Policy 103 - Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons (PDF)

Policy 201 - Legal Status of the School Board (PDF)

Policy 201.1 - District Management (PDF)

Policy 202 - School Board Officers (PDF)

By vote of the people on May 16, 1961, the membership of the Board of Education of the Minnetonka independent School District No. 276 of Hennepin and Carver Counties, was enlarged from the minimal requirement of six according to law, to seven; to become effective at the annual school election in May 1962. Members of the Board shall be elected to four year terms to commence on the first Monday of January following the election and serve until a successor qualifies. Four members are elected every fourth year and three members are elected two years thereafter and every four years on that cycle at the school election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in odd numbered years. They shall file acceptance of election within ten days after being elected. 

Please note: 
In 2011, the School Board eliminated Policy #203. School Board Policies #203.1, #203.2, #203.3, #203.5 and #203.6 remain in effect.

Regarding School Board elections, Minnetonka Public Schools follows MN State Statutes. More information: 
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/2020/cite/123B.09

The purpose of this policy is to provide specific rules of order to conduct meetings of the Board.

Policy 203.1 - School Board Procedures: Rules of Order (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure consistency in the order of business at Regular School Board Meetings.

Policy 203.2 - Order of the Regular School Board Meeting (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide governing rules for the conduct of meetings of the School Board.

Policy 203.3 - Operation of the School Board: Governing Rules (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide procedures for the preparation of the school board meeting agenda for Regular and Special Meetings as well as Study Sessions to ensure that the Board can accomplish its business as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

Policy 203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda Preparation (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to allow the use of a Consent Agenda in conducting business at a Regular or Special Meeting of the School Board.

Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures relating to the maintenance of records of the School Board and the publication of its official proceedings.

Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes (PDF)

A. The Board embraces the philosophy of openness in the conduct of its business, in the belief that openness produces better programs, more efficiency in administration of programs, and an organization more responsive to public interest and less susceptible to private interest. The Board shall conduct its business under a presumption of openness. At the same time, the Board recognizes and respects the privacy rights of individuals as provided by law. The Board also recognizes that there are certain exceptions to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law as recognized in statute where it has been determined that, in limited circumstances, the public interest is best served by closing a meeting of the Board.

B. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to assure the rights of the public to be present at school board meetings, while also protecting the individual's rights to privacy under law, and to close meetings when the public interest so requires as recognized by law.

Policy 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings (PDF)

A. The Minnetonka School Board recognizes the value of participation by the public in deliberations and decisions on District matters. At the same time, the Board recognizes the importance of conducting orderly and efficient proceedings, with opportunity for expression of all participants' respective views.

B. The purpose of this policy is to provide procedures to assure open and orderly public discussion as well as to protect the due process and privacy rights of individuals under the law.

Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to emphasize the importance of the policy-making role of the Board and provide the means for it to continue to be an ongoing effort.

Policy 208 - Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to observe state statutes regarding conflict of interest and to avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of impropriety.

Policy 210 - Conflict of Interest (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to observe state statutes regarding conflicts of interest and to engage in School District business activities in a fashion designed to avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of impropriety.

Policy 211 - Conflict of Interest: School Board Members (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance as to the District's position, rights, and responsibilities when a civil or criminal action is pending against the District, or a School Board Member, District employee or student.

Policy 212 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee or Student (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to control out-of-state travel by school board members as required by law.

Policy 214 - Out of State Travel by School Board Members (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to define the expectations of the Finance Advisory Committee and procedures for its operation.

Policy 215 - Finance Advisory Committee (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to define the expectations of the Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee.

Policy 216 - Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to define the expectations of the School Board for the Measures of Success and to provide the Superintendent with a guide for implementation and ongoing usage of the Measures of Success.

Policy 217 - Measures of Success (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to define the expectations of the Self-Insurance Advisory Committee and procedures for its operation.

Policy 218 - Self-Insurance Advisory Committee (PDF)

As members of the Minnetonka School Board, we believe in the power of a collective vision to mobilize people and effect positive change in their lives. We are committed to building upon the excellence of our past and creating a world-class school district. We will insist on aligning every element of our organization toward the goal of supporting all students’ pursuit of their highest levels of academic and personal achievement.

Policy 304 - Superintendent's Performance Review (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to school district employees as to the data the school district collects and maintains and the permissible distribution of such data.

Policy 307 - Access and Dissemination of Educational Data (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants for Minnetonka School District employment and Minnetonka School District employees.

