Policy Title Preface Code No. 100
This book is written in order that all employees and interested patrons of Fruitland School District No. 373 may be fully acquainted with the policies of the Board of Trustees.
The book, when adopted, becomes the official policy of the Board of Trustees of Fruitland, Idaho, School District No. 373. Any policy, not dictated by statute, may be abolished, modified or changed at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees. The format of the book is loose-leaf to facilitate change as policy is changed to meet changing conditions. A part of the Board of Trustees' annual meeting in July each year will be devoted to reviewing the policy manual and updating it.
Much of the school policy in the State of Idaho is dictated by State Law. In all instances, the Board of Trustees of this school district follows the regulations established by statute.
Date of Adoption:
1979
Revised 3/9/92, 1/13/93
Policy Title Statement of Guiding Principles Code No. 101
It is a major aim of our democratic society that every person is helped to develop himself in ways unique to his own characteristics and that make him a responsible participant. This development is influenced significantly by the home, the community, and the school. The schools are primarily responsible for helping the student to acquire the basic skills to communicate, to think clearly, to make intelligent decisions and to carry them out effectively. The schools can serve these purposes most effectively if they do not attempt to supersede the home or the community in their appropriate areas of responsibility.
Date of Adoption:
January 13, 1993
Policy Title Mission Statement Code No. 102
Fruitland School District #373 believes that all students can learn and that all staff, in partnership with the community, are committed to providing the best educational opportunities for students.
Date of Adoption:
March 9, 1992
Revised 1/13/93
Policy Title Philosophy Code No. 103
The Fruitland schools shall teach for the total development of the individual, allowing each student to attain maximum potential for herself/himself and for society. The pupil shall be trained to think for herself/himself, to make sound judgments, to accept the responsibilities of citizenship, and to develop a sense of moral values. Mental, physical and aesthetic growth shall be the essence of the curriculum, instilling the knowledge and truth and traditions of this culture.
Fruitland School District will provide a thorough system of public schools from which students will receive the following:
1. A safe environment conducive to learning
2. Educators empowered to maintain classroom discipline
3. Emphasis on the basic values of honesty, self-discipline, unselfishness, respect for authority and the central importance of work
4. Instruction on the skills necessary to communicate effectively
5. A basic curriculum necessary to enable students to enter academic or vocational post secondary educational programs
6. Instruction on the skills necessary for students to enter the work force
7. An introduction to current technology
8. Emphasis on the importance of students’ acquiring the skills to enable them to be responsible citizens of their homes, schools, communities, state and nation
Date of Adoption:
1979
Revised 3/9/92, 1/13/93, 12/10/01
Policy Title Vision and Goals Code No. 104
As part of Idaho's Education Reform, the Fruitland School District has adopted the State Department of Education's Vision and Goals statements, dated June 1, 1994, to be included in the school board policy manual.
VISION
Through equal access to quality education, all Idaho high school graduates will understand and value lifelong learning, and possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to:
learn,
use critical thinking and reasoning ability to solve problems,
work independently and in groups,
communicate effectively in all forms,
understand, integrate, and use information and knowledge,
maintain personal, emotional, and physical well-being,
contribute to society as caring, responsible, and thoughtful citizen, and
understand and appreciate ethnic and racial differences.
The term all Idaho high school graduates means students from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including disadvantaged students; students with different racial and ethnic backgrounds; students with disabilities; students with limited English proficiency; and academically talented students.
GOALS
The vision will be realized if the goals as described in these major programs of study are reached:
Comprehensive Health Education
Fine Arts and Humanities
Foreign Languages
Language Arts
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Vocational and Technical
Date of Adoption:
October 10, 1994
Policy Title Operating Principles for Fruitland School Board and District Administrative Team Code No. 105
I. We recognize that BEING POSITIVE AND CREATING A POSITIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT is essential for us to work together as a team.
We will strive to see the good in others.
We will refrain from speaking or acting in a negative manner towards any team member.
We will look for and recognize positive contributions by all team members.
We will seek ways to turn obstacles into opportunities.
We will maintain optimism and humor in working together.
II. The Board and Administrative Team will operate with HONESTY AND INTEGRITY.
We will authentically communicate accurate information at all times.
We will work openly and collaboratively to resolve problems and will accept responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Sharing confidential information discussed in Executive Session with unauthorized persons is ethically unacceptable.
We will walk our talk, and always follow through on our commitments.
III. OPEN COMMUNICATIONS are essential to develop mutually satisfying collaborative relationships.
Open channels for formal and informal communication must be established and maintained among all members of the team.
Team members must refrain from knowingly deceiving one another and must replace rumors with facts.
If one team member has a disagreement with another, the first step should be to discuss the matter with the person involved.
Board Members and Administrative Team Members should offer praise to employees personally.E. Criticism of individuals should be communicated privately and should not be aired at meetings.
IV. We will strive to SOLVE ALL CONCERNS QUICKLY AND CONSTRUCTIVELY.
We will actively listen to all concerns.
We will explain that the Board and Administrative Team have an established process for solving concerns.
We will refer the person to the appropriate person to resolve their concern.
We will express appreciation to the person for presenting their concern and affirm our desire for a satisfactory conclusion.
We will encourage and personally assist that person to follow the chain of command until the problem is satisfactorily resolved.
V. The Board and Administrative Team are committed to CONTINUING GROWTH AND SUCCESS of all students, all adults, and our total school district.
We will actively support training and education activities.
We will make every effort to commit resources to assist in human growth and success.
We are committed to become involved in planning/improvement processes for our schools, our school district and/or our community.
VI. We are committed to the following process for TEAM DECISION MAKING.
We will gather all pertinent data, including input from all persons to be affected by the decision.
We will analyze and organize the data, then develop multiple solutions.
We will prioritize solutions and study possible impacts.
We will plan for implementation and monitoring.
We will communicate the reasons for the decision to those affected, yet leave communication open.
We will give total support to the decision and its implementation.
Date of Adoption:
February 10, 1992
Revised 1/13/93, 10/10/94
Policy Title Safety Policy Code No. 106
The safety and health of employees at the Fruitland School District #373 is of primary importance. It is the district’s policy to provide safe and healthful working conditions and operating practices that will ensure a safe work environment for employees.
All levels of management have a primary responsibility for the safety of all employees. The employee, in turn, is expected to adhere to the regulations and policies outlined by the district.
These responsibilities can be met only by working continuously to promote safe working practices among all employees and to maintain property and equipment in safe operating conditions. By working together, we can maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
You must report all accidents, property damage incidents, and near-miss accidents to your supervisor immediately. If you are involved in an accident, you must complete an accident report at the Superintendent’s Office.
Date of Adoption:
July 12, 1999