Policies and Regulations
Policies
Regulations
The Superintendent of Schools is charged with administering MPS policies. Regulations are the administrative procedures, processes, or rules that explain how the policy will be implemented or followed. Not all policies have regulations, but those that do will be identified with a corresponding letter after the policy number.
Policies and regulations are organized by chapters. Some chapters may have sub-chapters.
Board Policy Committee
The School Board's Policy Committee is established under Board Policy 8120. The role of the Committee is to:
- Oversee the review of all policies adopted by the board
- Review recommended board action on policies
- Evaluate suggestions for board policy that come from board members and the public.
- Establish priorities in policy review and adoption, in consultation with the Superintendent and the administration, and sets review goals and schedules.
Committee Members (2024)
- Director Lori Norvell (Committee Chair)
- Director Sharon El-Amin
- Director Lucie Skjefte
- Director Adriana Cerrillo
- Director Collin Beachy
The Policy Committee is staffed by:
- Jamie Jonassen, General Counsel
- Ryan Strack, Assistant to the Superintendent and Board
Upcoming Committee Meetings
The policy committee typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm. The committee does not meet in June, July, or December.
Policy Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Overview
2024
March 26, 2024:
Agenda and meeting materials
Minutes
February 20, 2024:
Agenda and meeting materials
Minutes
January 23, 2024:
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Minutes
2023
December 5, 2023:
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October 24, 2023:
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September 26, 2023:
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August 22, 2023:
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May 23, 2023:
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April 25, 2023:
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March 28, 2023:
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February 28, 2023:
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January 24, 2023:
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2022
2021
Policy and Regulation Links
- Chapter 1000: Community Relations
- Chapter 2000: Administration
- Chapter 3000: Business
- Chapter 4000: Personnel
- Chapter 5000: Students
- Chapter 6000: Teaching And Learning
- Chapter 7000: Facilities
- Chapter 8000: Board Of Education
Chapter 1000: Community Relations
- Public Communications (1000-1150)
- Public Participation (1300-1320)
- The Community And Schools (1450-1499)
- Community Life (1500-1699)
- External Relationships With Agencies (1700-1899)
- Non-Public Schools And Schools (1900-1999)
Public Communications (1000-1150)
- Policy 1000: Communications With The Public
- Policy 1010: Publications And Broadcasts
- Regulation 1010A: Branding Standards
- Policy 1050: Parent Portal
- Policy 1060: Flyer Distribution
- Regulation 1060A: Flyers
- Policy 1070: Poster Display
- Regulation 1070A: Posters
- Policy 1080: Public Information Display
- Regulation 1080A: Displays, District Facilities
- Regulation 1080B: Displays, School Buildings
- Policy 1100: Advertising In The Schools
- Regulation 1100A: Advertising In Student Publications
- Policy 1150: Media Relations
- Regulation 1150A: Media Relations
Public Participation (1300-1320)
- Policy 1300: Participation By The Public
- Policy 1301: Community Partners
- Regulation 1301A: Categories And Types Of Community Partners
- Regulation 1301B: Partnership Contracts
- Policy 1302: Corporate Involvement In Schools
- Policy 1304: Equity And Diversity