Policy 401 - Equal Employment Opportunities (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and healthful environment in the District in order to promote the physical, social, and psychological well-being of its students. To that end, the District will seek a criminal history background check for applicants who receive an offer of employment or such other background checks as provided by this policy. The District may also elect to do background checks of volunteers, independent contractors and student employees.

Policy 404 - Employment Background Checks (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to District employees as to the data the District collects and maintains regarding its personnel.

District Data Practices Officer:
Dr. Michael Cyrus
Executive Director of Human Resources
952-401-5015
Michael.Cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org

Policy 406 - Records of Employees: Policies Regarding Collection, Maintenance and Release Thereof (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to inform Minnetonka School District employees and students of the District’s policies relating to copyright.

Policy 409 - Compliance with the Copyright Laws (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide for family and medical leave to school district employees in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and also with parenting leave under state law.

Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Act (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to set forth the conditions under which the Minnetonka Independent School District #276 will reimburse certain employee business expenses. This policy applies to all District employees unless modified by an individual employment contract approved by the School Board. All out-of-state travel or any in-state travel that involves lodging shall be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor using the Leave Request/Release Time Form.

Policy 412 - Employee Reimbursement Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to make clear the statutory requirements of school personnel to report suspected child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.

Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors by prohibiting the use, abuse, possession, sale, or transfer of any chemicals. The School Board is concerned about the health of its employees and also recognizes the importance of adult role modeling for students during formative years. Therefore, the Board shall enforce a chemically-free environment.

Policy 417 - Chemical Use Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and working environment that is tobacco free.

Policy 419 - Tobacco-free Environment (PDF)

Students and staff of the District should be able to attend the schools of the District without becoming infected with a serious communicable or infectious disease including but not limited to, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis. Measures that effectively respond to health concerns while respecting the rights of all students, employees, and contractors, including those who are infected, need to be adopted by the School Board. The purpose of this policy is to adopt such measures.

Policy 420 - Students and Employees-Communicable and Infectious Diseases (PDF)

The Minnetonka School District is committed to an educational environment in which all students are treated with respect and dignity. Every District employee is to provide students with appropriate guidance, understanding and direction, while maintaining a standard of professionalism, and acting within accepted standards of conduct.

Policy 423 - Employee Student Relationships (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that qualified teachers and administrators are employed by the District and that the District fulfill its duty to ascertain the licensure status of its teachers and administrators. A school board that employs a teacher or administrator who does not hold a valid teaching license or permit places itself at risk for a reduction in state aid. This policy does not negate a teacher or administrator’s duty and responsibility to maintain a current and valid license.

Policy 424 - License Status (PDF)

Minnetonka School District #276 maintains a self-insured medical plan, a self-insured dental plan, and a medical flexible spending account (herein referred to as “Minnetonka ISD #276”), which are subject to the administrative simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”)

Policy 425.1 - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to school district employees as to the policy and procedure for requesting shared positions.

Policy 426 - Shared Positions Authorization and Conditions Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from harassment and violence on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or disability.

District Human Rights Officer:
Dr. Michael Cyrus
Executive Director of Human Resources
952-401-5015
Michael.Cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org

Policy 427 - Harassment and Violence (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to recognize employee's rights to individual respect and dignity and establishing and maintaining a professional, respectful working environment.

Policy 428 - Respectful Workplace (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to school district employees as to the policy and procedure for requesting leaves of absences without pay.

Policy 429 - Leaves of Absence Without Pay - Authority to Act (PDF)

Selection and placement of competent reserve teachers in the Minnetonka School District is essential to ensuring coverage of classrooms in the absence of regular teachers. The continuity of programs and curriculum implementation is also affected by the quality of the reserve teachers available for teaching assignments. The district Human Resources office will develop a system to provide for reserve teachers, and will work together with building administrators to assure an effective deployment of reserve teachers.

Policy 430 - Reserve Teachers (PDF)

This policy provides wage rates for part-time and/or substitute personnel. The Board’s Vision reflects the importance of these positions to the success of our schools and students.

Policy 431 - Wage Rates--Part Time or Substitute (PDF)

• To develop and maintain a wage structure which will enable the District to attract and keep qualified and desirable personnel, essential for the educational program to function effectively.
• To provide incentive, through a sound program of wage administration, which will encourage the development of the potential ability of each confidential support staff employee.
• To maintain wage relationships among positions which are internally consistent in recognizing the important relative differences in position requirements for education, experience and the accountabilities in the position.
• To review and establish wage categories that will compare with wages paid in other school districts and in the private sector for positions of comparable levels of responsibility.

