April 13, 2026

Policy 9600: Relationship with Planning Authorities (Rules)

Rules Accepted: June 29, 2009 

Board Policies & Rules: Section 9000: General Public and Organizational Relations Administrative Rules
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The Superintendent shall keep informed of planning matters bearing directly on the operation of District schools or school-sponsored programs, and shall undertake action on behalf of the Board to influence the matter in the best interests of the students, schools, and the District. 

The Superintendent shall give particular attention to the following factors when analyzing the impact of local planning proposals: 

  1. Effect of potential growth on the school and its students in relationship to present and/or planned school facilities,
  2. Traffic implications such as noise and air pollution, hazardous crossings, and congested ingress and egress,
  3. Overload, deterioration, vandalism, and maintenance of schools and school facilities as neighborhood civic centers, and
  4. Need for bikeways, parking and additional bus transportation.