School Policies
As a public, community school, University Heights Charter School seeks to maintain transparency in its policies and procedures. All official policies approved by the Board of Trustees will be posted here for easy access.
A directory is provided below. Click on the Series links to the left to access and download individual policies. Dates signify when policy was last approved by the board. If you have any questions or problems accessing please contact Dr. Christy Oliver-Hawley, Head of School.
Series 1000 - Community Relations
- uhcs-policy-1000-community-relations-goals
- uhcs-policy-1100-communications
- uhcs-policy-1110-media
- uhcs-policy-1111-publications
- uhcs-policy-1120-board-meetings
- uhcs-policy-1140-distribution-of-materials
- uhcs-policy-1200-participation-by-the-public
- uhcs-policy-1220-ad-hoc-advisory-committees
- uhcs-policy-1230-school-connected-organizations
- uhcs-policy-1250-visitors
- uhcs-policy-1260-safe-school-environment
Series 2000 - Administration
- uhcs-policy-2000-role-of-administration
- uhcs-policy-2121-line-of-responsibility
- uhcs-policy-2131-executive-director
- uhcs-policy-2140-principal-evaluation
- uhcs-policy-2210-administrative-leeway
- uhcs-policy-2224-nondiscrimination
- uhcs-policy-2240-school-evaluation
- uhcs-policy-2255-action-planning-for-charter-renewal
- uhcs-policy-2270-conflict-of-interest
Series 3000 - Business and Operations
- uhcs-policy-3000-business-and-operations-concepts-and-goals
- uhcs-policy-3100-budget-planning
- uhcs-policy-3160-transfer-funds-between-budget-lines
- uhcs-policy-3220-state-and-federal-funds
- uhcs-policy-3250-income-from-fees-fines
- uhcs-policy-3260-disposal-of-property
- uhcs-policy-3280-gifts-grants-bequests
- uhcs-policy-3320-purchasing-procedures
- uhcs-policy-3326-payment-for-goods-services
- uhcs-policy-3327-relations-with-vendors
- uhcs-policy-3400-accounts
- uhcs-policy-3440-inventories
- uhcs-policy-3450-money-in-school-buildings
- uhcs-policy-3451-petty-cash-funds
- uhcs-policy-3453-school-activity-funds
- uhcs-policy-3510-operations-and-pest-management
- uhcs-policy-3514-equipment
- uhcs-policy-3515-smoking-prohibition
- uhcs-policy-3516-electrical-appliances
- uhcs-policy-3541-transportation-safety
- uhcs-policy-3542-food-service
- uhcs-policy-3542.1-wellness-nutrition
- uhcs-policy-3542.2-charging-school-meals
- uhcs-policy-3542.31-lunch-program
- uhcs-policy-3542.44-food-purchasing
- uhcs-policy-3570-records-reports
- uhcs-policy-3571-audit
- uhcs-policy-3600-evaluation-of-operations
Series 4000 - Staff
- updated-uhcs-policy-4131-certified-staff-development
- uhcs-policy-4110-4210-streamline-tenure
- uhcs-policy-4111-recruitment-of-certified-staff
- uhcs-policy-4111.1-nondiscrimination-policy
- uhcs-policy-4112.2-certification
- uhcs-policy-4112.4-employee-health
- uhcs-policy-4112.6-personnel-records
- uhcs-policy-4112.7-employment-references
- uhcs-policy-4112.8-nepotism
- uhcs-policy-4113-transfers
- uhcs-policy-4115-supervision-cert-staff
- uhcs-policy-4116-evaluation-cert-staff
- uhcs-policy-4116-teacher-evaluation
- uhcs-policy-4117.4-reduction-in-force
- uhcs-policy-4117.41-nonrenewal
- uhcs-policy-4118.3-4218.3-grievances-revised
- uhcs-policy-4119.21-conflict-of-interest
- uhcs-policy-4119.22-conduct-and-dress
- uhcs-policy-4119.23-employee-substance-abuse
- uhcs-policy-4119.26-4219.26-electronic-communication
- uhcs-policy-4121-substitute-teachers
- uhcs-policy-4122-student-teachers-interns
- uhcs-policy-4123-classroom-aides
- uhcs-policy-4131-certified-staff-development (Superseded)
- uhcs-policy-4135.2-4235.2-employee-contracts
- uhcs-policy-4138-nonschool-employment
- uhcs-policy-4138.2-private-tutoring
- uhcs-policy-4139-children-of-staff
- uhcs-policy-4142-4242-payroll
- uhcs-policy-4147-employee-safety
- uhcs-policy-4151-attendance-patterns
- uhcs-policy-4151.1-hardship-consideration
- uhcs-policy-4151.2-family-and-medical-leave-policy
- uhcs-policy-4151.3-paid-time-off-policy-revised
- uhcs-policy-4211-recruitment-non-cert-staff
- uhcs-policy-4215-supervision-non-cert-staff
- uhcs-policy-4216-evaluation-non-cert-staff
- uhcs-policy-4222-noninstructional-aides
- uhcs-policy-4231-staff-development-non-cert-staff
