§ 570b. Hazing
§ 570b. Hazing The hazing prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include: (1) a statement that hazing, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(30) of this title, is prohibited and may be subject to civil penalties pursuant to article 3 of this subchapter 5; (2) a procedure that […]
§ 570c. Bullying
§ 570c. Bullying The bullying prevention policy required by section 570 of this title and its plan for implementation shall include: (1) a statement that bullying, as defined in subdivision 11(a)(32) of this title, is prohibited; (2) a procedure that directs students, staff, parents, and guardians how to report violations and file complaints; (3) a […]
§ 563. Powers of school boards; form of vote
§ 563. Powers of school boards; form of vote The school board of a school district, in addition to other duties and authority specifically assigned by law: (1) Shall determine the educational policies of the school district. Board policies shall be of general application to the district and shall be in writing, codified, and made […]
§ 563a. Prevention, identification, and reporting of child sexual abuse and sexual violence
§ 563a. Prevention, identification, and reporting of child sexual abuse and sexual violence Each school board of a school district and governing body of an approved or recognized independent school shall ensure that adults employed in the schools within its jurisdiction receive orientation, information, or instruction on the prevention, identification, and reporting of child sexual […]
§ 566. Authority to borrow
§ 566. Authority to borrow Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 562(9) of this title, if a budget for the support of schools for the ensuing year has not been approved on or before June 30 of any year, the school board may borrow funds necessary to enable it to operate the schools on a budget […]
§ 567. Surplus
§ 567. Surplus If an audit reveals that a school district has surplus funds, the school board shall carry the funds into the next year as revenue unless authorized by the voters, at an annual or special meeting warned for the purpose, to: (1) deposit the funds into a reserve fund established pursuant to 24 […]
§ 568. School branding
§ 568. School branding (a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) “School” means a public school or an independent school approved under section 166 of this title. (2) “School board” means the board of directors or other governing body of an educational institution when referring to an independent school. (3) “School branding” means any […]
§ 558. Eligibility for election to a school board; employment of school board members
§ 558. Eligibility for election to a school board; employment of school board members (a) A legal voter in a school district shall be eligible for election to a school board; however, a member of a school board may not be regularly employed by the school district or by a school district within the same […]
§ 559. Public bids
§ 559. Public bids (a) Cost threshold. When the cost exceeds $40,000.00, a school board or supervisory union board shall publicly advertise or invite three or more bids from persons deemed capable of providing items or services if costs are in excess of $40,000.00 for any of the following: (1) the construction, purchase, lease, or […]
§ 560. Condemnation for school purposes
§ 560. Condemnation for school purposes A school board, or the board of trustees of a public school, may acquire land for school purposes by condemnation. Condemnation shall be accomplished by the procedures and be governed by the limitations established in 24 V.S.A. chapter 77, except that the school board, school district officers, or board […]