School district governance is the act of transforming the needs, wishes, and desires of the community into policies that direct the community's schools.

The Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Governance Team is made up of the five Trustees and the Superintendent. Trustees are elected volunteers who serve four-year terms.

Governance Team Handbook

The responsibilities of the Board cover four broad areas:

• Establishing a vision for the district
• Establishing an effective and efficient organizational structure
• Ensuring accountability
• Advocating on behalf of children and public education

In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the Board:

• Selects and evaluates the Superintendent
• Adopts and evaluates policies
• Adopts and monitors curriculum
• Adopts a budget and monitors the district’s fiscal accountability
• Negotiates and adopts collective bargaining agreements
• Creates an environment that promotes excellence and enhanced communication among our various constituencies.

Professional Governance Standards (as advised by California School Boards Association)

Vision & Goal Planning: New mission & vision statements, core values and concepts, and strategic priorities are updated every 2 years. See the "About Us" section of our website for more information.

Board Bylaw 9250 concerning Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits

The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of adopting policies that reflect the district's vision and maintaining a policy manual that is up-to-date and reflects the mandates of law.

The Superintendent or designee shall maintain a district policy manual for the purpose of communicating to all interested parties the policies, regulations and bylaws within which district schools will operate. The Board encourages members of the public to acquaint themselves with the district's policy manual.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the community and all district employees have access to the policy manual. A public copy of the manual shall be maintained in the district central office and at each school site. These copies shall be maintained either electronically or by paper copy.

The Superintendent or designee shall establish an inventory of policy revisions, which will include numerical reference, and the date of adoption.

Bylaws of the Board BB 9310

Link to California Education Code

Philosophy, Goals and Objectives: Comprehensive Plans (Series 0000)

0000 Vision - BP 0100 Philosophy - BP 0200 Goals for the School District - BP 0400 Comprehensive Plans - BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities - BP, AR 0420 School Plans/Site Councils - BP, AR 0420.4 Charter Schools - BP, AR 0430 Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education - BP, AR 0440 District Technology Plan - BP, AR 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan - BP 0460 Local Control and Accountability Plan - BP, AR 0500 Accountability - BP 0510 School Accountability Report Card BP

Community Relations (Series 1000)

1000 Concepts and Roles - BP 1100 Communication with the Public - BP, E 1112 Media Relations - BP, AR 1113 District and School Web Sites - BP, AR 1114 District-Sponsored Social Media - BP, AR 1150 Commendations and Awards - BP 1160 Political Processes - BP 1220 Citizen Advisory Committees - BP, AR 1240 Volunteer Assistance - BP, AR 1250 Visitors/Outsiders - BP, AR 1260 Educational Foundation - BP 1312.1 Complaints Concerning District Employees - BP, AR 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials - BP, AR 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures - BP, AR 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures - AR, E 1313 Civility - BP 1321 Solicitation of Funds from and by Students - BP 1325 Advertising and Promotion - BP 1330 Use of School Facilities - BP, AR 1330.1 Joint Use Agreements - BP.pdf 1340 Access to District Records - BP, AR 1431 Waivers - BP

Administration (Series 2000)

2000 Concepts and Roles - BP 2110 Superintendent Responsibilities and Duties - BP 2111 Superintendent Governance Standards - BP 2120 Superintendent Recruitment and Selection - BP 2121 Superintendent’s Contract - BP 2140 Evaluation of the Superintendent - BP 2210 Administrative Discretion Re: Board Policy - BP 2300 Representative and Deliberative Groups - BP

Business and Non-Instructional Operations (Series 3000-3400)

