HEDGEHOG PRINCIPLE
Ensuring the learning of every student.
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
We believe the purpose of education shall be to provide meaningful experiences and opportunities for the growth
and development of the whole child, in relation to the world in which we live.
We believe in differentiating an instructional program for the individual needs of each child, understanding all
students are special due to unique characteristics.
We believe the school must provide an environment that allows each child to feel safe, loved and comfortable to
take risks in their learning. By providing this environment we are building confidence, positive attitude, and a desire
to learn and grow.
We believe that the parents, school, and community have the responsibility to partner together to prepare each child
to function effectively and productively in a democratic society.
ATTENDANCE
Absences are excused for health issues, death in the family, educational enhancement opportunities and court
proceedings per the state statute. Parents are encouraged to make after-school or weekend doctor appointments.
Upon returning to school following an absence, a child is required to bring a note from his/her parent, guardian,
doctor or dentist stating the reason for the absence. This note should be given to the student’s homeroom teacher
within 5 days of an absence.
Three unexcused absences will be brought to the attention of the principal. If school personnel are unsuccessful in
improving the attendance of the child, the Director of Pupil Personnel will be contacted for further inquiry.
Per district policy, when a student accumulates a total of ten full-day absences, a doctor's authorization is required
for subsequent absences. If irregular attendance still persists after the parent/guardians have been contacted by the
school personnel and the Director of Pupil Personnel concerning the importance of regular attendance and the legal
responsibilities of the parents/guardians, the Director of Pupil Personnel will then request a juvenile court
appearance.
A doctor's authorization must be provided for an absence to be excused if a student is absent on the last school day
before October break, Thanksgiving break, Winter break, or Spring break, and during the state assessment.
Tardy students: Parents must accompany their child into the office and sign them in tardy. The student will be
given a tardy slip by office staff to be admitted to class. Arriving in the classroom after 7:40 a.m. is considered
tardy. Three unexcused tardies will be reported to the Director of Pupil Personnel. (Refer to Oldham County
Attendance Policy 9010.)
Dismissal during school day: Before a student will be allowed to leave school early, someone authorized to do so
must sign him/her out. If someone other than the parent/guardian is to pick up a child, the parent/guardian must
send a note to the school authorizing this. Early dismissal will affect a student’s attendance.
*For more information on attendance procedures please read section II of the Oldham County Board of Education
Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline in this handbook.
BEHAVIOR
All students in Oldham County Schools must adhere to the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline contained
in the back of this handbook. In addition, we have expectations for student’s behavior that will be explained clearly
through student syllabus given out at the beginning of the school year. Centerfield Elementary strives to prepare
students for success, both within our school building as well as in our community. All discipline is delivered with
the intent to shape, mold and teach students the appropriate way to interact with others and to be responsible
citizens. In order to hold students accountable in these areas, Centerfield Elementary will do the following:
 Each classroom will utilize a clip chart, which is a process allowing a student to be privately corrected and
publicly praised. An important aspect to this process involves the student acknowledging the
correction/praise given by physically moving his/her clip on the chart located in the classroom. To promote
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privacy, students will be given numbers instead of names on the clip. Our goal is to have each student on
“Ready to Learn” throughout their school day. Most students respond quickly to this process and figure out
that “Ready to Learn” is the place they want to be.
For students who need further support with meeting expectations, office notifications and disciplinary
referrals will be utilized. Upon a student receiving an office notification, he/she will bring that
documentation down to the office and wait to be seen by the school counselor or another administrator
trained to problem solve with students. This is a re-teaching, practicing appropriate responses and rapport
building event. If a student receives a disciplinary referral, he/she will bring that to the office and wait for
the principal or assistant principal to meet with them to firmly discuss the action and give an appropriate
consequence to mold the student’s future behavior. Parents will be notified when their child receives a
disciplinary referral.
Kentucky state law (158.148) has created an official definition of bullying. It is stated as follows:
o Bullying – means any unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior among students that involves
a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the potential to be repeated:
 That occurs on the school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a schoolsponsored event; or
 That disrupts the education process
o This definition shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate or cultural
practices protected under the state or federal Constitution where the opinion expressed does not
otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process.
