Policy Number

19.00

 

LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNCIL POLICY

 

Lawrence County Schools                                             Louisa East Elementary School

 

Policy Type (Check One)

 

   Council Operations

 

X School Operations

 

POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION

Completion of Data Analysis and School Improvement Planning

 

POLICY STATEMENT

Each year the standing School Improvement Plan committee shall work with the school district planning coordinator to complete data analysis and update the school improvement plan. (If the school has component and school improvement plan managers, they will work under the supervision of the principal.) The committees (and managers) shall adhere to timelines set in statute for data analysis and plans to close the achievement gaps in their school.  The principal will update the school council each month as to the progress of the school plan process.  The principal will be responsible for communications with the district staff, the council and the committees and their leaders throughout the planning process to ensure that the plan is appropriate and will accomplish the school’s mission. 

 

The School Improvement Committee will give the principal a written draft of the school improvement plan by March of each year for council approval.  The school staff (component managers, school improvement plan managers, planning committee members) will follow the district policy on planning to ensure that all timelines are met and the plan is developed in accordance with district guidelines for planning set in board policy and state law. 

 

The council will convene a special meeting in April for the purpose of public review, discussion and adoption of the school improvement plan. The principal will be responsible for inviting parents, teachers and the community to share and discuss the draft plan for the coming school year at the special meeting or before the meeting if they want to provide written comments.  Written copies will be available for public inspection and there will be time on the agenda for public comment, facilitated by the principal.  After hearing the discussion and comments, the council will approve the school improvement plan by majority vote or consensus.

 

Date Adopted:  September 20, 2007

 

Date(s) Amended:  October 8, 2009

 

Reviewed:  November 5, 2008; May 6, 2010

                                                                                                        Debra Hixson

                                                                                                        Council Chairman