Board Policies

Cuesta College San Luis Obispo County Community College District Board of Trustees

Operational Note: The San Luis Obispo County Community College District and Cuesta College are reviewing and realigning board policy and administrative procedure based on changes in legislature and administrative changes recommended by the Community College League of California. Some policy numbers are duplicated as noted in the listing. This change over is voluminous and updates will be posted as they occur.. Please contact the President's Office with any questions or assistance in locating a specific policy or procedure.

The following is a listing of the San Luis Obispo County Community College District Board's Policies (BP) and corresponding College Administrative Procedure (AP) / Regulation (R). Pending updates, all (R) regulations are co-located with the corresponding board policy. You may access them by clicking on the (BP) link in either Microsoft word or Adobe pdf. Newer (AP) administrative procedure is listed separately and may be access in the same manner by clicking either the word or pdf link.

CHAPTER 1

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (OLD TITLE)

DISTRICT (NEW TITLE)

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

Number

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~~Board Policy and Administrative Regulation Purposes and Objectives~~

(see BP/AP 2410)

~~1000~~

Legal Basis

1005

Membership

1030

Election of Board Members

1031

Student Representative Within Board of Trustees

1034

R1034

Board Evaluation

1035

Organization

Organization Meeting

1100

Regular Meetings

1110

Special Meetings

1111

Public Meetings

1112

Closed Sessions

1113

Quorum

1120

Board Agenda

1130

R1130

Minutes

1140

Parliamentary Procedure

1150

Powers and Duties of the Board of Trustees

Powers and Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees

1201

R1201

Duties of the President

1210

Committees

1230

Contracts

1250

Signatures

1251

Board Development

1267

R1267

Conference/Travel Expenses for Board Members

1270

R1270

Compensation for Board Members

1280

Fringe Benefits for Active or Retired Board Members

1285

R1285

Naming of College and District Buildings, Facilities or Grounds

1302

R1302

Community Relationships

1330

Secretary to the Board

1400

Public Affairs and Community Relations

1500

R1500

Affirmative Action Plan

1550

Unlawful Discrimination

1565

R1565

Nondiscrimination in District College Programs

1570

Sexual Harassment

1575

R1575

Sexual Assault

1580

Employer/Employee Relations/Public Notice Requirements

1600

R1600

Public Comments at Board Meetings

1605

R1605

~~Board of Trustee Orientation~~

(see BP/AP 2740)

~~1620~~

~~R1620~~

CHAPTER 2

ADMINISTRATION (OLD TITLE)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (NEW TITLE)

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

Number

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Organizational Chart

2000

President and District Superintendent

2010

Selection

2011

Compensation

2012

Management Designated Employees (Administrative) Functions and Duties

2047

Salaries and Designation of Management Positions

2050

R 2050

Fringe Benefits-Confidential, Supervisory, and Management Designated Positions

2051

Professional Growth Leaves for Administrators

2052

Employment

2060

Administrative (Management) Employment

2061

R 2061

Evaluation of Managers

2065

R 2065

Academic Administrator Retreat Rights to Faculty Positions

2070

R 2070

Cabinet

2100

Academic Managers

2200

Advisory Committees (formerly 5200)

2221

Principles of Operation

2300

Minimum Standards for Faculty, Staff, and Student Participation in College Governance

2305

Recording

2365

AP 2365

Development of College Policies

(see BP/AP 2410)

2400

R 2400

Administrative Procedure, Purposes and Objectives

2410

AP 2410

Disturbances on Campus

(see BP/AP 5501)

2410

~~R 2410~~

Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent/President

2430

Recognition of Organizations for Faculty

2510

Destruction of District Records

2600

R 2600

Resignations

2700

Travel Expenses for District Employees (TO BE RENUMBERED)

2710

Conflict of Interest

2710

AP 2710

College Board of Trustees Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

2715

AP 2715

Gifts

2720

Safety

2730

Employee Substance Abuse

2735

R 2735

Board of Trustees Education/Orientation

2740

AP 2740

Reporting Physical or Sexual Abuse of Students (see BP 3518)

2740

Acknowledgment of Reporting Requirements of Student Physical Abuse

(see BP 3519)

2745

Blood-Bourne Pathogens-Education, Prevention, and Treatment

2750

R 2750

~~Computer Technology and Communications Resources Use-Faculty and Staff~~ (see BP/AP 3720)

