ESEA reauthorization hearings roundup

On May 19, the House Education & Labor Committee held a hearing on successful turnaround strategies for low-performing schools. Chairman George Miller (D-CA), clearly reacting to policies implemented by the Obama Administration through the Race to the Top and School Improvement Grants programs, stated, “No Child Left Behind dictated interventions to help these schools but what we’ve learned since the law was enacted is they were too prescriptive and unrelated to the real needs of the schools. What most of these schools need is a fresh start. A fresh start doesn’t have to mean shutting down a school . . . A fresh start doesn’t mean firing all the teachers and only hiring back an arbitrary number . . . A fresh start means buy in from school leaders, teachers, parents and the community. It means a team effort to put together the tools to make that school great.”

Chu unveils new school turnaround frameworkSpeaking of turnaround strategies, in the wake of bipartisan concern over the Administration’s turnaround policies, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) unveiled a new framework for turning around schools that focuses on collaboration, flexibility and a more holistic approach. NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen spoke favorably about the Chu framework, stating that it was time to put to rest the “one-size-fits-all” mentality in turning around struggling schools. Positive principles of the Chu framework, entitled Strengthening Our Schools (SOS), include:

• Flexibility and collaboration as keys to success
• Giving schools sufficient time to show progress
• Improve learning and instruction by building capacity
• School closure and staff firings as a last resort, not a first option

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TIF final rules released
The Department of Education has released final requirements for the $437 million Teacher Incentive Fund program, a competitive program designed for LEAs to establish performance-based compensation systems (PBCS) based on student achievement data, classroom observations and other measures of teacher performance. The TIF program has two competitions – the PBCS competition and an evaluation competition, in which selected LEAs would agree to have their compensation systems evaluated longitudinally to measure their impact. The deadline for notice of intent to apply is June 1, 2010, and the application deadline is July 6, 2010. Awardees will be notified by September 2010. Technical assistance workshops/webinars will be held in early June.

In conjunction with the release of the TIF final rules, NEA joined with the American Association of School Administrators and the National School Board Association in developing a set of guiding principles for affiliates and members who want to apply for TIF grants. The 11 Guiding Principles could be used for to foster strong collaboration at the local level and appropriately implement this federal grant program.

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Study: Parent involvement is important in elementary years
A new study by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has found that children whose parents were more involved during elementary school had fewer problem behaviors and better social skills, but that children's academics weren't affected. When parents boosted their involvement in elementary school (by increasing visits to the school and encouraging educational progress at home), children's problem behaviors (including both aggressive and disruptive behaviors as well as anxiety and depression) decreased. At the same time, their so-called pro-social skills (such as cooperation and self-control) improved.

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Common core state standards to be released on June 2
The common core state standards will be released on June 2. NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen will deliver remarks at the release event in Atlanta, Georgia. NEA publicly supported the March draft of the new standards focused on language arts and mathematics , stating that “these [draft] standards are beginning to articulate education goals that encompass high level, complex knowledge and skills.” Two states, Maryland and Kentucky, have already endorsed standards – even before the release of the final version. Starting in June, attention will then turn to adoption and implementation of the standards at the state level. Stay tuned!

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Central Falls agreement reached
In February, the Central Falls school district garnered national media attention when it announced it would fire some 90 high school teachers and support staff at the end of this school year. After months of negotiations between the Central Falls Teachers Union and the Central Falls School District, an agreement has been reached that will enable current staff to return to their former jobs without their having to reapply for them. The agreement includes a transformation plan for Central Falls High School as well as provisions for extending the school day and tutoring students outside of class. NEA President Dennis Van Roekel applauded the new plan, stating, “Congratulations to all parties involved in the collective bargaining efforts, and to the students who will surely benefit from this strenuous work.”

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Speak Up for Education & Kids Campaign
Yesterday was the start of NEA's National Speak Up for Education & Kids Campaign. With more than 80 percent of school districts planning to lay off staff, it's time to take action. Call 1-866-608-6355 to call Congress and tell your Representative to protect the future of our children by supporting funding to save education jobs in the emergency funding bill. With 300,000 education layoffs expected, our students are the ones who will suffer -- in overcrowded classrooms, with less time in school, and without the teachers and school staff needed to give them individual attention and help.

