The Oneonta City School District Policy Manual is posted in its entirety. If you need further assistance regarding a policy please contact Reggie Ranieri McGuinness, District Clerk at (607) 433-8200, Ext. 1300, or by email.
Contents of the Policy Manual are outlined below. To navigate directly to a section of the policy, click on the relevant section in the Policy Documents sidebar, or click the heading below.
Policy Index
- A. 1. Board of Education Members
- A. 2. Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education
- A. 3. Duties of the District Clerk
- A. 4. Duties of the School District Treasurer
- A. 5. Duties of the Tax Collector
- A. 6. Duties of the Independent Auditor
- A. 7. Appointment and Duties of the Internal Claims Auditor
- A. 8. Duties of the Extra-Classroom Activities Funds Treasurer(s)
- A. 9. Duties of the School Physician
- A. 10. Policy and Regulations and Execution of Administrative Regulations
- A. 11. Agenda Format
- A. 12. Executive Sessions
- B. 1. Anti-Discrimination Policy
- B. 2. Sexual Harassment Policy
- B. 3. Wellness Policy
- B. 4. Voter Propositions
- B. 5. Access to Records Under Public Officers Law Article 6
- B. 6. Notification of Breach of Security
- B. 7. Title I Parental Involvement Policy
- B. 8. Interpretation Services for Parents and Persons in Parental Relationship Who Are Hearing Impaired
- B. 9. Code of Ethics
- B. 10. Special Education Programs and Related Services
- B. 11. Disabled Students Participating in School District Programs
- B. 12. Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies and Response to Intervention
- B. 13. Appointment and Training of Appropriate Special Education Personnel
- B. 14. Alternative Format of Instructional Materials
- B. 15. Disabled Student Records Policies and Procedures
- B. 16. Significant Disproportionate Services Policy
- B. 17. Committee on Preschool Education
- B. 18. (Declassification of Disabled Students)- Deleted Policy
- B. 19. Impartial Hearing Officer
- B. 20. Distribution of IEPs
- B. 21. District-Wide Assessment Policy
- B. 22. Section 504 Annual Notice
- B. 23. Limited English Proficiency Instruction
- B. 24. Internet Protection Policy
- B. 25. Comprehensive Attendance Policy
- B. 26. Bylaw Pertaining to Student Records: Policies and Procedures
- B. 27. Protection of Pupil Rights Policy
- B. 28. Code of Conduct
- B. 29. Child Abuse
- B. 30. Field Trip Policy
- B. 31. Investment Policy
- B. 32. Unsafe School Choice Procedures
- B. 33. Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- B. 34. Purchasing
- B. 35. Attendance Policy
- B. 36. Concussion Management
- B. 37. Dignity for All
- B. 38. Opioid Prevention
- B. 39. Uniform Guidance Procurement Policy
- B. 40. Voter Preregistration
- B. 41. Data Security & Privacy
- B. 42. Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- B. 43. Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Section C: Internal Operations
- D.1. Fixed Asset Policy
- D.2. Disposal of District Property
- D.3. Credit Card Policy
- D.4. Petty Cash Funds and Cash in School Buildings
- D.5. Cellular Telephones
- D.6. Extra-classroom Activities Fund
- D.7. Employee's Personally Identifiable Information
- D.8. Hearing Officer Expense Reimbursement
- D.9. Independent Educational Evaluation
- D.10. Loss or Destruction of District Property
- D.11. Building Use Policy
- D.12. Budget Transfers
- D.13. Maintenance of Fiscal Effort (Title I Program)
- D.14. Use of Federal Funds for Political Expenditures
- D.15. Audit Committee
- D.16. Insurance
- D.17. Meals and Refreshments
- D.18. Naming of School Property
- D.19. Energy Management Conservation Policy
- D.20. School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast)
- D.21. Records Management
- D.22. Safety and Security
- D.23. Emergency Management Plan
- D.24. Scheduling and Routing
- D.25. Transportation of Students
- D.26. Use of Video Cameras on School Buses
- E.1. Board-Superintendent Relationship
- E.2. Line Responsibility
- E.3. Administrative Authority in the Absence of the Superintendent of Schools
- E.4. Administrative Latitude in the Absence of Board Policy
- E.5. Compensation and Related Benefits
- F.1. Staff-Student Relations (Fraternization)
- F.2. Employee Activities
- F.3. Negotiations
- F.4. Defense and Indemnification of Board Members and Employees
- F.5. Equal Employment Opportunity
- F.6. Expenses Incurred
- F.7. Use of District Property and Facilities by District Personnel
- G.1. Interview of Students by Police and Department of Social Services
- G.2. Graduation Requirements
- G.3. Early Graduation
- G.4. Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
- G.5. Release of Information to the Non-Custodial Parent
- G.6. Extracurricular Activities
- G.7. Censorship of School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
- G.8. Training Regulations for all Interscholastic Teams
- G.9. Student Safety and Hazardous Initiation to School-Related Organizations: Hazing
- G.10. Non-Resident Students
- G.11. Academic Ineligibility
- G.12. Use of a Time Out Room
- G.13. Education of Homeless Children
- H.1. Adult Education
- H.2. Objection to Instructional Materials
- H.3. Controversial Issues
- H.4. Home Instruction (Home Schooling)