3000 Concepts and Roles - BP 3100 Budget - BP AR 3110 Transfer of Funds - BP 3220.1 Lottery Funds - BP 3230 Federal Grant Funds - BP, AR 3260 Fees and Charges - BP, AR 3270 Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies - BP, AR 3280 Sale, Lease, Rental of District-Owned Real Property - BP, AR 3290 Gifts, Grants and Bequests - BP 3300 Expenditures/Expending Authority - BP 3311 Bids - BP, AR 3312 Contracts - BP 3312.2 Educational Travel Program Contracts - BP, AR 3314 Payment for Goods and Services - BP, AR 3314.2 Revolving Funds - BP 3320 Claims and Actions Against the District - BP, AR, E 3350 Travel Expenses - BP 3400 Management of District Assets/Accounts - BP, AR 3430 Investing - BP 3452 Student Activity Funds - BP 3460 Financial Reports and Accountability - BP AR 3470 Debt Issuance and Management - BP

Business and Non-Instructional Operations (Series 3500)

3510 Green Schools Operations - BP 3511 Energy and Water Conservation - BP 3511.1 Integrated Waste Management - BP, AR 3512 Equipment (includes instructional equipment) - AR, E 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools - BP, AR 3513.4 Drug and Drug and Alcohol Free Schools - BP 3514.2 Integrated Pest Management - BP, AR 3515 Campus Security - BP, AR 3515.2 Disruptions - BP AR 3515.21 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) - BP 3515.4 Recovery for Property Loss or Damage - BP, AR 3515.5 Sex Offender Notification - BP, AR 3515.6 Criminal Background Checks for Contractors - AR 3516 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan - BP, AR 3516.1 Fire Drills and Fires - AR 3516.2 Bomb Threats - AR 3516.3 Earthquake Emergency Procedure System - AR 3516.5 Emergency Schedules - BP 3523 Electronic Signatures - BP, AR 3530 Risk Management/Insurance - BP, AR 3541.1 Transportation for School-Related Trips - AR, E 3541.2 Transportation for Students with Disabilities - BP, AR 3550 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program - BP, AR 3551 Food Service Operations/Cafeteria Fund - BP, AR 3553 Free and Reduced Price Meals - BP, AR 3580 District Records - BP, AR

Personnel (Series 4000)

4000 Concepts and Roles - BP 4020 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace - BP 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment - BP, AR 4032 Reasonable Accommodation - AR 4031 Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment - AR 4033 Lactation Accommodation - BP 4040 Employee Use of Technology - BP, AR

Personnel (Series 4100)

4100 Certificated Personnel - BP 4111 Recruitment and Selection - BP 4111.2 Legal Status Requirement - BP, AR 4112 Appointment and Conditions of Employment - AR 4112.1 Contracts - AR 4112.2 Certification - BP, AR 4112.21 District Interns - BP, AR 4112.22 Staff Teaching Students of Limited English Proficiency - AR 4112.23 Special Education Staff - BP 4112.3 Oath or Affirmation - AR, E 4112.4 Health Examinations - AR 4112.5 Criminal Record Check - AR. E 4112.6 Personnel Files - AR 4112.8 Employment of Relatives - BP 4112.9 Employee Notifications - AR 4113 Assignment - BP, AR 4113.5 Working Remotely - BP 4114 Transfers - BP 4115 Evaluation/Supervision - BP 4116 Probationary/Permanent Status - BP, AR 4117.14 Employment of Retired Teachers - AR 4117.2 Resignation - BP 4117.3 Personnel Reduction - BP, AR 4117.5 Termination Agreements - AR 4117.7 Employment Status Reports - AR 4118 Suspension/Disciplinary Action - BP, AR 4119.1 Civil and Legal Rights - BP 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - BP, AR 4119.12 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 4119.21 Professional Standards - BP, E 4119.22 Dress and Grooming - BP 4119.23 Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information - BP 4119.25 Political Activities of Employees - BP, AR 4119.41 Employees with Infectious Disease - BP 4119.42 Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens - BP, AR, E 4119.43 Universal Precautions - BP, AR 4131 Staff Development - BP 4135 Soliciting and Selling - BP 4136 Nonschool Employment - BP 4140 Bargaining Units - BP 4141 Collective Bargaining Agreement - BP 4141.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage - BP, AR 4143 Negotiations/Consultation - BP 4143.1 Public Notice - Personnel Negotiations - BP, AR 4144 Complaints - BP, AR 4151 Employee Compensation - BP 4154 Health and Welfare Benefits - BP, AR 4156.2 Awards and Recognition - BP 4156.3 Employee Property Reimbursement - BP 4157 Employee Safety - BP, AR 4157.1 Work-Related Injuries - BP 4158 Employee Security - BP, AR 4161 Leaves - BP, AR 4161.1 Personal Illness/Injury Leave - AR 4161.11 Industrial Accident/Illness Leave - AR 4161.2 Personal Leaves - AR 4161.8 Family Care and Medical Leave - AR, E 4161.9 Catastrophic Leave Program - BP, AR

