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ISBA Policy Services
Establishing policy is a primary responsibility of school boards. Through policy, boards define the course of action for the administration and operation of the entire school corporation.
WHY POLICY MATTERS
What members love about ISBA
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Tell what, not how
Board policy should tell administrators what to do without telling them how to do it — written in broad, general terms, yet narrow enough for clear, concise guidance.
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Legally compliant
The policies school boards adopt must comply with state and federal laws. Some policies are required by law, and others simply by common sense.
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Reflect community values
Policies should reflect the educational values of the school corporation and the community it serves.
Included with membership
Policy support, built into your dues
Through your school corporation’s ISBA membership, the Association provides expert guidance to keep your policy manual current, legal, and aligned with your community.
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Expert legal review of individual board policies, upon request
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Answers to questions related to policy development needs
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Samples of required policies
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Regular correspondence on new, emerging, and updated policies
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The quarterly “Policy Advisor” column in The Journal
Premium package
Comprehensive Policy Management Services
Through CPMS, ISBA works with your corporation to develop customized policies that fit your unique needs — consulting on whether board-developed policies are legal and where they belong in your manual, plus professional guidance on how new legislation, regulations, and court decisions affect your policies.
Contact
Julie Slavens
Senior Counsel/Director of Policy Services