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Chapter 1 - Archdiocese of Los Angeles
1.1 - Overview and History
1.2 - Organization and Structure
1.2.1 - Canonical and Civil Organization
1.2.2 - Consultative Groups
1.2.3 - Archdiocesan Catholic Center
1.2.4 - Selected Canonical Offices
1.2.5 - Other Archdiocesan Components
1.3 - Glossary of Definitions
Chapter 2 - Parish Governance
2.1 - Parishes, Missions, Oratories, and Centers
2.2 - Parish Structures and Administrative Organization
2.2.1 - Canon Law Structure
2.2.2 - Civil Law Structure
2.2.3 - Administration of Parishes as Both Canon and Civil Law Structures
2.3 - Parish Life
2.3.1 - Parishioners
2.3.2 - Pastor and Other Ministerial Leadership
2.3.3 - Pastoral Responsibilities
2.3.4 - Financial and Stewardship Responsibilities
2.4 - Other Parish Personnel
2.5 - Consultative Groups
2.5.1 - Parish Pastoral Council
2.5.2 - Parish Finance Council
2.5.3 - Safeguard the Children Committee
2.5.4 - Other Parish Committees, Groups, and Initiatives
2.5.5 - Interaction with Other Parishes, Initiatives, and the Archdiocese
Chapter 3 - School Governance
3.1 - General
3.1.1 - Relationship of the Department of Catholic Schools to Religious Institutes
3.1.2 - Relationship of the Department of Catholic Schools to Private Schools
3.1.3 - Accreditation of Schools
3.1.4 - Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
3.1.5 - School Reorganization and Substantive Change
3.1.6 - Communication with the Media
3.1.7 - Access to Federal and State Programs
3.1.8 - Stewardship and Sustainability
3.1.9 - Regional School Leadership Council
3.2 - Administrative Structure of Elementary Schools
3.2.1 - Pastor
3.2.2 - Principal
3.2.3 - Consultative School Boards
3.2.4 - Parent-Teacher Organizations
3.3 - Administrative Structure of High Schools
3.3.1 - Administration and Philosophy of All High Schools
3.3.2 - Administrative Structure of Archdiocesan and Parish High Schools
3.3.3 - Evaluative Council
3.3.4 - Advisory Boards/Committees
3.4 - Department of Catholic Schools
3.4.1 - Structure of the Department of Catholic Schools
3.4.2 - Activities of the Department of Catholic Schools
3.4.3 - Ministerial Direction and Guidance
Chapter 4 - Catholic Identity and Religious Ed
4.1 - Common Principles of Faith Formation in the Archdiocese
4.1.1 - Introduction
4.1.2 - Overall Philosophy
4.1.3 - Universal Church Law Governing Catechesis and Education
4.1.4 - Catechetical Certification
4.1.5 - Introduction to Catechesis for Children and Youth
4.1.6 - Early Childhood Faith Formation
4.1.7 - Faith Formation for Elementary School-Age Children
4.1.8 - Initiation of Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age
4.1.9 - Faith Formation for Middle School-Age Children
4.1.10 - Faith Formation and Youth Ministry for High School-Age Students
4.1.11 - Faith Formation in Home Settings
4.1.12 - Adult Faith Formation
4.1.13 - Intercultural Catechesis
4.1.14 - Human Sexuality
4.1.15 - Fidelity to Church Teaching
4.2 - Religious Education in Parishes
4.2.1 - Philosophy
4.2.2 - Formation: Catechist, Master Catechist, and Parish Catechetical Leadership
4.2.3 - Program Administration
4.2.4 - Copyright: Fair Use Guidelines for Classroom Copying
4.2.5 - Employment of the Director of Religious Education, Program Coordinator for Specific Areas of Religious Education, or Youth Minister
