§ 6-13-1305 - School district policy -- Contents. - Arkansas Statutes

6-13-1305. School district policy -- Contents.

The policy adopted by the local school district board of directors to implement site-based decision making shall also address the following:

(1) Parent, citizen, and community participation, including the relationship of the school council with other groups;

(2) Cooperation and collaboration within the school district, with other school districts, and with other public and private agencies;

(3) Professional development plans developed pursuant to the state accreditation standards;

(4) School improvement plans, including the form and function of strategic planning and its relationship to school district planning;

(5) School budget and administration, including:

(A) Discretionary funds;

(B) Activity and other school funds;

(C) Funds for maintenance, supplies, and equipment; and

(D) Accounting and auditing;

(6) Assessment of individual student progress, including testing and reporting of student progress to students, parents, the school district, the community, and the state;

(7) Requirements for waiver of school district policies;

(8) Requirements for record keeping by the school council; and

(9) A process for appealing a decision made by a school council.