SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools

Board Bylaws
ARTICLE V
Administration and Public School Academies
Section 2. Review of Administrative Regulations
All administrative rules/regulations or procedures developed pursuant to the Board’s
policies shall conform to the intent of the policies. The Board shall not normally approve or
adopt administrative rules/regulations or procedures except in those instances in which the
Superintendent or legal counsel believe such formal adoption shall be necessary or desirable
because of potential litigation, public attitudes, or possible student or staff reaction. The Board
gives the Superintendent authority to develop and implement all necessary rules/regulations or
procedures authorized by Board policy or state statute. All rules/regulations or procedures shall
be published in the appropriate staff and student handbooks.
Approved:
LEGAL REF: MCL 380.11a
Section 3. Administration in Absence of Policy
When action must be taken and no guidelines have been provided for administrative
action, the Superintendent shall have the power to act. Such decisions shall be subject to review
by the Board at its next regular meeting. It shall be the duty of the Superintendent to notify the
Board of such action and to advise the Board for needed policy.
Approved:
LEGAL REF: MCL 380.11a