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8000 Support Services Goals

Last Updated Date: 11/30/2023

Revisions History: Adopted November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 470b

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Notes:
Adopted November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 470b


8100 Health & Safety

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Prior policy, Policy Manual, School Safety (August 20, 1998); [check the policy for complete policy revision history]; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555

Related Policies & Documents: 7000, 7010, 7050

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Cross-ref:
Facilities Development Goals (7000)
Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010)
Community Use of Schools (7050)

Ref:
NYS Education Law §409-d (Comprehensive Public School Building Safety Program)
NYS Education Law §409-e (Uniform Code of Public School Buildings Inspection, Safety Rating, and Monitoring)
8 NYCRR Part 155 (Educational Facilities)
9 NYCRR Parts 600-1250 (Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code)

Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, School Safety (August 20, 1998); Revised; Amended December 16, 2010 pursuant to Resolution No. 2010-11: 433; Amended October 27, 2016 pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-17: 298; Amended May 23, 2019 pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-19: 918; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555


8130.2 Workplace Violence Prevention

Last Updated Date: 12/21/2023

Revisions History: Adopted December 21, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 556

Related Policies & Documents: 1400, 8135

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Cross-ref:
Code of Conduct (1400)
Safe Schools (8135)

NYSSBA Ref:
Same policy number and name – Required

Ref:
Labor Law §27-b
12 NYCRR §800.6

Notes:
Adopted December 21, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 556


8135 Safe Schools

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Prior policy, Policy Manual, Comprehensive School Safety Plan (December 7, 1995), revised; [check the policy for complete policy revision history]; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555

Related Policies & Documents: 0100, 0110, 0115, 1240, 1400, 1400-R, 1520, 4240, 5305, 5312.1a, 8200

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Cross-ref:
District Policy Prohibiting Discrimination or Harassment of Students or Employees (0100)
Sexual Harassment (0110)
Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy (0115)
Visitors to Schools (1240)
Code of Conduct (1400)
Threat Assessment Regulation (1400-R)
Public Conduct on School Property (1520)
Wandering and Elopement Policy (4240)
Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities (5305)
Drug Free Schools (5312.1a)
Policy Regarding De-Escalation of Crisis Situations (8200)

Ref:
New York State Education Law 2801-A
New York State Education Law Section § 807.1 and § 807.1.a
May 2016, New York State Department of Education, Field Memo from Assistant Commissioner, Office of Student Support Services, Renee Rider
August 2016, New York State Department of Education, Field Memo from Assistant Commissioner, Office of Student Support Services, Renee Rider

Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, Comprehensive School Safety Plan (December 7, 1995), revised; Amended December 16, 2010 pursuant to Resolution No. 2010-11: 434; Amended July 29, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-14: 83; Amended November 17, 2016 pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-17: 370; Amended May 23, 2019 pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-19: 919; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555


8300-R IT Governance Regulation

Last Updated Date: 02/17/2023

Related Policies & Documents: 6200

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8310-R Equipment Management for Non-Publics

Last Updated Date: 01/14/2013

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8332 Cell Phones Policy

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Adopted August 16, 2007 pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-08: 153; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555

Related Policies & Documents: 1400, 1950, 2160, 4526, 3310, 8332-R

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Cross-ref:
Code of Conduct (1400)
Acceptable Use of the District Network (1950)
Code of Ethics (2160)
Internet (4526)
Development of Regulations (3310)
Mobile Communications Regulation (8332-R)

Ref:
Fourth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
Fourteenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
City of Ontario, California v. Quon 130 S. Ct. 2619 (2010)

Notes:
Adopted August 16, 2007 pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-08: 153; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555


8332-R Mobile Communications

Last Updated Date: 05/13/2015

Related Policies & Documents: 8332

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8335-R Equipment Security and Management Regulation

Last Updated Date: 07/18/2019

Revisions History: Formerly 1300-R

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8336-R Print Management Regulation

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8370-R The Use of Social Media

Last Updated Date: 06/28/2019

Revisions History: Formerly 1970-R

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8400 Transportation of Students & Others

Last Updated Date: 08/24/2023

Revisions History: Adopted July 18, 2002; Amended August 24, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 234

Related Policies & Documents: 1400, 8414.4

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Cross-ref:
Code of Conduct (1400)
Video Cameras on School Busses (8414.4)

Ref:
Education Law Section 3635
49 CFR § 382
NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 509-g
Vehicle & Traffic Law § 370