- Regulation 1304A: Equity And Diversity Impact Assessments
- Policy 1310: PTA, PTO, And Other School-Community Organizations
- Policy 1320: Board Of Directors Advisory Committees
The Community And Schools (1450-1499)
Community Life (1500-1699)
- Policy 1540: Complaints Concerning School Personnel
- Policy 1580: Soliciting, Peddling, And Canvassing On District Grounds
- Policy 1600: Use Of District Facilities
- Regulation 1600A: Applications For Facility Use
- Regulation 1600B: Official Parent Groups Facility Use
- Policy 1630: Political Meetings
- Policy 1650: Swimming Pool And Ice Arena Use
- Regulation 1650A: Requirements For Use: Swimming Pools
- Policy 1692: School Site Councils
- 1692 (Espanol)
- 1692 (Soomaali)
- 1692 (Hmoob)
External Relationships With Agencies (1700-1899)
Non-Public Schools And Schools (1900-1999)
Chapter 2000: Administration
Chapter 3000: Business
- Code Of Ethics (3000-3004)
- Budget (3005-3179)
- Income (3200-3299)
- Expenditures (3300-3331)
- Accounts (3400-3499)
- Non-Instructional Operations (3500-3599)
- Risk Management (3600-3699)
- Fund Balance (3700-3799)
Code Of Ethics (3000-3004)
Budget (3005-3179)
Income (3200-3299)
- Policy 3200: Local Funds
- Policy 3220: Federal, State, Local Funds
- Regulation 3220A: Federal, State, Local Funds
- Policy 3240: Tuition Revenue And Tuition For Non-School Day Programs
- Regulation 3240A: Tuition Rates And Waivers: Non-School Day Programs
- Policy 3260: Advertising And Selling Merchandise In Schools
- Policy 3261: Vending Machines
- Policy 3265: Obsolete And Excess Materials, Equipment And Supplies
- Policy 3270: Sales And Leases Of Real Property
- Regulation 3270A: Disposition Of Surplus Property
- Policy 3280: Gifts, Bequests And Grants
- Regulation 3280A: Accepting Gifts, Bequests Or Grants
- Policy 3290: Debt: Purposes And Limitations
- Policy 3294: Bond Ratings
- Policy 3295: Cash Flow
- Policy 3296: Investment
- Regulation 3296A: Investment Procedures And Accounting
Expenditures (3300-3331)
- Policy 3300: Purchasing
- Regulation 3300A: Purchasing Principles And Responsibilities
- Regulation 3300C: Purchasing Methods
- Policy 3310: Business Partner Diversity
- Policy 3312: Bidding Requirements
- Regulation 3312A: Bidding Procedures, Affirmative Action
- Form 3312A1: Affirmative Action Requirements Form
- Policy 3313: Vendor Relations
- Regulation 3313A: Vendor Outreach
- Regulation 3313B: Vendor Contracts
- Policy 3314: Prevailing Wages
- Regulation 3314A: Prevailing Wages Definitions And Required Notices
- Policy 3321: Purchase Requisitions
- Regulation 3321C: Purchase Specifications
- Policy 3323: Evaluation Of Bids And Requests For Proposals
- Regulation 3323A: Procedures, Evaluation Of Bids And Proposals
- Policy 3326: Receipt And Payment For Goods And Services
- Policy 3327: Payment For Food And Drink
- Regulation 3327A: Food And Meal Expense Procedures And Limitations
- Form 3327B: Request For Exception From Rules For Payment For Food And Drink
- Policy 3330: Travel Expense, Employee
- Regulation 3330A: Procedures And Limitations: Employee Travel
- Policy 3331: Travel Expense: Non-Employee
- Regulation 3331A: Procedures And Limitations: Non-Employee Travel
Accounts (3400-3499)
- Policy 3400: Banking
- Regulation 3400A: Banking Standards
- Policy 3405: Accounting
- Regulation 3405A: Student Activity Accounts
- Regulation 3430A: Periodic Financial Reports
- Policy 3432: Expenditure Reporting
- Policy 3434: Periodic Audit
- Policy 3440: Inventories
- Policy 3445: Property And Equipment
- Regulation 3445A: Recording Land Or Buildings
- Regulation 3445B: Fixed Asset System
- Policy 3470: Trust Account Investment
Non-Instructional Operations (3500-3599)
- Policy 3500: Records Retention
- Form 3500A: Records Retention Schedule
- Policy 3504: Government Data Requests
