STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION May 1974 Roy A. Hendricks, Chairman First District, Metter
Sam M. Griffin, Jr., Vice Chairman Second District, Bainbridge
Henry A. Stewart, Vice Chairman, Appeals Seventh District, Cedartown
Jack P. Nix, Executive Secretary State Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. A . Edward Smith Third District, Columbus
Ernest Whaley Fourth District, Clarkston
David F. Rice Fifth District, Atlanta
Kenneth Kilpatrick Sixth District, Jonesboro
Asbury Stembridge Eighth District, Macon
Richard Neville Ninth District, Cumming
Mrs. Richard Huseman Tenth District, Athens
ISSUED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 1974
Division of Administrative Leadership Services Office of School Administrative Services Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Jack P. Nix,. State Superintendent of Schools
FOREWORD
Georgia's Public School Standards have been in use for seven years now, and during that time they have helped local schools and systems to improve programs, personnel and facilities.
Since their establishment in 1966 b y the State Board of Education a t the direction of the Legislature, Standards criteria have been revised and strengthened each year to keep abreast of advances in education.
Standards are administered each year by the Georgia Department of Education in an effort t o assess the quality of education being provided by local schools and systems and by the state as a whole. They are intended as one method of improving education by providing a standard against which can be measured the state's efforts to provide a total, individual, quality education for every school age person in the state.
(J@+7 Jack P. Nix
vS te perintendent of Schools
STANDARDS COUNCIL FOR GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. H. Titus Singletary, Chairman Mr. John A. Mize, Secretary Dr. Clyde C. Pearce, Ex-Officio Mr. C. T. Battle Mr. R. C. Beemon Dr. J. E. Bottoms Dr. Russell Clark Dr. Allan W. Gurley Dr. Joe Edwards Dr. Claude M. Ivie Mr. Oscar Joiner Mr. George W. Mulling Dr. Richard Ottinger Mr. Paul Wills
CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Standards Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logically Related Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I .System Level Criteria . . . . . . . . . Standard 1 .Criteria Based Upon State Law . . .
Standard 2 .Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy
Standard 3 .The Board of Education . . . . . Standard 4 .The Superintendent . . . . . . . Standard 5 .Specialized Services . . . . . . . Standard 6 .School Maintenance . . . . . . . Standard 7 .Pupil Transportation . . . . . . Standard 8 .Fiscal Policies . . . . . . . . . Standard 9 .School Food Service . . . . . . Standard 10- Services for Exceptional Children . .
Section II .School Level Criteria . . . . . . . . . Standard 11- Criteria Based Upon State Law . . .
Standard 12- Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy
Standard 13- Organization . . . . . . . . . Standard 14- Administration . . . . . . . . Standard 15.. Teaching Staff . . . . . . . . . Standard 16- Resource Staff . . . . . . . . Standard 17- School Plant . . . . . . . . . Standard 18- Fiscal Policies . . . . . . . . . Standard 19- Media Center . . . . . . . . . Standard 20- School Food Service . . . . . . . Standard21- InterscholasticActivities . . . . . Standard 22- Curriculum . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum Plumbing Fixtures Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 45
THE STANDARDS INSTRUMENT ITS COMPOSITION AND USE
The format of the Standards instrument remains the same as for the 1973-74 school year. There are two sections of the instrument: section one contains criteria applicable at the school system level: and section two contains those criteria applicable at the individual school level. The Standards are listed consecutively from Standard 1 through Standard 2 2 . This is a departure from previous years when Standard numbers were duplicated in the system and school sections. Criteria 1 through 119 are system level criteria. The school criteria begin with 200 and end with 4.37.
Each section contains three categories of criteria. These are: (1) - Required criteria - designated by the letters LR or BR. Each systern and school nus st respond affirmatively or N/A t o all R criteria as a prerequisite to being classified as Star$ard. (The local system board of education may be called upon to "show cause" why funds should not be with-held if the system or its member schools fail to meet ally LR or BR requirements.) ( 2 ) - Essential criteria - designated by the letter E. The total number of E items is shown in the table accompanying each Staildard together with the ~ninirnumnumber of E items within the Standard which must be answered affir~nativelyalong with all R itenis in order for a systern or school t o be classified as Standard. (3) Desirable criteria -- designated by the letter D. No set number of D items must be answered affirniatively. Schools, however, should strive to answer affirniatively to as many D items as possible.
Schools may answer "yes" only if they fully meet a given criterion and must answer "no" if they fail to meet the criterion. (Some criteria, however, are not applicable for some types of schools. These criteria contain a statement which indicates the type of school for which they are not applicable. The appropriate answer for these criteria is N/A.)
T o be a Standard school or systern, it is necessary that all LR and BR criteria be met as well as the minimurn number of E criteria. The minimum number of E iterns for each Standard is shown at the end of each Standard. Standard classification for the school system is a prerequisite for ally school within the system to be adjudged Standard.
LOGICALLY RELATED CRITERIA
Certain criteria contained in the Standards are inter-related and, therefore, the answers to these criteria must not be in conflict. We are listing some of the more important of these criteria for your information.
SYSTEM STANDARDS
School Standards (continued)
Standard 3
Standard 16
When BR-27 is answered no, then E-33 When BR-253 is answered n o , then
must be answered no.
E-757 must bc answered no.
Standard 5 When E-43 is answered no, then D-57 must be answered no.
Standard 9 When E-86 1s answered no, then E-87 must be answered no.
When D-275 is answered no, then E-257 must be answered no.
Standard 21 If the ~ c h o o lanswers "yes" t o crlterlon (L-347). then ~tmust answer N/A to c r ~ t e r ~ oBnR-346
SCHOOL STANDARDS
Stazldard 13 When E-228 1s answered no, then E-3") must be answered no.
Standard 22 When E-383 IS answered no, then E-383, E-384. E-385, E-386 and E-387 must be answered no.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY-We are requesting each scho(.)l to indicate whether they d o or d o not offer a program in the areas listed below. The collection of this information has no relationship t o any criterion in the Standards. Each criterion must be answered as fully and honestly as possible without regard t o extraneous information or data.
THE ANSWERS T O STATEMENTS "a" THROUGH "om WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE CLASSIFICATION O F THE SCHOOL.
a Health &Physical Education b Music c Art -- d Foreign Language e Industrial Arts f Home Economics g Vocational Agriculture __ h Business Education
i Chemistry j Physics . k Biology 1 D.C.T. m Trade 8: Industrial Education n Distributive Education -- o Driver Training & Safety
Education
SECTION I SCHOOL SYSTEM STANDARDS
CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE LAW
Standard 1 LR ____ 1. All official meetings of the board of education are open to the
public. (Code 2-7 101 .)
LR -2.
The local system board of education functions through the superintendent as executive secretary in accordance with the
requirements of law. (Code 2-690 1.)
LR 3
. The superintendent has the responsibility for administering and enforcing the policies, rules and regulations of the board of
education. (Code 32-606.)
LR -4.
All professional personnel are under written contract with the
board. [A continuing contract is considered to be a written
contract.] (Code 32-607.)
LR 5
. Provision is made for local financial support to provide the
required local effort as a niinirnum. (Code 32-622.)
LR 6
. Budgetary practices conform to all requirements o f State law.
(Code -32-638.)
LR 7
. The length of the school year for students is at least 180 days.
[Systems who have State approved 12 months programs are
considered as having met this criterion.] (Code 32-605.)
LR ___ 8. The length of the school year for teachers is at least 1 9 0 days,
including pre-planning and post-planning days. [Systems who have
State approved 12 nlonths prograrns are considered as having met
this criterion.] (Code 32-609.)
LR
9. All teachers are paid on the basis of a minimum salary
schedule designed for all teachers employed in the system. [In no
case shall this be less than the State Salary Schedule.] (Code
32-609.)
LR ___ 10. All principals are bonded as prescribed by law in an amount
sufficient to provide adequate protection for all funds collected in
the school. (Code 32-820.)
LR
11. The system of record keeping conforms to and is compatible
with the system provided by the State Department of Education.
(Code 32-639.)
LR ___ 12. T h e system has an active Local Professional Advisory Committee for Exceptional Children, in accordance with the policies
of the State Department of Education. (Code 32-3505.)
LR ___ 13. All professional personnel employed for system-wide service
hold a valid Georgia certificate. (Code 32-608.)
LR -14. The superilltendelit is bonded as reqrl~red by law. (Code 3-1005.)
