Number: 127
Section: Programs
Title: Evaluation of Educational Program
Date Adopted: February 11, 1980
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2003

Purpose 
The Board directs the Superintendent to develop and implement a systematic short-range and long-range plan for the continuing qualitative assessment of the progress of the educational program toward the goals established by the Board.  To this end, she/he shall recommend such tests and methods as may be indicated by generally accepted professional practice and best professional judgment.

Authority 
The Board reserves the right to review each such test and to approve those, which serve a legitimate purpose without infringing upon the personal rights of the students or their parents.

  1. The results of any evaluation may be released by the Superintendent using district-wide data, or by principals employing school data, but such data must not be traceable to individuals. 

Parents may obtain an explanation of the results of their child's test from qualified school personnel. 

The Superintendent or designee shall recommend improvements in the program and staff based upon the evaluation of the district's program. 

Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures for assessing the effectiveness of the educational program.  The methods and procedures for evaluation shall be included as part of the district’s local assessment plan and Framework for Continuous Improvement.