BOOKSTORE: Students are allowed to purchase school supplies from the bookstore from 7:20 – 7:30 a.m.
CAFETERIA: Well-balanced meals are offered every day. Students will accompany their teacher to and from the
cafeteria in an orderly manner. Students are to remain in the cafeteria after eating until the teacher escorts them
back to class. All lunch litter should be deposited in the wastebaskets. Trays and utensils should be returned to the
dishwashing area and the tables kept clean. Some breakfast items may be permitted in the classroom as approved by
the teacher.
Students are offered the choice of buying a lunch from the school or bringing one from home. If the student chooses
to buy a hot lunch, he may choose from the variety offered in the line. A student lunch costs $2.10. Additional
milk may be purchased for 40¢. Students may pay for lunch in advance by sending a check. If your child owes a
lunch charge, you will be sent a notice telling you the amount of the charge. Please pay the lunch charges promptly.
After three charges, a student will be given a sandwich for their lunch. Charges are not allowed the last two weeks
of school.
Parents are invited to eat lunch at school. If you plan on purchasing a lunch, please contact the cafeteria manager by
9:00 a.m. An adult lunch costs $3.25. After signing in at the office, you may wait for your child outside the
cafeteria and join him/her when the class goes to lunch.
A breakfast program is offered to students between 7:10 and 7:35 a.m. Students may pay daily or in advance using
their lunch account. A student breakfast costs $1.10. An adult breakfast costs $1.50.
Applications for the Free/Reduced Meals Program are available in the office. A reduced fee student lunch is 40¢.
A reduced fee student breakfast is 30¢.
CHILD CUSTODY SITUATIONS: If there are special custody situations of which the school should be aware,
please inform the office so those responsible for your child have accurate information to carry out your written
directives. Either parent may sign out a student unless the school has been provided court documentation stating
otherwise.
CONCERNS: It is very important that a parent who is concerned about an academic or behavior problem contact
the school so the problem can be resolved. First point of contact is always the classroom teacher. No problem
can be solved without the combined efforts of the parent and the teacher. If a parent still has concerns, the second
step would be to contact the school principal or school counselor.
DRESS CODE:
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Students should be dressed appropriately for school. The following are the guidelines for school attire:
NO headwear* (hats, bandanas, sports headbands, etc.)
NO tops with spaghetti straps
NO short shirts that expose the midriff area
NO clothing that promotes drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, violence or vulgarity
NO torn clothing, see-through clothing, or clothing with holes
NO heavy chains, dog collars or other jewelry that can be deemed dangerous or inappropriate
NO body piercings, except for earrings
NO items of sleepwear may be worn as outerwear, unless it is a specially earned event.
NO shorts/skirts can be shorter than the student’s fingertips when their arms are relaxed at their sides
NO cut-offs, side slits, tight biker shorts, baggy clothing that can result in indecent exposure. (Pants and shorts
should be worn at the waistline.)
NO heelies, i.e. tennis shoes with wheels.
* Parents may apply for an exemption to this policy for recognized cultural/religious headwear
Tennis Shoes MUST be worn for P.E. class and on the playground. Sandals are permitted, but should contain a
heel strap for safety. Pack a pair of tennis shoes in your child’s backpack when wearing sandals.
Individual expression by hairstyle and color should not be disruptive to the educational process. Hair should be a
normal color (blonde, brunette, red or black). Hairstyles should be maintained by what the staff feels is clean and a
non-disruptive style. Exceptions may be made by classroom teacher for a reward (crazy hair day).
If a teacher feels that a clothing style is in violation of the dress code, or substantially disruptive to the education
process, the teacher will follow the policies outlined under Violations of School/Board policies in the student/parent
handbook. This will involve having the student alter the style or call the parents for a change of clothing. The
student will remain in the office until the parent supplies a change of clothing or the clothing is altered to suit the
day. The right to wear particular types of clothing may be taken away from students who violate the dress policy.
Our dress code is based upon common sense and reason, with safety in mind. If you are in doubt concerning what
may or may not be worn to school, ask your teacher, your counselor, or the principal. They will be glad to help.
Please remember this is an institution of learning and not a playground and your child’s dress should reflect this.
