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

§ 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: Parent, citizen, and community participation, including the relationship of the school council with other groups; Cooperation and collaboration within the school district, with other school districts, and with other public and private agencies; Professional development plans developed pursuant to the state accreditation standards; School-level improvement plans, including the form and function of strategic planning and its relationship to school district planning; School budget and administration, including: Discretionary funds; Activity and other school funds; Funds for maintenance, supplies, and equipment; and Accounting and auditing; Assessment of individual student progress, including testing and reporting of student progress to students, parents, the school district, the community, and the state; Requirements for waiver of school district policies; Requirements for record keeping by the school council; A process for appealing a decision made by a school council; and Teacher evaluations, professional growth plans, and teacher support under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.