Standard 1 C1-1teriaBased Upon State Law
State Law System Required Items
Total K's - 14 Requised R's - 14
CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE BOARD POLICY Standard 2 BR -15. The board of education assumes the responsibility of providing
an educatio~ialprogram of high quality that nieets the needs of the local colnrnunlty. BR -16. The system board of education, under the leadership of the superintendent and his staff, develops written policies for the school system. The policies include (but are not limited to) statements related to:
( I ) administration (3) professional ethics (3) program of education (4) fiscal matters (5) school plants and grounds (6) school food services (7) transportation (8) student activities (9) selection, procurerncnt and utili7ation of instruct~onalrnaterials and equipment (10) personnel policies (including sick and personal leave for teachers and bus drivers) (1 1 ) pupil policies (including attendance of married a n d / o ~ p- regnant pupils. expulsion or suspension of pupils, and discipline of pupils)
[Exception: Systems that d o not provide transpol-tation are not required to have policies on transportation.] BR -17. There is a written School Disaster Plan for each school in tlie system. This plan provides periodic drills for emergencies arising from natural or man-made disasters. Each school in the system has a copy of its plan. BR -- 18. B u s e s a re purchased under competitive bidding u s i ~ ~ g procedures and specificatioris prescribed by the State Board o f
l l d u c ~ ~ t i o tNi .IA for city systetiis and systeins using {)I-~vately-o~vned
buses.
BR - 19. The System complies w ~ t l l the State Board policy on maximum bus loads. N/A for city systenis.
BR
?O. All bus drivers Iiave a11ti~1ap1hysical examinations. NIA for
city systems.
BR
21. All bus drivers at-e retired from sei-vice ;it age 6 5 , in accordance
with State Board policy. N/A tor city systenis.
BR
22. TIie system offlcc implements, within a year from date of
issuance, san~(atiori and safety recommendations made by the
Georgia Department of Public Health in the inspection o f itidividual
scl100ls.
BR -2 3 . The system boat-d of education implements minimum wage requirements arid conditions of the Fait Labot- Staridat-cls Act as
related to school eriiployees covered by this act.
BR -- 24. As a rninirnum teachers under Section I 1 of S.B. 180 are assigned to each school ill conformity w ~ t hState law. [.4 triore
favorable ratio is encout-aged.]
BR
25. All a u x ~ l i a r yperson~iel.(teacher aides a n d paraprofessionals),
are members of the teacher retirement system pro,Ora111.
BR -~ 2- 6 . Fin:u~cial records rnaintaincd by each p r ~ r i c ~ p aalre audited annually as 3 minimuni. [Tliis audit nus st be for tlie yeat e ~ i d i ~ i g
J u n e 3 0 t h . 311d rilust SIIOW begiliilitlg atid ending cash b:rla~iccsand a
sunirn;iry of cash 1-eceipts cash disbursernc~its.Thc audit niay be
r1l;ide b y any competent bookkeeper wllo is tiot a staff menlbci- of
the school being audited. Copies o f the audit ai-e ;~vailablein the
supel-i~~tetldenat'nsd principal's office for i ~ i s p e c t i o ~bly personnel of
the State Department of E d ~ ~ i a t i oonr the ce~itl-asl taff o f thc school
system.]
Standard 2
Criteria Based l l p o ~ i
Baal-d I'olicies Systems Total K ' h - I 2
State Baal-d Policy
I<ecluireci Itenis
Kecluired R's - l 2
(coktnty systcnls)"
I<ecluit-ed K's - 8
( c ~ t ysysterris)
"Systerns using prlvatcly owned buses tlectl only answet- I 1 R's.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Standard 3
The board of education of a school district shall be composed of a representative group of local citizens, appointed or elected in keeping with the applicable provisions of law. The board of education is responsible for the management and control of the public schools in the school district.
RATIONALE: The public schools of a state belong to the people of that state. 'The management and co~itr-olof any public scliool system is vested b y law ill a board of education. I t is incumbent upon the boal-d of education, as representatives of tlie I-esidents of the district: t o provide an educatlonal program of high quality that meets the needs of the students: t o adopt business-like admi~listrativepractices which contribute t o efficiency, e c o n o m y , and quality in the operation of the school system; and to adopt a sound plan of school organizatio~i.
CRITERIA:
BR
. 27. A written statement of philosophy and purposes which takes
into consideratiori tlie elements of cultural, healtli, occupational,
and ~rccreat~onaolp p o r t u ~ l ~ t i eosf the local c v n l m u ~ i i t y and state
gives direction t o tlie educational program. Note: When BR-27 is
:tliswercd "no." then E--33 rnust be answered "no."
BR
28. All board policies (including rules atid I-eg~lli~tions2)1-e
compiled arid recorded in a special handbook on p o l i c ~ e s .At the
time o f e r n p l o y m e ~ i t ,each employee is furnished a c o p y of the
personnel policies appropl-iate to his cnlployment.
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29. The systcn~ has either had or sclieduled a comprehensive
survey prior t o Decenibcr 17, 1C175. ill accordalicc with State Board
of Educatiori p o l ~ c y (. N o t e : This will become a Required criterioli in
1075-75.)
E -- 30. All policies of the board are reviewed anlinally and revised as
needed.
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31. A personnel file is rnair~tai~iefdol- each employee.
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- 32. The Board of education has adopted, by of'ficial action and
upon r e c o l ~ i r n e l ~ d a t i oo~f ~ the adniinistrative staff, a plan of
organization for the instructional program in its school system.
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33. The written statement o f philosophy and purposes is reviewed al~rluallyand revised as ~ i c c d c dt o meet cliarigi~igneeds in the local community and state. Note: When BR-17 is allswered "no." then E-33 rrlust be a~iswel-ed"no."
Standard 3 Board of Educat~on
Number of Criteria R E D Total 250 7
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
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2
7
THE SUPERINTENDENT Standard 4
The superintendent is selected as provided by law and is responsible for the successful functioning of the school system.
RATIONALE: The board o f education delegates e x c c ~ ~ t i vaend administrative functions to the superintendent, and he serves as the executive officer of the board of education. The superintendent delegates responsibility: cornrnunicates effectively with cornmunity leaders and staff: a n a l y ~ e swith the assistance o f the professional staff, the needs of all students: develops a program t o meet those needs; develops and coordinates in-service education programs for staff growth atid devclopnient: and utilizes all available resources for the improvenient of the school program.
CRITERIA :
BR - 34. As a minimum, the superintendent holds the five-year
professional, administrator's certificate. [Superintendents holding
office prior t o the school year 1967-68 and w h o are still in office
m a y answer this criterion N/A if they d o n o t hold the five-ycar
professional certificate.]
BR
35. The superintendent makes recommendations for action by the
board o f education on all policy matters related t o the operation of
the schools.
BR -36. The superintendent has the responsibility for the nomination
o f all the staff t o the board of e d u c a t i o ~ i .
BR _
37. The superintendent is paid o n the basis of a salary schedule
which provides for a higher monthly and annual rate than for any
other member of the staff of the school systern.
E _ --- 38. T h e s u p e r in t e n d e n t seeks to increase Iris professional competence by participating active1y in professio~ialo r g a n i ~ a t i o n s ,
appropriate in-service education programs or active study toward
higher certif~cation.
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39. T h e superintendent h o l d s the professional six-year
administrator's certificate.
D-
40. Tlic superintendent holds the earned doctorate degree in
educational administration.
Standard 4 Superin tenden t
Number of Criteria
R E D Total
421
7
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
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4* I
* If BR-34 1s answered "N/A," only 3. R's need be answered affirmatively
SPECIALIZED SERVICES Standard 5
The school system provides those specialized supporting services which are vital t o the most successful fulfillment of the administrative and instructional goals of the school district.
RATIONALE: The organization and administration of a school district is a complex undertaking. Increasingly, research and experience have shown that the individual needs of students arc so diversified that tlie classroom teacher must have the assistatice and support of many specialized services if the students' needs are met. Each scliool district must determine the kinds o f administrative and instructional services needed.
CRITERIA: BR 4 1 . The system has a written plan for the selection, procurement
and utilization o f instructional media. This plan includes at least the following:
I . Statements about the relationship of instructional rncdia to the educational goals of the system. 2 . Procedures t o i n s ~ ~ rtheat instructional media are selected o n tlie basis of their potential contribution to the attainment of the system's goals. 3. Procedures for procuring and rriairitaining adequate access t o instructional media and the technology necessal-y for rts use. c.g. print materials, ETV. films, filmstrips, audio cassettes, video c a s s e t t e s , slides, transparencies, tape players, T.V. receivel-s. projectors, etc. 4 . Identification of personnel who are responsible for ~rnplernenting
tlie plan.
BR -42. The system has the services of either a visiting teacher or all
attendance officer.
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43. The system has tlie services of a certificated visiting teacher.
Note: When E-43 is answered "no," then D-57 must be answered
"no."
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44. Each professional staff member participates in appropriate
in-service education programs.
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45. Each auxiliary staff member participates in ~ I I I appropriate
pre-service or in-service education program.
E ____ 46. The system has the services o f a person w h o has at least an
AS-5 or CD-5 certificate w h o is responsible for the instructional
program.
47. The system has a program of public information.
48. Each resource person on the instructional staff has a t least
fifth year professional certification appropriate t o the area in which
h c is serving.
49. The system has the services of a certified school psychoriletrist
(PM-5). or associate school psychologist (SP-6), or a school
psychologist (DD-7). (To answer affirmatively. systems having
student cnrollrncnt u p to 7,500 must have a minimum o f one-fifth
time services and systems larger than 7,500 enrollment m u s t have at
least one-half time services.]
