POLICY
DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION A02
Policy Overview
It
is the policy of the Montpelier School District to adopt all policies in
accordance with Vermont state law as outlined in 16 V.S.A. §563 (1).
Policy Initiation
Any
person residing in or employed by the school district may suggest policies by
providing a statement of need in writing to the superintendent or board clerk.
Such suggestions will be considered by board and administrators to determine
whether a policy is warranted to assure consistent and equitable school
operations.
Policy Development
The
board, acting as a whole or through a policy committee, will seek appropriate
public comment and administrative guidance as it considers proposals for policy
development or revision.
Comment
and information will be sought in the following areas:
1. The specific need for the
policy.
2. The fiscal consequences of
the proposed policy.
3. The effect of proposed
policy on administrators, students, teaching staff and the community.
4. Samples of similar policies
of other boards.
5. Applicable provisions of
state and federal law.
6. The anticipated costs and
benefits of implementing, enforcing and evaluating the proposed policy.
7. The district’s strategic
plan.
Policies
will be adopted by the board only after appropriate public notice and
opportunity for public comment as outlined in state law.
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Date Warned: |
August 12, 2003 |
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Date Adopted: |
August 20, 2003 |
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Legal Reference(s): |
16 V.S.A. §563 (1) (Powers of school boards) |
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Cross Reference: |
The Role of Policy (A01); Policy Dissemination,
Administration & Review A03) |