~~2755~~

Cost of District Printed or Duplicated Materials

2760

Auditor

2765

Smoking Policy

2773

CHAPTER 3

CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (OLD TITLE)

GENERAL INSTITUTION (NEW TITLE)

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

Number

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Professional Standards for Faculty of Cuesta College

3006

Faculty Employment

3010

Rules and Procedures for Employment of All Faculty (see BP 7120 and AP 7120)

~~3012~~

~~R 3012~~

Equivalency Process

3013

R 3013

Instructional Year Definitions

3018

Immediate Family Employment

3036

Early Release

3045

Establishment and Maintenance of Temporary Pool

3064

R 3064

Summer Session Employment

3066

R 3066

Faculty Grievance Procedure

3080

Tenure for Academic Personnel

3095

Absence

3100

Pre-retirement Reduction in Time Base

3165

R 3165

Emeritus Faculty Status

3167

Leave of Absence

3168

Quarantine

3172

Recognition of Organizations for Faculty (see BP 2510)

3200

Accreditation

3200

Professional Growth - Staff Development

3250

R 3250

Sabbatical Leaves

3251

Professional Conferences

3252

R 3252

Non-District Professional Opportunities

3253

R 3253

Tutoring for Fee

3270

Faculty Staff Registration in Cuesta College Classes

3271

Reporting Physical or Sexual Abuse of Students

3518

Acknowledgment of Reporting Requirements of Student Physical Abuse

3519

Alcoholic Beverages

3560

AP 3560

Computer and Network Use

3720

AP 3720

CHAPTER 4

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL (OLD TITLE)

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (NEW TITLE)

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

Number

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Employment

4000

R 4000

Academic Year

4010

Duties of Employees

4080

R 4080

Program, Curriculum, and Course Development

4020

Program Discontinuance

AP 4021

Hiring of Classified Personnel

4081

Immediate Family Employment

4085

Categories of Employment

4200

Student Employment

4202

R 4202

Temporary Change in Assignment of Duties

4204

Course Repetition - Significant Lapse of Time

4225

AP 4225

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4228

AP 4228

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4229

AP 4229

.pdf

Grading and Academic Record Symbols

4230

AP 4230

Pass / No Pass Grading

AP 4232

4240

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AP 4240

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Management Positions--Function and Duties (TO BE RENUMBERED)

4250

Probation Disqualification and Readmission

4250

Vacation (See BP/AP 7340)

4300

Bereavement Leave

4310

Leave of Absence

4312

Leave Due to Family Illness

4313

Catastrophic Illness or Injury Leave – Management, Supervisors, Confidential

4314

R 4314

Military Leave

4315

Maternity Leave

4316

Leave of Absence for Illness, Injury, and Personal Necessity

4317

Court Appearances

4318

Accident or Injury

4319

Classified Salary Schedule

4400

Salary Adjustments

4401

Retroactive Adjustments

4402

Classified Salaries

4403

Reviewing Classified Positions

4404

R 4404

Fringe Benefits for Classified Employees

4405

R 4405

Professional Growth Program-Confidential, Management, and Supervisory Employees

4406

R 4406

Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Employees Longevity Pay Program

R4407

Emeritus Management and Classified Staff Status

4408

Part-Time Positions

4410

Workweek and Workday

4420

Overtime

4430

R 4430

Differential Pay

4431

Administrative Classes (Management Employees)

4432

Membership in Service Clubs

4433

Holidays

4440

Suspension or Dismissal

4500

Grounds for Discipline

4510

Procedures for Discipline

4520

Request for Hearing by the Board of Trustees Form

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Procedures for Hearing

4530

Decision of the Board of Trustees

4531

Resignation

4600

Reduced Work time Program for Classified Employees

4620

R 4620

Reinstatement of Permanent Employees

4650

Reduction of Force

4660

Evaluations-Classified Staff

4700

R 4700

Evaluations-Confidential Staff

4705

R 4705

Telephone

4810

Change of Name and Address

4811

Civil Rights of Employees

4815

Employee Organizations

4830

Professional Conferences

4840

R 4840

CHAPTER 5 – EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

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Components of the Educational Program

5000

Scope of Instruction

5005

Accreditation (see BP 3200)