4.3 - Religious Education in Schools
4.3.1 - Introduction
4.3.2 - Catholic School Communities
4.3.3 - Catholic Schools Identity Standards Benchmarks and Indicators
4.3.4 - Knowledge of the Faith
4.3.5 - Liturgical Education and Celebrations
4.3.6 - Foundational Liturgical Documents
4.3.7 - Campus Ministry and Community Life
4.3.8 - Retreat Program
4.3.9 - School Act of Consecration
4.3.10 - Religious Formation and Education of School Faculty
4.3.11 - Qualifications of the High School Religion Teacher
4.3.12 - Job Description Guidelines
4.3.13 - Religion Curriculum
4.3.14 - Christian Service
4.4 Catholic Scouting
4.4.1 - Serving the Mission of the Church through Catholic Scouting
4.4.2 - Religious Emblem Programs
4.4.3 - Types of Agreements for Scouting at Schools or Parishes
4.4.4 - Charter Agreements and Responsibilities of Chartering Parishes or Schools
4.4.5 - Outside User Agreements for Scouting
Chapter 5 - Personnel
5.1 - Employment Policies and Procedures
5.2 - General Policies
5.2.1 - Core Values
5.2.2 - Equal Employment Opportunity
5.2.3 - Accommodating Disabled Employees, Pregnant Women, and New Birth Mothers
5.2.4 - Employment at Will
5.2.5 - Conflict of Interest
5.2.6 - Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited
5.2.7 - Fair Treatment/Complaint Investigation
5.2.8 - Reporting Work-Related Injury or Illness
5.2.9 - Electronic Communications/Acceptable Use
5.2.10 - News Media Contacts
5.2.11 - Employment of Relatives
5.2.12 - Restraining Orders
5.2.13 - No Smoking, Vaping or E-cigarettes
5.2.14 - Non-Solicitation and Distribution
5.2.15 - Nursing Mothers
5.2.16 - Personal Appearance
5.2.17 - Personal Communications
5.2.18 - Personal Visitors
5.2.19 - References and Verification of Employment
5.2.20 - Subpoenas of Employees or Documents and Witness Statements
5.2.21 - Substance Abuse
5.2.22 - Copyright
5.2.23 - Intellectual Property
5.3 - Safe Environment
5.4 - Recruitment and Hiring Overview
5.4.1 - Recruitment and Hiring
5.4.2 - Employment of Minors
5.4.3 - Fingerprinting and Background Checks
5.4.4 - Visas
5.5 - New Hire and Independent Contractor Reports
5.5.1 - New Hire Reporting
5.5.2 - Employment Eligibility Verification Form
5.5.3 - Newly Hired Employee Wage Disclosure
5.5.4 - Personnel File/Payroll Set-Up
5.5.5 - Payroll Record Requirements
5.5.6 - Orientation and Training
5.6 - Compensation
5.6.1 - Staff Categories, Employee Classification, and Wage Rules
5.6.2 - Independent Contractors
5.6.3 - Volunteers
5.6.4 - Employees with Employment Agreements
5.6.5 - Clergy and Religious
5.6.6 - Business Expense Reimbursements
5.6.7 - Pay Advances
5.6.8 - Paycheck Procedures
5.6.9 - Pay Periods, Time Sheets, and Attendance Reports
5.6.10 - Payroll Deductions
5.6.11 - Garnishments
5.6.12 - Qualified Awards Program
5.7 - Employee Benefits
5.7.1 - Benefit Eligibility Categories
5.7.2 - Health Care
5.7.3 - Continuation of Health Insurance
5.7.4 - Workers’ Compensation
5.7.5 - Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
5.7.6 - Retirement Benefits
5.7.7 - Credit Union
5.7.8 - Employee Assistance Program
5.7.9 - Parking
5.7.10 - Unemployment and State Disability Insurance
5.8 - Time Off
5.8.1 - Paid Holidays
5.8.2 - Sick Time
5.8.3 - Vacation
5.8.4 - Leaves of Absence
