Policies & Strategic Plan
Bylaws & Strategic Plan
Here, you will find the official NYOS Charter School Bylaws and our most current Strategic Plan, which outlines our mission, vision, and goals for the future. These documents reflect our commitment to transparency, effective governance, and continuous improvement in order to provide every student with an exceptional educational experience.
Bylaws
Strategic Plan
Policies
This page serves as a central resource for understanding the guiding principles and long-term direction of our school. Below you will find the foundational rules and procedures that guide NYOS Charter School’s operations and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Together, these policies safeguard our students' rights, support our staff, and uphold NYOS's values of equity, integrity, and academic excellence.
Module 100 - Governance
- PG-1.101 District Foundations EDITED DrM 240804 rev 24.9.10
- PG-1.102 Board Authority, Roles, and Responsibilities EDITED DrM 240804
- PG-1.103 Board Policy and Administrative Procedures - Approved 08 13 2024
- PG-1.104 Orientation and Training EDITED DrM 240804
- PG-1.105 Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism EDITED DrM 240804 rev 24.9.10
- PG-1.105 FORMAT Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Nepotism EDITED DrM 240804
- PG-1.106 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions EDITED DrM 240804
- PG-1.107 Gift Acceptance EDITED DrM 240804 rev 24.9.10
- PG-1.201 Board Meetings EDITED DrM 240804
- PG-1.302 Board Members Technology Resources and Electronic Communications EDITED DrM 240804
Module 200 - Instruction
- PG-2.101 Instructional Program Overview - Approved June 10 2025
- PG-2.102 General Educational Program - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.103 Academic Achievement - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.104 Graduation - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.105 Make Up Work - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.106 Career and Technology Education - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.107 Compensatory Instruction- Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.108 Credit by Examination - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.109 Dual Credit - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.110 Gifted and Talented Program - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.111 State Virtual School Network - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.112 Prekindergarten Program - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.113 Contracts with Outside Agencies - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.201 Testing Programs - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.202 Reading Assessments - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.203 State Assessments - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.204 State Assessment of Emergent Bilingual Students (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Updated_)
- PG-2.205 Accelerated Instruction - Unsatisfactory Performance on State Assessments - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.206 Parental Option for Student Retention - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.301 Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.302 Library Materials - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.401 Homebound Services - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.402 Special Education - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.403 Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility of Special Education Students - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.404 Transition Services - Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.405 Dyslexia and Related Disorders - June 10, 2025
- PG-2.406 Bilingual Education and ESL- Approved June 10, 2025
- PG-2.407 Title I Services - Approved June 10, 2025
Module 300 - Students
- PG-3.101 Equal Educational Opportunity - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.102 Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.103 Prohibited Bullying - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.104 Married and Pregnant Students - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.201 Admissions and Enrollment - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.202 Compulsory Attendance - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.203 Attendance Accounting - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.204 Attendance Enforcement - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.205 Attendance for Credit - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.301 Alcohol and Drug Use - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.302 Tobacco Use and Possession - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.303 Immunizations - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.304 Communicable Diseases - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.305 Medical Treatment - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.306 Administration of Medication - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.307 Food Allergy Program - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.308 Notice Regarding Steroid Use - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.309 Wellness Policy - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.310 Health Screenings and Physical Examinations - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.311 Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.312 School Safety Transfers - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.313 Prohibited Organizations and Hazing - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.314 Suicide Prevention - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.315 Interrogations and Searches - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.316 Child Abuse and Neglect - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.317 Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.318 Accommodations for Transgender Students - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.401 Student Rights and Responsibilities - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.402 Student Discipline - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.403 Care of School Property - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.404 Student Conduct Personal Telecomunications Electronic Devices - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.501 Student Records - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.502 Electronic Student Records System - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.503 Student Fees - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.504 School Sponsored Publications - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.505 Distribution of Non-School Literature - June 26, 2025
- PG-3.506 Student Activities - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.507 Student Insurance - June 26, 2025
- PG-3.508 Student Dress Code - Approved June 26, 2025
- PG-3.509 Student and Parent Complaints and Grievances - June 26, 2025
Module 400 - Personnel