Policy 432 - Confidential Support Staff Handbook (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent guidelines for the employment of immediate family members in the school district.

Policy 433 - Nepotism (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to establish general parameters for determining the workload limits of special education staff who provide services to children with disabilities receiving direct special education services 60 percent or less of the instructional day.

Policy 434 - Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide the terms and conditions of employment for Minnetonka Community Education and/or Aquatics employees who are not covered by a Master Agreement effective from July 1, 2019, until June 30, 2021.

This policy is not an employment contract, express or implied, nor does it guarantee employment for any specific length of time. The Minnetonka Public Schools may modify, amend, or rescind this policy without notice. The Minnetonka Public Schools has sole responsibility for interpretation of any issues as they relate to this policy

Policy 440 - Handbook for Minnetonka Community Education Personnel (PDF)

It is the desire of the Minnetonka School District to recognize and highlight the service of staff in order to build a culture of supporting relationships that are conducive to personal and academic achievement and inspire in everyone a passion to excel.

Policy 444 - Retirees and Long Term Employees (PDF)

This policy, along with the provisions of the Policy & Procedures Manual and the District Vision on teachers, governs the actions of teaching personnel.

Policy 450 - Teaching Excellence (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to articulate the Minnetonka School District's priority for increased student learning, growth and development.

Policy 451 - Teaching Improvement Program (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that performance expectations are being met on a consistent basis.

Policy 452 - Administrative Supervision of Teachers (PDF)

The intent of the programs shall be to provide an opportunity for staff members to work in another educational setting in order to gain different insights into instructional patterns, schedules, facilities, students and cultural environments. It is to be expected that the system or agency with which the exchange is made gains in similar fashion from the exchange.

Policy 453 - Exchange of Teachers and Administrators (PDF)

It is the policy of the Minnetonka School District to encourage the utilization of student teachers through agreements with approved teacher education programs of teacher preparation institutions, and to the extent consistent with the educational program of the District.

Policy 456 - Student Teaching (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to state that the provisions of District policy and the District Vision on leadership shall govern the actions of Minnetonka principals.

Policy 460 - Principal Excellence (PDF)

The Minnetonka Public Schools recognizes the pivotal role of administration in the success of its schools. The District therefore desires and expects effective leadership and strong school management.

Policy 461 - Administrative Performance Review (PDF)

Every administrator will be absent at some time during the normal course of employment: vacation periods, conference attendance, personal business, illness or other reason. To forestall questions of authority during an absence and to enable school operations to proceed as normally as possible, each administrator is responsible for establishing a line of authority in the respective school or department and communicating it to both supervisor(s) and supervisee(s).

Policy 462 - Designation of Authority During Absence (PDF)

In accordance with the District’s vision, “Teaching and the interaction between teachers and their students are central to the educational endeavor. In addition to the mastery of subject area, Minnetonka teachers will know that simply covering curriculum does not equal excellence in teaching. Minnetonka teachers will recognize that they must address emotional and developmental issues during the learning experience in order for effective learning to take place. Because the learning environment is so critical to student success, our teachers will use their empathy, enthusiasm, patience, communication skills, and effective classroom management to create a positive, supportive, respectful, and disciplined atmosphere in which academic and personal achievement can flourish.”

Policy 464 - Faculty Selection (PDF)

This policy addresses employees’ use of publicly available social media networks including: personal Web sites, Web logs (blogs), wikis, social networks, online forums, virtual worlds, and any other social media. The District takes no position on employees’ decision to participate in the use of social media networks for personal use on personal time. However, use of these media for personal use during District time or on District equipment is prohibited. In addition, employees must avoid posting any information or engaging in communications that violate state or federal laws or District policies.

Policy 470 - Employee Use of Social Media (PDF)

It is the policy of Minnetonka Public Schools ("School District") to maintain a positive, safe learning and working environment.

Policy 501 - School Weapons Policy (PDF)

This policy recognizes that school attendance is the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian, supported by the teachers and administration. Therefore, the purpose of this policy is to encourage regular school attendance and punctuality so that learning can take place. It is intended to be positive and not punitive, and all measures taken will be in the students’ best interest. This policy will assist families and school personnel in making attendance decisions.

Policy 502 - Student Attendance and Truancy (PDF)

It is the responsibility of the Minnetonka Public Schools to the community that all school members will work to challenge and support students in the pursuit of their highest levels of academic and personal achievement. Recognizing the strong relationship between regular attendance for each class and high academic achievement, the District will establish a clear attendance system. Such a system will promote this relationship and hold students accountable for regular attendance. It is essential that Minnetonka High School students and their families take responsibility for knowing and following the Attendance Policy.