- Policy 3508: Use Of Electronic Signatures To Conduct Official Business
- Policy 3515: Telephones
- Regulation 3515A: Telephones, Definitions
- Regulation 3515B: Administrative Cellular Phones
- Regulation 3515C: Central Department Cellular Phones
- Regulation 3515D: School Cellular Phones
- Regulation 3515E: Privacy Expectation Notice
- Policy 3517: Operation, Maintenance And Security Of Buildings And Grounds
- Regulation 3517A: Stewardship Of District Buildings And Grounds
- Regulation 3517C: Security And Safety Of Buildings And Grounds
- Regulation 3517D: Recommendations Regarding Playground Equipment
- Policy 3520: Energy Use
- Regulation 3520A: Energy Conservation Standards
- Policy 3530: Fixed Charges
- Regulation 3530A: Fixed Charges
- Policy 3545: Transportation
- Regulation 3545A: Transportation Service And Routes
- Policy 3546: Bus Equipment, District Vehicles, And Drivers
- Regulation 3546A: Bus Driver Qualifications And Rules
- Policy 3548: Bus Safety
- Regulation 3548A: Student Code Of Transportation Safety
- Regulation 3548B: Accident Reporting And Review
- Policy 3550: Nutrition Services
- Regulation 3550A: School Meal Programs
- Regulation 3550B: School Meal Charges
Risk Management (3600-3699)
Fund Balance (3700-3799)
Chapter 4000: Personnel
- Policy 4000: Equal Employment Opportunity
- Regulation 4000A: Complaint And Fact Finding Procedures
- Regulation 4000B: Equal Employment Opportunity Definitions
- Regulation 4000C: Preferred Name
- Policy 4001: Disability Non-Discrimination
- Regulation 4001A: Disability Non-Discrimination Procedures
- Regulation 4001B: Disability Non-Discrimination Definitions
- Policy 4002: Harassment And Violence Prohibition Protected Classes
- Regulation 4002A: Harassment And Violence Prohibition Reporting And Fact Finding Procedures
- Regulation 4002B: Harassment And Violence Prohibition, Definitions
- Regulation 4002C: Harassment And Violence Prohibition, Training And Notice
- Policy 4010: Communicable And Infectious Diseases Affecting Employees
- Regulation 4010A: Communicable And Infectious Diseases Definitons
- Policy 4016: Family Medical Leave Act
- Policy 4020: Tobacco Use, Non-Student
- Regulation 4020A: Tobacco Use, Non-Student Definitions
- Regulation 4020B: Tobacco Use, Non-Student Communication And Enforcement
- Policy 4021: Weapons Free Work Place
- Regulation 4021A: Procedures: Weapons Free Work Place
- Regulation 4021B: Definitions: Weapons Free Work Place
- Policy 4024: Preemployment Drug And Alcohol Testing
- Policy 4025: Drug Free Workplace
- Regulation 4025A: Complaints, Investigations And Definitions : Drug Free Work Place
- Regulation 4025B: Alcohol And Drug Testing: Employees
- Policy 4026: Transportation Employee Drug And Alcohol Testing
- Regulation 4026A: Procedures For Testing
- Regulation 4026B: Definitions: Transportation Employee Drug And Alcohol Testing
- Policy 4027: Suspension Of Employee Charged With A Criminal Violation
- Policy 4028: Background Checks
- Regulation 4028A: Background Check Procedures
- Policy 4030: Workers' Compensation
- Regulation 4030A: Accident Reporting
- Regulation 4030B: Return To Work
- Policy 4038: Social Media Use
- Regulation 4038A: Processes And Rules For Social Media Use
- Policy 4040: Hiring Of Independent Contractors
- Policy 4050: Transfer Of Personnel Within The Minneapolis Public Schools
- Policy 4080: Employee Parking And Commuting
- Policy 4100: Staff Development
- Policy 4200: Personnel Data
Chapter 5000: Students
- Equal Opportunity (5000-5099)
- Attendance (5100-5199)
- Discipline And Student Behavior (5200-5259)
- Enrollment And Assignment (5260-5299)
- Progress (5300-5399)
- Activities (5400-5599)
- Welfare Of Students (5600-5699)
- Special Education (5700-5799)
- Family Engagement (5800-5899)