5.9 - Performance Reviews and Changes in Position
5.9.1 - Performance Review Process
5.9.2 - Pay Increases
5.9.3 - Promotions
5.9.4 - Transfers
5.9.5 - Counseling and Discipline
5.9.6 - Resignation and Employment Termination
5.10 - Records, Required Posters, and Handbooks
5.10.1 - Recruitment, Hiring, and Job Placement Records
5.10.2 - Payroll Records
5.10.3 - Employee Personnel Files
5.10.4 - Personnel File Review
5.10.5 - Staff Health/Medical Records
5.10.6 - Employee Benefits Information
5.10.7 - Grievance and Investigation Records
5.10.8 - Child Labor Certificates
5.10.9 - Required Workplace Posters
5.10.10 - Handbooks
5.11 - General Policies for Schools
5.11.1 - Character Qualifications
5.11.2 - Core Values for Teachers
5.11.3 - Staff Members are Part of Faith Community
5.11.4 - Growth of Faculty
5.11.5 - Recruitment and Hiring of Teachers
5.11.6 - Interviewing Teacher Under Contract Elsewhere
5.11.7 - Teacher and Faculty Employment Agreements
5.11.8 - Elementary School Teacher Placement
5.11.9 - New High School Teachers
5.11.10 - Hiring Non-Teaching (Classified) Staff
5.11.11 - Wages, Salaries, and Payment for Services
5.11.12 - Employees with Written Agreements
5.11.13 - High School Wages, Salaries, and Payment for Services
5.11.14 - Payroll Year and Employment Agreement Year
5.11.15 - Time Off for School Staff
5.11.16 - Orientation and Training
5.11.17 - Evaluation
5.11.18 - Reduction of Staff
5.11.19 - School Staff Handbooks
5.11.20 - School Stationery and Letterhead
5.11.21 - Summer School Employment
5.11.22 - Tuberculosis Examination Requirements
5.12 - Religious Staff
5.13 - Priest Personnel Policies and Guidelines
5.13.1 - Applicable Terms
5.13.2 - Introduction
5.13.3 - Priest Personnel Board
5.13.4 - Process for Pastoral Assignments
5.13.5 - Procedures for Ministerial Faculties and Approvals
5.13.6 - Ongoing Formation, Study Programs, and Sabbaticals for Priests
5.13.7 - Compensation and Benefits for Priests
5.13.8 - Retirement Process and Benefits
5.13.9 - Responding to Complaints and Conflict Resolution
5.13.10 - Civic Participation and Limits on Political Activity
5.13.11 - Addressing Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults and Reporting to Public Authorities
5.13.12 - Assistance for Priests with Legal Costs
5.13.13 - Addiction and the Presbyterate
5.13.14 - Dealing with Serious Illness or Death
5.13.15 - Funeral Arrangements for Priests
5.14 - Clergy-Deacons
5.14.1 - The Nature of the Diaconate
5.14.2 - Diaconate Administration
5.14.3 - Deacon Council
5.14.4 - Assignment Policy
5.14.5 - Ongoing Formation and Spiritual Development
5.14.6 - Standards for Conduct
5.14.7 - Miscellaneous
Chapter 6 - Finance
6.1 - Overview
6.1.1 - Archdiocesan Financial Services Group
6.1.2 - Responsibility for Oversight of Temporal Goods and Financial Management
6.1.3 - Training in Financial Management
6.1.4 - Internal Controls
6.1.5 - Handling Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards
6.1.6 - Use of Peer-to-Peer Payment Services such as Venmo, Zelle, PayPal and others
6.2 - Revenue and Income
6.2.1 - Unrestricted or Undesignated Donations to a Parish
6.2.2 - Restricted or Designated Donations and Funds
6.2.3 - Tuition and Fees
6.2.4 - Development and Fund-Raising
6.2.5 - Parent, Parish, and Affiliated Organizations
