The Policy and Legal Strategy Team in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer develops, reviews, and facilitates the approval of policies and guidance documents for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Additionally, the Policy Team manages the Chancellor’s Directives, which are the official policies of DCPS. For more information about DCPS Policy, please contact [email protected]. 

Employee Policies

• Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
• Labor Relations and Employee Management
• Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Notice of Non-Discrimination
• Social Media Policy
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities Policy
• Employee Service Policy
• Employee Leave and Retirement Policy

Student Culture and Behavior

• DCPS Philosophy and Approach to Student Behavior and Discipline
• Chapter 24, Title 5: Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Chapter 25, Title 5: Student Discipline

Parents and Community

• Discretionary Out-of-Boundary Transfers Policy
• Translation and Interpretation Policy
• Volunteering Policy
• Track, Field and Playground Use Policy
• Out of Boundary Guidance
• SY D-18 Enrollment and Lottery Handbook
• Grievance Policy and Procedures
• Field Trip Policy
• School Visitor Policy