Board Policies
Note: The content of these policies and administrative regulations are generally taken directly from Education Code.
0000 Series – Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, Comprehensive Plans
- 0400 - Comprehensive Plans (BP)
- 0410 - Nondiscrimination in COE Programs & Activities (BP)
- 0415 - Equity (BP)
- 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils (BP)
- 0420.4 - Charter School Authorization (BP)
- 0420.4 - Charter School Authorization (AR)
- 0420.41 - Charter School Oversight (BP)
- 0420.42 - Charter School Renewal (BP)
1000 Series – Community Relations
- 1112 - Media Relations (BP)
- 1113 - Santa Cruz COE and School Websites (BP)
- 1114 - Santa Cruz COE-Sponsored Social Media (BP)
- 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders (BP)
- 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders (AR)
- 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials (BP)
- 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials (AR)
- 1312.2 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials (EX)
- 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures (BP)
- 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures (AR)
- 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures (EX)
- 1312.4 - Williams Complaint Policies and Procedures (BP)
- 1330 - Use of School Facilities (BP)
- 1340 - Access to County Office Records (BP)
- 1445 - Response To Immigration Enforcement (BP)
3000 Series - Business and Non-Instructional Operations
- 3100 - Budget Adoption and Revision (BP)
- 3260 - Surplus Property (BP)
- 3270 - Sale or Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies (BP)
- 3280 - Sale or Lease of District-Owned Real Property (BP)
- 3290 - Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (BP)
- 3320 - Claims & Actions Against the County Office of Education (BP)
- 3460 - Financial Reports and Accountability (BP)
5000 Series – Students
- 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities (BP)
- 5022 - Student and Family Privacy Rights (BP)
- 5030 - Student Wellness (BP)
- 5111 - Admission (BP)
- 5113 - Absences and Excuses (BP)
- 5113.1 - Chronic Absence and Truancy (BP)
- 5116.2 - Involuntary Student Transfers (BP)
- 5118.1 - Interdistrict Attendance Appeals (BP)
- 5121 - Grades Evaluation of Student Achievement (BP)
- 5123 - Promotion, Acceleration, and Retention (BP)
- 5125 - Student Records (BP)
- 5125.1 - Release of Directory Information (BP)
- 5126 - Awards for Achievement (BP)
- 5131.2 - Bullying (BP)
- 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs (BP)
- 5131.62 - Tabacco (BP)
- 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments (BP)
- 5132 - Dress and Grooming (BP)
- 5137 - Positive School Climate (BP)
- 5141 - Health Care and Emergencies (BP)
- 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions (BP)
- 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases (BP)
- 5141.3 - Health Examinations (BP)
- 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting (BP)
- 5141.52 - Suicide Prevention (BP)
- 5141.6 - School Health Services (BP)
- 5141.7 - Sun Safety (BP)
- 5142 - Safety (BP)
- 5144.1 - Suspensions and Expulsions/Due Process (BP)
- 5144.3 - Student Expulsion Appeals (BP)
- 5144.4 - Required Parental Attendance (BP)
- 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension by Law Enforcement (BP)
- 5145.12 - Search and Seizure (BP)
- 5145.2 - Freedom of Speech Expression (BP)
- 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment (BP)
- 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment (BP)
- 5145.71 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Prevention (AR)
- 5145.71 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Prevention (EX)
6000 Series – Instruction
- 6000 - Concept and Roles (BP)
- 6011 - Academic Standards (BP)
- 6020 - COE LEA Parent Engagement Policy (BP)
- 6020.1 - Title I School Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy (BP)
- 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs (BP)
- 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements (BP)
- 6158 - Independent Studies (BP)
- 6158.1 - Independent Study to Implement AB 130 and AB 167 (2021)
- 6159 - Individualized Education Program (BP)
- 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology (BP)
- 6164.4 - Identification and Evaluation if Individual for Special Education (BP)
- 6164.5 - Student Success Teams (BP)
- 6171 - Title I Programs (BP)
- 6173 - Education for Homeless Children (BP)
- 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth (BP)
- 6174 - Education for English Language Learners (BP)
7000 Series – Facilities
9000 Series – Bylaws of the Board
- 9000 - Role of the Board (BB)
- 9005 - Governance Standards (BB)
- 9010 - Public Statements (BB)
- 9012 - Board Member Electronic Communication (BB)
