In a system of excellent schools, each school initiates improvements to the educational program and services for students and involves staff, parents, and students in the school-level decision-making processes. The Wilkes County Board of Education’s vision for encouraging school initiatives, including school-level decision-making, is expressed through the following board policies:
| Policy 2475 | School Rules |
| Policy 3100 | Curriculum Development |
| Policy 3110 | Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction |
| Policy 3115 | Curriculum and Instructional Guides |
| Policy 3200 | Selection of Textbooks and Supplemental Materials |
| Policy 3300 | Time for Learning |
| Policy 3420 | Student Progression and Placement |
| Policy 3430 | School Improvement Plan |
| Policy 3540 | Comprehensive Health Education Program |
| Policy 4302 | School Plan for Management of Student Behavior |
| Policy 6125 | Administering Medicines to Students |
| Policy 7210 | Staff Involvement in Decision Making |
| Policy 8110 | Budget Resolution |
Legal References: G.S. 115C-36
Cross References: Governing Principles (Policy 1100), Board and Superintendent Relations (Policy 2010), Adoption of Policies (Policy 2420)
Adopted: January 9, 2006