Policies adopted by the Arts Academy Charter School Board of Directors are listed below.

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• 1.1 Mission and Vision Statements
• 1.2 Organization
• 1.3.1 Membership
• 1.3.2 Meetings 
• 1.3.3 Sunshine Act (Code of Ethics and Conduct)
• 1.3.4 Political Activities/Gifts/Conflict of Interest
• 1.4 Policy Approval
• 1.5 Public Requests for Information (Right to Know)
• 1.6 Delegation of Authority

• 5.1 Building Security
• 5.2 Maintenance
• 5.2.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting of AACMS Building
• 5.4 Pest Control

 

• 6.1 Public Attendance at School Events
• 6.2 Complaints
• 6.3 School Visitors
• 6.4 Volunteers
• 6.6 Title I Parental Involvement
• 6.7 Media Release
• 6.8 Community Relations

• 2.1 School Nutrition & Wellness
• 2.1.1 Health Examinations/Screenings
• 2.2 Possession, Use, and Administration of Medications
• 2.2.1 Possession and Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Asthma Inhalers, and Insulin
• 2.3 Student Discipline
• 2.3.1 Suspension and Expulsion
• 2.3.2 Drugs/Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
• 2.3.3 Weapons
• 2.3.4 Alcohol
• 2.3.5 Tobacco & Nicotine Use/Possession
• 2.3.6 Discipline of Students with Disabilities
• 2.3.7 Search/Seizure
• 2.3.8 Terroristic Threats/Acts
• 2.4.1 Temporary Medical Excusals
• 2.4.2 Attendance/Mandatory Attendance
• 2.5.1 Student Records
• 2.5.3 Student Rights/Surveys
• 2.6 Anti-Bullying
• 2.7 Unlawful Harassment
• 2.8 Hazing
• 2.9 Homeless Students
• 2.10 Student Expression/Distribution of Materials
• 2.11 Student Dress and Grooming
• 2.12 Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• 2.13.1 Special Education
• 2.13.2 Positive Behavior Support
• 2.14 English Language Learners (ELL) and Students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
• 2.15 Child Abuse
• 2.16 Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Response

• 7.1.1 Hiring
• 7.1.2 Creating a Position
• 7.1.3 Elimination of a Position
• 7.1.4 Certification/Qualification of Professional Staff
• 7.2 Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices
• 7.3 Evaluation of Employees
• 7.3.1 Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director
• 7.4 Nepotism
• 7.5 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• 7.7 Conflict of Interest
• 7.8 Employment Protection – Whistleblower Act
• 7.9 Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development
• 7.11 Health Examinations/Screenings for Employees
• 7.12 Drug-Free Workplace

• 8.1 Revenue Collection
• 8.2 Purchasing and Payment
• 8.3 Petty Cash/Checking
• 8.4 Credit Card Policies and Procedures
• 8.6 Capital Assets
• 8.7 Budget/Audit
• 8.9 Fund Balance

• 9.1.1 Acceptable Use of School Technology
• 9.1.2 Acceptable Use of the Internet/School Network
• 9.1.3 Acceptable Use of Personal Technology
• 9.2 Employee Use of Social Media

• 3.1.1 Promotion/Retention
• 3.1.2 Grades/Class Rank
• 3.1.4 Homework
• 3.2.1 Curriculum Development
• 3.2.3 Review by Parents/Students
• 3.2.4 Textbooks/Instructional Supplies
• 3.3 Temporary or Permanent Inability to Participate in Artistic Program
• 3.4 Field Trips
• 3.5 Extracurricular Activities
• 3.7 Equal Access

• 10.1 Allowability of Cost
• 10.2 Conflict of Interest
• 10.3 Procurement
• 10.4 Cash Management
• 10.5 Travel Expenses Using Federal Funds

• 4.1 Nondiscrimination in School Practices
• 4.2 Service Animals
• 4.3 Student Fundraising
• 4.4 Naming Rights
• 4.5 Branding Rights
• 4.6 Commercial Advertising
• 4.7 Copyrighted Materials
• 4.8 Contracted Services
• 4.9 Safety and Loss Control
• 4.10 Reimbursement for Travel Expenses
• 4.11 Records Retention
• 4.12 Disposal of Surplus Property & Obsolete Equipment
• 4.13 Meal Charges