Section 7 - Operational Policies

In this section

Boilers

Best practice in boiler management

Code of Practice for School Exempt Laboratories

This code provides practical guidance on how schools should comply with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act and the Exempt Laboratory Regulations

Drinking Water Quality

Information for schools on drinking quality water

Environmental best practice guidelines for schools

Best environmental practices are constantly changing as we gain information about ways to improve environmental management.

Health and Safety

Guidelines to the Health and Safety in Employment Act and the Ministry Health and Safety Code of Practice for State and State Integrated Schools

Heritage Management Guidelines

Policy and guidelines for heritage management

Housing

Information about school housing and the differences between each type, how they are managed, and what happens when a school closes or merges

Resource Management Act (RMA) Services Contract

A summary of the ministry's Resource Management Act (RMA) services contract

School Security Policy

The Ministry’s current school security policy and related documents.

Security In Your School

How you can implement and manage effective security in your school

Third Party Occupancy Policy

The purpose of this document is to identify and explain each of the different types of agreements that might be entered into between the Ministry of Education or a school Board of Trustees with other persons wanting to use school premises