BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL-BASED DECISION MAKING FUNCTIONAL SCHOOL OPERATIONAL POLICIES District: Barren School: Red Cross Elementary Policy Type: Function Policy Number: 3.11 POLICY TOPIC DESCRIPTION Alignment with State Standards, Technology Utilization, and Program Appraisal POLICY STATEMENT The school shall organize all instructional and other activities to be aligned with state standards established in state laws and regulations, and in a manner that is consistent with local board policy. The school shall utilize technology in a manner consistent with local school board policies and state laws and regulations. The school shall appraise all programs in a manner that is consistent with local school board policy. Programs shall be appraised upon request by the school council; upon request the principal will appoint an assessment and planning committee which will make recommendations to the council. All programs at Red Cross Elementary must contribute to increased student performance as measured by the state assessment system. DATE ADOPTED__________________ SIGNATURE___________________________ (COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON)