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Littleton Public Schools Regulation |
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Policy Code AE-R Policy Name Accountability/Commitment to Adoption February 24, 2000 Revised June 27, 2002 |
The District Accountability Committee will consist of at least three parents of students enrolled in a public school in the School District who are not employees or related to employees of the District, one teacher, one school administrator, and one person from the community who is involved in business. For the purpose of this policy, “related” means the person’s spouse, son, daughter, sister, or brother.
Members of the District Accountability Committee will serve two-year terms. The committee will elect a chair from its membership, establish a schedule of meetings, and adopt general rules for its operation.
The District Accountability Committee will develop general organizational guidelines for the District and school accountability committees to follow which assure that:
The District and individual schools comply with the state’s accountability and accreditation requirements.
All accountability committees have adopted bylaws.
The District Accountability Committee reviews the goals/objectives and plans of individual schools and makes annual recommendations to the Board of Education regarding the accountability program.
The District Accountability Committee reports annually to the Board of Education on its accomplishments and areas of study.
Each school has a standing committee, known as the School Accountability Committee. The school accountability committees shall serve the purposes and functions stated in law for both the School Advisory Council and the School Accountability Committee.
All school accountability committees conduct business in accordance with adopted bylaws based on this policy and regulation ABA-R, Public Involvement in Decision Making. These bylaws contain provisions for the composition and selection of membership, selection and duties of officers, and operating procedures.
As stated in law, the required school advisory council shall not be required in any school that demonstrates that prior to January 1, 2000, the school had in place a committee or council that performed at least the duties specified for school advisory councils. Any additional school advisory councils formed after the January 1, 2000, date must meet duties and the membership requirements stated in C.R.S. 212-7-105.
The composition of the School Accountability Committee/School Advisory Council shall provide for substantially equal representation from school staff (teachers and classified employees) and nonstaff (parents and nonparent community members). Committee membership may also include student representatives. The Board of Education recognizes that an election process is not likely to generate gender, racial, or ethnic balance and, therefore, encourages school accountability committees to address membership balance and attendance area representation when appointing subcommittees. In addition, the School Accountability Committee shall seek to provide for balanced representation of community and staff, recognizing the demographics of their school population.
The School Accountability Committee will work with the principal and the school community to develop, improve, implement, and review the school improvement plan, to review student and school performance and achievement, and to assist in reporting and communicating achievement information to the community.
School accountability committees will adopt goals and objectives for the improvement of education in the building and to increase the ratings for the school’s accreditation category and will participate in the school improvement planning process. School accountability committees in secondary schools will adopt a plan to maximize graduation rates. In addition, each school accountability committee will make recommendations relative to priorities for expenditures of District funds by the school.
School accountability committees will also discuss safety issues related to the school environment and provide consultation to the Board of Education as requested regarding safe school plans and policies.
Annual Report to the Community
Annually the Board of Education will compile school data on building goals and objectives and progress on accreditation indicators. By December 1 each year, the Board of Education shall report to the public its progress on District and school accreditation indicators and educational improvement plans. Reporting information shall include:
Student performance on statewide assessments as part of the Colorado Student Assessment Program.
Results of third grade (CSAP) literacy assessments.
The number of students taking one or more advanced placement examinations; the total number of students enrolled in advanced placement classes; and the percentage of those students obtaining a passing grade on an advanced placement examination as defined in the accreditation contract; and/or equivalent indicators of high academic performance as defined in the local district/State Board of Education Accreditation Contract.
Results of District assessments administered for local standards that meet or exceed state model content standards.
Numbers of expelled and suspended students.
Graduation rates.
Dropout rates.
Percentage of students not taking CSAP.
Attendance rates.
Graduation requirements.
Evidence of a safe, civil learning environment.
Accomplishments of the school related to its mission, goals, and objectives.
Information from the School Accountability Committee about its accomplishments and effectiveness.
Cross Reference: ABA, Public Involvement in Decision Making
ABA-R, Public Involvement in Decision Making
ADD, Safe Schools
ADD-E, Safe Schools