Policy ServicesCASB offers a menu of policy services designed to promote effective school board governance and assist boards with their essential policy role. Online Policy SolutionsCASB's Online Policy Solutions are designed for more effective local policy leadership and consist of the Policy Support Services and Online District Policy Maintenance. Policy Support ServicesProvides a user-friendly, informative and comprehensive approach to keeping policies up-to-date and includes:
Online District Policy Maintenance ServiceThis service transforms the board's policy manual from a cumbersome notebook or a clunky (or high-priced) web application into a user-friendly, online policy collection. CASB hosts the manual and performs all updates at the district's request. The manual is available on the CASB website and can also be linked on the district's website. When placing the link on your district's website, CASB recommends having a tab for the board and placing the link to the board policies under the board page. View online district policiesFrequently Requested Forms/ListsIncludes a comprehensive list of policies required by law or highly recommended for Board adoption and a list of policies to distribute to students/parents annually. View forms/listsDues-Supported ServicesAs a benefit of membership, districts receive the following:
Dues-supported services: Free to CASB members Core Sample Policy Package – School DistrictsA comprehensive, attorney-reviewed, sample policy manual that includes all legally required policies, as well as numerous other policies addressing virtually every issue likely to arise in a public school district. This package is recommended for boards wanting a set of policies to function as a guide to all practices. Formatted in the NSBA letter-coding system, the Core is a starting point for board policy. As with any off-the-shelf product, it is crucial that the board customize the manual. CASB will incorporate 10 local policies into the Core for the board. The manual will be provided in electronic format and in hard copy. The board will receive an orientation session upon request. Core Sample Policy Package: $5,000 (plus expenses) Core Sample Policy Package – BOCESFor Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), CASB partners with the Colorado BOCES Association to offer a modified version of the Core Sample Policy Manual, the BOCES Manual. This comprehensive, attorney-reviewed, sample policy manual includes all legally required policies as well as numerous other policies addressing BOCES-specific issues. This package is recommended for BOCES boards wanting a set of policies to function as a guide to all practices. Formatted in the NSBA letter-coding system, the BOCES manual is a starting point for BOCES policy. As with any off-the-shelf product, it is crucial that each BOCES customize the manual. The manual will be provided in electronic format and in hard copy. Policy Manual Overhaul ProjectFor districts or BOCES with policy manuals that are out-of-date, incomplete or inconsistent with current practices, CASB offers the Policy Manual Overhaul Project. CASB will work with the board and staff to create a comprehensive, customized policy manual, using CASB's Core Manual as a starting point. In this process, CASB will:
Policy Manual Overhaul: Call for current service fees Policy Manual Re-coding ProjectFor districts not currently using the NEPN/NSBA letter codes for policies, CASB will reformat the policy manual to the current NEPN/NSBA coding system, allowing greater ease for referencing and updating. Includes new tables of contents. Re-coding project: Call for current service fees Policy Training SessionsCASB offers half-day policy training sessions on a variety of topics, including:
Policy Training: Priced according to CASB's session fee schedule Policy Governance® ServicesFor boards interested in a non-traditional policy approach, CASB provides comprehensive facilitation and consultation enabling the board to establish a new framework for effective governance under the Policy Governance model. The service includes development of policies in the areas of executive limitations, governance process, board/superintendent relations, and "end results" for students. Training on engagement strategies and development of a community engagement plan are also available. Learn morePolicy Governance Services: Call for current service fees |