NEA has launched “Speak Up for Education & Kids” to mobilize educators and others concerned about the budget emergency facing public education. At issue is the “Education Jobs Fund,” legislation that would provide $23 billion in emergency funding for education jobs. See the 30-second television spot on the initiative. And don't forget to speak up for education and kids! Tell your elected representative that you want to be sure students' needs come first, even during a fiscal crisis!

Questions or comments?
Email ESEAinfo@nea.org.

NEA Study on Teacher Quality

ENSURING EVERY CHILD A QUALITY TEACHER
June 7, 2007
SUMMARY

The National Education Association believes the essential characteristics of a quality teacher include:

· Knowing his/her subject matter;
· Knowing how to teach that subject matter; and
· Understanding how students learn and what it takes to reach them.

To ensure every student the opportunity to learn from a quality teacher, we must support teachers along every point in the Teacher Quality Continuum:

Protect and promote high standards for entry into the profession

· Recruit talented and committed professionals to the teaching profession and develop a teacher workforce that reflects the diversity of the student population and nation as a whole.
· All teachers entering the profession must demonstrate subject matter competence, pedagogical skills, and teaching ability before entering the classroom as a teacher-of-record. Alternative route programs must maintain the same standards as other teacher preparation programs and must be equal in rigor and content.

Support and measure new teacher performance

· Policies and funding should focus on comprehensive new teacher induction systems that treat new teachers as “residents” or “interns.” This would mean more support and training, less demanding classroom assignments, and significantly more focused performance assessments for all beginning teachers, regardless of their preparation and routes to licensure.

Improve teaching and learning conditions

· Teaching and learning conditions—time, teacher empowerment, school leadership, professional development, and facilities and resources—are critical to increasing student achievement and retaining teachers.
· Teachers must be intimately involved in every phase of their ongoing training, with high-quality professional development programs focusing on pedagogy and helping teachers develop the deep understanding of how students learn.
· Principals should also be provided with high-quality professional development so they can serve as instructional leaders in their schools and work collaboratively with teachers to improve student learning.

Strengthen teacher evaluation systems

· New policies and funding should create teacher evaluation systems based on a set of standards that measure teacher practice. Professional development and teacher learning programs should be aligned to meet the needs of both students and teachers – needs that are determined at the local level through measures of student performance and teacher evaluations.

Enhance and reward teacher skills and knowledge

· Provide teachers with job-embedded professional learning opportunities and create systems for regular collaboration among educators within schools and districts.
· Ensure a $40,000 minimum salary for all teachers in every school in the country.
· Provide financial recognition to individual teachers who demonstrate superior teaching skills (such as National Board Certified Teachers) and to those who take on additional responsibilities (such as mentor teachers), and provide school-wide bonuses for improved student learning.

Ensure that students in high-poverty and other hard-to-staff schools have access to quality teachers

Provide an array of incentives to attract and retain qualified teachers to such schools.
Improve teaching and learning conditions, including by reducing class sizes and ensuring safe modern facilities.

VICTORY AT LAST!

Gov. Culver signs historic pay raise into law!Gov. Chet Culver has signed into law a landmark bill that will dramatically increase K-12 salaries and give teachers a voice in determining their own professional development needs. The action capped a multi-year, multi-faceted campaign by the ISEA to bring teacher salaries up to 25th in the nation. Click here to read his news release and click here to view photos of the historic event.

"Together, we made this happen," said ISEA President Linda Nelson. "We spent years making our case before the public and we finally elected a Legislature that would do more than just talk about making education a priority. This historic piece of legislation sends a loud and clear message that Iowa values and respects the work that we do."

Final approval of the bill was delayed for several days while a joint House-Senate conference committee hammered out a compromise on some minor issues. Specifically, SF 277 will put an average of $5,400 in teachers' pockets over the next two years -- $3,600 in 2007-08 and another $1,800 in 2008-09. That, coupled with competitive salary increases won at the bargaining table, should bring K-12 teaching salaries up to 25th in the nation. School districts and local associations have until Sept. 15 to determine how the money will be distributed. The complex legislation also makes some much-needed changes in the Teacher Quality law.

The ISEA is currently working with the Department of Education in an attempt to help ensure a smooth implementation and ISEA's UniServ directors and staff specialists will be prepared to provide expert advice and guidance to local association leaders.

Click here for VICTORY AT LAST! one-page flier that explains the many aspects of SF 277 and its implementation in our schools.

