Code No. 103
EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING
The board shall develop a statement of philosophy which describes the boards beliefs about topics which shall include the nature of learning, the purpose of the school district, the scope of educational experiences that the school district should provide, the nature of its learners and a description of a desirable learning atmosphere.
The board shall authorize the appointment of a committee, representing administrators, employees, parents, students and community members, to make recommendations and assist the board in determining the priorities of the school district in addition to the basic skill areas of the education program.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure the school district community is informed of the board's policies, programs and goals and has an opportunity to express their thoughts and suggestions for the operation of the school district. The superintendent shall report annually to the board about the means used to keep the community informed.
As a result of the board and committee's work, the board shall determine major educational needs and prioritize them; develop long-range goals to meet the needs; establish and implement short-range and intermediate-range plans to meet the goals and to attain the desired levels of student performance; evaluate progress and maintain a record of progress under the plan that includes reports of student performance and results of school improvement projects; and annually report the school district's progress made under the plan to the committee, community, and Iowa Department of Education.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 21; 256.7(4); 280.12, .18 (2003). 281 I.A.C. 12.3 (3).
Cross Reference:
101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
200 Legal Status of the Board of Directors
201 Ad Hoc Committees
603.1 Basic Instruction Program
801.1 Buildings and Sites Long-Range Planning
801.2 Buildings and Sites Surveys
Approved March 2008
Reviewed September 12, 2022
Revised