Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
The Superintendent or designee shall establish a process for developing and regularly reviewing the district's vision and direction which includes:1. Clearly defined procedures, timelines and responsibilities2. Identification of the strengths and needs of the districtAs part of this process, the Superintendent or designee shall provide the Governing Board with relevant district documents and data, including current district mission and vision statements, if any, and information about student demographics, student achievement, student enrollment patterns, current programs and
Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
Petition SignaturesTo be considered by the Governing Board, a charter school petition must be signed by one of the following: (Education Code 47605)1. A number of parents/guardians equivalent to at least one-half of the number of students that the charter school estimates will enroll in the charter school for its first year of operation2.
RELIGIOUS GUIDELINESSan Jose Unified is committed to both the freedom of religious practice and to the separation of church and state such freedom requires. Religious expression in public schools involves a careful balancing of free speech rights and the right to free exercise of religion without promoting or establishing religion.
The Governing Board recognizes that students' education would be incomplete without an understanding of the role of religion in history. It is both proper and important for teachers to objectively discuss the influences of various religions, using religious works and symbols to illustrate their relationship with society, literature or the arts.
The Governing Board recognizes that students' education would be incomplete without an understanding of the role of religion in society. As appropriate for a particular course, teachers may objectively discuss the influences of various religions, using religious works and symbols to illustrate their relationship with culture, literature or the arts.
Students BP 5144(a)
Discipline
The Board of Trustees desires to prepare youth for responsible citizenship by fostering self-discipline and personal responsibility. The Board perceives that good planning, a good understanding of each child, and parent involvement can minimize the need for discipline. Teachers shall use positive conflict resolution techniques and avoid unnecessary confrontations. When misconduct occurs, staff shall make every effort to identify and correct the causes of the student's behavior.
BOARD POLICY NO. 6020: FAMILY LIFE/SEX EDUCATION
A. The Governing Board recognizes that the primary responsibility for family life/sex education lies in the home and that schools have a secondary role in supporting and supplementing the home's
responsibility. The local public schools, working in close partnership with families and communities, can assist in developing and reinforcing sound health practices. To this end, the Vista Unified School District offers a family life/sex education program for pupils in grades 5
through 12.
To promote student safety and contribute to the maintenance of a positive school climate, the Board of Education encourages the development of school-based conflict resolution programs designed to help students learn constructive ways of handling conflict. The Board believes that such programs can reduce violence and promote communication, personal responsibility and problem-solving skills among students.
Instruction BP 6161.1(a)
SELECTION OF CURRICULUM-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
INTRODUCTION
The Governing Board of the San Lorenzo Unified School District supports the basic tenets of academic
freedom and the principles stated in the Library Bill of Rights and the Statement on Intellectual Freedom
issued by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
The Governing Board views the selection of instructional materials as an outgrowth of the process for
curriculum review and renewal. District agreement on the goals and priorities for student learning and
The Board of Education desires to prepare students for responsible citizenship by fostering
self-discipline and personal responsibility. The Board believes that high expectations for
student behavior, effective classroom management and parent involvement can minimize the
need for discipline. Staff shall use preventative measures and positive conflict resolution
techniques whenever possible.
(cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities)
(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)
(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
(cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior)
