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Standard 1 - Vision/Philosophy/Goals
Objective A: The Board of Education along with the superintendent's leadership has reviewed and readopted the written district's vision statement in a three-year cycle.
Objective B: Annually the board with the superintdentent's assistance has reviewed and readopted the district's mission statement.
Objective C: Annually the board with the superintendent's collaboration has reviewed and adopted the board and district goals.
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives
Objective D1: The board has adopted an activities calendar that monitors action plans on agreed upon goals with periodic superintendent updates that are made part of regular board meetings.
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives
Objective D2: The board has delegated to the superintendent the authority to administer and evaluate the adopted action plans.
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives Reporting Timeline/Staff Responsibilities
Objective D3: The board and superintendent have mutually agreed which goals with expected performances that will be included in the superintendent's formal evaluation.
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives
Objective D4: The superintendent's evaluation instrument for the current year has been developed and mutually adopted.
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives
2005-06 Board Evaluation of Superintendent
Standard 2 - Systematic Improvement
Objective A: Each board member participates in the required training and professional development that meed or exceed requirements of Georgia law.
Board Training Documentation
Board Training Documentation
Objective B: The board annually evaluates its performance in fulfilling the Board’s duties, responsibilities, and the Board’s ability to work as a team.
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Objective C1: The Board of Education and the Superintendent meet in a retreat environment to review progress made and revises action plans to accomplish district's vision/philosophy/goals (see I. of Standards).
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Minutes
Objective C2: The Board of Education and the Superintendent meet in a retreat environment to review the strengths and improvements needed in the school district.
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Minutes
Objective C3: The Board of Education and the Superintendent meet in a retreat environment to review any compelling problem(s) or emerging issue(s).
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Minutes
Objective C4: The Board of Education and the Superintendent meet in a retreat environment to review trends, opportunities and anticipated challenges in the school district.
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Minutes
Objective C5: The Board of Education and the Superintendent meet in a retreat environment to review its educational and leadership philosophy and performance.
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Minutes
Objective C6: The Board of Education and the Superintendent meet in a retreat environment to review the Standards checklist for board and superintendent.
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Agenda
Board Retreat at Epworth By The Sea - Minutes
Standard 3 - Organizational Structure
Objective A1: The board establishes and follows local policies, procedures, and ethical standards governing the conduct of the board and board members.
Board Policy BH - Board Ethics
Objective A2: The board adopts and follows a Code of Ethics for the board and board members.
Board Policy BH - Board Ethics
Objective B: The board has adopted policies defining the election and responsibilities of the officers of the board.
Board Policy BBA - Board Officers
NOTE: Election of board officers is determined by state law, therefore no local policy is necessary.
Objective C: The board uses the superintendent as its chief executive officer and delegates through its written polices authority to administer district affairs.
Board Policy BBD - Board - School Superintendent Relations
Objective D: The board by policy organizes and distinguishes its role as a policy-making body from the delegation authorized to the superintendent for the administration of the district.
Board Policy BBC - Board-School Superintendent Relations
Objective E: The board and superintendent function as a leadership team, while maintaining careful recognition of appropriate roles and responsibilities.
Board Policy BBD - Board - School Superintendent Relations
Board Retreat at Honey Creek - Agenda
Standard 4: Board Operations - Policy Development
Objective A: The board has current policies that meet all requirements of state board rule and law.
GSBA Revision of Board Policy Manual - Letter of Agreement
Harben & Hartley Letter re: Completion of Policy Manual Revision
Board Meeting Minutes (06/13/2006) Documenting Policy Manual Revision Approval
Glynn County Schools Online Policy Manual
Objective B1: The board has adopted policies that contain procedures for all policy development, revisions and adoption.
Board Policy BD - Policy Development
Objective B2: The board has adopted policies that contain procedures for emergency adoption of policy.
Board Policy BD - Policy Development
Objective B3: The board has adopted policies that contain procedures for policy dissemination.
Board Policy BD - Policy Development
Objective B4: The board has adopted policies that contain procedures for policy repeal.
Board Policy BD - Policy Development
Objective C1: The board requests the superintendent’s recommendations on all proposed policies.
Board Policy BD - Policy Development
Objective C2: Opportunities for public review on proposed policies are given before final board action.
Glynn County Schools Online Policy Manual
Objective C3: Procedures in place for policy to be reviewed periodically.
