NOTICE: PWPSD is in the process of updating all policies to reflect the Education Act and new regulations. Some links are broken - contact JoAnn Vanstone if you need anything. (joannvanstone@pwpsd.ca or 780-831-3053)

A - Foundations and Philosophic Commitments

• Statements that clarify principles supportive of the public school system (legal entity).
• Educational philosophy, which serves to guide the board in policy development.

Recognition of Indigenous Lands and Peoples AJ
  Exhibit 1 - Opportunities for Recognition

B - School Board Governance and Operations

• Contains statements about the board as a corporate body (operations, procedures, practices and conduct).
• Sets guidelines concerning relationships with its officials, committees and matters related to policy development. 
  
  Administration in Absence of Policy BFE
  Board Chair Powers and Duties BCBA
  Board Committees BCE
     Exhibit 1 - Board Committees List 
  Board Meetings BD
     Exhibit 1 - Meeting Protocols  
  Trustee Compensation and Expenses BHD
     Exhibit 1 Compensation and Expenses Rate Schedule  
  Trustee Development Opportunities BHB
  Establishment of Board Policy BF
  In Camera/Committee of the Whole BDC 
  Organization of Board BC
  Public Participation at Board Meetings BDDH
  School Board Powers and Duties  BBA
  Trustee Code of Conduct BBF
  Trustee Code of Ethics BBG
  Trustee Attendance BDDI 
     Exhibit 1 - Script 

C - General School Administration

• Policies pertaining to the chief executive officer and the organization plan. 
  
  Development Opportunities for Superintendent CBA
  Evaluation of the Superintendent CBG
  Organization Chart CCA
  Site-Based Decision Making CAA
  Superintendent CB

D - Business Administration

Policies concerning the financial matters and control aspects of the school district.

Policies pertaining to budget, fiscal accounting and reporting, and guidelines for effective and efficient stewardship of public funds. 

Authorized Signatures DGA 
Disposition of Property DNA
Investments DFA
    Exhibit 1 - Credit Ratings
Records Management DA
Operating and Capital Reserve Funds DBA

E - Support Services

• Policies that speak to non-instruction functions signifying important services and programs. 
  
  Buses & School Operation During Inclement Weather EEAF
  Copyright EGAA
  Cross Boundary Transportation EEABA
  Division Vehicles - Acquisitions and Replacements EEBA
  Provision of First Aid EBBA
     Exhibit 1 - First Aid Training - Requirement for Medium Hazard Work
     Exhibit 2 - First Aid Equipment and Supplies
  Student Conduct on School Buses EEACC
  Student Transportation Services EEA
     Exhibit 1 - Permission and Waiver Form (Yard Service) 
  Student Transportation/Private Owned Vehicles EEAEA
     Exhibit 1 - Private Vehicle Owner Statement Form  

F - Facilities

• Covers facility development and construction, as well as related activities such as long-range planning, naming of schools, renovations, closures, etc.
  
  Closure of School or Division within a School - FL 
     Exhibit 1 Shool Act - Section 58 
     Exhibit 2 - Closure of School Regulation 
     Exhibit 3 - Area Capacity and Utilization Report 
  Lease of Facility Space FBC

G - Personnel and Employee Relations

• Policies related to the school board's relationship to staff. 
  
  Administrative Team in Schools GCAE
  Conflict of Interest (Nepotism) GBCA
  Employee Inappropriate Substance Use GBKB 
     Exhibit 1 - Definitions 
  Health and Safety GBE 
  Hutterite Colony Administration GCAEA
  Leaves for Assistance to other Agencies - Honorarium Acceptance GCBDE
  Long Service Recognition/Retirement Awards GBN
  Personnel Policy Non-Teaching Staff GGG
  Professional Staffing GC 
     Exhibit 1 - Procedure for Selecting New Principals
  Protection of Staff GBEA
     Exhibit 1 - Healthy Interactions 
     Exhibit 2 - Healthy Interactions - Standard Form Letter 
  Public Information Disclosure - GBO
     Exhibit 1 - Procedures to Manage Disclosures for Designated Officers
     Exhibit 2 - Complaint of Reprisal Form
     Exhibit 3 - DIsclosure of Wrongdoing Form
  Regular Route - Bus Driver Selection Process GDABA
  School Administrator GCAD
  Staff Leaves For Political Positions GBG
  Support Staff Evaluation GDN
  Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members GCPD
  Teacher Growth, Supervision & Evaluation GCN
  Teachers' Duties and Responsibilities GCAG
  Use of Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs that Cause Impairment GBEB
       Exhibit 1 - Medical Document Form

H - Curriculum and Instruction

• Policies that deal with the total instruction program. They reflect the reason for being: to provide the best possible educational opportunity for children. 
  
