School Board Policies
The policy manual contains the approved school board policies of Westonka Public Schools.
Full text versions of the board-approved policies are linked below. Downloadable PDFs are available in Google Drive.
Main Contact
Emily Labuz
School Board Secretary
labuze@westonka.k12.mn.us
(952) 491-8007
Policy Manual
Independent School District No. 277 maintains a firm policy prohibiting acts of bullying, by either an individual student or a group of students, or an individual adult or group of adults. If you wish to report an incident of bullying, complete this form and return it to a teacher, building principal, or the office of the superintendent. Completed forms may also be emailed to welisten@westonka.k12.mn.us
Independent School District No. 277 maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of unlawful discrimination. If you wish to report an incident of discrimination, complete this form and return it to a teacher, building principal, or the office of the superintendent. Completed forms may also be emailed to welisten@westonka.k12.mn.us
Independent School District No, 277 prohibits harassment or violence against students or employees or groups of students or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, or disability. If you wish to report an incident of harassment and/or violence, complete this form and return it to a teacher, building principal, or the office of the superintendent. Completed forms may also be emailed to welisten@westonka.k12.mn.us
Establishes Westonka School District's purpose, mission, and philosophy, reflecting community beliefs and values, and its educational goals.
Establishes goal of the community relations program, defines steps to reach this goal, and defines functions of the office of community relations.
The intent is that all students of District #277 will be free from discrimination and harassment, in all areas of education, with steps for questions to be answered.
Westonka Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring all families have equal access to information. In line with Minnesota law and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the district's Language Access Plan provides resources and procedures to support non-English speakers. This plan aims to remove language barriers and encourage meaningful participation in education, communication, and school decision-making.
Defines steps to ensure involvement by parents of Title I students in the students' program and experiences by developing and distributing district and building policies.
The school district recognizes its responsibility relative to the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of public data as provided in state statutes.
All citizens have the right to present constructive criticism. Defines steps to hear and reply.
The purpose of this policy is to provide for the establishment of a Community Education and Services (CES) Advisory Council and establish its membership and responsibilities.
Identifies authorization process for distribution of advertisements, and conditions for allowing signage.
Westonka School District's web pages are to enhance instruction and provide information. Addresses content standards, maintenance and development responsibilities, and final approval.
Permits District #277 to lease space. Lease may be negotiated by the Superintendent, and must be approved by the School Board. Identifies revenue use.
Informs the school community and the general public of the position of the school board on visitors to school buildings and other school property.
Provide guidelines for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones.
Establishes a tobacco-free learning and working environment. Defines tobacco products and devices, one exception, enforcement and dissemination of policy.
Prohibits possession, use or distribution of a weapon when in a school location or during any school activity. Defines exception. Identified consequences.
Addresses a wide range of potential crisis situation in the school district, providing procedures as guide for each building's plan. Includes crisis response procedures and warning systems.
Clarifies the criteria and the approval for proposed memorials for Westonka students or staff.