Committees

The Board of Education is responsible for adopting and assessing the effectiveness of the written policies by which the district is governed. The Board recognizes that written policies are essential to district governance in that they:

• Govern effectively and efficiently across time, situations, and individuals.
• Provide the foundation and guidance for administrative action.
• Publicize the federal, state, and local rules that govern the district.

The Board is committed to developing written policies which:

• Clearly define the district’s goals and objectives and reflect the Board’s vision.
• Define roles and responsibilities and identify who is responsible for what.
• Provide the Superintendent and district staff with clear guidance regarding expected district administration.
• Allow for flexibility that is needed for day-to-day operations.

When reviewing the contents of a proposed policy, the Policy Committee will consider whether the proposed policy:

• Is within the scope of the Board’s authority.
• Is consistent with state and federal law and the state and federal Constitutions.
• Supports the district’s goals and objectives.
• Reflects good practice (e.g., educational, personnel, business, etc.).
• Is reasonable and not arbitrary or discriminatory.
• Adequately covers the subject.
• Is consistent with the Board’s existing policies.
• Can be administered in a practical, cost-effective manner.

Goal #1: 

The Policy committee will review New York State School Boards Association’s [NYSSBA] July 2023 and December 2023/January 2024 installments of new and updated policies and review RVCSD’s current policies to determine whether changes or modifications are necessary. These policies will be drafted and brought forth for recommendation to the Board for its consideration within two months.

Goal #2: 

The Policy committee will review the cross-referenced policies outlined in the new and updated policies to determine whether changes or modifications are necessary. Then these policies will be drafted and brought forth for recommendation to the Board for its consideration within two months.

Alignment with Strategic Plan and BOE goals:

By June 2024, the Policy Committee will review and update BOE policies and bring policies to the BOE for adoption so that the district can continue to cultivate a climate of mutual respect, collaboration, and trust among all stakeholder groups, that are aligned with both the district Strategic Plan and BOE goals, as measured by BOE agenda meetings and the policies revised in the Policy Manual.