50. The school system has an organizational chart which diagrams
the lines of responsibility and authority for each staff position.
51. E a c h r e s o u r c e p e r s o n on tlic instructional staff has
professional certification at either the six or seven year level.
52. There is a system-wide instructional committee which meets at
regular intervals.
53. There are written job descriptions for all authorized positions
which outline their duties and working relations.
54. The system has a school business administrator.
-- 55. The school business administrator holds a bachelor's degree.
N/A if D-54 is answered "no."
56. The school business administrator holds a master's or doctor's
degree in eitllel- business education or business adnlinistration. N/A
if D-54 is answered "no."
57. The systern has the services of a professionally certificated
Visiting Teacher for each 5,000 students or major fraction thereof.
Note: Whet1 E-43 is answered "no," then D-57 rtiust be answered
"no." May be answered N/A when system has less than 2,500
students.
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58. The system has the services o f a School Psychometrist (PM-5) or (BPM-5) or Associate School Psychologist (SP-6) or Scliool Psychologist (DD-7) in a ratio of 1 to 7,500 student enrollment. 59. T h e school system provides a program of adult general and/or vocational education. 60. The system has a professio~ialstaff member w h o coordinates, supervises, and promotes adult general and/or vocational education. 61. The program for adult general and/or vocational education is based o n the needs and interests of the people in the local community served. 6 2 . There is a staff of curriculum specialists in the ratio of 1:50 teachers w h o serve as resource persons t o teachers in all schools. [The systerrl must have a t least one specialist in older t o answer affirmatively .]
63. A system level media center service is organized t o provide for sharing and distribution of very specialized and expensive materials such as film, television tapes, art prints, production and reproduction equipment, gymnastic equipment and the like. 64. At least one counselor is employed on a 12-month basis t o Facilitate duties related to placement, research and follow-up activities, etc.
Standard 5 Specialized Services
Number of Criteria R E D Total 2 8 14 24
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
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2
4
SCHOOL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION Standard 6
The school system shall have a planned program of maintenance and custodial care for all school plants (including buildings and grounds).
RATIONALE: Efficient operation of any school system demands a planned program of maintenance and custodial care for all buildings and school sites. Such a program is necessary because the quality o f the instructional prograrn is dependent on the physical environment in which the prograrn opel-ates,and for the protection of school property.
CRITERIA:
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65. T h e s y s t e m h a s a n a d e q u a t e maintenance program.
[Contractual services may be used rather than a maintenance staff.]
E _ _ _ _ 6 6 . T h e number of custodians assigned to each school is determined on the basis of one custodian for each eight teachers.
[Equivalent contractual service is acceptable.]
E _ _ _ _ 6 7 . Heating plants are inspected at least annually by competent personnel and are maintained in safe operating condition at all times.
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68. All buildings have a minimum of 8 0 percent co-insurance
coverage for the insurable value on the building and contents. [This
insurance must include fire and extended coverage.]
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69. School grounds are properly graded, hazardous obstacles are
removed and provision is made for adequate drainage.
D-
70. After their first year of service, all custodial employees have
certificates of training based on training courses offered by the State
Department of Education.
D-
71. All school grounds are properly landscaped.
Standard 6 School Maintenance
Number of Criteria R E D Total 052 7
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
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0
2
PUPIL TRANSPORTATION* Standard 7
The transportation system shall be operated in compliance with requirements of law and State Board policies, and shall be adequate for the needs of the pupil population to be served.
RATIONALE: The transportation service has an important contribution to make to the success of the program of instruction. A properly administered program is basic to an effective and sound pattern of organization, and will materially affect any plan of school consolidation.
CRITERIA:
R -___ 72. All applicable policies of the State Board of Education and the
Georgia Department of Public Safety are made a part of local systern
policies governing the transportation system. N/A for city systems.
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73. Surveys of transportat~onneeds are made at intervals not to
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exceed three years. N/A for city systems. 74. A preventive maintenance program has been established for all school buses. N/A for city systems.
7 5 . Buses are replaced on the basis recommended by the State Board of Education. N/A for city systems. 76. Bus routes are established to provide efficiency, economy and safety. N/A for city systems.
77. T h e local Board of Education owns its transportation equipment. N/A for city systems.
78. T h e local Board of Education operates its own bus maintenance facilities. N/A for city systems.
Standard 7 Pupil Transportation
Number of Criteria R E D Total 142 7
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
RE
County systems 1
2
City systems 0 0
*This entire Standard is N/A for independent school systems.
FISCAL POLICIES Standard 8
The school system board of education shall establish and maintain sound fiscal policies governing practices in the central office and in each local school.
RATIONALE: Fiscal practices in the central office as well as in the local school should be such as t o deserve the confidence of citizens of the district and to insure sound money management at all levels. [State law prohibits deficit financing.]
CRITERIA:
BR
79. An inventory of all system owned supplies and equipment is
maintained.
BR
80. The system's method of financial accounting has been
approved by the financial review section of the State Department of
Education and the State Department of Audits.
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81. Financial reports are made monthly by the superintendent to
the system board of education.
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82. The board of education uses its maintenance and operations levy for operation o f scllools only. [All f u ~ ~ dused for Capital Outlay purposes are derived from local bond fu~idsor special allocations of state and/or federal funds.] 83. A program o f property re-evaluation has been carried out by PI-ol'essional appraisers and tliel-e is a planned, continuous program for up-dating the digest. 84. The local tax base and tax levy produce revenue, which, when added to state and federal funds, provides a minimum expenditure o f $1,035 per child in A.D.A. Capital outlay and d e b t service funds may not b e included. (Note: $1,035 is the national average expenditure.)
Standard 8 Fiscal Policies
Number of Criteria
R E D Total
223
h
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
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-7
1
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE Standard 9
The school system shall have a school food service program which is nutritionally adequate, educationally effective and financially sound.
RATIONALE: Sound nutrition contributes to the academic achievement and health of children. The systern should therefore provide an effective Food Service Program.
CRITERIA:
BR -85. The system board of education controls the operation of the
school Food Service Program.
E _ _ _ _ 86. The school food service program is operated in accordance
with state and local food service regulations and policies. Note:
When E-86 is answered "no," then E-87 must also be answered
110. 6'
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87. A system policy provides that only those foods and beverages
which promote desirable food habits and which meet the child's
school day nutrition needs may be obtained during the school lunch
serving hours. Note: When E-86 is answered "no." then E-87 must
also be answered "no."
88. The administration provides for a systematic evaluation of all school food service programs. 89. The system delegates responsibility for administration of the school lunch program to the school principal. 90. All school food service personnel are employees of the system board of education and a system salary schedule is used for all school lunch personnel. [More than one pay level per position is permissible.] 91. The system requires participation in a minimum of one State School Food Service approved Training Course for managers each year until four courses have been completed.
92. The school system uses the School Food Service program and facilities as a laboratory in nutrition education. 93. A professionally certificated supervisor (SL-5) is employed for the school lunch program. 94. School food service managers are recommended by the principal t o the superintendent. 95. As a minimum, the Board of Education provides and employs a staff of one (SL-5) certificated food service director and one fulltime clerk for each twenty school Food Service Programs. N/A if the system has fewer than 20 programs.
Standard 9 School Food Services
Number of Criteria R E D Total 16411
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
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1
4
SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Standard 10
Each school system shall make provisions for the education of all exceptional children.
RATIONALE: The educational needs of exceptional children differ to such a degree and extent from those of most children that specialized instructional service must be provided. This group includes the mentally retarded (educable and trainable), the gifted, the behaviorally disordered, the visually handicapped, the hearing impaired, the speech and language impaired, those with special health problems which require hospital/horne instruction, those with specific learning disabilities and the multi-handicapped. The services of specialized
personnel are necessary to identify and assess the educational needs of exceptional children. As there are variations in the individual needs and abilities within any group of children, especially exceptional children, then it follows that programs planned, facilities provided, materials selected and procedures followed must be appropriate to their needs.
CRITERIA: BR -96. The system has a current comprehensive plan, approved by the
Department of Education, to provide services to all exceptional children by 1976. BR -97. The system has the services o f a Director/Coordinator for Exceptional Children on at least part-time basis.
The system provides or has access to programs, approved teachers and minimum facilities in the areas listed below in accordance with the State Board of Education, Regulations and Proce- dures, - Program for Exceptional Children.
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98. Educable Mentally Retarded
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99. Trainable Mentally Retarded
E-
100. Behaviorally Disordered
E-
101. Gifted
E-
102. Multi-Handicapped
E
103. Visually Handicapped
E-
104. Impaired Hearing
E-
105. Hospital/Homebound
E -___ 106. Speech and Language Impaired
E -E-
107. Specific Learning Disabilities 108. Appropriate transportation is provided for all children in the
programs listed above. N/A for city systems.
E-
109. All itinerant teachers of exceptional children are provided
transportation allowances.
The system has, either at the system or multi-system level, the services of consultants with specialized competencies for the following.
