Need to locate a board policy without having to search through the entire policy manual? With MSBA's new online policy service, locating the right policy is as EASY as entering a key word or phrase.

Having trouble finding the legal code reference for a sample policy? Increase board and administrative EFFECTIVENESS with e-Policies, which include live links to the MS Code and other legal references contained in the sample policies.

Want to save time and money in updating your board policy manual? Keeping your policy manual updated is ECONOMICAL with e-Policies, and saves valuable time for busy office personnel.

When you think of e-policies, think EASY, EFFECTIVE, AND ECONOMICAL.

MSBA's new e-Policy Service —

• provides online access to MSBA's Sample Policy Manual, with over 350 sample policies that address school board operations, general school administration, fiscal / business management, personnel, students and public relations
• includes live links to legal references included in the sample policies
• allows users to search for the appropriate policy by using key words and/or phrases
• is password-protected so that only district-designated personnel can modify or add policies
• saves the district time and money
• eliminates manual cut and paste of revisions to local policies
• allows the district to add local district-specific policies easily and efficiently
• includes over-the-phone technical support

COST TO DISTRICT: $1,500 - $3,000 per year depending on level of training and technical support provided by MSBA.

DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS: Computer; internet access; district staff person must attend one-day training session.

BEGINNING DATE: The new online policy service will be piloted in several districts during summer 2005, with additional districts added during the 2005-06 school year. For more information, contact Dr. Mike Waldrop at mwaldrop@msbaonline.org or B. Anne Lovelady at alovelady@msbaonline.org.

In addition to the e-Policies via the Internet, school districts can continue to obtain copies of sample policies on computer diskettes or compact disks, at least through the 2005-06 school year.

Contact B. Anne Lovelady, alovelady@msbaonline.org, for more information.

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