Policy 503 - Attendance Policy for Minnetonka High School (PDF)

The Minnetonka School District respects students’ rights to express themselves in the way they dress and expects students to respect the school community and fellow students by dressing appropriately for a K-12 learning environment.

Policy 504 - Student Dress and Appearance Code (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to protect the exercise of students' and employees' free speech rights, taking into consideration the educational objectives and responsibilities of the District.

Policy 505 - Distribution of Non-school-sponsored Materials on School Premises by Student and Employees (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are aware of and comply with the school district’s expectations for student conduct. Such compliance will enhance the school district’s ability to maintain discipline and ensure that there is no interference with the educational process. The school district will take appropriate disciplinary action when students fail to adhere to the Code of Student Conduct established by this policy.

Policy 506 - Student Discipline and Code of Conduct (PDF)

The Minnetonka School District desires to participate in the Enrollment Options Program. It is the purpose of this policy to set forth the application and exclusion procedures used by the school district in making said determination.

Policy 509 - Enrollment of Non-Resident Students (PDF)

This policy provides for kindergarten enrollment for students born after September 1.

Policy 509.1 - Early Enrollment (PDF)

Since its inception, the Minnetonka School District has been proud to provide a truly comprehensive education. Recognizing academic instruction and achievement as the heart of our mission, the Minnetonka School District also insists on and supports those activities that reinforce the academic pursuits of the students we serve. Co-curricular activities are essential for delivering a world-class education. Opportunities not found in the traditional classroom enhance the students' experience today, as well as prepare them for life's challenges ahead. A variety of co-curricular activities, both competitive and non-competitive, play an important role in the academic, social, physical, and emotional development of students by nurturing the following: perseverance, self-discipline, ethical behavior, ability to work with others, leadership qualities, an understanding of the importance of physical health and fitness, goal-setting and follow-through skills, positive self-image, the experience of competition.

Policy 510 - Co-curricular Activities Program Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide for a safe and healthful educational environment by enforcing the School District’s policies against contraband.

Policy 512 - Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, Student Vehicles, and Student’s Person (PDF)

A safe and civil environment is needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards and to promote healthy human relationships. Bullying, like other violent or disruptive behavior, is conduct that interferes with a student’s ability to learn and/or a teacher’s ability to educate students in a safe environment. The Minnetonka School District cannot monitor the activities of students at all times and eliminate all incidents of bullying between students, particularly when students are not under the direct supervision of school personnel. However, to the extent such conduct affects the educational environment of the District and the rights and welfare of its students and is within the control of the District in its normal operations, the District intends to prevent bullying and to take action to investigate, respond, remediate, and discipline those acts of bullying which have not been successfully prevented. The purpose of this policy is to assist the District in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence, reprisal, retaliation, and other similar disruptive and detrimental behavior.

Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy (PDF)

The school district recognizes its responsibility in regard to the collection, maintenance and dissemination of pupil records and the protection of the privacy rights of students as provided in federal law and state statutes.

District Data Practices Officer:
Dr. Michael Cyrus
Executive Director of Human Resources
952-401-5015
Michael.Cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org

Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to set forth the provisions that must be followed when administering both prescription and nonprescription medication during the school day.

Policy 516 - Student Medication (PDF)

As it is impossible to totally eliminate allergens from the school setting, staff must be prepared to recognize severe allergic reactions, called anaphylaxis, and must have the means to treat it. The District recognizes that some individuals may experience anaphylaxis for the first time in the school setting, and thus may require emergency medication for which they do not have a prescription. It is the policy of Minnetonka Public Schools to provide Epinephrine auto-injectors for each school, to be administered by a trained staff member to any individual who is believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction.

Policy 517 - Recognition and Treatment of Anaphylaxis in the School Setting (PDF)

The District recognizes that it is serving students with complex health needs. The District also recognizes that district staff may be confronted with requests to withhold emergency care of a student in the event of a life threatening situation at school or school activities or be presented with Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate (DNR-DNI) orders. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to district staff and parents or guardians in these situations.

Policy 518 - Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate (DNR/DNI) Orders (PDF)

Occasionally, the Minnetonka School District utilizes surveys to obtain opinions and information about students. The purpose of this policy is to establish the parameters of information that may be sought in student surveys.

