3000
ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS
The Board of Education believes that proper administration is vital to a successful educational program. The coordination and supervision of all aspects of the operations of the district's schools, pursuant to the policies of the Board, are necessary for the development and maintenance of an effective learning environment. Administrative duties and functions are to be assessed in terms of their contributions to the improvement of education in the district. The Superintendent of Schools, as chief executive officer of the district, is to provide the leadership necessary to support this objective.
District administration is to be organized so that all divisions and departments of the central office and all schools operate within a system guided by Board policies, which are implemented through the Superintendent. The Board will approve the purpose and function of each administrative position as recommended by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will maintain a comprehensive and coordinated set of job descriptions and evaluations for all administrative positions. All personnel will have the necessary authority and responsibility to carry out their respective assignments within this framework. Accountability will rest with these same personnel for the effectiveness with which their duties are performed.
Major goals of district administration will be:
1. to effectively manage the district's various departments, units and programs;
2. to provide professional advice and counsel to the Board and to advisory groups established by Board action. This includes the review of policy alternatives and the subsequent recommendation from among them;
3. to perform managerial duties as will best assure effective learning programs, including but not limited to:
a. ensuring the effective implementation of Board policy;
b. addressing the on-site needs of the district's schools;
c. providing leadership in keeping abreast of current educational developments;
d. arranging for effective staff development programs;
e. coordinating cooperative efforts at improving learning programs, facilities, equipment and materials; and
f. providing channels for the upward flow of information necessary and useful in the design and development of school policy;
g. maintaining councils and committees to foster good communication with staff, provide members of staff with an advisory role in the development of polices and in the making of decisions affecting them, and to participate in the Inter-district Committees formed by Districts 13, 24, 30 and Central High School District 1.
1 st Reading 11/20/00
2 nd Reading & Adoption 12/20/00
3007.2R5
Notification of Release of Sex Offenders
The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of the students enrolled in the District schools and for those youngsters participating in District programs or events. In light of that responsibility, the Board desires that appropriate precautionary measures be taken in the event the District shall receive information from an appropriate law enforcement agency regarding convicted sex offenders who reside within the District’s boundaries.
It is the policy of this Board that whenever such information is received from a local law enforcement agency, or other appropriate office, the information shall be disseminated by the Superintendent or his or her designee to the following:
- central office administrators;
- building principals;
- security personnel;
- people responsible for monitoring persons visiting on school district property;
- individuals supervising students’ arrival or departure from school;
- playground supervisors;
- custodians;
- club and intramural activity advisors, athletic coaches;
- bus drivers and/or bus matrons;
- safety escorts;
- all staff members;
- anyone else identified by the Superintendent on a need to know basis;
- law enforcement authorities;
- Board of Education; and
- Parents
All parties who receive notification will be advised that it is a violation of the law to use the information they receive to harass or discriminate against the individual. In addition, staff shall be instructed not to further disclose such information.
Such personnel shall further be instructed to notify their immediate supervisor in the event they observe any suspicious person in an area where children congregate, and supervisors and building administrators will contact local parole and law enforcement authorities, if a convicted sex offender is so observed.
The Administration shall notify the Division of Parole and all law enforcement authorities having jurisdiction within the District, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, of the names and address of all private schools and non-school groups which provide services or programs to children on or within school facilities and request that the Division of Parole and law enforcement authorities provide such schools and/or groups with the information that has been provided to the District.
The Administration shall confer with the school attorneys with respect to any questions concerning the application of this policy.
Listed below are pertinent legal references to the above:
Correction Law, Art. 6-C (Sex Offender Registration Act)
Doe V. Pataki, 3 F.Supp.2d 456 (S.D.N.Y.1998) (current injunction).
Doe v. Pataki, 120 F.3d 1263 (2d Cir. 1997), cert denied, 118 Sup. Ct. 1066 (1998).
1 st Reading 3/24/99
2 nd Reading 4/27/99
Adopted 4/27/99
3120
DUTIES OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
The responsibility for administration of the policies and directives of the Board of Education, and the conduct and supervision of the district’s school system rests with the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent, as Chief Executive Officer, will discharge the duties set forth below as well as those required by law and those customarily practiced by the Office of the Superintendent.
In case of an emergency not covered by any Board policy, the Superintendent my exercise full authority and report any action taken to the Board as soon as possible but not later than the next regular meeting.
