HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 1:00 (R)
Policy Topic Description
CURRICULUM POLICY
(KRS 160.345 (2)(i)1)
Policy Statement
The Hiseville SBDM Council shall be responsible for assessing, designing, monitoring and evaluating the curriculum on an annual basis. We will utilize curriculum needs assessments and committee input to offer a rigorous and relevant curriculum that is aligned with national and state core standards.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 1:01 (R)
Policy Topic Description
Budget Policy
KRS 160.345(3)(a)
Policy Statement
The principal will prepare a proposed budget and consult with the school budget committee and then submit it to the SBDM committee for approval. The school council should focus all budget decisions on what is best for student learning. To achieve these goals, the budget process must be integrated with the CSIP planning process. The schools spending process must empower teachers, create clear records, be open to all stakeholders for review and comment, and allow for flexibility when needed if actual spending differs from projections.
The principal shall estimate expenses needed to implement our CSIP Plan fully, and maintain other programs at the current level of quality, and keep our library/media center current. The principal/budget committee/school efficiency committee shall submit their estimated budget to the school council each year for review, discussion, and possible changes. All board instructional money and student fee money shall be spent by December 1st.
The principal shall ensure that all spending records required by the state and district are maintained and shall keep copies of all records. The principal shall present a report to the SBDM Council comparing planned spending, money spent thus far, outstanding purchase orders, and amount remaining available in each category. The school council and budget committee should also be informed of any changes.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 3-21-12Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 1:02(R)
Policy Topic Description
Data Disaggregation
(160.345)(2)(j)
Policy Statement
The school leadership team, certified staff, and support staff will meet following the release of student test scores. Scores will be analyzed to identify gaps in the curriculum as well as achievement gaps among specific populations of students enrolled in our school. The disaggregated data will be used in the formulation and revision of our CSIP Plan, P.D. needs along with any SBDM Policy revisions.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 2:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Staff Assignments
KRS 160.345(2)(i)2
Policy Statement
The principal shall assign all instructional and non-instructional staff assignments to meet the needs of our students. Assignments will be made based upon need, certification, funding, performance and other pertinent criteria that can be used to best meet the needs of our school. These assignments will be given to the SBDM Council for approval.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 3:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Student Assignments/Student Programs
KRS 160.345 (2)(i)3
Policy Statement
The principal shall ensure that all students are assigned to classes and programs that best meet their individual needs for student achievement. The principal shall also be responsible for assigning any new students or start-up programs at the school level.
The principal will determine classroom assignments. Parents may submit a written request for classroom assignments but this does not guarantee that the request will be honored. The principal will look at all factors for student placement in making a final decision.
Student placement will be based on heterogeneous groups, with balanced numbers of male and female students, minority students, at-risk students, and special needs students. Other pertinent factors will also be considered on a student-by-student basis for placement options if necessary. The principal will make the final decision and share with the SBDM Council.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 4:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Master Schedule/Elementary Scheduling
KRS 160.345(2)(i)4
Policy Statement
The principal shall establish a master schedule to be submitted to the Council for approval that includes the number and length of class periods within the established school day and school year.
1. Subject to the beginning and ending times of the school day as established by the BarrenCounty Board of Education. This schedule will provide the mandated hours and minutes that is set forth by the Board of Education. Ex. 6 hrs. 10 min.
2. Provide adequate time for students to master content and skills that are required as next generation learners.
3. Create a school culture and climate that provides time for individual and common planning times, PLC’s and supports rigor and relevance in our instructional practices.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 5:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
School Space Use
KRS 160.345(2)(i)5
Policy Statement
The principal shall present to the council for approval, the plan for the use of school space during the school day. The assignment of school space shall be based upon criteria that consider class size, program space need, accessibility for the disabled, and supervision of students, safety and overall effective school management. The principal will make attempts to keep team assignments in mind as classroom assignments are given for each school year. All decisions are made to allow ease of movement for our students and minimal transition disruptions.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 6:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Instructional Practices
KRS 160.345(2)(i)6
Policy Statement
The council shall review and approve the planning for and the implementation of instructional practices, methods and techniques used in delivering classroom curriculum and instruction. The principal will work with the district to align curriculum and instruction and present best practice models to the leadership team and committees that will be reviewed and sent to the SBDM Council for approval for use in our school. These areas will be closely monitored and revised as needed to best meet the needs of our students.