6.2.6 - Ticket Sales
6.2.7 - Boutique Sellers, Fiesta Vendors, or Sales at Special Events
6.3 - Expenses and Disbursements
6.3.1 - Signing Authority
6.3.2 - Parish/School Authority and Approvals
6.3.3 - Banking Relationship
6.3.4 - Contracts, Agreements and Copier Leases
6.4 - Accounting and Bookkeeping
6.4.1 - Fiscal Year and Reporting Requirements
6.4.2 - Financial Records
6.4.3 - Chart of Accounts
6.4.4 - Accounting System
6.4.5 - Balancing Location Accounts
6.4.6 - Budgeting
6.4.7 - Reporting
6.4.8 - Taxes and Other Government-Required Reporting
6.4.9 - Procedural Reviews
6.5 - Loans
6.5.1 - Loan Policy
6.5.2 - Loan Eligibility
6.5.3 - Loan Application
6.5.4 - Together in Mission
6.5.5 - Investments
6.5.6 - Accounts and Transactions
6.5.7 - Account Management for Participants
6.5.8 - Autonomous Pious Foundations
6.6 - Insurance
6.6.1 - Archdiocesan Insurance Programs
6.6.2 - Student Accident Insurance
6.6.3 - Loss Reporting and Claim Filing
6.6.4 - Insurance Requirements for Contractors, Vendors, and Service Providers
6.7 - Record Retention of Financial Documents
6.8 - Whistle-Blowing
6.8.1 - Hotline for Reporting Financial Misconduct or Fraud
Chapter 7 - Facilities
7.1 - Facilities Use, Maintenance, and Construction
7.2 - Real Estate Policies and Procedures
7.2.1 - Buying and Selling Archdiocesan Property
7.2.2 - Use of Archdiocesan Facilities
7.2.3 - Procedure for Documenting Use of Facilities
7.2.4 - Required Documents
7.2.5 - Carnivals and Fiestas
7.2.6 - Cellular Antennas
7.2.7 - Mineral, Oil, and Gas Rights
7.2.8 - Property Taxes
7.2.9 - Guidelines for Lobbying and Electioneering
7.2.10 - Bingo, Controlled Games, and Raffles
7.2.11 - Security Camera Guidelines
7.2.12 - Frequently Asked Questions
7.3 - Maintenance and Operations Policies and Procedures
7.3.1 - Written Policies for Maintenance and Repair
7.3.2 - Budgeting for Maintenance Projects
7.3.3 - Warranties
7.3.4 - Reserve Analysis
7.3.5 - Proration of Routine Maintenance
7.3.6 - Physical Assets
7.3.7 - State or Federal Property
7.3.8 - Inspection Reports
7.3.9 - Contracts for Service Providers
7.4 - Construction Policies and Procedures
7.4.1 - Minor Projects
7.4.2 - Major Projects
7.4.3 - Volunteer Construction Work
7.4.4 - Naming Archdiocesan Property
Chapter 8 - Health and Safety
8.1 - Archdiocesan Policy on Health and Safety
8.2 - Health and Safety Codes and Regulations
8.3 - General Health and Safety Measures
8.4 - Person in Charge and Plan Administrators
8.4.1 - Person in Charge
8.4.2 - Plan Administrators
8.5 - Emergency Plans at All Locations
8.5.1 - Introduction
8.5.2 - Emergency Plan Kit
8.5.3 - Particular Threats and Hazards
8.5.4 - Locations as Emergency Shelters
8.6 - Injury and Illness Prevention Program with Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
8.6.1 - Creating the Program
8.6.2 - Enforcement of the Program
8.7 - Accident Procedures
8.7.1 - Responding to an Injury
8.7.2 - Reporting an Injury or Accident
8.7.3 - Investigating an Accident
8.7.4 - Opening a File
8.8 - Hazard Communication Program
8.8.1 - Written Hazard Communication Program
8.8.2 - Pesticides
8.8.3 - Toxic Substances in the Classroom
8.8.4 - Personal Protection Equipment
8.9 - Kitchen Safety
8.10 - Animals
8.11 - Blood-Borne Pathogens and OPIM
8.12 - Communicable Diseases