- 9121 - President (BB)
- 9124 - Obtaining Legal Services (BB)
- 9150 - Student Trustee (BB)
- 9200 - Limits of Board Member Authority (BB)
- 9223 - Filling Vacancies (BB)
- 9230 - Orientation (BB)
- 9240 - Board Training (BB)
- 9250 - Compensation/Reimbursement For Expenses (BB)
- 9270 - Conflict of Interest (BB)
- 9320 - Meetings and Notices (BB)
- 9322 - Agenda and Meeting Materials (BB)
- 9323 - Meeting Conduct (BB)
- 9323.2 - Actions by the Board (BB)
- 9323.2 - Actions by the Board (EX)
- 9400 - Board Self-Evaluation (BB)
BP = Board Policies
AR = Administrative Regulations
EX = Exhibits
DOC = Document
BB = Board ByLaw
SP = Superintendent’s Policy
Board Resolutions (2026)
- Resolution #26-01 Regarding Temporary Short-Term Cash Loans to Districts
- Resolution #26-02 Proclaiming January 2026 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Resolution #26-03 Recognizing February as Black History Month
- Resolution #26-04 Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of Certificates Of Participation (2026 Capital Projects) (Bank Qualified) In An Aggregate Principal Amount Of Not To Exceed $7,500,000, Authorizing The Distribution Of An Official Statement In Connection Therewith, And Authorizing The Execution Of Various Documents And Related Actions
- Resolution #26-05 Supporting Award Of Lease-Leaseback Agreements
- Resolution #26-09 Prohibiting Use of Santa Cruz County Office Of Education Indoor and Outdoor Facilities and Parking Areas For Any Forms of Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging, Processing, or Bases For Operations
Board Resolutions (2025)
- Resolution #25-01 Short Term Cash Borrowing Loans to Districts
- Resolution #25-02 In Support of Senate Bill 4
- Resolution #25-03 Recognizing February as Black History Month
- Resolution #25-04 Recognizing March as Disability Awareness Month
- Resolution #25-05 Recognizing March as Women’s History Month
- Resolution #25-06 Recognizing April as Bilingual/Multilingual Advocacy Month
- Resolution #25-07 In Recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Resolution #25-08 Recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month
- Resolution #25-09 Supporting The Santa Cruz Workforce Housing Affordability Act
- Resolution #25-10 Proclaiming May 2025 For Flying The Rainbow Flag and Honoring Harvey Milk Day
- Resolution #25-11 In Support of Day of the Teacher
- Resolution #25-12 In Support of Classified Employees Week
- Resolution #25-13 Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month
- Resolution #25-14 In Recognition Of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Resolution #25-15 Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
- Resolution #25-16 Recognizing LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month
- Resolution #25-17 Recognizing Juneteenth
- Resolution #25-18 Establishing Institutional Membership in the Association of California County Boards of Education (ACCBE)
- Resolution #25-19 To Approve Petition To Renew Career Advancement Charter School
- Resolution #25-20 Affirming Support For Immigrant Families & Opposing Militarized Enforcement In Schools & Public Spaces
- Resolution #25-21 Recognizing Community Partnerships And Impactful Action In Addressing The Fentanyl Crisis
- Resolution #25-22 Resolution Regarding the Education Protection Account (COE)
- Resolution #25-23 Resolution Regarding the Education Protection Account (CAC)
- Resolution #25-24 Recognizing July as Disability Pride Month
- Resolution #25-25 Support for AB 1021 & AB 1381, Advancing Educational Workforce Housing Solutions
- Resolution #25-26 In The Matter of Authorizing Inter-Fund Loans for Cash Flow Purposes
- Resolution #25-27 Recognizing Women’s Equality Day As A National Day Of Celebration
- Resolution #25-28 Opposing the Withholding of Federally Authorized Education Funds and the Dismantling of the U. S. Department of Education
- Resolution #25-29 Authorizing Use Of Bridge Financing
- Resolution #25-30 Authorizing Filing Of Application(S) For State Allocation Board–Administered Programs On Or After October 31, 2024 For The Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
- Resolution #25-31 Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)
- Resolution #25-32 Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month
- Resolution #25-33 Appointment to Fill Student Trustee Vacancy on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education - Alternative Education Student
- Resolution #25-34 Appointment to Fill Student Trustee Vacancy on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education - High School District Student
- Resolution #25-35 Making Provisional Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Santa Cruz County Board of Education