FIELD TRIPS: Field trips of an educational value are a lasting learning experience for children. Parents must sign
a permission slip for each such activity; no student will be allowed to take part in a field trip if he/she does not have
a signed permission slip. All permission slips must be returned before departure. Your cooperation in signing these
slips and returning them to the classroom teacher will be appreciated. Field trips will be paid entirely by each
student in the class that is taking the trip or the trip is subject to cancellation. Free/reduced lunch status does not
apply to field trips. Every student MUST have health insurance coverage to attend a field trip. Student plans
may be purchased through the school office.
HEAD LICE: In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, periodic checks for head lice will be
conducted. These checks aid in deterring the spread of head lice. If an infestation is suspected, the office manager
will notify the parent. A student must be nit-free to attend class.
HOME/HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION: The school district will provide a home/hospital teacher if a child will be
absent for an extended period of time for a reason permitted by law. Parents must contact the school immediately if
homebound instruction is needed. Verification by a physician will be required.
HOMEWORK: Centerfield staff believe regular homework is important because it gives students the opportunity
to practice at home the concepts presented in class and helps them work to improve important skills. It also helps
students to become confident and independent in their learning, which will help them throughout their time at school
and in adult life. Homework will not be assigned or designed to be punitive or busy work. Family time and activities
outside the school day are an important part of a child's life. Children need time to be children.
 Kindergarten through third grade should be assigned homework, requiring between 10-20 minutes to
complete, nightly.
 Fourth and fifth grade should be assigned homework, requiring between 20-30 minutes to complete,
nightly.
In addition to regular homework, students are expected to read outside of school daily. Reading outside the
classroom should be a balance between self-selected readings and teacher assigned texts. Please keep in mind that
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reading can be completed by listening to a book electronically or on CD, reading with a family member, or
completed independently. Below are suggested guidelines for accomplishing this goal.
For grades K-3, 80-100 minutes reading per week
For grades 4-5, 120-150 minutes reading per week
ILLNESS: Children with contagious or infectious diseases are to remain at home until they are free of infection. If
the infection is detected while the child is at school, parents will be notified and requested to take their child home.
Any student becoming ill during school should request to go to the office. Parents will be contacted if the student’s
temperature is above normal or if other symptoms indicate the need to go home. A child with a temperature of 100
or higher must be picked up and be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. If the student needs to go
home, the parents are responsible for picking up the child.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE: The attendance policy for students absent on a day when certain bus
routes are not run is as follows:
1. The parent/guardian is the final judge of whether his/her child will be in attendance when certain bus routes are
not run. Under these conditions, parents/guardians must use their best judgment in determining whether the
child will attend school.
2. The student will be counted absent for pupil accounting purposes; however, the absence will be treated as an
excused absence and children will be permitted to make up work missed.
3. The child is required to bring a note from his/her parents/guardians stating the reason for the absence. This is to
be turned in to his/her homeroom teacher.
Severe Weather Cancellation/Dismissal School: In case of severe weather (snow, ice, extreme low temperatures,
etc.), the official announcement for school closing may be heard over WHAS radio at 6:30 a.m. and a one-call
notification.
Disaster Drills: There are specified procedures for both fire and severe weather conditions that are practiced by
students throughout the year.
Tornado Safety: Tornado safety plans have been established for Oldham County Public Schools. Each school is
equipped with a weather radio receiver to immediately inform the administration of any severe weather information.
In case of a TORNADO WATCH, all activities in the gym, cafeteria, and outside areas will cease. School personnel
will monitor TV weather radio stations and weather receivers. Learning activities will continue unless a tornado
warning is issued. During a watch, students will be dismissed as usual. In case of a TORNADO WARNING, staff
and students will report to designated areas immediately and remain there until they are instructed to do otherwise.
School buses will not operate if a warning has been issued for our area until drivers have been advised that it is safe
to do so. Buses will then follow their regular daily routine. Although it is the prerogative of parents to sign their
child out of school during a warning, we suggest you consider the risk to which you subject you and your child by
traveling during a tornado warning.
INSPECTION AND REVIEW OF RECORDS: The rights to inspect and review educational records include:
 A reasonable request for explanation and interpretation of records by those eligible to review records.