D
1 1 0. Mentally Retarded
D
1 1 1 . Visually Handicapped
D
112. Gifted
D
1 13. Multi-Handicapped
D-
1 14. Speech or Language Impaired
DDD___ DD --
1 15. Behaviorally Disordered 1 1 6 . Hospital/Homebound 1 17. Impaired Hearing 1 18. Specific Learning Disabilities 1 19. School Psychologist/Psychometrist
Number of Criteria
Standard 10
R E D Total
Exceptional Children Services 2 12 10 24
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
2
6
SECTION II STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(SCHOOL SECTION)
CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE LAW
Standard 11
LR 2 0 0 . Buildings and/or classrooms constructed since 1952 conformed
to all State laws, met applicable standards of the State Board of
Education and plans were approved by the State Department of
Education as required by State law. N/A if n o buildings have been
built since 1952. (Code 32-420 and Code 84-321.)
LR
201. Permanent certificates of occupancy for all buildings have
been obtained from the office of the State Fire Marshal and are
displayed in the building for which issued. [It is suggested that
photostatic copies be made of the certificate so that extra copies are
immediately available in event of loss or destruction.] (Code
92-A-711.)
LR
202. All principals maintain adequate records of all funds collected
and make a complete financial report to the superintendent at least
quarterly, accounting for all receipts and expenditures and giving a
complete property inventory. [Central accounting acceptable.]
(Code 32-822.)
LR
203. Every student in kindergarten through grade eight is enrolled
in health and physical education for a minimum of 30 minutes daily.
N/A if the school does not contain any of the grades one through
eight. (Code 32-1901.)
LR
204. Every student and teacher participating in or observing certain
courses of instruction as specified in H.B. No. 172 (Dean, 1974)
wears appropriate industrial quality eye protective devices.
LR
205. All professional personnel employed in this school hold a valid
Georgia certificate and all auxiliary personnel hold a valid license.
(Code 32-608.)
Standard 1 1 Criteria Based Upon State Law
Required Items
Total R's - 6 Required R's - 6
CRITERIA BASED UPON STATE BOARD POLICY
Standard 12
BR
206. Vehicles utilized on public streets in the Driver Education
Program are equipped with dual controls, proper identification signs
and a rear view mirror for the instructor. (Vehicles utilized exclusively on driver ranges for Driver Education Programs need not have special equipment other than two-way radios.)
BR -207. All teachers are teaching in their area of certification. Note: See the teaching in field requirements in the State Policies and Procedures Handbook - Code 50-1200.
BR -208. The number of sanitation and plumbing fixtures is within 2 0 percent of the minimum criteria of the State Board of Education. See chart on page 45.
BR -209. All school sponsored fund-raising activities are approved in advance by the system board of education and conform to policies of the State Board of Education. Games of chance and popularity contests are prohibited by the State Board as fund-raising activities.
BR
210. All receipts are handled through the principal's office. [If
receipts are handled through the central office for the entire school
system, the school will answer "yes" to this criterion.]
BR
21 1 . The school food services has been checked within the past
twelve months by the Health Department, and the Health
Department's check list is displayed in the cafeteria.
BR -212. The school teaches annually courses in the following subject
matter areas.
Elementary
Secondary
1 . Language Arts 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. Social Science 5. Health and Physical Education 6. Music 7. Art
8. Language Arts 9. Mathematics 10. Science 1 1. Social Studies 12. Health 13. Music 14. Art
Secondary
1 5. Foreign Language 16. Home Economics 17. Chemistry*
18. Physics* 19. Biology 20. Physical Education
*May be taught in alternate years rather than annually
Note :
a. Art and music must be taught on a regular, continuing basis
and must be a scheduled and planned activity. b . In the elementary grades, each subject must be taught t o every
student on a regular basis. (Schools which contain any of the grades one through eight and which provide exploratory e l e c t i v e c o u r s e s f o r t h e i r students may waive this interpretation.) c. In the secondary grades each subject must be taught annually for unit credit in at least one class section. d . Junior high and secondary schools may combine their course offerings for all courses taught for Carnegie unit credit (grades 9-12). This would permit each school to answer this criterion affirmatively provided they jointly teach all the required courses.
BR
213. Health education, as a discrete subject, is required of all
students in secondary schools for graduation. [Schools may meet
this criterion by requiring either one semester or two quarters in the
eighth grade or one quarter in grade eight and one quarter in any
grade 9-12.] N/A if the school does not contain grade eight or
above.
BR -214. Health education includes annual instruction in the potential
hazards of tobacco, alcohol and drug use, misuse and abuse. This
instruction must be given in grade five and in each subsequent grade
or it may be begun on a lower grade level at the discretion of local
school officials. N/A if the school does not contain grade five or
above.
BR
215. All driver education classes are taught by a professionally
certificated teacher who holds the driver education endorsement.
Standard 12 Criteria Based Upon State Board Policy
Required Items
Total R's - 1 0 Required R's - 1O*
*Schools answering BR-213 or BR-214 "N/A" need only answer either 6 or 7 R's accordingly.
ORGANIZATION Standard 13
The school organization makes possible effective administration and supervision of a comprehensive program of education.
CRITERIA:
BR
216. The length of the school day for students in grades one
through three is at least four and one-half hours, and in grades four
through twelve at least six hours, exclusive of recesses and lunch
periods.
BR -217. During the regular school year, there is at least 150 hours (net)
of instruction for all subjects taught for full carnegie unit, or its
equivalent, of credit. [Deviation may be made for instructional
innovations, such as team teaching, which require lengths of time
which are at variance with this criterion, but the time should be
equated with this minimum requirement.] N/A for all schools not
offering high school unit credit or schools having approved four
quarter plans.
BR 2 1 8 . All school activities are under the direct and complete control
of the school administration.
BR
219. The school has a minimum of twelve (12) classroom teachers
in grades 9-12 excluding the principal, counselor, librarian and other
supporting personnel. N/A for elementary schools.
BR 2 2 0 . The school has, as a minimum, six teachers. [Schools having
more than six grades must have as many teachers as there are grades
in the school to receive a "yes" answer.] N/A for junior high and
secondary schools.
E 2 2 1 . T h e school is administered by a certificated, full-time
supervising principal. [No principal may answer "yes" if he
supervises more than one school.]
E 2 2 2 . The school has a certificated, full-time assistant to the
principal for each 750 students or major fraction thereof. [The
administrator's certificate is not required.] N/A for fewer than 750
students.
E
223. The school has the equivalent of a full-time paid secretary.
E 2 2 4 . The enrollment, excluding enrollment in classes for
exceptional children, provides a maximum pupil-teacher ratio of
30:l. [Include all certificated persons who teach students but d o not
include non-teaching principals, counselors or librarians.]
E 2 2 5 . The public address system is used only at scheduled times
when it will not interfere with the instructional program. N/A if
the school does not use a public address system. 226. Pupil enrollment in every room for grades 1-7 is thirty-five (35) or less. N/A if school does not contain any of the grades one through seven. 227. The auxiliary personnel are utilized by the local school according to the policies of the State Board of Education. 228. A system-wide h'mdbook for teachers, setting forth pertinent system philosophy, purposes and policies is available to each professional staff member in the library and the principal's office. Note: When E-228 is answered "no," then E-229 must also be answered "no." 229. There is a school supplement to the system-wide handbook which sets forth pertinent school philosophy, purposes and policies, (including rules and regulations) consistent with those of the system. [A copy of the supplement is provided each professional staff member.] 230. Each employee has a physical examination annually. The examining physician, using a form designed by the system, certifies to the school system superintendent that from a medical standpoint, the employee is capable of performing his/her assigned duties. [The food handler's permit for luncheon workers is not sufficient for an affirmative answer to this criterion.] 231. The school has a full-time secretary and a half-time clerical person if 25 to 35 full-time classroom teachers are employed. N/A for fewer than 25 full-time teachers. 232. The school has one full-time secretary and one, or more full-time clerical employees if more than 35 teachers are employed. N/A for fewer than 35 teachers.
233. Pupil enrollment in every class in grades one and two is twenty-two (22) or less. N/A if school does not contain either grades one or two. 234. Pupil enrollment in every class in grades 1-7 is twentyeight (28) or less. N/A if school does not contain any of the grades one through seven. 235. Co-curricular club activities based upon the interests of students are provided. 236. There is a minimum of three teachers in each grade in the school.
Standard 13 Organization
Number of Criteria R E D Total 5 10 6 21
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
5* 4
*All schools answering BR-217, BR-219 or BR-220 "N/An need only answer affirmatively either 2 or 3 R'S accordingly.
ADMlN ISTRATION (Qualifications and Duties of Principal) Standard 14
The school has a certificated principal appointed by the board of education upon nomination of the superintendent. The superintendent and board of education delegate the responsibility for the effective operation of the school to the principal, who is the administrative and supervisory officer of the school.
RATIONALE: The principal provides leadership for the development of the educational program; manages the school plant and the school's business operations; interprets the school to the community; maintains desirable public relations; and delegates responsibility as required.
CRITERIA:
BR
237. As a minimum, the principal holds the five-year certificate in
school administration.
