SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools

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Section 7000 – Instructional Program 7050 Curriculum Development (Cf. 5140) 7050 The administration, through collaboration with the certified staff, and appropriate community advisory groups, shall develop a comprehensive curriculum Pre-K-12 which is based on valid educational research and which encompasses a philosophy of education compatible with the needs of the students, the resources of the District, and the State of Michigan. This comprehensive curriculum will be the required basis for instruction and learning for all teachers and students. The administration shall evaluate the curriculum of the District in view of the Board’s goals and objectives on a periodic basis. The findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the staff shall be communicated to the Board. Technology The Board supports the use of computers and related technology to enhance classroom instruction. The use of computers and related technology should enhance the educational opportunities for all students, improve the management and delivery of instruction to all students, and support other uses of technology in the Board approved curriculum. Resources The administration is encouraged to utilize any available resource in the development of a comprehensive curriculum. Distance Learning The administration is encouraged to explore the possibilities of various "distance learning" instructional tools to enhance the curricular offerings of the District including, but not limited to: Teleconferencing, web based instruction, satellite transmissions, and interactive CD- ROM's. Any such distance learning efforts will be appropriately piloted before being incorporated into the curriculum on a regular basis. Personnel (Cf. 2560, 1220) The Board encourages the use of District personnel as well as resource personnel from outside the District in the development of comprehensive curriculum and related materials. Materials The Board recommends that the administration utilize and develop materials, which will aid in the development of curriculum to be approved by the Board for use in the District. Financial (Cf. 3200) The Board encourages the Superintendent to investigate, continuously, the availability of external funding sources to defray expenses incurred in the development of a District-wide curriculum. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW
Section 7000 – Instructional Program 7050 Curriculum Development 7050-2 Planning The Board advocates a policy of continuous curriculum study. The Superintendent is encouraged to utilize resource personnel in a manner consistent with Board policies. The Superintendent is also encouraged to use District stakeholders and students in a manner consistent with these policies. The Superintendent shall have the responsibility to organize the certified staff in appropriate committees to plan, study, modify, change, or develop a District-wide curriculum. Research The administration shall develop and implement a research and evaluation program, which will provide the Board with data to be used in the development of curriculum areas. The use of research findings of other agencies, departments, colleges, and universities is encouraged by the Board. Federal Compliance To comply with the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act, the Superintendent will inform the professional staff of the federal and state requirements concerning sex education and the prohibitions and restrictions concerning distribution of contraceptives or materials that encourage sexual activities. The District will comply with federal guidelines concerning age appropriate sex education. Limited English Proficient The Superintendent will ensure that any programs for limited English proficient (LEP) students have a primary goal of mainstreaming those students into the regular classrooms, and that those programs emphasize English language instruction. Pilot Projects/Programs Prior to consideration of a proposed pilot project, the person(s) desiring to lead the project must submit a detailed project proposal and Plan to the Superintendent, which must include the following: • The need for the project, its rationale, and goals. • Research based - can be replicated. • A description of the project, including participants and anticipated benefits or outcomes. • An itemized list of District support required (financial and otherwise), including hardware and software needs, classroom requirements, staffing, parent/guardian support, and in-service and training expenses. • A list of other Districts, schools, or business that have implemented a similar project successfully and who may be used as a resource. • A plan for evaluation and monitoring of the project. • A preliminary plan for expanding the pilot project into a regular District program or offering, including cost estimates. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW
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