~~5010~~

Admission and Concurrent Enrollment

5010

Admission

AP 5010

Admission / Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students

AP 5011

Organization

5020

Educational Program and Curriculum Development

5030

New Courses and Course Changes

5031

Curriculum Committee

5035

Criteria for Establishment of Courses and/or Curriculum

5040

Open Courses

5045

Enrollment Priorities

5055

AP 5055

Supervision of Instruction

5060

Academic Year (see BP 4010)

5070

Attendance Accounting

5070

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Class Attendance

5070

AP 5070

Add-Drop

5075

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Academic Day and Week

5080

Instructional Materials and Services

5090

R 5090

Use of College Facilities and Equipment for Educational Purposes

5092

Required Instructional Materials

5095

R 5095

Educational Television

5096

Required Course Material

5100

Course Outline

5101

Children's Center

5105

R 5105

Supplementary Activities

5110

R 5110

Course Prerequisite/Co-requisite

5137

R 5137

Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates

5140

Certificate of ~~Proficiency~~ Achievement

5146

R 5146

Course Repetition

5156

Remedial Coursework Limitation

5157

~~Credit-No Credit Grading~~ (see AP 4232)

~~5158~~

~~R 5158~~

Auditing Credit Classes

5160

R 5160

Overlapping Student Class Schedules

5163

The United States Constitution Examination

5170

Test Center for University Extension Courses

5180

Flag of the United States

5188

~~Advisory Committees~~ (see BP 2221)

~~5200~~

R 5200

Student Health Services

5200

AP 5200

Sale, Gift, or Exchange of Published Educational Materials

5210

Sale of Staff-Produced Material

5212

Community Services

5300

Student Conduct

5500

AP 5500

Disturbances on Campus

5501

AP 5501

Student Organizations

5560

AP 5560

CHAPTER 6 – STUDENT SERVICES

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

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Objectives of Student Services Program

6000

Admission Requirements (see BP 5010)

~~6003~~

Admission (see BP 5010 and AP 5010)

6005

Admission of Members of the Military Services

6006

Admission of International Students (see BP 5010 and AP 5010

6007

~~R 6007~~

Release for Students Going Out of District

6008

Priority Registration (see BP 5055)

6009

Counseling Services

6010

Scholastic Regulations and Dismissal

6015

R 6015

Student Records Program

6020

Student Health Services (see BP 5200)

6025

R 6025

Student Development Program

6030

Associated Student Body Fund

6050

Collection of Funds

6052

Student Body Association Finance

6060

R 6060

Management of Student Funds

6065

Parking Service Fee

6072

Program Change Fee

6074

Transcript Fee

6076

Fees

6080

Collecting Overdue College Debts Owed by Students

6082

R 6082

Refund of Fees

6090

R 6090

Delegation of Authority

6100

AP 6100

Delegation of Authorized Signature

6150

AP 6150

Student Conduct (see BP 5500 and AP 5500)

6200

Budget Preparation

6200

Speech: Time, Place, and Manner

6200.1

Student Organizations (see BP 5560 and AP 5560)

6200.2

Student Discipline

6200.3

Code of Conduct for Students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program

6202

Student Grievance Procedure

6205

General Accounting

6300

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Contracts

6340

Contracts – Bids

AP 6340

Contracts – Construction

AP 6350

Contracts – Electric Systems and Materials

AP 6360

Contracts – Accessibility of Information Technology

AP 6365

Contracts – Personal Services

AP 6370

Credit by Examination (TO BE RENUMBERED)

6400

R 6400

Audits

6400

AP 6400

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Credit for Educational Training in the Military Service

6410

R 6410

Credit for Advanced Placement Examinations

6420

R 6420

Campus Visitors (TO BE RENUMBERED)

6500

Property Management

6500

AP 6500

Posting and Distribution of Materials to Advertise and Inform

6510

Student Computer Technology Access Agreement

6515

Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities

6520

R 6520

Student Equity

6525

Insurance

6540

AP 6540

CHAPTER 7 – BUSINESS SERVICES

Policy Title

BP

R/AP

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Business Services

7000

Commitment to Cultural Competence

7100

Faculty Recruitment and Hiring

7120

AP 7120

Budget (see BP 6200)

7200

Vacation

7340

AP 7340

Claims and Actions Against the District

7450

R 7450

Use of College Facilities

7850

R 7850

Workplace Violence

7962

R 7962

Traffic Regulations

7965

R 7965

College Bookstore Operation

7970

Service Animals

7985

R 7985

Reproduction and Use of Copy-write Materials

7990

R 7990