| Topic |
Page |
| School Policy and reason for attending |
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| ● Key stakeholders |
6 |
| ● The process of reviewing and developing school policies |
7 |
| ● Recommended process |
7 |
| ● Administrative procedures (rules and regulations) |
7 |
| ● Equal opportunities/Nondiscrimination |
8 |
| |
|
| Section A – Foundations and basic Commitments |
|
| · Non/discrimination on the basis of Religion |
9 |
| · Educational Philosophy |
9 |
| ● ZAS Mission, Vision, Core Values |
9 |
| ● Procedures for developing and reviewing |
10 |
| ● Procedures for reviewing the vision and mission |
10 |
| ● Children with disabilities |
10 |
| |
|
| Section B – School Board Governance and Operations |
|
| · School Board goal |
11 |
| · School Board structure |
11 |
| · School Board meetings |
11 |
| ● Roles and responsibilities of the school board |
11 |
| ● Code of ethics |
12 |
| ● Roles of the school board members |
12 |
| |
|
| Section C – Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives |
|
| · Fiscal Management Goals/Priority Objectives |
16 |
| ● Annual Budget, Financial Year, Budget Planning |
16 |
| ● Revenues from Non-Tax Sources (Material fees) |
16 |
| ● Uncollected accounts receivable (uncollected tuition) |
16 |
| ● Annual Examination of Financial records |
17 |
| ● Procurement Policy |
17 |
| ● Salary deductions |
17 |
| |
|
| Section D – Support Services |
|
| · Instructional Support services |
18 |
| ● Emergencies – Crisis response procedures |
18 |
| ● Safety – Fire drills |
18 |
| ● School closings and cancellations |
19 |
| ● Building maintenance |
19 |
| ● Transportation Services |
19 |
| · Eligibility |
20 |
| ● Principal Responsibilities |
20 |
| ● Driver responsibilities |
20 |
| ● Aide responsibilities |
21 |
| ● Parent/Guardian responsibilities |
21 |
| ● Student responsibilities |
21 |
| · Food Services |
22 |
| · Locker Assignment |
22 |
| |
|
| Section E – Communication with stakeholders |
|
| ● Steering committee / Administration meetings |
23 |
| ● Parents / Teachers meetings |
23 |
| ● Parents / Teachers association (PTA) |
23 |
| ● The school official Website / Phone calls |
24 |
| ● WhatsApp groups / School Management System/ Microsoft 365 |
25 |
| ● Facebook group / page |
26 |
| ● Professional Learning Community |
26 |
| ● Students Union |
27 |
| |
|
| Section F – Facilities planning and Development |
|
| ● Facilities Development Goals/Priority Objectives |
29 |
| ● Evaluation of Facilities Planning and Development |
29 |
| ● Planning/Development of facilities standards |
29 |
| ● Evaluating existing buildings |
29 |
| ● Determining extent of new construction |
29 |
| ● Enrollment Projections |
30 |
| ● Education specifications for construction |
30 |
| ● Project specifications |
30 |
| ● Construction cost estimates / Equipment and furniture |
30 |
| |
|
| Section G – Personnel |
|
| · Personnel Goals/Priority Objectives |
31 |
| ● Policies, Procedures and Routines for teachers |
31 |
| ● Job performance and behavior Ideals for teachers |
32 |
| ● Job performance and behavior Ideals for Administrative staff |
32 |
| ● Teacher Evaluation Cycle |
33 |
| ● Employee Conflict of Interest |
34 |
| ● Code of Ethics and Conduct |
34 |
| · Teacher Responsibilities |
34 |
| ● Confidentially |
35 |
| ● Policy of Absenteeism |
35 |
| ● Leaving school / Appearance |
36 |
| ● Last class of the day |
37 |
| ● Staff meeting |
37 |
| ● Professional development |
37 |
| ● Complaint procedures |
37 |
| ● Open door policy / Staff gifts and solicitations |
37 |
| ● Health and safety |
38 |
| ● Employees’ personal property |
38 |
| ● Staff participation in community activities |
38 |
| ● Staff participation in political activities |
38 |
| ● Permanent Employees/ Non-Permanent Employees |
38-39 |
| ● Family and Medical Leave |
39 |
| ● Staff recruiting |
39 |
| ● Employee Benefits (Retention) |
40 |
| ● Mentoring Policies / Drugs / Smoking / Alcohol |
41 |
| ● ZAS Sanctions bylaw |
42 |
| ● Violations and Penalties |
42 |
| ● Precautions during COVID-19 |
49 |
| |
|
| Section H – Instruction |
|
| · School Calendar |
50 |
| · Flag display |
50 |
| · Text books |
50 |
| · Posters / Announcements |
50 |
| · Curriculum Development, adoption, and review |
50 |
| · MAP Assessment Tests |
53 |
| · SAT, ACT and EST exams |
53 |
| · Religion in the schools & at school activities |
54 |
| · Summer Instructional Program |
54 |
| · Class Size |
54 |
| · Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption |
55 |
| · School Library |
56 |
| · Grading/ Academic Report |
59 |
| · Graduation Requirements |
60 |
| · Grading Policy |
62 |
| · Collecting, analyzing, using and protecting data |
62 |
| · Virtual / Online Courses |
69 |
| · Acceptable and ethical use of technology resources |
69 |
| · Computer usages |
69 |
| · Internet – Terms and Conditions for Use |
71 |
| |
|
| Section I – Students |
|
| · Student Admission Policy |
73 |
| · School Attendance Area |
73 |
| · Incentive Policy for attendance |
73 |
| · Late Arrival / Absence guideline / In school illness |
74 |
| · Early dismissal |
75 |
| · Student Discipline / Violations |
76 |
| · Physical Punishment |
77 |
| · Out of school suspension |
77 |
| · Inside school detention |
78 |
| · Valuable Personal property |
78 |
| · Telephone/ Cell Phones |
78 |
| · BYOD acceptable use policy |
79 |
| · Harassment / Threats |
79 |
| · Use of obscene language / Forgery |
79 |
| · Damage of property/ Assault |
80 |
| · Failure to obey Instruction / Disrespect |
80 |
| · Dangerous weapons & instrument/ Theft / Cheating / dress code |
80 |
| · Violation of bus rules / Tobacco |
81 |
| · First Aid Supplies/Training |
82 |
| · Infectious Diseases / Student Safety |
82 |
| · Supervision of students |
82 |
| · Changing or editing data / Homework / records |
83 |
| · Policy to monitor Overall student performance |
84 |
| · Quarter Surveys |
84 |
| · Quarter and Progress Report / Report cards |
85 |
| · Student Of The Quarter Honoring |
85 |
| · Student Individual Report |
85 |
| · Analysis Report |
85 |
| · Equity of learning opportunities and support for innovation |
85 |
| · School Counseling |
86 |
| · Extra – curricular activities / Teams |
87 |
| |
|
| Section J – School/Community/Home Relations |
|
| ● Community Involvement in decision |
90 |
| ● Public concerns and complaints |
90 |
| ● Public concerns/complaints about Personnel |
90 |
| ● Concerns and Complaints about Instructional Materials |
91 |