Policy 520 - Student Surveys (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to protect disabled students from discrimination on the basis of disability and to identify and evaluate learners who, within the intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), need special services, accommodations, or programs in order that such learners may receive a free appropriate public education.

Policy 521 - Student Disability Nondiscrimination (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any District program or activity. 

Title IX Coordinator:
Michael Cyrus, Ed.D., Executive Director of Human Resources (952.401.5015 or hrstaff@minnetonkaschools.org)

Title IX Coordinator – Alternate:
Robyn Klinker, Associate Director of Human Resources (952.601.5015 or hrstaff@minnetonkaschools.org)

Policy 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to set forth guidelines for access, to as well as to acceptable and safe use of the District’s electronic technologies. Electronic technologies include but are not limited to network systems and components, computers and peripherals, printers, telephones, network systems and components, and the applications they support and/or access.

Policy 524 - Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Policy (PDF)

The purpose for this policy is to authorize the establishment of a District Website and intranet system and to set policy for the acceptable use of the District Website and intranet system. This policy complements the District’s Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use policy.

Policy 525 - Web Site and Intranet Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to set forth expectations for appropriate use of existing and emerging technologies which students may possess, including but not limited to cellular phones, digital picture/video cameras and/or camera phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), iPods, MP3s, pagers and other personal electronic devices capable of transmitting data or images.

Policy 526 - Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Devices (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for use and parking of motor vehicles by students on School District properties, to maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the health, safety and welfare of students and school personnel.

Policy 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles, Patrols, Inspections and Searches (PDF)

The School Board is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that parents and students are aware of the State of Minnesota’s requirement for immunizations and that all students receive the proper immunizations as mandated by law.

Policy 530 - Immunization Requirements (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide for recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and instruction in school.

Policy 531 - The Pledge of Allegiance (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to describe the appropriate use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to remove, if necessary, a student from Minnetonka school property. This would include the removal of a student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Policy 532 - Peace Officer Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to assure a school environment that promotes and protects students’ health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating, physical activity, and social and emotional health. The Minnetonka School District is committed to enhancing the development of lifelong wellness practices through active partnership with parents and community.

Policy 533 - Wellness (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the District.

Policy 534 - Equal Educational Opportunity (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to address the assignment of students to schools and the importance of students and parents knowing the specific school each student will attend.

Policy 535 - Students: Assignment to Schools (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to provide information to the Minnetonka School District employees regarding the instructional guidelines and parameters of homebound instruction.

Policy 540 - Homebound Policy (PDF)

Minnetonka Schools recognize that tutoring of students can be helpful to student achievement, as a supplement to the expectations of the District as described in the District’s Vision.

Policy 541 - Tutoring Policy (PDF)

A positive and stimulating learning environment is critical to student success. The culture of the Minnetonka School District will demonstrate support and caring for all members of our community. The purpose of this policy, in accordance with the law and accepted rules of a civil society, is to maintain a learning environment which is legal, ethical and non-abusive.

Policy 542 - Civility of Students (PDF)

A positive and stimulating learning environment is critical to student success. The culture of the Minnetonka School District will demonstrate support and caring for all members of our community. The purpose of this policy is to ensure to the greatest extent possible, that all students in the Minnetonka Public Schools shall be provided with safe and secure schools and a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning.

Policy 543 - Unsafe Behavior of Students (PDF)

The fundamental purpose of the School Health Service Program is to aid parents/guardians in protecting, improving and maintaining the health of their students. While parents/guardians have the primary and ultimate responsibility for their student’s health, the School Health Service Program will assist parents/guardians in fulfilling their responsibility, and to assist students in developing competence to deal with the health issues they will face during their school years and in the future. The District is responsible for developing objectives and procedures to ensure the accomplishment of the School Health Service Program.

Policy 545 - Health Service Program (PDF)

Policy 546 - Study Travel Program Policy (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to assist the District in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors by prohibiting the use, abuse, possession, sale, or transfer of any chemicals on District property or at District events. Therefore, the Board supports the enforcement of a chemically-free environment and the periodic assessment of the District’s efforts to support it.

Policy 547 - Student Chemical Use (PDF)

The Minnetonka School District vision provides that the District will insist on a curriculum designed to stretch students’ minds and prepare them to thrive in American society and the world at large. The curriculum will include global awareness through the study of world language, history, geography, and current events. Hosting international student exchanges is consistent with this vision, giving Minnetonka students the opportunity to study along side of and develop friendships with students from around the world.

Policy 550 - International Student Exchange Program (PDF)