• Download a flyer which highlights key components of the legislation.

Early Views on Teacher Quality Committees

The passage of S.F. 277 provides a great opportunity for educators to provide input into important professional decisions. With that input it is hoped that the professional life of educators will be more meaningful and successful. With this opportunity comes responsibility.

Lessons of the past provide us with a sense of some mistakes to avoid. If we go back to the early days of Phase III where much of that joint effort was often spent fighting for power and control, we learned that our work is about more than control. It is about organizing the work and professional lives of educators so they are able to help more students be successful and learn.

We will have a variety of issues to consider and address. Previously we could just complain and often no one listened. Now, educators get to help decide more and have a formal role in addressing issues regarding Teacher Quality. That does not mean things will always go the way we want.

We all want to know what to do to respond effectively to this new law. History tells us no matter how much we anticipate, some issue will appear all of a sudden and others go away over time. With that, there are several things a local can do.

Inquire of Superintendent

The local president may decide to send a letter such as the draft included here to inquire about professional development plans already in place for 07-08. According to the Iowa Department of Education, Teacher Quality Professional Development funds can only be spent with the approval of the Teacher Quality Committee (explained later in this document), therefore if a district plans to use these funds for professional development at the beginning of the 07-08 school year, it is important that that the local association and administration discuss those plans prior to the end of the 06-07 school year. If you decide to use the draft, be sure to remove generic references and personalize it to the local association, district or AEA, and superintendent.

Once you have a reply from the Superintendent, local leaders can consider how to respond. One option is that locals may decide to agree to the spending of the Teacher Quality Professional Development funds for those already planned events for the beginning of the 07-08 school year. Plans for future professional development activities for the 07-08 school year, may wait until the Teacher Quality Committee has been formed.

Teacher Quality Committee Guidelines

The Teacher Quality Committee provides an opportunity for educators to be partners in the profession with the district or AEA. The law requires that:

 Each district and AEA has a Teacher Quality Committee.
 The committee has equal representation of administrators and teachers.
 The teacher members are appointed by the local association.
 Compensation for teachers on the committee doing work beyond the contract day must be determined through the collective bargaining process.

As an alternative, the law allows the local association and administration to mutually agree to assign the responsibilities to an existing committee, appoint members of an existing committee to the Teacher Quality Committee, or authorize an existing committee to advise the committee.


Teacher Quality Committee Responsibilities

The Teacher Quality Committee must do all of the following:

Monitor implementation of the entire student achievement and teacher quality program, including mentoring and induction.

Monitor the evaluation procedures to ensure the procedures are conducted in a fair and consistent manner and develop model evidence.

Determine the use and distribution of the Teacher Quality professional development funds based on the district or agency, attendance center and individual professional development plans. The committee must follow the Iowa Professional Development Model.

Monitor professional development in the district or agency, for each attendance center, and individual professional development plans

Make recommendations regarding the expenditure of market factor incentives.

It will take some time and study for ISEA to offer recommendations on how a Teacher Quality Committee might address these responsibilities. ISEA leadership is involved in discussions with the Iowa Department of Education and School Administrators of Iowa on how the three groups might provide support for Teacher Quality Committees.

ISEA will be developing additional materials for use by locals; leaders and interested members are encouraged to attend the ISEA Summer Conference July 31- August 2, 2007 for updates.

Appointing Members to the Teacher Quality Committee

While the law allows local associations and the administration to mutually agree to assign the Teacher Quality Responsibilities to another group, at this time it is not recommended.

Each local has a formal process as well as informal processes for making decisions such as who should represent the Association on the committee. Local leaders are urged to work together and weigh the various options. While the law does not go into effect until July 1, 2007, it may make sense to make decisions on committee members prior to the end of this school year.

Issues to Consider

1. Appoint members only

2. Make sure the committee is representative of members’ needs and interests. (For example, a small local you may want to have three representatives, one for each level – elementary, middle school/junior high, and high school)

3. You will want to have representatives who bring various expertises to the committee: local association leadership, bargaining, grievance, and professional development (Building a Better Teaching and Learning Environment). You need some of each.

