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PoliciesJenny, Sylvia, Bill, Fidelis, Nick, Peter, Tom

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Operations -Administration


NO CUT: Increased Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities (Part I)

• Increase participation• Increase student self-esteem• Improve structure for the student• Opportunity for improved student

achivement


Playing a Sport, No Physical Education (part II)

• Physical Education wavier for student athletes for the high school level

• Increase classroom / instructional time for remedial and/or enrichment purposes

• Potential savings & reallocation of resources

Darling, N., et.al. Participation in School-Based Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent Adjustment. Journal of Leisure Research (2005) Vol. 37, No. 1.


School Dress CodeSchool board has the obligation to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment

• To maximize opportunities to maintain a positive learning environment

• To promote positive image, behavior, attitudes and a sense of unity among students

• To minimize distraction and/or disruption• To address issues dealing with bullying,

victimization, gang influence, trespassing and crime.

Isaacson, L. Student Dress Code. Clearinghouse on Educational Policy Management (1998). Eric Digest 117.

Policy Topic Consideration: Sylvia Egal and Jenny Valentine


Class Size• To improve student performance in

reading math and science.• To improve behavior, human relations,

and retention in grade• To lay strong foundations in basic math

and reading skills• To turn around at risk students

U.S. Department of Education. The Class –Size Reduction Program. Ed Pubs, Jessup, Maryland (2000).


Internet Use• To protect children from inappropriate and

potentially harmful content• To promote a proper learning environment• To aid and guide to District personnel

(especially school librarians) who serve inloco parentis

Metz, G. J.“Protecting Our Children From the Internet (and the World)” The Educational Technology Journal, (1995).

Children’s Internet Protection Act: Report on the Effectiveness of Internet Protection Measures and Safety Policies” Report to Congress, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, August 2003


Create Teacher Based Evaluation Model

• To advance student learning and to improve teacher performance on an ongoing basis

• Develop adequate time and opportunity for teachers to grow

• Process professional growth to allow for teacher reflection collaboration and staff contribution to the learning community.

Cross, T., et.al. Improving Teacher Quality. American School Board Journal (2002) Vol. 189, No. 4.

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