Personnel (Series 4200)

4200 Classified Personnel - BP,AR 4211 Recruitment and Selection - BP 4211.2 Legal Status Requirement - BP, AR 4212 Appointment and Conditions of Employment - AR 4214.4 Health Examinations 4212.5 Criminal Record Check - AR 4212.6 Personnel Files - AR 4212.8 Employment of Relatives - BP 4212.9 Employee Notifications - AR 4213.5 Working Remotely - BP 4215 Evaluation/Supervision - BP 4216 Probationary/Permanent Status - BP 4217.2 Resignation - BP 4217.5 Termination Agreements - AR 4218 Discipline-Suspension-Disciplinary Action - BP, AR 4219.1 Civil and Legal Rights - BP 4219.11 Sexual Harassment - BP, AR 4219.12 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 4219.21 Professional Standards - BP, E 4219.23 Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information - BP 4219.25 Political Activities of Employees - BP, AR 4219.41 Employees with Infectious Disease - BP 4219.42 Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens - BP, AR, E 4219.43 Universal Precautions - BP, AR 4235 Soliciting and Selling - BP 4236 Nonschool Employment - BP 4240 Bargaining Units - BP 4241 Collective Bargaining Agreement - BP 4241.6 Concerted Action/Work Stoppage - BP, AR 4243.1 Public Notice - Personnel Negotiations - BP, AR 4244 Complaints - BP, AR 4251 Employee Compensation - BP 4254 Health and Welfare Benefits - BP, AR 4256.2 Awards and Recognition - BP 4256.3 Employee Property Reimbursement - BP 4257 Employee Safety - BP, AR 4257.1 Work-Related Injuries - BP 4258 Employee Security - BP, AR 4261 Leaves - BP, AR 4261.2 Personal Leaves - AR 4261.8 Family Care and Medical Leave - AR, E 4261.9 Catastrophic Leave Program - BP, AR

Personnel (Series 4300)

4311 Recruitment and Selection - BP 4311.2 Legal Status Requirement - BP, AR 4312.3 Oath or Affirmation - AR, E 4312.4 Health Examinations - BP, AR 4312.5 Criminal Record Check - AR 4312.6 Personnel Files - AR 4312.8 Employment of Relatives - BP 4312.9 Employee Notifications - AR 4313.5 Working Remotely - BP 4315 Evaluation/Supervision 4317.14 Employment of Retired Teachers - AR 4317.2 Resignation - BP 4317.5 Termination Agreements - AR 4319.1 Civil and Legal Rights - BP 4319.11 Sexual Harassment - BP, AR 4319.12 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 4319.23 Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information - BP 4319.25 Political Activities of Employees - BP, AR 4319.41 Employees with Infectious Disease - BP 4319.42 Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens - BP, AR, E 4319.43 Universal Precautions - BP, AR 4335 Soliciting and Selling - BP 4336 Nonschool Employment - BP 4344 Complaints - BP, AR 4351 Employee Compensation - BP 4354 Health and Welfare Benefits - BP, AR 4356.2 Awards and Recognition - BP 4356.3 Employee Property Reimbursement - BP 4357 Employee Safety - BP, AR 4357.1 Work-Related Injuries - BP 4358 Employee Security - BP, AR 4361 Leaves - BP, AR 4361.1 Personal Illness/Injury Leave - AR 4361.11 Industrial Accident/Illness Leave - AR 4361.2 Personal Leaves - AR 4361.8 Family Care and Medical Leave - AR, E 4361.9 Catastrophic Leave Program - BP, AR