The Superintendent’s duties include the following:
1. attendance at all Board meetings or represented by another member of the administration whenever necessary, and the Superintendent will also attend Board committee meetings;
2. implementation of Board policies, rules and regulations;
3. the development of administrative regulations for school district operation. (Such regulations will be derived from and consistent with Board policy and will be evaluated and approved by the Board prior to implementation);
4. general supervision of all school district activities;
5. responsibility for the educational advancement and growth of district students and the school system (in this duty, the Superintendent will make recommendations and advise the Board in all matters concerning curriculum, learning standards, course study, activities, student admissions and entrance, discipline, grading, student promotion and textbook related educational material selection);
6. general supervision over all district employees and make recommendations to the Board with respect to appointments, service changes, terminations, promotions, hiring, recruitment, selection and training;
7. authority to suspend staff for cause in accordance with relevant laws and employee contract agreements (the Superintendent will advise the Board as soon as possible when this occurs);
8. preparation and submission to the Board of regular reports discussing conditions and developments in the school system with recommendations for action, if appropriate;
9. preparation of annual report to Board including a proposed budget
10. authority to approve attendance of district employees for educational meetings with necessary expenses paid by the district.
Except where expressly prohibited by law, the Superintendent may delegate to other district administrators the exercise of any power and discharge of any duties assigned to the Superintendent. Any delegation of power or duty does not relieve the Superintendent of any final responsibility for action taken.
Absence of Superintendent
In the event of the absence of the Superintendent, the following procedures will be followed:
1. The Superintendent will designate an administrator to be in charge of the district when he/she will be out of the district for conferences and meetings.
2. The Superintendent will notify the Board when he/she will be out of the district.
3. The Superintendent, if able, will designate an administrator to chair the Administrator’s Council and report back to the Superintendent its operations.
4. In the event the Superintendent is unable to resume his/her duties, the Board of Education will meet as soon as possible to determine the appropriate steps necessary for the smooth operation of the district.
The Board of Education will conduct an annual written evaluation of the Superintendent subject to Board Policy 0320.
Ref : Education Law §§1604(8); 1711; 1804
1 st Reading 11/20/00
2 nd Reading & Adoption 12/20/00
3200
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
The administrative organization of the district is of the single executive type, with the Board of Education as the governing body and with all activities under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools. Its major objective is to assist in the achievement of an effective instructional program for its children.
1 st Reading 11/20/00
2 nd Reading & Adoption 12/20/00
3220
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS, CABINETS, COMMITTEES
Administrative Council
The Administrative Council is composed of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, and the Principals. The Superintendent serves as the Chair.
Weekly meetings are scheduled. All recommendations to the Superintendent are made by consensus rather than by a formal vote.
As a district leadership group, the Administrative Council frequently invites other knowledgeable persons to its meetings to advise and consult on important matters. Each member of the Council serves as an administrative liaison to one of the district committees and reports on the progress and recommendations of that committee.
Copies of minutes are sent to all administrative personnel.
All members of the Administrative Council are expected to attend regular Board of Education meetings.
Educational Consultation Committee
This Committee is to be comprised of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of each of the four district school buildings; the Chairperson of the District Thirteen Teachers’ Association, the Superintendent and any other administrator designated by the Superintendent. Any member may invite additional participants as appropriate. Meetings will be held after school on the second Wednesday of each month.
The purpose of this group is to discuss educational and other matters that may affect the district, which do not come under the category of negotiable items to be handled by the Valley Stream Teachers’ Association. Problems and issues in the individual school buildings will be discussed only if they cannot be resolved at the building level.
The Chairperson of the Educational Consultation Committee will be elected and a secretary will be appointed at the last meeting of the school year. This meeting will be open to both outgoing and incoming officers of the district.
Building Shared Decision Making Committee
The composition of this committee shall consist of three parents (including a PTA Executive Council member); three faculty members (including a VSTA building representative); one member of the support staff; and the building principal.
The terms of office shall be as follows:
1. The PTA Executive Council representative and the VSTA building representative shall serve one year terms;
2. The remaining parents and faculty members and the support staff member shall serve two-year terms.
The committee shall conduct these meetings and address educational issues according to the plan approved by the Board of Education.
Inter-District Committee
The Inter-District Committee on Curriculum and Teaching was established in 1953 by the Valley Stream districts’ Superintendents. The Committee is composed of one representative from each of the four districts in Valley Stream.
The Committee has two main functions:
1. to sponsor and maintain a program of in-service education for the Valley Stream teachers;
2. to coordinate the work of the three elementary districts and the high school district in matters related to the area of the curriculum.
All committees, study groups and survey groups functioning across the district lines work through the sponsorship of the committee.
1st Reading November 20, 2000
2nd Reading & Adoption December 20, 2000
1st Reading January 22, 2008
2nd Reading and Re-adoption February 26, 2008
1st Reading August 16, 2011
2nd Reading and Adoption September 27, 2011
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