- PG-4.101 Equal Employment Opportunity (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.102 Nondiscrimination Policy (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.103 Whistleblower Protection (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.201 Employment Practices (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.202 Pre-Employment Credentials and Employee Records (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Updated_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.203 Criminal History and Credit Reports (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.204 Reporting Employee Misconduct (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.205 Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.206 Employee Dress and Grooming Standards (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.207 Employee Fraternization (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.208 Employee Complaints and Grievances (General) (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.209 Employee or Volunteer Chaplains - OPTION 3 (Current through 88th Leg. Session _NEW POLICY_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.210 Professional Development (Current through 88th Leg. Session -Renumbered-) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.301 Employee Health and Safety (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.302 Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco-Free Workplace (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.303 Psychotropic Drugs and Medical Evaluations (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.304 Confidentiality of Medical Information (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.305 Employee Searches (Current through 88th Leg. _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.306 Workers_ Compensation (Current through 88th Leg. -Renumberd-) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.401 Wage and Hour Laws (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.601 Building Use (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.602 Solicitation and Distribution (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.603 Intellectual Property (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.604 Technology Resources (Current through 88th Leg. Session _Renumbered_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.605 Internet Safety and Cybersecurity (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-4.606 Social Media and Electronic Communications with Students (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- PG-600.180_Human Resources- Employee Leave and Absences - Board Approved 04 08 2025
- Policy Module 4 Crosswalk for Policy Updates - Board Approved 04 08 2025
Module 500 - Fiscal Policies
- PG-5.001 Authority Over Fiscal Matters - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.002 Code of Ethics and Fiscal Stewardship - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.021 Authorization for the Obligation and Expenditure of Funds - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.030 Allowable and Prohibited Uses of Funds - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.101 Fiscal Compliance Monitoring - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.102 Financial Management System - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.110 Accounts Payable - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.120 Grant Accounting - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.130 Travel - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.180 Activity Funds - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.190 Financial Reporting - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.210 Cash Management - Board Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.220 Corporate Credit Accounts - - Board Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.290 Fundraising - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.310 Capital Assets - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.320 Investment of Funds - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.330 Third-Party Use of Public Property - Board Approved 2 25 2025
- PG-5.340 (1.301) School Property (Current through 88th Leg. Session _UPDATED_) Board Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.490 Employee Assistance Program - Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.510 Purchasing and Contracting - Board Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.520 Criminal History Checks for Contracted Services - Board Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.530 Criminal History Checks for Public Works Contractors - Board Approved 02 25 2025
- PG-5.910 Internal Audits - Approved 02 25 2025
Module 600 - Special Education
- PG-6.1 Nondiscrimination - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.10 Coordination of Funds to Purchase Instructional Materials - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.11 Discipline of Students with Disabilities - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.12 District and Campus Improvement Plans - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.13 Dyslexia - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.14 Eligibility Criteria - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.15 Referral for Possible Special Education Services - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.16 Evaluation - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.17 Funding - Federal Funding Compliance - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.18 Funding - Noneducational Services - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.19 Funding - Shared Services Arrangements - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.2 Administration - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.20 Funding - State Allotments - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.21 General and Fiscal Guidelines - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.22 Graduation Plan - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.23 Parent - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.25 Procedural Safeguards and Requirements - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.26 Records - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.27 Records Retention and Destruction - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.28 Restraint and Timeout - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.3 Admission Review and Dismissal Committee - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.4 Adult Student - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.5 Ages 0-5 - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.6 Child Find Duty - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.7 Children who Transfer - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.8 Closing the Gap - Board Approved 02 25 2025 .docx - Google Docs
- PG-6.9 Consent and Prior Written Notice - Board Approved 02 25 2025.docx - Google Docs
Module 700 - Operations
- PG-1.402 Possession and Use of Weapons - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.403 Emergency Plans - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.404 Crisis and Trauma Response - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.405 Facilities Safety - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.203 Records Management - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.204 Record Retention Schedule - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.303 Accessibility - Technology Resources - Board Approved 5 13 2025
- PG-1.401 School Visitors - Board Approved 5 13 2025