 The rights to request copies of the records from the educational agency if the failure of the educational
institution to provide the copies would effectively prevent a parent of eligible student from exercising the right
to inspect and review the educational records.
 Either parent of the student has the authority to inspect and review the educational records of a student unless
the educational agency has been provided with evidence that there is a legally binding instrument, or a state law
or court order governing such matters as divorce, separation or custody, which provides to the contrary.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS: Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day
or to stay after school unless they bring a note from their parents/guardians and have it approved by the principal or
designee.
LIBRARY POLICY: Please refer to our Library Policies located on our website under Media Center.
MEDICATION: If a student is required to take medication (prescription or non-prescription) during school hours,
the following procedures are to be followed:
1. Parent/guardian must bring ALL medication to school in the original container. Prescription medication
must have the prescription label attached or have a written statement from the child’s attending physician giving
complete details for the administration of the medication. If non-prescription medication is to be administered,
the parent/guardian must bring the medication in the original container to school. Non-prescription
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medication will be administered as instructed on the medication bottle. Please do not bring adult strength
medication (i.e. Tylenol) for your child. A physician’s direction is required for adult strength non-prescription
medication.
An authorization form must be on file in the school office.
The school will contact the parent for permission each time the non-prescription medication is given.
All medication will be given in the school office at the designated time.
Parents must pick up unused medication. No medication will be allowed on buses.
Medication is primarily the responsibility of the parent/guardian and if at all possible should be administered
before or after the child attends school.
PARKING: Visitor parking is reserved in the parking lot near the office. Do not park along the curb. The area
near the sidewalk in front of the school is a designated FIRE LANE and is only to be used for dropping off and
picking up children. At no time should a vehicle be parked in front of the school. Please honor the handicap
parking and do not block the handicap ramp.
It is critical that every parent stay in the traffic line when pulling up in front of the school. Pulling out of the line
and going around the other cars is unsafe for students being dropped off. Many students exit their automobiles from
the driver’s side, placing them in danger of being hit by a car that is pulling around the other cars. It does take
longer to sit and wait until you are in front of the school to drop off or pick up a student. However, nothing is more
important than the safety of our students.
PARTIES: Holidays are an important part of our social studies curriculum. Winter Holiday and Valentine’s Day
will be celebrated with parties. If, due to religious or personal reasons, you prefer that your child not participate,
he/she will be able to participate in other activities. Due to Centerfield implementing a School Wellness Policy food
will NOT be served as part of holiday or birthday celebrations; but crafts, games, treat bags with non-edible items
are permitted.
PTA: PTA is the largest volunteer organization whose only concern is children and youth. There are over five
million members in 25,000 local organizations and fifty state branches. The PTA has been in existence for nearly
ninety years. Through ongoing communications, the PTA serves as a valuable link between the parents, the school,
and the community. Optimum education occurs when all of these components are actively involved.
2016-2017 PTA OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD
President..........................................................................................................................Stacey Whitlock
1st Vice President (Advocacy & Services)......................................................................Christina Mayes
2nd Vice President (Membership)....................................................................................Gwen Bramblett
3rd Vice President (Programs & Parent Education).........................................................Mary Andrade
4th Vice President (Ways & Means)................................................................................Tara Pate
Secretary..........................................................................................................................Brenda Kibiloski
Treasurer……………………………………………….................................…..……...Lisa Arend
Teacher Representative………………………….................................…..………….....Carrie Sweeney
Administration…………………………………………….................................…..…..Julie Scott
QUALIFICATIONS: We are extremely proud of the expertise and experience of our staff. OCS consistently has
high percentages of teachers who meet the federal government’s Highly Qualified Teacher requirements and who
hold National Board Teacher Certification. We respect parents’ rights to know about the qualification of their
children’s teacher and welcome inquiries about teacher credentials. Please contact Rich Graviss, Personnel Director,
at 502-241-3500 for additional information.