4. Don’t make the committee too small or too large.

David Wilkinson, Teaching and Learning Specialist
On behalf of the Teacher Quality Committee Work Group (Bob Brown, Myron Halverson, Pat Shipley ,Jon Studer, Randy Richardson, Jan Reinicke)

Best Practices for Association Representatives

Proven Strategies for the Successful Association Representative

NEA Launches the Framework for an Effective Association Representative System
Recognizing the need for effective Association Representatives (AR's), the NEA has created the Framework for an Effective Association Representative System to assist state and local affiliates with this critical endeavor.

Organizing Is...
In three words: You, Plus, Action.

How People Decide To Act: The Change Continuum
An explanation of the steps people must take before they decide to do something about their bad situations.

Conducting Successful Building Visits, Part 1
Advice for those who have never conducted a building visit or need a little help.

Conducting Successful Building Visits, Part 2
Advice for those who have been out of the classroom for some time and may not understand all the issues presented by members.

Home Visits are a Great Way to Connect with Members
How quality, face-to-face contacts can boost membership, serve current members, and improve the public image of your local association.

Who Needs Association Representatives, Anyway?

The Vital Role of Association Representatives at LC

Simple answer: we all do, at every level of the organization!
Effective association representation at each work site is crucial to both the survival and growth of the organization. They are the heart and backbone of our association. Association Representatives (AR's), Building Representatives (BR's), or Shop Stewards, roses by any name, must be committed to work strategically in each site to benefit members and the organization.

It is imperative that all three organizational levels (local, state, national) appreciate the significance of the AR role. To be successful, we must be deliberate in supporting and developing AR Systems. We need to equip ARs with the skills and tools they need to connect members with association services and programs, recruit and nurture new members and leaders, and advocate member issues and concerns.

This area of the NEA website is dedicated to recognizing and developing effective site leaders, by any name. This site will routinely do the following:

Highlight effective AR's and their tips for success:

Share successful campaign stories (log-in required, NEA members only);

Review and recommend readings that may be helpful in your work;

Offer best practices for ARs and local leaders as we find them across the country (log-in required, NEA members only); and,

Provide a space for you to dialogue and interact with your colleagues across the association through our collaborative workspace (log-in required, NEA members only).

Click here to send LCEA Membership Chair, Kim Muta, an email for your membership number. Please write this number down once you receive it. Your membership number for login purposes is on your ISEA Access Card and also on your NEA TODAY.

Not only do we hope you enjoy it and find it useful, but that you will contribute and share your success, tips and learnings.

New Teacher Resources

Take the ISEA "I Can Do It" Classroom Management course

The LCEA Beginning Teachers Guide to Evaluation

Iowa Teaching Standards

Top Ten Ways for New Teachers to Survive and Thrive

Be Your own Best Advocate

Order Form for ISEA's 'Framework for Understanding the Iowa Teaching Standards'

Duration & Signature Clause, Article XIV MC

ARTICLE XIV

Duration And Signature Clause

A. Savings Clause. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall become void or illegal during the term of this Agreement, such provision shall become inoperative, but all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement.

B. Printing Agreement. Copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Board after agreement with the Association on format within (30) days after the Agreement is signed. The Agreement shall be given to all employees prior to the specified return date for new contracts each year. New employees shall be given a copy of this Master Contract when they receive their individual contract. The Board shall provide the Association with ten (10) full sized (8 1/2 x 11) additional copies.

C. Notices. Whenever any notice is required to be given by either of the parties to this Agreement to the other, pursuant to the provision(s) of this Agreement, either party shall do so by fax or letter at the following designated addresses or at such other address as may be designated by a party in written notification to the other party:

1. If by Association, to Board at:

1600 East South Omaha Bridge Road
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

2. If by Board, to Association at:

Tom McLaughlin
Lewis Central Education Association
High School
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

D. Finality and Effect of Agreement.

1. This Agreement supersedes and cancels all previous collective bargaining agreements between the School District and the Association or any employee and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and concludes collective bargaining for its term.

2. Past practices shall not constitute part of this Agreement and any subsequent or supplementary agreement must be reduced to writing and executed by both parties to be effective.

3. The parties acknowledge that the understandings and agreements arrived at through collective bargaining are set forth in this Agreement. Therefore, the Board and the Association each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives any right which might otherwise exist under law to negotiate any matter, and each agrees that the other shall not be obligated to bargain collectively with respect to any subject or matter during the term of this Agreement, except such negotiations as are necessary for succeeding collective bargaining agreements.