BR -238. The principal is paid a salary which provides for a higher monthly salary based on months worked, and at an annual rate
greater than any other member of the school staff.
BR
239. The principal supervises all phases of the school program.
[This includes the instructional program, guidance services, health
services and school food services.]
E-
240. The principal evaluates programs, personnel and services in
terms of achieving desired objectives for students and initiates
improvement activities necessary for meeting the identified student
needs.
E _ _ _ 241. The principal actively p a r t i c i p a t e s in professional
organizations, in-service activities and/or formal course registration.
I)p
242. T h e principal holds the six-year certificate in school administration.
D
243. The principal holds the earned doctorate degree in school
administration.
D-
244. The principal devotes at least 5 0 percent of his time to
supervision of instructiori, including classroom visitation.
Standard 14 Administration
Number of Criteria R E D Total 333 8
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
3
1
TEACH lNG STAFF (Qualifications and Assignments of Teachers) Standard 15
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The school is staffed by certificated teachers capable of meeting the varied
educational needs of the students. Each teacher is appointed by the board
of education upon nomination by the superintendent. Each teacher is
responsible for a successful instructional program in his classroom.
RATIONALE: Quality in the instructional program is rnade possible by teachers who apply the principles of child growth and development and demonstrate creative approaches to teaching; stimulate interest in learning; have a knowledge of teaching materials and show versatility in their use; and have interest in and respect for children.
CRITERIA: BR 2 4 5 . Teachers are paid only by the board of education for services
rendered on behalf of the school system. E 2 4 6 . All teachers hold at least the bachelor's degree and a
professional (or provisional) certificate.
(a) Teachers who hold a certificate based on less than a degree may be considered as meeting this criterion if they cornplete ten quarter hours study toward certification at the fourth year level during the preceding twelve months from September 1 to August 3 1.
(b) Teachers who hold active permits issued by the Division of Vocational Education to work in trade and industry programs may be accepted as meeting this criterion.
E
247. At least 10 percent of the school's professional personnel in
the elementary school hold the five year professional certificate.
N/A for junior high and high schools.
E
248. At least 20 percent of the school's professional personnel in
the junior high and/or high school hold the five-year professional
certificate. N/A for elementary schools.
D
249. The school board has a policy which provides salary
increments for teachers who participate in board approved
"professional improvement activities." [Such as, but not limited to,
travel and approved professional meetings.]
D
250. At least 30 percent of the school's professional personnel hold
the five-year professional certificate.
D-
251. All teachers are teaching only in the field(s) in which they are
certificated.
D-
252. Preparation and teaching in two general subject matter areas is
t h e maximum required of any individual teacher. N/A for
elementary schools which are not departmentalized.
Standard 15 Teaching Staff
Number of Criteria R E D Total 134 8
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
1
1
RESOURCE STAFF (Availability and Use Of) Standard 16
System-wide administrative and instructional supporting services are available to and used by the school.
RATIONALE: T o provide the most effective educational program, the school teaching and administrative staff must have the support of administrative and instructional services.
CRITERIA:
BR -253. The school has a full-time, certificated guidance counselor.
Note: When BR-253 is answered "no," then E-157 must be answered
"no." N/A for elementary schools.
BR
254. An organized testing program, which has been approved by the
State Department of Education, is provided.
E-
255. The school has initiated curriculum activities based upon local
and statewide testing results and other available data.
E _ _ _ 256. Adequate office space is available for confidential counseling
both individually and in srnall groups.
E___
257. T h e s c h o o l employs a full-time, certificated guidance counselor for each 500 students or major fraction thereof. Note: When BR-253 or D-275 is answered "no," then E-257 must be answered "no." NIA for schools with less than 250 students.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS A R E PERTINENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL ONLY:
E -258.
Provision is made to insure a follow-up study of each dropout
and each graduate annually for the three years immediately
following dropout or graduation. N/A for elementary and junior
high schools and for high schools which have n o 12th grade.
E ___ 259. Analysis is made of the data collected in the follow-up study
of dropouts and graduates. [A procedure exists for translating this
analysis of data into an action program for updating curriculum and
revising teaching methods.] N/A for elementary and junior high
schools and for high schools which have no 12th grade.
FOR ALL GRADES
TEACHERS HAVE AVAILABLE AND UTILIZE CONSULTATIVE SERVICES OF RESOURCE PERSONNEL (with certification as indicated) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
D D
D D D DD D DDDDD-
D D___
260. Art
26 1. Health and Physical
Education 262. Language Arts 263. Mathematics 264. Music
265. Science 266. Library - Media 267. Guidance
268. Social Science 269. Special Education 270. Foreign Language 271. Industrial Arts 272. Vocational-Technical
Education 273. Adult Education
274. Reading
Minimum Certification Needed IS-5 in Art Education IS-5 in Health and Physical Education
IS-5 in English IS-5 in Mathematics IS-5 in Music IS-5 in Science DL-5 DG-5 or DP-5 IS-5 in Social Science DE-5 IS-5 in a Specific Language IS-5 in Industrial Arts VE-5 Director of Vocational
Education No special certificate issued IS-5 in Reading
D-
275. The elementary school has a full-time, certificated, guidance
counselor. When D-275 is answered "no," then E-357 must be
answel-ed "no." N/A for secondary schools.
Minimum
Affirmative
Number of Criteria
Responses
Standard 16 R E D Total
R
E
Resource Staff 2 5 I6 23 Elementary schools 1
0
All other schools
3
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SCHOOL PLANT (Equipment, Facilities, Operation and Site) Standard 17
The school plant is adequate for the program offered and the enrollment housed. I t has the necessary classrooms, laboratories, library facilities, space for physical education, and food service facilities, and the site is landscaped to enhance aesthetic values.
RATIONALE: For a school program to function with maximum effectiveness, the physical plant in which it is housed should be planned to meet the special needs of the program and designed to meet the minimum standards required by the State Board of Education. The school plant provides physical facilities to support the total educational program and provide for the health, comfort and safety of children and staff.
CRITERIA: BR -276. Each school building has been inspected since Sept. I , 1972
and given a rating of 75 or above in both maintenance and operation by the office of School Plant Services, Georgia Department of Education. BR -277. Proper operation of all instructional equipment is maintained. [The evaluator may use judgment as t o the application of the word "all ."] BR ___ 278. Proper operation of all san~tation and plumbing fixtures is maintained. [The evaluator may use judgment as to the application of the word "all."]
BR 2 7 9 . The school maintains clean and attractive halls, classrooms, restrooms and grounds.
E 2 8 0 . All fire hazards listed on the latest report of the State Fire Marshal have been corrected.
281. The building is equipped with the necessary outlcts t o make
educational television available t o all indoor instructional areas. N/A
if the school cannot receive state ETV signals.
2 8 2 . Office space and/or interviewing space is provided in the
school for use by itinerant system personnel who interview or
counsel with students.
2 8 3 . The heating plant is adequate in design and capacity to meet
the maximum heating design conditions of the facility served.
2 8 4 . Restroom space and facilities are scaled appropriately for the
grade level assigned.
2 8 5 . As a minimum, one full-time custodial employee (janitor or
maid) is employed for each eight teachers in the school. [Equivalent
contractual service is acceptable.]
2 8 6 . Instructional areas are designed and/or equipped to permit
adequate use of projection and other audiovisual equipment.
2 8 7 . The playground has been developed and equipped to provide
safe. protected play areas free from all hazardous objects.
2 8 8 . The maintenance and custodial staffs are provided with the
space, equipment. supplies, materials and utilities essential to insure
clean, safe and functional working conditions for all children and
teachers.
2 8 9 . All classrooms are equipped with storage facilities, and a
minimum of 16 feet of chalkboard and 16 feet of tackboard space.
-290.
The school has a functional master antenna system for ETV.
[May be answered N/A only when ETV signals cannot be received in
the school, or if the school can receive a signal without an antenna.]
291. The cooling plant is adequate in design and capacity t o meet
the niaximurn design conditions o f the facility served. N/A if the
school does not have central air conditioning.
292. At least one music room is provided for instrumental and
choral music, with adequate space for the storage of sheet music and
instruments and rilinor instrument maintenance.
293. An art-service room is available to each teacher and is
maintained and supervised at the school level. The art-service room
has work space and storage space for art supplies and equipment.
-
294. Display space for both two- and three-dimensional art work is
located throughout the school areas.
295. A telephone jack is included in all classrooms for instruction
of hospitalized or homebound children.
___- 296. The remedial reading program is housed in specially equipped
laboratory space. N/A if the school does not have remedial reading.
297. The gymnasium or rnulti-purpose room is of sufficient size to
accommodate the largest class in physical education.
D-
298. T h e school has adequate showers, dressing rooms and
recreational equipment storage areas.
D
299. The administrative suite makes adequate provision for the
principal and his staff.
D
300. The student assembly room will comfortably accommodate a
minimum of 50 percent of the student body at one sitting.
D-
301. After their first year of service custodial employees have
certificates of training based on training courses offered by, or
approved by, the State Department of Education.
