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2013-2014 Board of Education Proposed Budget Book

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NEASC: The New England Association <strong>of</strong> Schools and Colleges<br />

OCR: Office <strong>of</strong> Civil Rights<br />

SOUTH WINDSOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS<br />

<strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Budget</strong> (PROPOSED)<br />

GLOSSARY<br />

OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Division <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Labor. A federal agency charged<br />

with setting standards for workplace safety.<br />

Open Choice: The Capitol Region Open Choice Program is a part <strong>of</strong> the statewide Open Choice program that allows urban students to<br />

attend public schools in nearby suburban towns and suburban students to attend public schools in a nearby urban center. The Hartford<br />

Regional School Choice Office is one <strong>of</strong> four agencies in the state that manages an Open Choice program. The other three are centered<br />

around the cities <strong>of</strong> Bridgeport, New Haven and New London. The Open Choice Program’s purpose is to improve academic<br />

achievement; reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation; and provide a choice <strong>of</strong> educational programs for children.<br />

Parapr<strong>of</strong>essional: Non-certified personnel who provide support to students and classrooms.<br />

PerformancePlus: South Windsor’s student assessment management system which allows us to develop local assessments, store<br />

student results and analyze performance data.<br />

PowerSchool: Student information database utilized by the South Windsor Public Schools.<br />

PPT: Planning and Placement Team. A meeting <strong>of</strong> administrators, teachers, specialized pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, and the parents <strong>of</strong> students<br />

identified as potentially having special needs. Their purpose is to consider eligibility for (or review placement in) special education<br />

and the provision <strong>of</strong> related services.<br />

Program <strong>Budget</strong>: The definition <strong>of</strong> an effort to accomplish a specific objective consistent with the funds or resources available.<br />

Purchase Order (P.O.): A document proving authorization to purchase and a funding commitment for future payment.<br />

Requisition: A detailed request for purchasing goods or services. This document shows at minimum the requesting person or<br />

department, items to be purchased, vendor and prices. A requisition does not constitute authority to purchase.<br />

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