Series 5000 - Students
- updated-uhcs-policy-5145.4-equal-opportunity
- updated-uhcs-policy-5141.4-child-abuse
- updated-uhcs-policy-5131.1-harrasment-intimidation-bullying
- uhcs-policy-5020-role-of-parent-guardians-1
- uhcs-policy-5021-title-i-parent-involvement-policy
- uhcs-policy-5111-admission
- uhcs-policy-5113-attendance
- uhcs-policy-5114-suspensions-and-expulsions
- uhcs-policy-5119-transfers
- uhcs-policy-5120-assessment
- uhcs-policy-5124-reporting-to-parents
- uhcs-policy-5125-student-records
- uhcs-policy-5126-awards-for-achievement
- uhcs-policy-5127-commencement
- uhcs-policy-5131-conduct-discipline
- uhcs-policy-5131.1-harrasment-intimidation-bullying (superseded)
- uhcs-policy-5131.5-vandalism-violence
- uhcs-policy-5131.6-substance-abuse
- uhcs-policy-5131.7-weapons
- uhcs-policy-5136-fundraising
- uhcs-policy-5141-health
- uhcs-policy-5141.1-accidents
- uhcs-policy-5141.2-illness
- uhcs-policy-5141.3-exams-immunizations
- uhcs-policy-5141.4-child-abuse (superseded)
- uhcs-policy-5141.5-pandemic-flu (superseded)
- uhcs-policy-5141.8-sports-related-concussion
- uhcs-policy-5141.21-medication
- uhcs-policy-5141.22-food-allergies
- uhcs-policy-5142-pupil-safety
- uhcs-policy-5145.4-equal-opportunity
- uhcs-policy-5145.5-photographs
- uhcs-policy-5145.6-pupil-grievance
- uhcs-policy-5145.11-questioning-apprehension
- uhcs-policy-5145.12-search-seizure
Series 6000 - Instruction
- updated-uhcs-policy-6145.1-extracurricular-activities
- updated-uhcs-policy-6174.1-special-education
- uhcs-policy-6010-goals-and-objectives
- uhcs-policy-6111-school-calendar
- uhcs-policy-6112-school-day
- uhcs-policy-6114-emergency-preparedness
- uhcs-policy-6115-ceremonies-observances
- uhcs-policy-6121-nondiscrimination
- uhcs-policy-6140-curriculum-adoption
- uhcs-policy-6141-curriculum-design
- uhcs-policy-6141.2-religious-beliefs
- uhcs-policy-6142-subject-fields
- uhcs-policy-6142.1-family-life-education
- uhcs-policy-6142.2-esl-bilingual
- uhcs-policy-6142.4-physical-education-and-health
- uhcs-policy-6142.6-basic-skills
- uhcs-policy-6142.9-arts
- uhcs-policy-6142.10-technology
- uhcs-policy-6142.12-career-education
- uhcs-policy-6142.13-hiv-prevention-education
- uhcs-policy-6143-curriculum-guides
- uhcs-policy-6143.1-lesson-plans
- uhcs-policy-6145-extracurricular-activities (superseded)
- uhcs-policy-6145.3-publications
- uhcs-policy-6146.2-promotion-retention
- uhcs-policy-6147-standards-of-proficiency
- uhcs-policy-6147.1-eval-of-individual
- uhcs-policy-6151-class-size
- uhcs-policy-6153-field-trips
- uhcs-policy-6154-homework-makeup-work
- uhcs-policy-6156-instructional-planning
- uhcs-policy-6156-instructional-services
- uhcs-policy-6161.1-evaluation-of-materials
- uhcs-policy-6161.2-complaints-re-materials
- uhcs-policy-6161.4-community-resources
- uhcs-policy-6162.5-research
- uhcs-policy-6164.1-intervention-services
- uhcs-policy-6164.2-counseling-services
- uhcs-policy-6164.4-child-study-team
- uhcs-policy-6171-special-instructional-programs
- uhcs-policy-6171.1-remedial-instruction
- uhcs-policy-6171.3-at-risk-and-title-i
- uhcs-policy-6171.4-special-education (superseded)
- uhcs-policy-6171.41-idea-part-b-addendum-revised
- uhcs-policy-6172-alternate-educational-programs
- uhcs-policy-6173-home-instruction
Series 7000 - Facilities
Series 9000 - Board Bylaws
- uhcs-policy-9011-composition-and-election-revised
- uhcs-policy-9000-role-of-the-board
- uhcs-policy-9020-public-statements
- uhcs-policy-9011-requirements-of-trustees
- uhcs-policy-9010-role-of-the-trustee
- uhcs-policy-9120-officers
- uhcs-policy-9121-duties-of-president
- uhcs-policy-9130-committees
- uhcs-policy-9200-orientation-training
- uhcs-policy-9250-expenses
- uhcs-policy-9270-conflict-of-interest
- uhcs-policy-9271-code-of-ethics
- uhcs-policy-9311-formulation-of-policies
- uhcs-policy-9312-formulation-of-bylaws
- uhcs-policy-9313-formulation-of-regulations
- uhcs-policy-9314-suspension-of-policy
- uhcs-policy-9320-meetings
- uhcs-policy-9321-notification-of-meetings
- uhcs-policy-9322-public-executive-sessions
- uhcs-policy-9323-agenda-preparation
- uhcs-policy-9325-voting-method
- uhcs-policy-9326-minutes
- uhcs-policy-9400-board-self-evaluation