021 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 243; Amended February 27, 2025 pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 546

Policy References

Notes:
Adopted April 27, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 628; Reviewed February 27, 2025 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 545

Policy References

NYSSBA Ref:
Membership in the New York School Boards Association (2530) – Recommended Policy

Ref:
Education Law §1618
General Municipal Law §77b

Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, BJ, revised; Amended March 23, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-17: 633; Amended October 28, 2021 pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-22: 243; Reviewed February 27, 2025 with no amendments pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25: 545