Equal Opportunity (5000-5099)
- Policy 5000: Equal Education Opportunity
- Regulation 5000A: Equal Education Opportunity, Procedures, Fact Finding, And Resulting Actions
- Regulation 5000B: Equal Education Opportunity, Definitions
- Regulation 5000C: Preferred Name
- Policy 5025: Gender Inclusion
- Policy 5050: Title IX Non-Discrimination
- Regulation 5050A: Title IX Grievance Procedures
- Policy 5051: Equal Opportunity In Athletics
Attendance (5100-5199)
- Policy 5100: Attendance
- Regulation 5100A: Attendance Rules And Procedures
- Regulation 5100B: Attendance Expectations And Interventions
- Regulation 5100C: Enforcement Of Compulsory Instruction
- Policy 5120: Age Of Entrance
- Regulation 5120A: Age Of Entrance Procedures
- Policy 5140: Transfer
- Regulation 5140A: Procedures And Appeals: Student Special Transfers
- Policy 5141: Enrollment Of Nonresident Students
- Regulation 5141A: Open Enrollment Options Program
- Policy 5142: Admission Of Students From State Correctional Institutions Or Other Agencies
- Regulation 5142A: Admission Of Students From State Correctional Institutions Or Other Agencies
- Policy 5181: Exemption From Compulsory Instruction
- Regulation 5181A: Exemption Application Process
- Policy 5182: Dropping From Enrollment
- Regulation 5182A: Dropping And Reporting Procedures
Discipline And Student Behavior (5200-5259)
- Policy 5200: Behavior Standards And Code Of Conduct
- Regulation 5200A: Classification Of Behaviors And Responses
- Regulation 5200B: Out Of School Removals From Instruction
- Policy 5201: Bullying And Hazing Prohibition
- Regulation 5201A: Bullying And Hazing, Reporting Procedures And District Action
- Regulation 5201B: Bullying And Hazing Definitions
- Policy 5210: Student Personal Electronic Devices
- Policy 5220: Tobacco Use, Student
- Regulation 5220A: Tobacco Use Definitions
- Regulation 5220B: Tobacco Use Communication And Enforcement
- Policy 5221: Weapons Free Schools
- Regulation 5221A: Procedures: Weapons Free Schools
- Regulation 5221B: Definitions: Weapons Free Schools
Enrollment And Assignment (5260-5299)
- Policy 5260: School Attendance Areas
- Regulation 5260A: School Attendance Areas
- Regulation 5260B: Residency
- Policy 5261: Desegregation
- Policy 5262: School Choice And Assignment Of Students To Schools
- Regulation 5262A: Protocols For School Assignment
- Policy 5290: Tuition For School Day Programs
- Policy 5291: Education Of Homeless Children
- Regulation 5291A: Education Of Homeless/Highly Mobile Students
Progress (5300-5399)
- Policy 5310: Reclassification
- Policy 5330: Reporting To Parents
- Regulation 5330A: Reporting To Parents
- Policy 5360: Change Of Name On Pupil Cumulative Record Card
- Regulation 5360A: Change Of Name On Pupil Cumulative Record Card
- Policy 5370: Awards For Achievement
- Policy 5380: Contests For Students
- Regulation 5380A: Definitions And Procedures: Contests For Students
- Policy 5390: Graduation Ceremonies
- Regulation 5390A: Eligibility To Participate In Graduation Ceremonies
- Policy 5391: Graduation Requirements
- Regulation 5391A: Granting Credits
- Regulation 5391B: Graduation Requirements For Transfer Students
- Policy 5392: Diplomas
- Regulation 5392A: Special Issuance Of Diplomas
- Regulation 5392B: Year Of Diploma
- Policy 5393: Social Promotion
- Policy 5394: Grade Level Promotion
- Policy 5395: Weighted Grades
Activities (5400-5599)
- Policy 5460: Dress
- Policy 5491: Student Access To Facilities
- Regulation 5491A: Student Access Procedures
- Policy 5540: Fundraising
- Regulation 5540A: Fundraising Limitations And Procedures
- Regulation 5540B: Sale Of Tickets
- Policy 5550: Gifts To Schools From Students Or Classes
- Policy 5560: Eligibility For Student Activities
- Regulation 5560A: Eligibility For Student Activities, Definitions
