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

Age nda Ite m: B- 40 Propose d Re visions to Boa rd Polic ie s June 14, 2017

Outline 2  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 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

Summa ry o f Re visio ns 3 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 Gray font (a lig ns with CSBA) Purple font - Information Change Peach font - Subcommittee Recommendation 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

Bo a rd Po lic y 1621 Ho me -Ba se d 4 Sc ho o l  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 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

(Ne w) Bo a rd Po lic y 3470 De b t 5 I ssua nc e a nd Ma na g e me nt  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) Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s 6/14/17

Bo a rd Po lic y 5121 E xa mina tio n 6 a nd Gra ding  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 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s 6/14/17

Bo a rd Po lic y 6162.5 Stude nt 7 Asse ssme nt  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 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

Bo a rd Po lic y 6162.51 Sta nda rdize d 8 T e sting a nd Re po rting Pro g ra m  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 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s 6/14/17

Bo a rd Po lic y 6159 I ndividua lize d 9 E duc a tio n Pro g ra m  Policy has been updated to align with both CSBA recommended language and updated legal requirements 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

Bo a rd Po lic y 6159.3 Appo intme nt o f Surro g a te 10 Pa re nt fo r Spe c ia l E duc a tio n Stude nts  This mandated policy revision clarifies the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and aligns with CSBA recommended language 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

Bo a rd Po lic y 6185 Co mmunity Da y 11 Sc ho o l  Policy update clarifies and expands language related to program goals and criteria and aligns with CSBA recommended language Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s 6/14/17

Ac tio n Pla n 12  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 6/14/17 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s

Co mme nts/ Que stio ns 13 Pro po se d Re visio ns to Bo ard Po lic ie s 6/14/17