- Resolution #25-36 Sufficiency of Instructional Materials 2025-2026
- Resolution #25-37 Honoring the Life & Service of Lawrence "Larry" Lane
- Resolution #25-38 Recognizing October 12–18, 2025 Week of the School Administrator
- Resolution #25-39 Recognizing October as LGBTQIA2S+ History Month
- Resolution #25-40: Gann Amendment Appropriations Limit
- Resolution #25-41 Recognizing United Against Hate Week
- Resolution #25-42 Recognizing November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
- Resolution #25-43 Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month
- Resolution #25-44 Recognizing School Psychology Week
- Resolution #25-45 Recognizing Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
- Resolution #25-46 In Remembrance of Rose Filicetti
- Resolution #25-47 Recognizing the Service Of Carlos J. Palacios to the County of Santa Cruz
- Resolution #25-48 Recognizing National Special Education Day
- Resolution #25-49 Recognizing Computer Science Education Week
- Resolution #25-50 Authorizing the COE into local agreement with the State of California
- Resolution #25-51 School Board Recognition Month
Board Resolutions (2024)
- Resolution #24-01 Short Term Cash Borrowing Loans to Districts
- Resolution #24-02 Recognizing February as Black History Month
- Resolution #24-03 Proclaiming January 2024 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Resolution #24-04 Authorizing The COE Into Local Agreement With The State Of California
- Resolution #24-05 Disability Awareness Month
- Resolution #24-06 Women's History Month
- Resolution #24-07 In Support of Watsonville Community Hospital, Bond Measure N
- Resolution #24-08 Recognizing April as Bilingual/Multilingual Advocacy Month
- Resolution #24-09 In Recognition of Environmental Awareness Week
- Resolution #24-10 In Recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Resolution #24-11 In Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month
- Resolution #24-12 Proclaiming May 1-7, 2024 For Flying the Rainbow Flag and Honoring Harvey Milk
- Resolution #24-13 In Support of Day of the Teacher
- Resolution #24-14 In Support of Classified Employees Week
- Resolution #24-15 Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month
- Resolution #24-16 Recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Resolution #24-17 Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
- Resolution #24-18 Ordering an Election (Santa Cruz County)
- Resolution #24-19 Ordering an Election (Monterey County)
- Resolution #24-20 Recognizing LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month
- Resolution #24-21 Recognizing Juneteenth
- Resolution #24-22 Establishing Fund 40 Special Reserve Fund For Capital Outlay Projects
- Resolution #24-23 Making Provisional Appointment to Fill Vacancy on Santa Cruz County Board
- Resolution #24-24 Usage of funds generated by Propositions 30 and 55, Education Protection Account (Santa Cruz County Office of Education-Alternative Education)
- Resolution #24-25 Usage of funds generated by Propositions 30 and 55, Education Protection Account (Career Advancement Charter)
- Resolution #24-26 In The Matter of Authorizing Inter-Fund Loans for Cash Flow Purposes
- Resolution #24-27 Recognizing The 15th Annual Stuff The Bus Campaign
- Resolution #24-28 In Support Of The City Of Santa Cruz Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Proposal
- Resolution #24-29 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
- Resolution #24-30 Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month
- Resolution #24-31 In Support Of Proposition 2: Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act of 2024
- Resolution #24-32 Gov. Code Section 7522.56 & 21229
- Resolution #24-33 Appointmen to Fill Student Trustee Vacancy on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education
- Resolution #24-34 Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
- Resolution #24-35 Recognizing United Against Hate Week
- Resolution #24-36 Recognizing October as LGBTQ History Month
- Resolution #24-37 Recognizing October 13 through October 19 Week of the School Administrator
- Resolution #24-38 Appointmen to Fill Student Trustee Vacancy on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education
- Resolution #24-39 GANN Amendment Appropriations Limit
- Resolution #24-40 Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month
- Resolution #24-41 Recognizing November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
- Resolution #24-42 Authorizing Participation In Proposition 47 Grant For School Safety Initiatives By The Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
- Resolution #24-43 Recognizing Special Education Day
- Resolution #24-44 Authorizing the COE into Local Agreement with the State of California
- Resolution #24-45 School Board Recognition Month