Standard 17 School Plant
Number of Criteria R E D Total 4 10 12 26
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
4
3
FISCAL POLICIES Standard 18
Each school employs sound fiscal practices in accordance with law and ~oliciesof the state and local boards of education.
RATIONALE: Good school administration, as well as provisions of State Law and Policies of the State Board of Education, dictates that fiscal practices insure sound money management. (Good school business administration is necessary in all phases of the school program.)
CRITERIA: BR -302. The principal has supervision of all fund-raising activities in the
school. BR -303. School personnel responsible for fund collection, disbursement
and accountability are furnished written instructions for financial accounting.
Standard 18 Fiscal Policies
Number of Criteria R E D Total 200 2
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
2
0
MEDIA CENTER Standard 19
The school shall have a media center containing the quality, quantity and variety of print and non-print material to support the curricular offerings and to challenge individual pupils at their level of development.
RATIONALE: The school media center is one o f the basic requirements for quality education. The extent to which it provides for the research and enrichment needs of all pupils and classes helps t o determine the degree of excellence achieved by the total school program.
CRITERIA:
BR
304. The school has a media center which is used throughout the
day for media purposes.
BR
305. The school has a full-time certificated library media specialist
and additional certificated staff for each 5 0 0 students or major
fraction thereof. (Elementary schools with fewer than 400 students
may answer affirmatively if they have a certificated library media
specialist on at least one-half time basis.)
BR
306. All school-owned print and non-print media, except basic
textbooks, are organized and made available for use through the
media center t o individuals and t o classrooms for varied lengths of
time.
E
307. The school has a full-time, paid media aide w h o devotes
full-time t o media center duties and additional aides for each 500
students or major fraction thereof.
E
308. The media center contains a collection of non-print materials
including but not limited to, filmstrips, recordings, slides, art prints,
transparencies. maps, globes, kits and tapes. (A beginning collection
would include a variety of media which would provide at least one
item of non-print material per student.)
E-
309. Audiovisual equipment is readily available and accessible as
needed.
E _ _ _ _ 310. The school has not less than 1,000 square feet in t h e library reading room plus 120 square feet in the workroom.
E _ _ _ 31 1 . The media center contains at least 5,000 books or 10 books
per enrolled pupil, whichever is larger.
E-
312. The school has a media center containing reading areas o f not
less than 1-5 square feet times I S percent of the first 5 0 0 students
plus 35 square feet times 10 percent of the ADA in excess of 500
students plus workroom and storage area of at least 240 square feet.
31 3 31
-319.
T l ~ ereading area must include at least one conference room. The stack area is in addition to tlie reading areas. 313. Tlie materials are organized for effective use based upon established library practices.
4 . Space in or near the media center workroorn area is available for periodical resources. [The ~ninirnuni recommended for sniall schools is 120 additional square feet over and above regular storage space with shelving to store three to five years back issues of niagazines.] 1 5. Space in tlie media center is available for housing audiovisual equipment. [Tlie storage area will depend upon the equipment available for use in the school. A minimum in a small school is 120 square feet over and above regular storage space and in addition to magazine storage.] 6 . Additional conference rooms, an office for tlie media center, plus a classroom for group viewing and discussions are available in schools with an enrollment of 750 or more. N/A for schools wit11 less than 750 enrollment. 317. The niedia center contains standard shelving for a basic collection of at least 5,000 books or 10 books per enrolled pupil. whichever is larger: for current magazines and audiovisual materials. [Standard shelving consists of three foot sections, no more than six feet in height with adjustable slielves which are nine t o ten inches wide. An average of eight books can be shelved per running foot. Some sections should be partitioned for shelving picture books in elementary schools and for audiovisual materials in all schools.] 31 8. Individual study stations are provided in the media center and some are electronically equipped fbr viewing and listening.
The media center contains a carefully selected collection of print materials of tlie quality and variety necessary to meet the curriculum and individual needs of pupils. 320. The collection of print and non-print media is evaluated each year by the niedia staff and classroom teachers. [This evaluation is in terms of such qualities as the appropriateness of the content for each area of the curriculum, suitability of materials to varying abilities of the pupils, accurate and up-to-date information and the physical condition of tlie materials.] 321. Material n o longer useful is discarded. 322. An accurate inventory of the collection is maintained. 323. The school has a well-planned media center containing reading areas of not less than 3 5 square feet times 15 percent of the first 500 students plus 3 5 square feet times 10 percent of the A.D.A. in excess
of 500 students. In addition there is sufficient workroom space (not
less than 120 square feet), storage space (not less than 3 5 0 square
feet), office spaces for the staff and stack areas.
D _ _ _ 324. Facilities are provided for the production of media and
assistance is available to teachers and students in designing and
developing locally produced media.
D ___ 325. Equipment and materials are available that allow for the
reproduction of television programs for delayed use as needed by
individual teachers.
D
326. All instructional materials and non-expendable equipment are
cataloged and made available through the media center.
D -- 327. Professional materials are available for teachers.
Standard 19 Media Centel
Number of Criteria R E D Total 3 8 13 24
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
3
2
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE Standard 20
The school shall have a food service program that meets school day nutritional needs of ~ u ~ i l s .
RATIONALE: Sound nutrition contributes to the academic achievement and health of children. The school should therefore provide an effective food service program. The program should help pupils establish desirable food habits.
CRITERIA:
BR -328. The school food service has on file either a medical report or a current food handler's certificate for each employee.
E-
329. Pupil accounting for school food service reimbursement is the
responsibility of the principal.
E-
330. The schedule provides a minimum of 3 0 minutes for lunch.
This includes time to wash hands and insures that n o student is
required to stand in line more than five minutes to be served.
E-
331. School food service funds are managed and records are
maintained in accordance with regulations of the system Board of
Education and the State Department of Education.
E-
332. A nutritionally adequate lunch is available t o all pupils
D____
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regardless of their ability to pay. 333. The school has a school food service manager w h o is a high school graduate or who holds a high school Equivalency Certificate issued by the State Department of Education. 334. The school food service manager has satisfactorily completed one or more "Training in Depth" courses. 335. The lunch serving period begins at 1 1 :00 a.m. or later, and all pupils are served by 1:00 p.m. [Judgment may b e exercised if the school is on double session or has working students.]
336. Space and equipment for school food service meets the minimum standards of the State Board of Education. 337. Only foods and beverages which contribute t o the child's daily food needs and promote the development of desirable food habits are available during the normal school day. 338. The principal and manager advise with a Student Nutrition Committee concerning pupil needs and the food service program.
339. The meal schedule permits meals to be served without interrupting classroom instruction.
Standard 20 School Food Service
Number of Criteria R E D Total 14712
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
1
2
INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES Standard 2 1
School activities of an interscholastic nature shall complement and supplement the instruction proqram of the school.
RATIONALE: School activities of an interscholastic nature shall show evidence of being a part of the school's instruction program, controlled and conducted so as to be beneficial to the total development of both participating and non-participating students and the rnorale of the student body. Curriculum planning and development in the area o f activities o f an interscholastic nature should provide all students with opportunities for student experiences conducive t o the development of civic responsibilities incumbent on membership in a reputable student body, and through team effort and participation contribute to the leadership, character, skills, and the physical, social and emotional development of the individual student. Activities of an interscholastic nature should not he conducted at the expense of intramural programs or the balance of the school's curriculum.
FOR ALL GRADES PARTICIPATING IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
CRITERIA:
BR 3 4 0 . There is a written policy statement of the system board of
education governing interscholastic activities. N/A for schools not
participating in interscholastic activities.
BR 3 4 1 . I n t e r s c h o l a s t i c activities of the school are under the
supervision and control of the principal. N/A for schools not
participating in interscholastic activities.
BR -342.
Scheduling of interscholastic activities is accomplished by the
principal and/or his designated staff member after careful
consideration of the effect and impact of the activities upon the
participants and the total school program. N/A for schools not
participating in interscholastic activities.
BR-343.
E a c h student who participates in athletic activities of
interscholastic nature is examined by a physician before the regular
seasonal instruction begins, and as often thereafter as is deemed
necessary to protect the health and physical welfare of participating
students. [The examining physician must certify that the student is
physically fit for such participation.] N/A for schools not
participating in interscholastic activities.
BR
344. The amount of time spent in instruction in the area of school
activities of an interscholastic nature is of such duration as not to
affect detrimentally the student's preparation for and performance
of his or her scholastic endeavors. [Both the amount of physical
energy expended and the amount of time consumed shall be taken
into consideratioil in determining the length of such instruction.]
N/A for schools not participating in interscholastic activities.
BR -345. All i n d i v i d u a l o r g r o u p practice in activities of an
interscholastic nature is conducted after the end of the six-hour
academic school day, exclusive of recesses and lunch periods. [The
school day must be organized for instruction of students and not for
practice of extra-curricular activities. "Practice" does not refer to
the study and performance of music in an organized class. such as
chorus, orchestra or band. Bands may use up to 30 instructional
periods ailnually for marching practice. This practice must not
interfere with any other regular instruction.] N/A if the school
prohibits interscholastic activities.