8.12.1 - Head Lice
8.12.2 - COVID-19 Guidance and Reporting
8.13 - Yard and Outdoor Safety
8.14 - Student Health
8.14.1 - Student Emergency Card
8.15 - First Aid
8.15.1 - First Aid Kit
8.16 - Medical Immunizations and Exemptions
8.16.1 - Immunization Exemptions
8.17 - School Health Records
8.17.1 - Medical Appointments
8.17.2 - Medications Administered at School
Chapter 9 - Safe Environment
9.1 - Introduction
9.1.1 - Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Brochure
9.2 - Safeguard the Children Committee
9.2.1 - Membership
9.2.2 - Meetings and Minutes
9.3 - Fingerprinting Policies and Guidelines
9.3.1 - Clergy
9.3.2 - Parish Life Directors and Pastoral Associates
9.3.3 - Parish Personnel and Vendors
9.3.4 - School Principals, Teachers, and All Paid Personnel in Catholic Schools
9.3.5 - Directors of Religious Education, Catechists, Confirmation Coordinators, Youth Ministers, and Music Ministers
9.3.6 - Parish Volunteers
9.3.7 - School Volunteers
9.3.8 - Men and Women Religious
9.3.9 - Criminal Offender Record Information
9.3.10 - No Longer Interested Notification
9.3.11 - Safe Environment Platform
9.4 - Safe Environment: Initial Training
9.4.1 - Initial Training for Clergy
9.4.2 - Initial Training for Adults
9.4.3 - Initial Training for Coaches
9.4.4 - Initial Training for Children and Youth
9.5 - Safe Environment: Training Recertification
9.6 - Annual Review of Boundary Guidelines
9.6.1 - Adults Interacting with Minors
9.6.2 - Youth Working or Volunteering with Children or Youth
9.7 - Record Keeping
9.7.1 - Adults Interacting with Minors
9.7.2 - Youth Working or Volunteering with Children or Youth
9.8 - Reporting Child and Youth Sexual Abuse
9.8.1 - Reporting Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors to Public Authorities
9.8.2 - Legal Responsibility to Immediately Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
9.8.3 - Interview of Students by Law Enforcement or Child Protective Agencies
9.8.4 - If an Alleged Perpetrator Is an Employee of the Archdiocese
9.9 - Victims Assistance
9.10 - Zero Tolerance Policy
9.11 - Megan’s Law
9.12 - Responsibilities of Parish/School Leadership
9.12.1 - Clergy
9.12.2 - Pastors, Administrators, and Parish Life Directors
9.12.3 - Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, Confirmation Coordinators, Elementary School Principals, and High School Principals
9.13 - Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board
9.14 - Procedures for Addressing Allegations Involving Sexual Misconduct by Clergy
9.15 - Frequently Requested Resources on Safe Environment Issues
Chapter 10 - Communications Policies
10.1 - Preface
10.2 - Overview
10.3 - Acceptable Use and Responsibility Policy for Electronic Communications (Archdiocesan AUP)
10.3.1 - Internet Safety Policy (CIPA Compliance)
10.3.2 - Prohibited Practices
10.3.3 - Consequences of Violations
10.3.4 - General Security and Email Policies
10.3.5 - Cloud Based Services and Domain Names
10.3.6 - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy for Students
10.3.7 - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policies for Clergy, Religious, Staff and Volunteers
10.3.8 - AUP Frequently Asked Questions
10.4 - Archdiocese of Los Angeles Copyright and Video Screening Policy
10.4.1 - What Is "Fair Use"?
