The Board of Education shall reserve to itself the function of providing guides for the discretionary action of those to whom it delegates authority. The Superintendent or designee shall act as an advisor to the Board in the adoption and approval of written Board policies. The Board shall seek input from the staff and community where appropriate. These guides for discretionary action shall constitute the policies governing the operation of the school system.

The adoption of a written policy shall occur only after the proposal has been discussed and agreed to by the Board of Education Policy Committee. Once approved by the Board of Education Policy Committee, it will be placed no later than the following month’s regular board of education agenda. By a majority vote, the Board may complete the adoption of the proposed policy.

The formal adoption of written Board policy shall be recorded in the official minutes of the Board. Such written Board policy shall govern the conduct and affairs of the district and shall be binding upon the members of the educational community in the district.

It shall be the Board's responsibility to keep its written policies up-to-date so that they may be used consistently as a basis for Board action and administrative decision.

The Superintendent or designee is given the continuing commission of calling to the Board's attention all policies that are out-of-date or for other reasons appear to need revision.

The Board shall delegate to the Superintendent or designee the function of specifying required actions and designing the detailed arrangements under which the schools will be operated. These rules and these detailed arrangements shall constitute the administrative regulations governing the schools. They must in every respect be consistent with the policies adopted by the Board. The Board shall be kept informed periodically of changes in administrative regulations.

Education Law Sections 1709(1) and 1709(2)