FOR ALL SCHOOLS WHICH ARE NON-MEMBERS O F THE G E0RG l A HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. [Schools having menlbet-sh~pin the G.H.S.A. but that also contain elementary grades must respond to BR-316 fot- the eletnentary grades.]
BR 3 4 6 . The system board of education. by policy statement, assumes the responsibility for interscholastic activities and imposes as a minimum tlie following limitations:
( a ) Teams having players in grade 7 or below must not play more tllan one-half the nutiiber o f regularly scheduled games played by the high school varsity in any given sport. [Tournaments rnay be played in addition to one-half the number o f regular season games played by tlie higli school varsity.]
( b ) Teams on which all players are in grade 8 or above niay play tlie salne number of games played by the high school varsity in any given sport. [Tournaments may be played in addition to regular season games.]
(c) Games played on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday or Thursday may not begin prior to the end of the regular school day and must end prior to 7 p.m. "Only one day per week of the four days mentioned m a y b e utilized by any team for interscholastic games."
( d ) Practices held in any sport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday may not begin prior to the end of the regular school day and must end prior to 6 p.m.
(e) The school prohibits students from participating in any sport in a combination of garnes for any teams greater than the game limit set under paragraph (a) for that sport season. No student may engage in Inore than one football game per week.
BR-346 should be answered N/A by G.H.S.A. members and by schools which d o not participate in interscholastic activities.
NOTE: The State Board of Education recommends that all e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l s b e p r o h i b i t e d from participation in interscholastic activities, and that a strong intramural program be provided for all students.
FOR GRADES 1-7
E
347. The system board of ed~lcationby policy statement. or the
school prohibits interscholastic activities. [If the school answers "yes" to this criterion, then it must answer N/A t o criterion BR-346.1 N/A for high schools and junior highs.
FOR ALL GRADES
E
348. Students who participate in the instruction of and competition
in intramural or interscholastic activities, are provided by the school
with standard equipment that is kept in good repair.
D
349. Opportunities are provided either through interscholastic or
intramural activities for all students who desire to participate in
athletic or other extra-curricular activities.
Standard 21 Interscholastic Activities
Number of Criteria R E D Total 72110
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
E
7
0
CUR RlCULUM Standard 22
A comprehensive school program is available to all students.
RATIONALE: A comprehensive school provides an instructional program which meets the abilities, needs and interests of all students served by the school. A comprehensive program of studies offers in addition to common learnings and basic education skills, a variety of choices leading to occupational preparation either at the high school level or post-high school level.
GENERAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
BR -350.
The school teaches annually a minimum of 37 units of
instruction for credit. [The master schedule verifies that the subjects
are being taught.] N/A for grade 8 and below.
[The minimum requirements for graduation from a Georgia public
high school (grades 9-12 ) shall be as follows:
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units
Social Studies (including 1 unit in U.S. History
and government as legally required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l unit Science or Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit
TOTAL NUMBER OF REQUIRED COURSE UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 unlts Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 units
TOTAL NECESSARY F O R GRADUATION . . . . . . . . 18 units]
BR -351. Space Facilities. The amount and arrangement of space facilities are adequate fol- the program in each instructional area.
[The building reflected the current thinking relative to space
requirements and flexibility when c o ~ ~ s t r u c t e dT.he a m o u n t and
arrangement of space facilities are subject to and compatible with
recommendations of the State Department of Education.]
BR -352. Equipment Facilities. The necessary special equipment and fixtures for each subject matter area are available in adequate
quantity and quality in each classroom.
BR -353. Use of Community Resources. A written plan for organized
use of community resources is developed and implemented annually.
[Copies of the plan are readily available. Local guides make
reference to the use of community resources.]
BR -354. School-Wide In-Service Education. The school staff annually
participates in a planned prograrn for in-service development o f the
professional staff members. [The dates and times for such meetings
are indicated on the school calendar.]
BR -355. All teachers using ETV have been provided with the necessary
schedules and manuals. [Individual teachers must be able t o show
these materials if requested.] N/A if n o teacher uses ETV.
BR -356. Good sportsmanship, fair play and wholesome relationships
are observable In all physical education instruction a n d athletic
events.
BR .-
357. Experiences are provided in the motor skills of walking.
running, jumping, clirnb~ng,bending, stretching and the more
complex variations of these basic movements, rhythms, group
activities, garnes and self-testing activities.
E
358. Physical education instruction in the secondary scllool
includes instruction at the beginning, intermediate and advanced
levels for each activity taught.
E - -359. The school offers and teaches annually a minimum o f 4 2 units
of ~nctruction for credit. [The master scliedule vel-ifies that the
wbjecti are being taught.] N/A for grade 8 arid below.
SUMMER SCHOOL (E-360 through E-365 are N/A in any school which does not operate a summer school for unit credit.)
-360.
All teachers teaching in the summer school are employed by
the system board of education and have a written contract, which
contains the duties, responsibilities and remuneration of the teacher.
-361.
The board pays each teacher a salary pro-rated t o his/her
regular teacher salary, for a comparable quantity of work.
-362.
The summer school is in session a minimum of forty days of
instruction for a maximum of 1'/z units of credit or fifty days for a
maximum of two units of credit.
-363.
Students are regular and punctual in attendance.
-364.
The school library is available with a certificated librarian on
duty throughout each day of the summer session. Audiovisual
equipment and materials also are readily avai!able.
____ 365. In all courses requiring the use of a laboratory, lab equipment
and supplies are available.
CRITERIA E-366 THROUGH D-437 APPLY TO THE REGULAR PROGRAM (NOT SUMMER SCHOOL)
CAREER EDUCATION
-366.
A program of career awareness has been integrated into the
existing elementary school curriculum.
3 6 7 . A program of career exploratory education is provided to all
students in grades 7, 8 and 9.
___ 368. A program of career and educational planning, preparation and
placement is provided to all secondary students.
SCIENCE 369. More than 20 percent of the time devoted to science is used for students to investigate experiences in the laboratory or in the field. 370. When laboratory activities are underway, appropriate safety precautions against h a ~ a r d s of fire, chemicals, glassware and electricity are provided.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 371. Intramural sports are provided. 372. A certificated physical education instructor teaches all physical education activities. [Elementary schools may answer "yes"
it' P.E. is taught by a teacher who holds an elenientary certificate.]
E-
373. No phys~caleducation class exceeds 40 students enrolled.
E-
374. A special program is provided for those s t ~ ~ d e n twsho are
phq sically handicapped.
E-
375. Concepts of man's wise utilization of the out-of-doors as a
recreatio~ialendeavor are introduced at all grade levels.
E
376. Instruction o f girls and boys is by a professionally certificated.
p l ~ y s ~ c aelducati011 teacher of the same sex as the students being
taught. NI'A for flemelitary scliools.
E___ EE-
MATHEhlATlCS
377. Content and Sequence. The content of the mathematics program provides for a planned development at all grade levels. 378. A regularly scheduled mathematics program is available to all students at all grade levels.
379. Corrective Instruction-Mathematics. There is a corrective mathematics program for all students who are achieving at least one and one-half years below grade level on national norms.
LANGUAGE ARTS
E-
380. Corrective InstructionReading. There is a corrective reading
program for all students who are reading approximately one and
one-half years below grade level on national norms.
GENERAL CURRICULUM
E 3 8 1 . There are individualized and specialized programs (other than
corrective programs supported with appropriate instructional
materials or special education classes) for students with special
needs. [Be prepared t o cite examples.]
E
382. Local Guide. The content and organization of each subject
matter area is contained in a written curriculum guide o r guides
developed by the staff of the school and/or school system. Note:
When E-382 is answered "no," then 383, 3 8 4 , 385, 3 8 6 and 387
must also be answered "no."
[LOCAL GUIDE.
DEFINITION: A guide for a given discipline or subject field is a written document which includes the scope of content in large topics, the major objectives, ways of varying instructions within the classes, extensive instructional materials for each topic and evaluation suggestions.
INTERPRETATION: It is recognized that the development of guides which fully satisfy the above definition will require many hours of time. Every school should have made substantial progress toward satisfying this definition for a guide in each curriculum area. Evaluators will be instructed t o look for substantial progress on the development of guides annually before recording an affirmative answer for any criterion relating to local guides. State guides may be adapted, where applicable, for use at the local level. It will not suffice, however, to merely adopt the State guide as the local guide.]