SCHOOL DAY:
7:10 a.m.…………………………………..Cafeteria/building opened for students
7:40 a.m.…………………………………..Classes begin
7:40 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.……………………Half-day Kindergarten session
2:20 p.m.…………………………….….....Students Dismissed
4:00 p.m. ……………………….………....Building Locked
Before- and After-School Program: Before-school care begins at 6:30 a.m. in the Cub Club area. Students dropped
off before 7:10 a.m. will be sent to the Before-School Program and there will be a fee of $2.00 per day per child. A
statement for services rendered will be sent home that day with the student. If the After-School Care Program is
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needed in the event of an emergency, please contact Cub Club at 241-3448 and you must have an emergency
contract completed prior to the event. There will be a $25.00 fee for the first child and $22.00 fee for each
additional child. No child is permitted to participate in Cub Club without a signed contract by the parent.
SOLICITATION: Students are not allowed to engage in any type of buying or selling on school property unless
authorized by the school. (This includes but is not limited to Girl Scout cookies, Boy Scout popcorn, athletic team
fundraisers, etc….)
STUDENT INSURANCE: Schools are not required to and do not carry medical or accident insurance for students.
We encourage you to purchase the school health insurance for your child if you do not have insurance that protects
your child while at school. Every student must have health insurance to participate in regular school activities,
including field trips.
TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY: Students may use the school phone only in an emergency and with permission
from the teacher.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation rules and regulations will be provided by the Board of Education to all
parents and students. All transportation changes must be made by written note by 1:00 p.m. Notes signed by the
parent must state the reason for the request and be given to the office staff first thing in the morning. Due to
safety concerns the office staff is not permitted to accept a change of transportation over the phone, by email, fax or
text.
Bus Rules
1. Follow bus driver instructions.
2. No moving from seat to seat.
3. Keep hands, arms, legs, and objects to yourself.
4. No cursing or loud talking.
5. No eating, drinking, or use of tobacco products.
6. Large class projects, glass, balloons, food and drink (except lunch boxes) are not allowed on the bus.
We encourage all Centerfield students to take advantage of our public school transportation. Your child’s safety is a
number one priority at our school. Oldham County Transportation Department received the award for Outstanding
Transportation Department in Kentucky for 2005 and 2010. The Oldham County Schools’ Transportation
Department motto is “Safety First, Schedule Second.”
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Car Rider Procedures
Any student being picked up in the afternoon must have a car tag number. Two car tags will be provided
and your child’s number/tag will remain the same while they are at Centerfield.
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Any parent that does not have a car tag with them during pick-up must drive around the building, come
into the office, show proof of ID and wait until the car riders have all left to retrieve their child/children
from the gym.
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Stay in your car while in the car rider line. If you need to assist your child/children please pull around the
building and to the left in the bus circle to get out and assist them.
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All students riding in a vehicle other than a bus must be dropped off at the front entrance in the morning
and picked up from the back gym doors (not in parking lots) in the afternoon.
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Students will NOT be released to another individual that does not match their tag number unless a letter has
been sent to the office prior to pick up. Anyone picking up students should be prepared to show proof of
identity, when asked, for the safety of the students.
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Do not go around other cars in the car rider line. Be patient, wait for the line to move before pulling
forward or pulling in to park.
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Phone calls are not an acceptable way of making pick up arrangements for children. Any change of a
student’s departure needs to be in person or in writing by the student’s parent/guardian.
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Departure changes must be made to the office no later than 1:00 to assure your child gets directed correctly.
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Any parent arriving in the car rider line on or after 7:40 must park their vehicle (in a designated parking
area) and walk their child/children into the office and sign them in as tardy.
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Please do not ask the office staff to retrieve your child/children from the gym before they are dismissed, it
creates a safety risk for the students. We understand there are things that arise that are considered
emergency cases, and in those cases we are happy to work with all our families.
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Any areas blocked off are NOT to be taken or driven around. They are there for the safety of the children.
DRIVE SLOWLY ON THE PROPERTY AND IN PARKING LOTS AT ALL TIMES, NOT JUST DURING
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE. Stop at all stop signs. There are times when we have classroom activities going on
outside. Remember to yield to all buses.
VISITORS: Visitors are welcome at Centerfield School. For the safety and welfare of the students, all parents and
visitors must sign in at the office and wear a nametag while in the building. Please be sure that you have been
through confidentiality training and have a current background check on file in the office. No one may go directly
to the classroom for any reason. All exterior doors will be locked during the school day with the exception of the
front door.
