Policies and Procedures
HCC Board Policy Manual
The HCC Board Policy Manual contains the policies governing the operation of HCC. The Policy Manual is composed of “Local Policies” and “Legal Framework.” Local polies are adopted by the Board and reflect the Board’s local decision on a particular topic. The Legal framework is not board adopted, but summarizes the relevant law on a particular topic.
The policy manual is externally hosted by TASB, the Texas Association of School Boards.
HCC Procedures and Regulations
Administrative procedures and regulations implement board adopted policies. Procedures and regulations are subject to Board review but are not adopted by the Board. The linked procedures serve as one component of the administrative regulations of HCC. Additional components include guidelines, handbooks, manuals, forms, and any other documents defining standard operating procedures.
About the Policies and Procedures
Legal Policies
(LEGAL) policies— which contain legally cited provisions compiled by TASB Legal Services and housed in the policy manual for convenience. These are not adopted by the Board. (LEGAL) policies should be read alongside corresponding (LOCAL) policies, though not every code includes both a (LEGAL) and a (LOCAL) policy. (LEGAL) policies cite applicable federal and state law, Texas Attorney General opinions, and court decisions, providing the statutory context in which all other policies and documents should be read.
Local Policies
(LOCAL) policies—which are Board-adopted local mandates housed in the policy manual. (LOCAL) policies should be read alongside corresponding (LEGAL) policies, though not every code includes both a (LEGAL) and a (LOCAL) policy.
Regulation
(REGULATION)— is a written administrative document, such as a procedure, guideline or handbook, meant to implement the requirements of law and local board policy.
Exhibit
(EXHIBIT)— are forms, charts, or other policy-related information presented in a graphic format. An (EXHIBIT) is a local administrative document, such as an agreement or permission form.
Footnotes
1 Houston City College (HCC) policies are currently under review by HCC Compliance and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). You will note that a number of the links on this website will redirect you to Policy Online, HCC’s online repository of policies hosted by TASB. HCC is in the process of transitioning all policy documents, including exhibits and regulations, to that format.