Notes:
Adopted July 18, 2002; Amended August 24, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 234


8410-R Motor Vehicle Equipment Regulation

Last Updated Date: 09/17/2013

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8414.4 Video Cameras on School Buses

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Prior policy, Policy Manual, Video Policy (February 2, 1995); Revised August 20, 1998; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555

Related Policies & Documents: 1120, 4311.2

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Cross-ref:
School District Records (1120)
Civic Education (4311.2)

Ref:
20 USC §1232g (FERPA)
Arts & Cultural Affairs Law, Art. 57-A (Local Government Records Law)
Public Officers Law §87
8 NYCRR Part 156.9(d)
Records Retention & Disposition Schedules for Use by School Districts, Schedule ED-1 (1991)

Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, Video Policy (February 2, 1995); Revised August 20, 1998; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555


8505 “Charging” School Meals And Prohibition Against Shaming

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Adopted March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 556

Related Policies & Documents: 8530-R

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Cross-ref:
Charge Regulation for the Food Service Program (8530-R)

Ref:
42 USC §1779 (Child Nutrition Act of 1966)
42 USC §§1758(f)(1); 1766(a) (National School Lunch Act)
2 CFR §200.426 (accounting for debt in federal programs)
7 CFR §§210.9 210.12; 210.19; 220.13; 245.5 (accounting in federal school meal programs)
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (Public Law 111-296), §143
15 USC §1692a (debt collector defined)
Education Law §908
8 NYCRR §114.5
USDA Report to Congress, Review of Local Policies on Meal Charges and Provision of Alternate Meals, June 2016, www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/cn/unpaidmealcharges-report.pdf
Unpaid Meal Charges: Local Meal Charge Policies, USDA FNS Memo SP 46-2016 (07/08/16), www.fns.usda.gov/unpaid-meal-charges-local-meal-charge-policies
Unpaid Meal Charges: Guidance and Q&A, USDA FNS Memo SP 57-2016 (09/16/16), https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/cn/SP57-2016os.pdf
Unpaid Meal Charges: Guidance and Q&A, USDA FNS Memo SP 23-2017 (03/23/17), https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/cn/SP23-2017os.pdf
Unpaid Meal Charges: Clarification on Collection of Delinquent Meal Payments, USDA FNS Memo SP 47-2016 (07/08/16), www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/cn/SP47-2016os.pdf
Overcoming the Unpaid Meal Challenge - Proven Strategies from Our Nation’s Schools, USDA FNS Guidance Document (May 2017), https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/cn/SP29-2017a1.pdf
New York State Legislation - Prohibition Against Meal Shaming, NYSED Memo (5/1/18), http://www.cn.nysed.gov/content/prohibition-against-meal-shaming
Meal Charge Plan Template, NYSED (5/1/18), http://www.cn.nysed.gov/content/meal-charge-and-prohibition-against-meal-shaming-policy-template

Notes:
Adopted March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 556


8530-R Charges Regulation for the Food Service Program

Last Updated Date: 08/10/2009

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8600 Medicaid Compliance for Health-Related Services

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Adopted December 17, 2009 pursuant to Resolution No. 2009-10: 490; Amended April 25, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-13: 618; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555

Related Policies & Documents: 3310, 6630, 6700, 6750, 8600-R, 9645

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Cross-ref:
Development of Regulations (3310)
Financial Reports and Resolutions (6630)
Purchasing (6700)
Vendor Relations (6750)
Medicaid Compliance and Integrity Program (8600-R)
Whistleblower (9645)

Ref:
Medicaid Compliance Program 18 NYCRR Part 521
Social Services Law Section 363-d and NYCRR Part 521

Notes:
Adopted December 17, 2009 pursuant to Resolution No. 2009-10: 490; Amended April 25, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-13: 618; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555


8600-R Medicaid Compliance and Integrity Program

Last Updated Date: 03/26/2013

Related Policies & Documents: 8600

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8636-R Artificial Intelligence Regulation

Last Updated Date: 06/21/2024

Related Policies & Documents: 1120, 1400, 1950, 1950-R, 4526, 4526-R, 5500

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8910 Recycling Program

Last Updated Date: 03/23/2023

Revisions History: Prior policy, Policy Manual, Recycling (December 6, 1990); Revised August 20, 1998; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555

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Notes:
Prior policy, Policy Manual, Recycling (December 6, 1990); Revised August 20, 1998; Amended March 23, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 555


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