  Citizenship Programs Support HICAB 
  Compressed School Week Schedule HHCA
  Resources for Schools HIAD
     Exhibit 1 - Parent's Request for Reconsiderations of a Resource 
  Division School Year Calendar HC 
     Exhibit 1 - Calendar Checklist 
  Placement of Students With Special Needs HGB 
     Exhibit 1 - Student First Framework for Learning
  Home Education HGBG
  Hunter Training/Firearms Course HNI
  School Fees  HIAF
     Exhibit 1 - Fee Schedule 
     Exhibit 2 - Extracurricular Fees
     Exhibit 3 - Waiver or Refund of Fees 
     Exhibit 4 - Methodology for Calculating Fee Waivers 
  Off Site Activities HGCG 
     Off Site Activities Exhibit 1 Chart HGCG
  Off-Campus Education HGADA 
     Exhibit 1 - Tri-District Work Agreement Form  
     Exhibit 2 - Tri-District Work Site/Station Inspection Checklist 
     Exhibit 3 - Tri-District Agreement Special Consideration 
     Exhibit 4 - Work Experience Training Plan
     Exhibit 5 - Student Evaluation Form  
  Promotion and Retention HKE
  Religious Education HGAC
  Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Observances HND
  Second Language Instruction HGBF
  Student Assessment, Grading and Reporting HK
  Teaching About Controversial Issues HNB
  

I - Students

• Addresses the collective needs and welfare of students, individual needs, educational needs and welfare of society. 
  
  Administration of Medical Assistance to Students IHCD
     Exhibit 1 - Administering Prescription Drugs to Students Form 
     Exhibit 2 - Medical Condition Form 
     Exhibit 3 - Administration of Non-Prescription Medications to Students Form 
     Exhibit 4 - Information Sheet: Asthma Attacks and Anaphylaxis 
  Anti-Bullying - IGH
     Exhibit 1 - Bullying Chart 
  Appeals Concerning Student Matters IFA
  Changes to Attendance Boundaries - ICA
  Communicable Diseases IHCF
     Exhibit 1 - Quick Reference Guide to Common Diseases  
     Exhibit 2 - Notifiable Disease list 
     Exhibit 3 - Hygienic Practices
  Early Entry Kindergarten Program IEA
  Foreign Students - Admission to Schools IECB
  Tobacco and Tobacco-like Products IFCG
  Drug & Alcohol Use by Students IFCI
  Nutrition Policy - IHCG
  Safe and Caring Learning Environment IHF 
  Student Attendance IE
  School Sponsored Fund Raising IL 
  Student Attendance Areas IC
  Student Code of Conduct IFC
  Student Dress & Grooming IFCA
  Student Records IO
     Exhibit 1 - Release of Confidential Information Consent Form 
     Exhibit 2 - Confidentiality of Student Records Release Form 
  Student Re-entry Into Schools Under Special Circumstances - IECC
  Student Supervision IHFA
  Student Suspension/Expulsion IGD
  Student Violence, Use of Weapons & Criminal Offences IFCJ
  Use of Digital and Electronic Devices IFCL
  Use of Service Dogs and Education Assistance Animals in Schools IHCH
      Appendix A - Parent Request Form 
      Appendix B - Administrator Checklist 

J - School Community Relations

• Deals with relations with the general public, community organizations and other public agencies.
  
  Advertising In Schools JJ
  Conflict Resolution JAB
     Exhibit 1 - PWSD Guidelines for Healthy Interactions 
     Exhibit 2 - A Process for Resolution Form
     Exhibit 3 - The Big Picture - A Division-wide Process for Resolving Conflict
  Contributions to Individuals, Groups or Organizations JOBA
  Educational Partnerships JA
  Electioneering and Politically Motivated Communications JJA
  Non-Curricular Use of School Facilities JG
     Exhibit 1 - Recommeded School Facilities Rate Schedule
     Exhibit 2 - Request to Borrow School Equipment
     Exhibit 3 - School Facilitiy and/or Equipment Use Agreement 
     Exhibit 4 - User Group Expectations
  School Councils - JC 
     Exhibit 1 - Annual School Councils Report   
     Exhibit 2 - School Councils Timeline for Principals  
     Exhibit 3 - Request Procedure 

Additional alphabetic letters (code descriptors) are used to more precisely describe topics within the major categories.