Students (Series 5000-5119)

5000 Concepts and Roles - BP 5020 Parent Rights and Responsibilities - BP, AR 5021 Noncustodial Parents - BP 5022 Student and Family Privacy Rights - BP, AR 5030 Student Wellness - BP, AR 5111 Admission - BP, AR 5111.1 District Residency - AR 5112.1 Exemptions from Attendance - BP, AR 5112.2 Exclusions from Attendance - AR 5113 Absences and Excuses - BP, AR 5113.1 Chronic Absence and Truancy - BP 5113.2 District School Attendance Review Board - BP, AR .pdf 5116 School Attendance Boundaries - BP 5116.1 Intradistrict Open Enrollment - BP, AR 5117 Interdistrict Transfer Policy Statement - BP, AR, E 5118 Open Enrollment Act Transfers - AR 5119 Students Expelled from Other Districts - BP, AR

Students (Series 5120)

5121 Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement - BP, AR 5123 Promotion/Acceleration/Retention - BP, AR 5125 Student Records - BP, AR 5125.1 Release of Directory Information - BP, AR 5125.2 Withholding Grades, Diploma or Transcripts - AR 5125.3 Challenging Student Records - AR 5126 Awards for Achievement - BP, AR

Students (Series 5130)

5131 Conduct - BP 5131.1 Bus Conduct BP 5131.2 Bullying BP 5131.41 Use of Seclusion and Restraint - AR 5131.5 Vandalism and Graffiti - BP 5131.6 Alcohol and Other Drugs - BP, AR 5131.62 Tobacco - BP, AR 5131.7 Possession of Weapons and Dangerous Instruments - BP, AR 5131.9 Academic Honesty - BP 5132 Dress and Grooming - BP, AR 5137 Positive School Climate - BP 5138 Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation - BP

Students (Series 5140-5144)

5141 Health Care and Emergencies - BP, AR 5141.21 Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions - BP, AR 5141.22 Infectious Diseases - BP 5141.23 Asthma Mangement - BP 5141.24 Specialized Health Care Services - AR 5141.3 Health Examinations (cf. 6145.2) - BP, AR 5141.31 Immunizations - BP, AR 5141.32 Health Screening for School Entry - AR 5141.33 Head Lice - BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Reporting Procedures - BP, AR 5141.52 Suicide Prevention - BP, AR 5142 Safety - BP, AR 5142.1 Identification and Reporting of Missing Children - AR 5142.2 Safe Routes to School Program - BP, AR 5143 Insurance - BP 5144 Discipline - BP, AR 5144.1 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process - BP, AR 5144.2 Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities) - AR 5144.4 Required Parental Attendance - BP, AR

Students (Series 5145-5147)

5145.11 Questioning and Apprehension BP AR 5145.12 Search and Seizure BP 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement - BP, AR 5145.2 Freedom of Speech/Expression - BP, AR 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - BP 5145.6 Parental Notifications - BP, E 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - BP, AR 5145.71 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 5145.8 Refusal to Harm or Destroy Animals - BP, AR 5145.9 Hate Behavior - BP, AR 5146 Pregnant/Parenting Students - BP 5147 Dropout Prevention - BP

Instruction (Series 6000-6140)

6000 Concepts and Roles - BP 6011 Academic Standards - BP 6020 Parent Involvement - BP 6111 School Calendar - BP 6112 School Day - BP, AR 6115 Ceremonies and Observances - BP, AR 6116 Classroom Interruptions - BP, AR 6141 Curriculum Development and Evaluation - BP 6141.2 Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs - BP, AR 6142.1 Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction - BP, AR 6142.4 Learning Through Community Service - BP 6142.5 Environmental Education - BP 6142.6 Visual and Performing Arts Education - BP 6142.7 Physical Education - BP, AR 6142.8 Comprehensive Health Education - BP 6142.91 Reading/Language Arts Instruction - BP 6142.92 Mathematics Instruction - BP 6142.93 Science Instruction - BP 6142.94 History-Social Science Instruction - BP 6144 Controversial Issues - BP, AR 6145 Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities - BP, AR 6145.2 Athletic Competition - BP, AR 6145.5 Student Council and Equal Access - BP, AR 6145.6 International Exchange - BP, AR 6145.8 Assemblies and Special Events - BP