E. Duration Period.

1. This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2010 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2011 except for the following:

a. the salary figures on the teachers' and nurses' salary schedule and the supplemental salary schedules shall be effective as of the first pay period of the 2010-2011 school year and shall continue in effect until the first pay period of the 2011-2012 school year except as modified according to the following formula; and

b. other salary and fringe benefits provisions shall become effective at the first pay period of the 2010-2011 school year and continue in effect until the first pay period of the 2011-2012 school year.

2. This Agreement shall automatically continue in force and effect for equivalent periods, except as articles are reopened for negotiation by either party during future collective bargaining.

F. Signature Clause.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective Presidents, attested by their respective Chief Negotiators, and their signatures placed thereon, all on the 28th day of May, 2010



LEWIS CENTRAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LEWIS CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT



By_________________________________ By__________________________________
President President


By_________________________________ By__________________________________
Chief Negotiator Chief Negotiator

Member Benefits: California Casualty Auto & Home Insurance

More than 2500 Association members switch to our insurance programs each month and report an average auto savings of $400 per year. How much can we save you?

NEA Members Auto & Home Insurance Program (TM) An auto and home insurance program designed to meet the needs of members of the National Education Association, with exclusive rates and excellent benefits. It's all made possible by NEA MB and a unique collaboration of insurance providers managed by California Casualty.

Some Points for You to Consider

• Low rates with your NEA member discount
• Multi-policy discounts for Auto & Home coverage
• Discounts for family members who are good students or mature drivers
• Theft of personal property from your vehicle covered up to $250 - including school supplies

Benefits You'll Receive:

We offer Auto and Home insurance to members of associations at special rates NOT available to the general public to keep their insurance costs low.

We offer special discounts for educators and public safety professionals unique to their occupations and special needs.

We provide flexible payment plans (like our summer skip plan for teachers) to make it easier for our customers to pay their bills.

Click here to Receive a QUOTE from California Casuality Home and Auto Insurance from NEA Member Benefits.

ISEA Lobby Day

ISEA LOBBY DAY, NEA CYBER-LOBBYING &
ISEA LEGISLATIVE ACTION AT A TOUCH

ISEA hosts an annual LOBBY DAY where they bring teachers up to speed on the status of that session's legislation in action. It's a wonderful day for our members to get down to Des Moines and to speak to legislators on behalf of all of us at home.

Our contract does have Association Leave which would allow some of our members to attend. This occurs in February. Take the time to meet our lobbyists, or legislative team, get some quick training and join many of your colleagues to help make sure that our voices are heard.

Kim Muta sits on the ISEA PAC Central Committee and can help you understand the committment and the process. Please contact Kim Muta if you're interested in attending.

Our Capital Wiz program makes it easy for you to identify your legislator and write a quick (there's sample language provided) note sharing how policy is good or not so good for us in the classroom. We need you as THE QUALITY OF OUR WORKING CONDITIONS is the QUALITY OF OUR STUDENT'S LEARNING CONDITIONS.

Click here to see how easy it is to be an NEA Cyber Lobbyist. Your voice matters.

Click here to see how easy it is to help us during the legislative session. You need not write long letters, just short notes that show how policy impacts the learning of students.

Lewis Central Schools Board Policies

Series 100
Educational Philosophy

Educational Philosophy of the School District
Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program
Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment
Equal Educational Opportunity
Grievance Procedure

Series 200
Board of Education

Statement of Guiding Principles
Name of School District
Legal Status of the Board
General Powers and Duties
Elections
Membership
Director District Election Schedule
Organization of Board of Directors Organizational Meeting
Board of Directors' Vacancies
President of the Board
Vice President of the Board
Secretary of the Board
Treasurer of the Board
Individual Board Members
Ethical Code for Board Members
Board of Directors and Elected Officials
Board Member Liability
Formulation of Policy
Review and Modification of Policy
Administrative Rules and Regulations
Organization and Dissolution of Ad Hoc Committees
Statutory Committees
Legal Counsel
Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest
Dissemination of Policy
Administration in Absence of Policy
Review and Revision of Policy
Board of Directors' Self Evaluation
Suspension of Policy
Ad Hoc Committees
Handling General Complaints by Citizens
Regular Meetings
Special Meetings
Closed Sessions
Annual Meeting
Notice for Meetings
Quorum for Meetings
Rules of Order
Agenda
Order of Regular Meetings
Board of Directors' Minutes and Records
Oath of Office
Open Meetings
Work Sessions
Compensation for Expense
Membership in Associations
New Board Member Orientation
Board Member Services
Gifts to Board of Directors
School Visitation by Board of Directors