Teachers shall emphasize the following research-based instructional strategies:
1. Identifying similarities and differences
2. Summarizing and note-taking
3. Pre-assessments, formative, and summative assessments
4. Utilize individual and common planning to align instruction with standards
5. Provide immediate feedback and meaningful dialogue with their students. Model for students what proficient work looks like and how it can be attained.
6. Create student-centered classrooms with cooperative learning opportunities.
7. Allow for creativity and the chance to take risks and make mistakes without penalty, along with structured activities that require a more focused approach.
8. Allow students opportunities to be assessed in a variety of ways.
9. Utilize bell-ringers, do now’s, essential questions, questioning strategies, exit slips, etc.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 6:01(R)
Policy Topic Description
Instructional Strategies/Assessment
Policy Statement
Instruction
The council shall review the following instructional strategies that have been implemented in grades K-6. These strategies will be utilized across all content areas. There will be evidence of the following:
1. District curriculum maps will be followed in all content areas.
2. Evidence of standards, instructional resources and practices will be shown in lesson plans, unit plans, thematic units, instructional field trips and additional/homework assignments.
3. Teachers shall emphasize research-based instructional strategies while delivering classroom instruction.
4. Teachers will use flexible grouping in order to meet the instructional needs of ALL students.
5. Each classroom teacher shall utilize ALL available resources (V-Team, CRT’s, etc.), frequently during the school year to help incorporate technology and other innovative practices into classroom instruction. The use of teacher/student technology should be evident in the lesson plans.
ASSESSMENT
The council shall review the following procedures used by classroom teachers in reference to the assessment of students.
1. Student products shall be aligned with the grade level curriculum maps, Ky Common Core Standards.
2. Pre-assessments, formative and summative assessments will be utilized by all teachers on a frequent basis. Teachers will meet to look at student work with the principal, CRT and other staff on Wednesday’s at 2:35 as needed. This on-going requirement will help us to make mid-course corrections as needed to better serve our learners.
3. Each teacher shall give the students the opportunity for the following types of assessments: Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Extended Response, On-Demand prompts, and Performance-Based Assessments. Organizers and timed assessments should also be used throughout the school year.
4. The CRT, principal and leadership team will work together to discuss assessment procedures and will report to the council at the end of the 1st and 3rd nine weeks grading periods.
5. All teachers will follow the school writing plan and work to ensure success for each individual student on the mechanical nature of writing along with the various genres’ of writing. This seamless alignment will allow us to produce students that can control the written language and allow them to be successful life-long learners.
6. Teachers will assist each child with a study buddy guide that is appropriate for each grade level. These guides will allow each child to know what is expected of them in each classroom and what they will be accountable for on assessments. These guides must be subject appropriate and given to students at least 3 days prior to the assessment.
7. Student and Teacher designed rubrics will be developed for major assessments in all content areas. Students shall be given the opportunity to assist in developing these scoring guides and rubrics.
8. Teacher and student made examples shall be available for students to see what proficient and distinguished work looks like and to give them something to strive to go above and beyond.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 7:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Student Discipline Program
KRS 160.345(2)(i)7
Policy Statement
The Council will approve the discipline and classroom management techniques to be implemented at our school.
1. We will use a proactive system such as CHAMP’s, PBIS as a model for our classroom management systems.
2. In order to maintain a positive, orderly and effective learning environment we will all follow our school wide procedures and expectations in all areas of the building. Voice level signs will be posted and procedures will be practiced and reinforced often. Consequences for failure to follow rules will be fair and consistent. Top Cards rewards will be given for those going above and beyond the call of duty.