10.4.2 - Fair Use Allowance for Teachers and Classroom Purposes
10.5 - Archdiocese of Los Angeles Privacy Policy
10.6 - COMMUNICATIONS GUIDELINES
10.6.1 - News Media Contacts
10.6.2 - Guidelines for Parish and School Communications
10.6.3 - Guidelines for Establishing a Location Website
10.6.4 – Privacy and Copyright Protection Guidelines for Displaying or Livestreaming Content
10.6.5 - Guidelines for Forums and Blogs
10.6.6 - Guidelines for Links
10.6.7 - Policy on Website Ads
10.6.8 - Guidelines for Advocacy, Lobbying, and Political Action
10.7 - Electronic Communications With Minors
10.7.1 - Guidelines for Using Social Networks with Minors
10.7.2 - Appropriate Ways to Communicate with Students
10.7.3 - Protecting the Privacy of Minors
10.7.4 - Reporting Concerns About Electronic Communications with Minors
10.8 - ACES (Archdiocesan Community Email Services)
10.9 - Reporting Concerns About Electronic Communications
10.10 Artificial Intelligence and the Use of Generative AI
Chapter 11 - School Curriculum
11.1 - Overview
11.2 - Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction
11.2.1 - School Calendar
11.2.2 - School Days
11.2.3 - Faculty In-Service Days and Faculty/Staff Retreat Days
11.2.4 - Faculty Meetings
11.2.5 - Unit Plans and Lesson Plans
11.2.6 - Curricular Instruction in Family Life
11.2.7 - Safe Environment Training for Elementary Schools
11.2.8 - Instructional Materials
11.2.9 - Homework
11.2.10 - Student Assessment
11.2.11 - Grade Integrity and Grade Books
11.2.12 - Student Report Cards
11.2.13 - Promotion
11.2.14 - Acceleration
11.2.15 - Retention
11.2.16 - Graduation
11.3 - High School Curriculum and Instruction
11.3.1 - Objectives
11.3.2 - Instructional Program
11.3.3 - Policies
11.3.4 - Department Handbooks
11.3.5 - School Calendar
11.3.6 - Instructional Time
11.3.7 - Class Size
11.3.8 - Safe Environment Training for High Schools
11.3.9 - Instructional Materials
11.3.10 - Graduation Requirements
11.3.11 - Testing and Assessment Program
11.3.12 - Tutoring Policy
11.3.13 - Grade Integrity and Grade Books
11.3.14 - Summer School
11.3.15 - Online Courses
Chapter 12 - Cocurricular and Enrichment Programs
12.1 - Overview
12.1.1 - Role of Principals
12.2 - Athletics
12.2.1 - Athletic Handbook
12.2.2 - Role of the Administration
12.2.3 - Role of Coaches
12.2.4 - High School Athletics
12.2.5 - Elementary School Athletics
12.3 - Field Trips and Transportation
12.3.1 - Field Trips, Excursions, and Activities
12.3.2 - Transportation for Parishes and Schools
12.4 - Student Government
12.5 - Publication of the Image, Name, Voice, or Work of a Student or Minor
12.5.1 - Student Publications
12.6 - Tutoring
12.7 - Counseling Policy
12.8 - Extended School Day Programs for Elementary Schools
12.9 - Summer Programs
Chapter 13 - Students and Families
13.1 - Admissions
13.1.1 - Elementary School Admission Guidelines
13.1.2 - High School Admission Guidelines
13.1.3 - High School Admission Procedures
13.1.4 - School Student Non-Discrimination Policy
13.1.5 - Non-Discrimination Documentation
13.1.6 - International Students in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
13.2 - Attendance
13.2.1 - Absences
13.2.2 - Excused and Unexcused Absences
13.2.3 - Extended Absences
13.2.4 - Movie or Television Contracts
13.2.5 - Leaving School Early
13.2.6 - Tardiness
13.2.7 - Truancy
13.2.8 - Work Permits
13.3 - Privacy and Access to Records
13.3.1 - Pupil Records
13.3.2 - Directory Information
13.3.3 - Verbal or Written Confidences
13.3.4 - Administrative Procedures for Handling Confidential Information
13.3.5 - Cumulative Pupil Records
13.3.6 - Standardized Testing Results
13.4 - Transfer of Records
13.4.1 - Student Transfers, Withdrawals, and Graduation