Series 300
Administration

Statement of Guiding Principles
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools - Qualifications
Superintendent of Schools - Contract
Superintendent of Schools - Functions
Superintendent of Schools - Evaluation
Superintendent Professional Development
Superintendent Civic Activities
Superintendent Consulting/Outside Employment
Organizational Structure
Administrator Qualifications
Administrative Contracts
Administrator Consulting/Outside Employment
Administrator Performance Evaluation
Administrative Release From Contract
Reduction in Administrative Positions
Administrative Dismissal
Administrative Professional Development
Administrator Civic Activities
Administrator Code of Ethics
Succession of Authority to the Superintendent

Series 400
Personnel

Statement of Guiding Principals
Equal Employment Opportunity
Recruitment, Qualifications, and Selection of District Personnel
Evaluation of District Personnel
District Personnel Staff Development
District Employment of Family Members
Sick Leave
Long Term Illness or Disabilty
Unpaid Leave Not Covered by FMLA
Termination of Employment of District Personnel
Employee Suspension
Communicable Diseases
Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
General Personnel Physical Examinations
Use of School Facilities Equipment by Employees.
Gifts to Employees
Employee Activity Passes
Annuities
Vacations
Reimbursement for Employee Expenses
Public Complaints About Employees
Employee Conflict of Interest
Employee Conflict of Interest
Transporting of Students by Employees
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FLMA)
Employee Records
Definition of Licensed Personnel
Certification Requirements
Tendering of Contracts
Licensed Personnel Assignment
Resignation of Licensed Personnel
Substitute Teachers
Student Teachers
Private Instruction Tutoring Coaching Professional Consulting Services
Licensed Employee Probationary Status
Market Factor Teacher Salaries
Definition of Classified Personnel
Associates and Clerks
Employee Notices for Classified Personnel
Assignment and Transfer of Classified Personnel
Resignation of Classified Personnel
Classified Personnel Reduction in Force
Termination Hearing Rules - Classified
Evaluation of Classified Personnel
Harrassment
Harrassment Prohibited
Civil Rights Complaint Procedure
Substance-Free Workplace
Child Abuse Reporting
Abuse of Students by School District Employees
Licensed Employee Suspension
Classified Employee Suspension

Series 500
Students

Statement of Guiding Principles
Compulsory Attendance
Entrance - Admissions
Student Attendance Records
Residency Defined
Anticipated Residency
Continuing Enrollment
Non-Resident Students Tuition
Foreign Exchange Students
Student Transfers In
Student Transfers In
Student Transfers Out
Student Absences
Truancy
Open Enrollment Transfers Receiving District.
Open Enrollment Transfers Sending District
Homeless Children and Youth
Prohibition of Serious Student Misconduct.
Development of Student Conduct Policies/Rules
Suspension by Administrator
Suspension and Expulsion by Board
Suspension/Expulsion Procedures
Corporal Punishment
Search and Seizure
Student Appearance
Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol
Good Conduct Rule
Freedom of Expression
Student Lockers
Weapons
Student Government
Student Organizations
Student Publications
School Sponsored Student Social Events
Student Activity Program
Interscholastic Competition
Attendance at Events Outside of School
Student Honors and Awards
Student Health and Immunization Certificates
Communicable Diseases - Students
Injury or Illness at School
Use of Motor Vehicles
Work Permits
Student Insurance
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse
Procedures for Charing and Investigating Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees
Student Medication Administration
Student Records Access
Interviews with Students
Leaving School Grounds During School Day
Equal Educational Opportunities
Resolution of Student Concerns
Student Directory Information
Student Progress Reports and Conferences

Series 600
Education Program

Statement of Guiding Principles
Type of School Organization
School Calendar
School Day
Basic Instructional Program
Summer School Instruction
Provision of Special Education
Talented and Gifted
Programs for Students At-Risk
Career Education
Adult Education
Co-Curricular Activities
Curriculum Development, Implementation and Review
Teaching About Religion
Citizenship
Competent Private Instruction
Dual Enrollment
Health Education
Physical Education
Global Education
Multicultural and Non-Sexist Education
Religion and the Public Schools
Student Field Trips and Excursions
Multicultural and Nonsexist Education
Instructional Materials Selection
Instructional Materials Inspection
Media Centers
Religion-based Exclusion from a School Program
Student Guidance and Counseling
Health Services
Special Health Services
Wellness Policy
Testing Program
Graduation Requirements
Instruction At A Post-Secondary Educaitonal Institution
Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer Network Systems, and the Internet