3. School self-esteem pledge: “Yesterday is in the past and today is new. I will show pride in myself and HisevilleSchool. Where Only the BEST is Good Enough!”
4. The student discipline code will be published annually in the Hiseville Student Handbook. The Barren CountyB.O.E. will provide a district code of conduct handbook for the district that we will follow.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 8:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Extra-Curricular Programs
KRS 160.345(2)(i)8
Policy Statement
The Council will select extra-curricular programs based upon the following criteria:
1. Programs will compliment the achievement of academic expectations.
2. Encourage students to develop leadership skills, self-confidence, and build self-esteem.
3. Provide opportunities for students to interact and participate in activities that encourage cooperation and a sense of team building.
4. Provide opportunities for students within the school and other districts.
5. Extra-curricular offerings are a vital part of the elementary school experience. At no time should these offerings interfere or impede learning during the normal instructional day at Hiseville Elementary. All attempts will be made to keep extra-curricular as extra-curricular. All extra-curricular offerings should be valued as enhancement opportunities. All sponsors and coaches should work in concert with teachers and administrators to help follow these guidelines.
Each program supervisor shall present to the council for adoption specific criteria for student admission to the extra-curricular program. Criteria must be presented to the Council at the beginning of each school year.
The principal and instructional staff shall be responsible for the selection of the extra-curricular programs and the determination of policies related to those programs.
The following will be applied to all extra-curricular programs.
1. KHSAA rules on age will be applied when appropriate.
2. Students must be in attendance on the day of the game to be eligible to play unless there is an excused absence.
3. Students must be passing all subjects each school week to participate.
4. Students will not be allowed to participate for one week if they receive a serious office referral and are found guilty of a major offense as defined in the Barren County Schools Discipline Handbook.
*These rules will apply to all extra-curricular activities such as: Little League, Bitty Ball, as well as Club Activities.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13 Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 9:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Technology Utilization
KRS 160.345(2)(i)9
Policy Statement
The Council will assess the needs of the students and instructional staff in the area of technology. The Council will establish the details of the school technology plan and determine professional development activities that are consistent with local board policy.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13 Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 10:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Personnel Consultation and Decisions
KRS 160.345(2)(h)
Policy Statement
The principal shall meet with the school council to discuss each vacancy that occurs or is anticipated. The school council may suggest qualities needed in the personnel selection. In the event that a quorum of the council is unavailable, the principal may take action. The principal shall document all correspondence and or all attempted correspondence with council members.
After meeting with the council the principal shall select the person he/she believes will best contribute to the success of our school. The principal will notify the superintendent of his/her choice. The superintendent shall complete the hiring process.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 12:01(R)
Policy Topic Description
On-Going Professional Development
Policy Statement
Professional development will be used to increase student achievement. P.D. will correlate with the data gathered from test scores, individual growth plans, needs assessments and input from the leadership teams and other committees. Those attending P.D. will continue to utilize the professional development throughout the year. It is also desired that our staff continues with on-going P.D. opportunities ex. PD 360 throughout the year during team/faculty meetings and PLC opportunities.
Date Adopted: 8-1-03Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
Date Revised: 7-25-13Signature: ______
Council Chairperson
HISEVILLEELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SBDM POLICY
District: BarrenCountySchool: Hiseville Elementary
Policy Type: By-Laws or FunctionsPolicy Number: 13:00(R)
Policy Topic Description
Health Related Issues
Policy Statement
1. We will follow the Barren County Board of Education’s policy on dispensing medicine, immunizations, and blood-borne pathogens procedures.
2. The principal’s designee will log the dispensing of medicine on the appropriate district forms. Prescription medicine shall be dispensed through the school’s front office.
3. First aid kits will be stored in each classroom. The classroom teacher is responsible for treating minor student issues. All major issues will be addressed by the school nurse or principal/designee.
4. Students will utilize our school nurse for any school day medical needs.