- Regulation 5560B: Athletic Contests
- Regulation 5560C: Student Athlete Eligibility Procedures And Additional Rules
- Regulation 5560D: Appeals And Requests For Exceptions
- Regulation 5560E: Athletic Council
- Policy 5580: Financial Profit
Welfare Of Students (5600-5699)
- Policy 5600: Releasing Children From School
- Regulation 5600A: Student Release Procedures
- Policy 5610: Corporal Punishment And Prone Restraint
- Policy 5620: Releasing Students To Police
- Regulation 5620A: Releasing Students To Police, Procedures
- Policy 5621: Use Of Peace Officers And Crisis Teams To Remove Students From School Property
- Regulation 5621A: Procedures For Use Of Peace Officers And Crisis Teams To Remove Students
- Policy 5630: Health Examinations, Health Screenings, Immunizations And Services
- Regulation 5630A: Student Immunization
- Policy 5631: Drug Free Schools
- Regulation 5631A: Chemical Health Instruction And Notice To Parents
- Regulation 5631B: Chemical Use Or Abuse Reporting
- Regulation 5631C: Chemical Health Pre-Assessment Team
- Regulation 5631D: Definitions: Drug Free Schools
- Policy 5635: Mandated Reporting Of Child Neglect Or Physical Or Sexual Abuse
- Policy 5636: Notification Of Student On Student Sexual Assaults Committed On School Property
- Policy 5637: Mandated Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Vulnerable Adults
- Policy 5650: Work Release And Student Internship Programs
- Regulation 5650A: Students Enrolled On Work Release And Internship Programs
- Policy 5680: Search Of Students, Lockers, Desks And Motor Vehicles
- Regulation 5680A: Procedures For Search Of Students
- Regulation 5680B: Procedures For Search Of Student Lockers, Desks, Motor Vehicles
- Policy 5690: Student Data
- Policy 5695: Student Surveys
Special Education (5700-5799)
Family Engagement (5800-5899)
Chapter 6000: Teaching And Learning
- Mission And Goals (6000-6120)
- Organization Of Schools (6130-6138)
- Curriculum (6200-6220)
- Credit Acquisition Alternatives (6221-6223)
- Learning Outside The Classroom (6230-6240)
- Academic Freedom (6250-6260)
- Assessment Of Learning (6270-6399)
- Learning Materials And Resources (6400-6539)
- Other Learning Programs (6540-6599)
- Student And School Safety (6680-6699)
- Community Education (6700-6799)
- School Symbols, Teams And Mascots (6800-6899)
Mission And Goals (6000-6120)
- Policy 6000: Mission Of The Educational Program
- Policy 6010: Autonomous Schools
- Regulation 6010A: Application Procedures
- Regulation 6010B: Performance Contracts
- Regulation 6010C: Oversight Of Autonomous Schools
- Regulation 6010D: Renewal Or Termination
- Policy 6110: Academic Goals
- Policy 6121: Academic, Social Emotional And Behavior Supports
- Regulation 6121A: Implementation Of Supports And Interventions
Organization Of Schools (6130-6138)
- Policy 6130: Grade Configuration And System Organization
- Policy 6131: School Calendar
- Regulation 6131A: Release Day
- Policy 6132: School Day
- Regulation 6132A: Length Of School Day
- Regulation 6132B: Inclement Weather
- Policy 6134: Class Size
- Policy 6135: Grouping
- Regulation 6135A: Permissible Grouping Principles
- Policy 6136: Released Time For Religious Instruction
- Policy 6138: Religious Observances
- Regulation 6138A: Guidelines On Observances Of Religious Holidays
Curriculum (6200-6220)
- Policy 6200: Curriculum And Instruction
- Policy 6205: Record-Keeping, Reporting Of Student Achievement And Advising Policy
- Regulation 6205A: Procedures For Record-Keeping
- Policy 6207: Rigorous Course Waiver
- Regulation 6207A: Procedures And Limitations: Rigorous Course Waiver
- Policy 6210: Program Descriptions
- Policy 6220: New Course Offerings
- Regulation 6220A: Procedures: Amendments To The Course Catalog