383. Guide Revision. The local guides in each subject matter area are revised at least every five years t o reflect current research and curriculum content changes. 384. Use of State Guide. Each local curriculum guide reflects the major concepts, skills and learning experiences in the subject matter area as identified in the appropriate state curriculuni guide. [Explanation: This criterion should not be interpreted as requiring uniformity. It only requires that reasons for choosing alternate content or procedures are made explicit.] 385. Pupil Evaluation-Knowledge a n d Skills. Evaluation procedure-achievement and diagnostic-are stated in the local curriculum guide or separate evaluation guide in each subject matter area. 386. Differentiated Teaching Techniques. Each local curriculum guide makes suggestions for independent, small group and total instruction within the class. [Identical assignrncnts for all students are used a minimum of the time.] 387. Utilization of Local Guides. General use is made of the local subject matter guides by teachers for unit planning, teaching and activities. 388. The school is furnished consumable instructional supplies and materials for each subject matter area. 389. Textbooks. Textbooks a n d other printed classrooni instructional materials are suited t o the course of study and are up-to-date. 390. Content and Sequence. The content of each subject matter area is planned, varied and organized on the basis of students' abilities, needs and interests within each classroom.
MUSIC 391. All students in grades 7, 8 and 9 are provided exploratory experiences in music. [This refers to general music or music
appreciation; and is not t o be confused with special instruction in the instruments or voice.] N/A for schools that d o not have grades 7.8 or 9.
CONTINUING EDUCATION -392. The continuing education program is subject to the same basic
rules, regulations and procedures as the normal school program. [This applies to certified faculty members, units of credit, salaries of teachers and length of instructional time.] N/A for elementary schools and for all other schools which d o not offer continuing education programs.
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN The school has, or has access to, state approved programs for exceptional children in the areas o f : 393. Educable Mentally Retarded 394. Trainable Mentally Retarded 39 5 . Behaviorally Disordered 396. Gifted 397. Multi-handicapped 398. Visually Handicapped 399. Impaired Hearing 400. Hospital/Homebound 401. Speech and Language Impaired 402. Specific Learning Disabilities
INDUSTRIAL ARTS EDUCATION 403. Tlie school teaches annually a minimum of one course (one Carnegie unit) in General Industrial Arts which includes units of instruction in a minimum of three of the six basic areas of instruction. [These areas a r e : drafting, woods, metals, electricity/electronics, power. andlor graphic arts, American industries, engineering drafting, research and development. An oversized classroom will suffice insofar as space facilities are concerned in meeting this criterion.] N/A for grade 8 and below.
A minimum of two general area courses (one Carnegie unit each) selected from the Basic Areas of Instruction. [An oversized classroom will suffice insofir as space facilities are concerned in meeting this criterion.] N/A for grade 8 and below.
404. The school teaches annually a minimum of one course (one Carnegie unit) in General Industrial Arts which includes units of' instruction in a minimum of five of the six basic areas of instruction.
AND
A minimum of four general area courses (one Carnegie unit each) selected from the Basic Areas of Instruction. [The space required for meeting this criterion is: The school has facilities for an effective program of industrial arts education, including utilities, laboratory storage space, finishing room and classroom. Minimum total space requirement of 3,500 square feet. Schools with 750 A . D . A . or more should have 5,000 square feet or more.] N/A for grade 8 and below.
GENERAL CURRICULUM 405. The school offers and teaches annually a minimum of 54 units of instruction for credit. [The master schedule verifies that the subjects are being taught.] N/A for grade 8 and below. 406. Each curriculum area is correlated and integrated with other curriculum areas through planned activities and processes reflected in locally written guides and through faculty cross sectional planning. [For example: science and physical education teachers work together.] 4 0 7 . The school system makes provisions by which school credit can be earned, under school supervision, through community learning experiences. 408. The elementary school employs one full-time special music teacher for elementary school music for each 500 pupils or major fraction thereof. N/A for all schools dther than elernentary. 409. The elernentary school adheres to all 14 criteria stated in the elementary music guide, Music for Early Childhood. N/A for junior high and secondary schools. 410. The school is trying innovations which appear prornising. [Be prepared to cite examples.]
SCIENCE 41 1 . More than 40 percent of the time devoted t o science is used for students to investigate experiences in the laboratory or in the field. 412. Students with special abilities in science are recognized through such activities as science clubs, projects and seminars.
CIVIL DEFENSE EDUCATION
D
413. The school provides a minimum of eight hours o f instruction
in Civil Defense Education.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
D-
414. Non-credit enrichment classes are provided during the summer
months.
ART
D -- 415. There is a collection of representative student art work available for study and evaluation by teachers, supervisors and
administrators.
D-
416. A circulating collection of reproductions of art masterworks is
available and in use.
D-
417. Original works of art by artists and/or students are exhibited
in student areas of the school at intervals throughout the school
year.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
D-
418. Lifetime recreation activities such as tennis, badminton,
bowling and golf, are introduced. N/A for elementary schools.
D-
419. All students participate in regularly scheduled health and
physical education programs.
D___ D-
ADULT EDUCATION 420. The school has a program of adult education or it actively promotes the system's program. N/A if the system does not have an adult education program.
421. The school provides space and/or faculty to assist either state or area vocational schools in offering special vocational courses to meet the needs of local industry. [Each school must answer either "yes" or "no" to this criterion.]
CONTINUING EDUCATION
D-
422. The school offers evening courses for credit (leading toward
graduation) for those qualified residents of the community who
desire to complete the requirements for their high school diploma,
and who are unable to attend the regular session. N/A for
elementary schools.
GENERAL CURRICULUM D __.-423. Content Flexibility. Each local curr~culumguide provides for
-426.
planned alternative course content for individuals or groups of students with special needs (e.g., gifted, creative writing and occupational interests). [The guide makes distinction as to needs to be met.] 424. There is a classroom collection of books, filmstrips, pamphlets, etc., informational, fictional or biographical, for individual reading and interest constantly available which are not necessarily related t o the topic being researched by the class. 425. Pupil Progress Report. Pupil progress reporting includes specifically scheduled parent-teacher conferences for the parents of every child.
The school has availed itself through workshops and/or individual school visits by the ETV Utilization staff or other methods of communication, the services of the ETV utilization staff. [This criterion may be answered N/A only if the technical engineering services of the ETV Unit, State Department of Education has determined that ETV signals cannot be received in the school.] 427. Teaching Techniques-Discovery. Teachers employ "discovery or research-type" teaching in classes in each subject matter area (e.g., individual or group research and reports, data collection and inference and experimentation). [Note: Identify teachers and examples.] 428. Co-curricular activities are sufficiently broad to meet the interests of all students. 429. Student councils for elementary, junior high and senior high schools actively assume roles of responsibility commensurate with maturity for their day to day living in the school, such as halls, lunchrooms, restrooms, general student behavior, parking and others. N/A if the school does not have a student council.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES 430. The audio-lingual approach, as recommended by the State Department of Education, is used for foreign language instruction. N / A if the school does not have a foreign language program.
CRITERIA D 4 3 1 THROUGH D-437 ARE APPLICABLE TO HIGH SCHOOLS, GRADES 9-12, ONLY.
--
431. One foreign language is taught for three years. N/A for
elementary schools.
432. Two foreign languages are taught for three years. N/A for
elementary schools.
D-
433. One foreign language is taught for four years. N/A for
elementary schools.
D-
434. Two foreign languages are taught for four years. N/A for
elementary schools.
DD____ D-
DRIVER AND SAFETY EDUCATION 435. The driver education program is scheduled in the same manner as classes in other subjects. [This does not preclude scheduling before and after school hours in the regular term or summer school.] NIA for elementary schools. 436. A full course is required for a full driver education program. [To meet the minimum of 30 clock hours classroom and 6 clock hours behind-the-wheel instruction for each student enrolled, 9 0 classrooni periods is needed to accommodate a class of 20-24 students.] N/A for elementary schools.
437. Equipment to diagnose and study the driving and safety functions reaction time, and other psycho-physical clzaracteristics is available. N/A for elementary schools.
Standard 22 Curriculum
Number of Criteria R E D Total 8 4 6 34 88
Minimum
Affirmative
Responses
R
Elementary schools 7*
All other schools
8*
E 14 14**
*When BR-355 is answered "N/A" elementary schools will answer only 6 R's and other schools only 7 R's.
**If Carnegie unit credit summer school is operated the school must answer an additional 4 E items affirmatively in Std. 22, making a total of 18 minimum "En responses.
MINIMUM PLUMBING FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
A. Number of drinking fountains. (1) At least one fountain head shall be provided for each 75 elementary and each 100 high school pupils, or fraction thereof in the area to be served. Fountains shall be exclusive of playground fountains, lunchroom fountains, or other special purpose fountains.
B. Minimum number of commodes, lavatories and urinals.
No of
GIRLS
' Elementary Secondary
sex)
Corns. Law. Coms. Lavs.
BOYS
1
Elementary
Secondary
Corns. Urins. Lavs. Corns. Urins. Lavs.
50
2222
60
2222
80
3232
90
4232
100
4232
110
4242
120
5242
130
5242
140
6242
150
6352
160
6352
170
7352
180
7352
190
8362
200
8362
210
8462
222222 222222 232222 332222 332222 342222 342332 442332 442332 443332 453332 453332 553332 553442 563442 564442
NOTE:
No single battery of toilets shall serve over 420 pupils, i. e., 210 boys and 210 girls.
By special interpretation there is a 2Wo lee-way within which the evaluator may exercise judgment as to whether the school meets the minimum plumbing futtures requirement.