Sample Board Meeting Agenda
Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting, March 2007
Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting, May 2007
Standard 5: Board Operations - Board Meetings
Objective A: The Board of Education meeting agenda is properly developed, posted for public review, and conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law (50-14-1).
Glynn County Board of Education eBoard Web Site
Objective B1: The board allows an opportunity, prior to board meetings, for members to suggest items to be removed from or placed on the agenda and/or
Glynn County Board of Education eBoard Web Site
Objective B2: The board allows an opportunity, prior to board meetings, for members to request additional information on an agenda item.
Glynn County Board of Education eBoard Web Site
Objective C: The agenda provides a sound order of business, including an opportunity to make adjustments to the agenda that facilitates productive meetings.
Sample Board Meeting Agenda
Objective D: The board uses a “consent agenda” procedure when appropriate.
Sample Board Meeting Agenda Showing "Consent Agenda" Item
Objective E: The board only departs from the approved agenda under special circumstances and with concurrence of a majority of its members.
Objective F: The board has procedures in place to facilitate public input.
Board Policy BCBI - Public Participation in Board Meetings
Sample Board Meeting Agenda Showing "Citizens Address the Board" Agenda Item
Objective G: Board minutes properly record actions of the board and the minutes are maintained as prescribed by the Open Records Act.
Board Meeting Minutes Posted Online (Pre-eBoard)
Board Meeting Minutes on eBoard Web Site
Standard 6: Board Operations - Personnel
Objective A1: The board oversees the management of the district by employing a superintendent and evaluating his/her performance.
2007-08 Organization Chart
2005-06 Board Evaluation of Superintendent
Objective A2: The board and individual board members support the superintendent as chief executive officer and his/her role as general supervisor of all school system/district employees.
Board Policy BBD - Board - School Superintendent Relations
Objective B: The board authorizes the employment, assignment, and dismissal of personnel only on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
Objective C: The board reviews the evaluation processes utilized by the superintendent to ensure a fair and equitable evaluation of all personnel in the district.
Objective D: The board reviews and adopts a job description for the superintendent and additional staff as required by law.
Objective E: The board has been trained in the superintendent formal evaluation process.
Objective F: Periodically, but at least once in any 12 month period, the board, using an approved instrument and processes agreed upon by the board and the superintendent, evaluates the professional performance of the superintendent.
2005-06 Board Evaluation of Superintendent
Standard 7: Board Operations - Fiscal Management
Objective A1: The board provides guidance to the Superintendent in developing the tentative budget and conducts pre-budgeting discussions with the Superintendent.
Objective A2: The board may establish specific budget parameters where deemed appropriate.
Objective A3: The board examines allocations as they relate to the board, and district goals are annually adopted.
2006-07 Board/Superintendent Goals & Objectives
Objective B: The board has adopted budget policies that outline the budget development process and timelines to meet state and local requirements.
Board Policy DCC - Budget Preparation Procedures
Objective C: The board publishes the budget and provides opportunity for public review and reaction.
FY08 Consolidated Budget Advertisement in The Brunswick News
Objective D: Once the budget is approved that incorporates sound business and fiscal practices, the board allows by policy for the superintendent to implement and administer the budget.
Board Policy DJE - Purchasing
Objective E: The board establishes the level of spending beyond the approved budget which the superintendent must seek Board approval.
Board Policy DJE - Purchasing
Objective F: The board receives monthly financial reports on the status of the budget.
Glynn County Board of Education eBoard Web Site
Objective G: The board’s financial records are audited annually.
Financial Audits (Posted Online)
Standard 8: Board/Staff/Community Relations
Objective A: The board and individual board members demonstrate respect and cooperation in their relationships with each other and with the superintendent, staff and community.
Board Policy BH - Board Ethics
Objective B: The board recognizes and protects the chain of command.
Board Policy BBD - Board - School Superintendent Relations
Objective C: The board works with the superintendent to provide a process – and follows that process – that encourages and seeks the input of staff at all levels in decision-making on significant issues where it is appropriate.
Objective D: The board, working with the superintendent, seeks and receives input from citizens on matters relating to the school district.
Board Policy BCBI - Public Participation in Board Meetings
Objective E1: The board, working with the superintendent, seeks advice and communicates with the community by providing leadership, policies and training to school councils.
Board Policy BBFA - Local School Councils
Objective E2: The board has collaboration agreements with local and state agencies.
Objective E3: The board has adopted policies on community forums, groups and media communications.
Objective E4: Supports the school administration before critical groups in the community and reserves evaluation of the superintendent for executive sessions. |