Credit Acquisition Alternatives (6221-6223)
Learning Outside The Classroom (6230-6240)
Academic Freedom (6250-6260)
- Policy 6250: Controversial Issues
- Regulation 6250A: Teaching Controversial Issues
- Regulation 6250B: Religion In The Classroom
- Policy 6255: School-Sponsored Student Publications And Activities
- Policy 6260: Academic Freedom
- Regulation 6260A: Procedures In Making School Contacts To Be Used By Parents Or Interested Citizens In Questioning The Suitability Of Learning Materials
- Form 6260B: Request For Reconsideration Of A Work Form
Assessment Of Learning (6270-6399)
Learning Materials And Resources (6400-6539)
- Policy 6411: Learning Materials And Resources
- Regulation 6411A: Criteria For Selection
- Regulation 6411B: Review Committee And Procedures
- Regulation 6411C: Use Of Video In The Classroom
- Form 6411-1: Use Of Video In The Classroom Request From
- Policy 6415: Internet And Educational Network Use
- Regulation 6415A: Internet Use Agreements And Limitations Of District Liability
- Regulation 6415B: Internet, E-Mail And Network Rules For Student Use
- Regulation 6415C: Internet, E-Mail And Network Rules For Staff Use
- Form 6415-1: Staff Internet Use Agreement
- Regulation 6415D: Web Page Development
- Policy 6450: Student Fees
- Regulation 6450A: Permitted, Prohibited, And New Fees
- Regulation 6450B: Musical Instruments
- Policy 6510: Work Based Learning
- Regulation 6510A: Work Based Learning Procedures And Definitions
Other Learning Programs (6540-6599)
Student And School Safety (6680-6699)
- Policy 6680: Safety, Security And Emergency Management
- Regulation 6680A: Safety, Security And Emergency Management, Planning, Teams And Procedures
- Regulation 6680B: Safety, Security And Emergency Management, Definitions
- Policy 6681: Accident Prevention And Reporting
- Policy 6682: Emergency Health Care
- Regulation 6682A: Staff Responsibilities For Student Medical Transport
- Policy 6690: Wellness Policy
- Regulation 6690A: School Meal Programs
- Regulation 6690B: Health Education And Staff Well-Being
- Regulation 6690C: Non-Meal Program Food
- Regulation 6690D: School Health Services
- Regulation 6690E: Planning For Active Commuting
- Policy 6691: Communicable Diseases Affecting Students
- Policy 6692: Student Medication
- Regulation 6692A: Responsibilities For Student Medication
- Regulation 6692B: Self-Administered Medication
- Regulation 6692C: Non-School Time Administration Of Student Medication
- Form 6692B: Permission Form - Student Self Administration Of Medication
- Policy 6693: DNR-DNI Orders
Community Education (6700-6799)
School Symbols, Teams And Mascots (6800-6899)
Chapter 7000: Facilities
Chapter 8000: Board Of Education
Board Organization (8000-8140)
- Policy 8000: Legal Status
- Policy 8110: Purposes And Role Of The Board
- Policy 8111: Duties Of Directors
- Policy 8112: Governing Rules
- Policy 8114: School Board Election Districts
- Policy 8115: Membership And Quorum
- Policy 8116: Vacancies On The Board
- Policy 8120: Standing Committees
- Policy 8140: Board Officers
Meetings (8200-8299)
Operations (8500-8599)
- Policy 8500: Board Director Development
- Policy 8505: Director Travel
- Policy 8510: Conflict Of Interest
- Policy 8520: Policy Development
- Policy 8525: External Representation And Memberships
- Policy 8530: Regulations
- Policy 8540: Board Evaluation Of Educational Programs
- Policy 8550: Communications And Community Relations
Questions
For questions about the policy development process or policy interpretation, contact:
Contact
- To email the whole school board, send an email to: schoolboard@mpls.k12.mn.us
- Click here to find contact information for School Board members
- Complete the policy feedback form below, which will be shared with all policy committee members and staff