Propose d Re visions to Boa rd Polic ie s June 14, 2017 Outline 2 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Propose d Re visions to Boa rd Polic ie s

June 14, 2017

Age nda Ite m: B- 40

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 Overview of Board Policies and recommended

actions:

 BP 1621

Home-Based School (Deletion)

 BP 3470

(New) Debt Issuance and Management

 BP 5121

Examination and Grading

 BP 6159

Individualized Education Program

 BP 6159.3

Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Special Education Students

 BP 6162.5

Student Assessment

 BP 6162.51

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program

 BP 6185

Community Day School

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Color Code Key: Green font - Legally mandated/reference Yellow highlight- CSBA recommended language Red strikeout - Recommended deletion Blue font - Clarification or readability changes

Gray font - New Board Policy

Purple font - Information Change Peach font - Subcommittee Recommendation

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Bo a rd Po lic y 1621 Ho me -Ba se d Sc ho o l

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 California School Boards Association (CSBA) is

recommending the deletion of BP 1621, as the District does not have a role in the approval of home-based schooling options

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(Ne w) Bo a rd Po lic y 3470 De b t I ssua nc e a nd Ma na g e me nt

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 New policy reflects new law (SB 1029) regarding new

reporting requirements with debt issuances

 The revisions include recommendations prepared by

the California School Boards Association (CSBA)

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Bo a rd Po lic y 5121 E xa mina tio n a nd Gra ding

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 Mandated policy update reflects the California School Boards

Association (CSBA) recommended language.

 Purpose Statement: helping students/parents understand

performance expectations and identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement

 Based on academic work and mastery of content standards.

Attendance, effort, conduct, and work habits measured separately

 Full opportunity to make up an assignment/assessment for

excused or unexcused absences

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Bo a rd Po lic y 6162.5 Stude nt Asse ssme nt

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 Revision reflects the California School Boards

Association (CSBA) recommended language

 Purposes(s): determine student progress, program

placement, district accountability

 Use a variety of district, state and national measures  Reliable and valid  Standardized administration

Bo a rd Po lic y 6162.51 Sta nda rdize d T e sting a nd Re po rting Pro g ra m

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 Revision reflects the California School Boards

Association (CSBA) recommended language

 Changes in the title of the BP and the name(s) of the

testing program

 Addition of purpose statement  Strong encouragement for participation  Annual review of the results

Bo a rd Po lic y 6159 I ndividua lize d E duc a tio n Pro g ra m

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 Policy has been updated to align with both CSBA

recommended language and updated legal requirements

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Bo a rd Po lic y 6159.3 Appo intme nt o f Surro g a te Pa re nt fo r Spe c ia l E duc a tio n Stude nts

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 This mandated policy revision clarifies the federal

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and aligns with CSBA recommended language

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Bo a rd Po lic y 6185 Co mmunity Da y Sc ho o l

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 Policy update clarifies and expands language related

to program goals and criteria and aligns with CSBA recommended language

Ac tio n Pla n

 Once approved, the District will post the updated board

policies and exhibit on the District’s website and provide professional development for staff

 Updates will be included revisions in the following:  Parent Student Handbook 2017-18  District Update  District ENews  Building Futures

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