Series 700
Auxillary Services

Statement of Guiding Principles
Food Service Program
Scope of the Food Services Program
Financial Support
Eligibility for Free or Reduceed Cost Meals
Transportation Regulations
Student Eligibility for Bus Service
Extra-Curricular Activities Bus Service
Transportation Insurance Program
Transportation of Non-School Groups
Transportation of NonPublic School Students
School Bus Routes and Stops
Emergency Routes
Student Conduct on School Transportation
Transportation Rules & Policies
Transportation in Inclement Weather
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Safety Policy

Series 800
Business Practices

Statement of Guiding Principles
Planning the Budget
Preparation of the Certified Budget
Requirements of the Budget Document
Publication of the Certified Budget
Public Review of the Budget
Budget As A Spending Plan and Control Document
Local, State, And Federal Income
Investments
Gifts - Grants - Bequests
Fixed Assets Management System
Fixed Assests Management System Regulation
Fixed Assests Management System Regulation
Purchasing Policy
Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Building & Sites
Payment for Goods and Services
Unpaid Warrants
Payroll Periods
Payroll Deductions
Purchasing Authority
Credit Cards
Targeted Small Business Procurement Goals
Pay Deductions
Secretary's Monthly Report
Annual Financial Statement Published
Audits
Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records
General Fixed Assets Capital Assets
Insurance Program
Annual Review of Insurance Program
Working Capital Reserve Policy

Series 900
Building & Ground

Statement of Guiding Principles
School Facilities Surveys
Site Specifications
Site Acquisition
Educational Specifications For Buildings
Preliminary Building Specifications
Financing Sites and Construction
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Requests for Improvements
Emergency Repairs
Use of Contract Services
Long-Range Planning
Asbestos Containing Materials
Buildings & Grounds Security
Adaptation For The Handicapped
Means of Escape From Fire

Series 1000
School Community Relations

Statement Of Guiding Principles
Board - Community Relations
Printed Materials
Board Meeting Communications
Public Examination of School District Records
School - Community Associations
Participation In Community Activities
Citizen Volunteers And Resource Persons
Visitors To School District Facilities
Good Sportsmanship
Use Of School Facilities
Regulations Concerning The Use Of School Facilities
Use of School Facilities By Community - Sunday Use
Supervision By School Personnel
Use Of School District Equipment
Application Process
Fees For Use Of School Facilities
Regulations Concerning The Use Of School Facilities
Gratuities To Personnel
Board Waiver Of Fees
Loan Of School Equipment
Public Attendance At School
Public Performances By Students
Contests For Students
Sales Promotions Prohibited
Money Raising Activities In The Schools
Tobacco-Free Environment
Distribution of Materials

LCEA Social Committee

THE LCEA SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Do you ever get the feeling that we need to take some time for Fellowship??

Let's take the chance to get together in our buildings this year. Maybe it's something that you already do?

Make it an Association event?

A Christmas Party? A trip to go to see a show? A night out at the LC Stadium for track, soccer, football?

Maybe it's a Barbeque? Maybe it's a picnic? The skies are the limit. Maybe you could help plan one event with us and for us this year.

Click here to contact Sharon Crawley to help us celebrate each other and our success together.

Contract Negotiations

THE LCEA NEGOTIATIONS

COMMITTEE

Do you want to get involved in the process of shaping our contract, improving it, making sure that we are part of creating a contract that's best for our students, our students and our staff?

Well the LCEA Negotiations Committee could be for you.

Take the opportunity to be part of the solution.

Click here to contact Beth Frank and see how she might be able to use your help.

NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools

On National Teacher Day, thousands of communities will take time out to honor their local educators and acknowledge the contributions they make to our lives. Our Teacher Day tagline, "Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools," draws attention to the crucial role teachers play in making sure every child receives a quality public education and conveys the hard work they do each day to make public schools great for every child.

http://www.nea.org/teacherday/index.html

Click here to contact Sharon Crawley if you'd like to help make this event in May a success for our LC Team.