13.4.2 - Withholding of Records
13.4.3 - Transfer of Records after a School Consolidation or Closure
13.4.4 - Subpoena of Student Records
13.5. - Welfare of Students
13.5.1 - Closed Campus
13.5.2 - Safe Environment Training for Children and Youth
13.5.3 - Zero Tolerance Policy
13.5.4 - Working or Volunteering with Children or Youth
13.6. - Testing and Research in Schools
13.6.1 - Policy
13.6.2 - Responsibilities of the Researcher
13.6.3 - Required Information
13.6.4 - Role of the Department of Catholic Schools
13.6.5 - Responsibilities of the School Administrator
13.6.6 - Rights of Parents/Guardians
13.7 - Law Enforcement
13.7.1 - Student Interviews by Law Enforcement
13.7.2 - Student Removal by Law Enforcement
13.7.3 - Informing Parents/Guardians about Removal
13.7.4 - School Searches
13.8 - Behavior
13.8.1 - Code of Christian Conduct Covering Students and Parents/Guardians
13.8.2 - Recommended Student Transfer Because of Parent/Guardian Attitude or Behavior
13.8.3 - Personal Appearance of Students
13.8.4 - Alcohol, Narcotics, or Other Controlled Substances
13.9 - Discipline
13.9.1 - Maintenance of Effective Discipline
13.9.2 - Disapproved Disciplinary Measures
13.9.3 - Detention
13.9.4 - Suspension
13.9.5 - Probation
13.9.6 - Expulsion
13.10 - Student Harassment, Bullying, and Hazing Policy
13.10.1 - Responsibilities of the School and Students
13.10.2 - Student Threats
13.11 - Parent/Guardian Relations
13.11.1 - Parent/Student Handbook
13.11.2 - Student Report Cards
13.11.3 - Academic Dismissal or Recommended Transfer
13.11.4 - Parent/Guardian Right of Visitation at School
13.11.5 - Married Students
13.11.6 - Students Who No Longer Live with Their Parents/Guardians
13.11.7 - Emancipated or 18-Year-Old Students
13.11.8 - Parent-Teacher Organizations
13.11.9 - Consultative School Boards
13.11.10 - Complaint Review Process for Parents/Guardians and Students
Chapter 14 - School Inclusion
14.1 - Introduction
14.1.1 - Mission and Vision of Catholic School Inclusive Education
14.2 - Support Team Education Plan (STEP) Program
14.2.1 - Preliminary Procedures and Documentation
14.2.2 - Support Team Education Plan (STEP) Meeting and Documentation
14.3 - Complaint and Review Process
14.3.1 - Complaint
14.3.2 - Initial Review
14.3.3 - Investigation
14.3.4 - Initial Decision
14.3.5 - Request to Review Decision
14.3.6 - Review Process
14.3.7 - Review Hearing
14.3.8 - Complaint to USDA
Chapter 15 - Licensed Preschool Programs
15.1 - Description of Licensed Preschool Programs
15.2 - Guidelines for Opening a Preschool
15.2.1 - The Preschool Planning Process
15.2.2 - Licensing of Preschool Programs
15.2.3 - Criminal Record Summary for Preschools
15.3 - General Standards for Preschool
15.3.1 - Minimum Requirements for Personnel
15.3.2 - Finance
15.3.3 - Curriculum
15.3.4 - Preschool After-School Care Program
Chapter 16 - Legacy Giving
16.1 - Handling Charitable Gifts to a Parish or School
16.1.1 - Procedure for Estate Gifts after Death
16.1.2 - Signatures on All Legal Documents
16.1.3 - Litigation
16.1.4 - Gifts of Real Property and Investments
16.1.5 - Gifts of Masses
16.1.6 - Donor’s Intent: Annual Report
16.1.7 - Acknowledgment of Gifts
16.2 - Development of Planned Gifts
Chapter 17 - Document Retention
17.1 - Introduction
17.2 - General Definitions
17.3 - Policy Provisions
17.3.1 - Purpose
17.3.2 - Do Not Destroy Policy
17.3.3 - Document Retention Policy
17.4 - Content and Treatment of Specific Types of Files
17.4.1 - Criminal Background Check Records
17.4.2 - Confidential Canonical Files (Archivum Secretum)
17.4.3 - Sacramental Record Certificates
17.4.4 - Government Funded Program Records
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