Instruction (Series 6150)

6151 Class Size - BP, AR 6152 Class Assignment - BP 6153 School-Sponsored Trips - BP, AR 6154 Homework/Makeup Work - BP, AR 6157 Distance Learning - BP 6158 Independent Study - BP, AR 6159 Individualized Education Program (IEP) - BP, AR 6159.1 Procedural Safeguards and Complaints for Special Education - BP, AR 6159.2 Nonpublic Nonsectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education - BP, AR 6159.3 Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Special Education Students - BP, AR 6159.4 Behavioral Interventions for Special Education Students - AR

Instruction (Series 6160)

6161.1 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials - BP, AR 6161.11 Supplementary Instructional Materials - BP 6161.2 Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials - BP 6161.3 Toxic Art Supplies - BP 6162.5 Student Assessment - BP 6162.51 State Academic Achievement Tests - BP, AR 6162.54 Test Integrity/Test Preparation - BP 6162.6 Use of Copyrighted Materials - BP, AR 6162.8 Research - BP, AR 6163.1 Library Media Centers - BP 6163.2 Animals at School - BP, AR 6163.4 Student Use of Technology - BP, AR 6164.2 Guidance/Counseling Services - BP 6164.4 Identification of Individuals for Special Education - BP, AR 6164.5 Student Study Teams - BP, AR 6164.6 Identification and Education under Section 504 - BP, AR

Instruction (Series 6170)

6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten - BP, AR 6171 Title I Programs - BP, AR 6173 Education for Homeless Children - BP, AR 6174 Education for English Language Learners - BP, AR 6177 Summer School - BP 6179 Supplemental Instruction - BP, AR 6183 Home and Hospital Instruction - AR 6190 Evaluation of the Instructional Program - BP

Facilities (Series 7000)

7000 Concepts and Roles - BP 7110 Facilities Master Plan - BP 7111 Evaluating Existing Buildings - AR 7131 Relations with Local Agencies - BP 7140 Architectural and Engineering Services - BP, AR 7150 Site Selection and Development - BP, AR 7160 Charter School Facilities - AR 7210 Facilities Financing - BP 7211 Developer Fees - BP, AR 7214 General Obligation Bonds - BP, AR 7310 Naming of Facility - BP

Bylaws of the Board (Series 9000)

9000 Role of the Board - BB 9005 Governance Standards - BB 9010 Public Statements - BB 9011 Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information - BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communication - BB 9100 Organization - BB 9110 Terms of Office - BB 9121 President - BB 9122 Secretary - BB 9123 Clerk - BB 9124 Attorney - BB 9130 Board Committees - BB 9140 Board Representatives - BB 9200 Members (Limits of Authority) - BB 9220 Governing Board Elections - BB 9222 Resignation - BB 9223 Filling Vacancies - BB, E 9224 Oath or Affirmation - BB 9230 Orientation - BB 9240 Board Development - BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement, and Other Benefits - BB 9260 Legal Protection - BB 9270 Conflict of Interest (includes nepotism) - BB 9310 Policy Manual - BB 9320 Meetings and Notices (includes posting requirements) - BB, E 9321 Closed Session Purposes and Agendas - BB 9321.1 Closed Session Actions and Reports - BB 9322 Agenda/Meeting Materials (includes construction, posting, advance delivery) - BB 9323 Meeting Conduct - BB 9323.2 Actions by the Board - BB, E 9324 Minutes and Recordings - BB 9400 Board Self-Evaluation - BB