VOLUNTEER POLICY: For the safety of all students, in order to volunteer in any capacity within our building or
on a school organized field trip during school hours individuals must have a current background check on file and
have attended one of the confidentiality trainings held at Centerfield during that current school year.
WITHDRAWALS: Students who will be leaving Centerfield School should inform their teacher and the office at
least one week prior to withdrawal and indicate their new school and new address.
WELLNESS POLICY
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STATEMENT______________________
a.
Wellness - Centerfield Elementary School shall promote healthy choices determined by the nutritional standards
required by the federal and state laws and regulations. All students shall participate in moderate to vigorous
physical activity each day. This policy shall be consistent with the applicable indicators from the Oldham County
Exit Standards and Demonstrators and the Centerfield Elementary School curriculum alignment.
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Healthy Choices - The school shall implement the same nutritional guidelines that apply to the school food program
and to other food and beverages available during the school day. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack
each day. Food will not be served as part of school holiday celebrations or birthdays, but crafts, games, treat bags
with non-edible items are permitted. Implementation of instruction from the practical living exit standards and
demonstrators shall include health, consumerism, and physical education. The rest of the curriculum shall reflect an
integrated concern for wellness, including connections to Science, Social Studies, and other subjects.
c.
Physical Fitness - All students shall engage in up to 30 minutes of planned moderate to vigorous physical activity,
preferably outdoors, each day. Teachers shall direct and actively supervise the planned physical activity and
document in lesson plans. The school shall provide space and equipment to make that activity possible. Students
shall not be deprived of the entire wellness time or other physical activity as a consequence for behavior or academic
performance. However, a student may be assigned a specific physical activity to do as a consequence (such as
walking laps for a portion of wellness time). Appropriate accommodations shall be made for students with special
needs, as required by law and sound professional judgment.
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Physical Education - In addition to the daily planned physical activity, each student shall participate in physical
education class on a regular basis, consistent with the school instructional schedule. Participation in the physical
education class does not exempt students from the daily-required planned physical activity.
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Assessment - The school shall assess students’ level of physical activity at least once a year. The school shall
administer a physical fitness assessment during physical education class. The principal shall monitor progress on the
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CENTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SITE-BASED DECISION-MAKING COUNCIL POLICIES:
1. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council has the responsibility to select a principal when there is a vacancy.
2. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council will provide consultation assistance to the principal in selection of
school personnel.
3. Centerfield Elementary School shall utilize a variety of effective instructional materials that are aligned with the
curriculum and address the individual needs of students.
4. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council shall approve and present to the staff the guidelines regarding Student
Support Services.
5. In order to improve student achievement, the school council shall establish a standing committee that shall develop the
Comprehensive Plan in accord with state and district guidelines. This plan shall be submitted to the council for review
and approval.
6. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council will determine the number of persons to be employed in each job
classification at the school based on recommendations from the Comprehensive Planning Committee.
7. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council will develop and implement professional development plans based on
the Curriculum and Instruction Committee’s recommendations, which are consistent with the needs identified in the
school’s Consolidated Plan.
8. In order to improve student achievement, the Site-Based Decision-Making Council will establish a standing Curriculum
and Instruction Committee to determine, develop, assess, and monitor curriculum to best serve student needs.
9. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council will establish procedures for review of challenged instructional
materials.
10. The Student Services Committee will be responsible for establishing and implementing procedures for assigning students
to classes that best meet their needs.
11. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council will determine use of school space based on Student Services
Committee’s recommendation. Determination will be based upon criteria that consider program needs.
12. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council shall review and approve the planning for and implementation of
instructional practices. Additional aspects of alignment, technology utilization, and program appraisal shall be in accord
with district policies.
13. The Technology Committee shall be responsible for addressing the inclusion of technology in the curriculum and
instructional practices. Additional aspects of alignment, technology utilization, and program appraisal shall be in accord
with district policies.
14. Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council will develop and administer a school budget based on the allocation of
funds from the Board of Education.
15. The Centerfield Site-Based Decision-Making Council authorizes the principal to have decision-making authority over
the management functions listed below independent of the authority of the school council
 Instructional and non-instructional staff time
 Schedule of school day and week
 Discipline and classroom management techniques.
 Extracurricular programs
 Assessment of individual student progress
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