a. Participation in shared decision making training.
b. Determination of the following matters:
(1) Staff development program
(2) Student discipline guidelines and code of student conduct
(3) Schedule of school activities and events, and special schedules (e.g., final exam schedules and schedules designed to accommodate additional preparation time for elementary teachers). For purposes of this paragraph, "schedule" shall include, but not be limited to, a determination by the Council of what activities shall take place. The Council shall not have authority over the scheduling of school activities and events mandated by the Board of Education.
(4) Guidelines for use of school equipment, including the copy machine
(5) The following local budgetary matters:
(a) Instructional Material Account, Object Code 4310 of Program Code 3027(previously carried under Account 4170); (Object Code 4310 accounts used within Program Code other than 3027 are not included; also, in the event that a Principal transfer funds into account 4310/3027 from a Program Code or Object code outside of the scope of the previous account 4170 per such transferred funds are not included)
(b) Lottery Funds, account 5381
(c) School-Determined Needs, account 3986
(d) State Textbook and Related Material, accounts 4111, 4152 and 4267
(e) Year-Round School Incentive Discretionary Funds
(f) Student Integration Program Discretionary Funds
(g) Instructional Material - - Special Education Schools Account 2544 (for Special Education School Councils only)
(6) Daily schedule or bell schedule, including recommendations for variations and experimental situations. While variations and experimental situations will continue to require approval of a majority of the staff, per Article IX.9.0, LSLC shall initiate and put forth the recommended schedule for the vote.
In addition to the functions and responsibilities listed above, the LSLC at each Community School shall have decision making purview over the following matters:
a. All site-based professional development.
b. School-based implementation of initiatives or programs mandated by the local, state, or federal government, including but not limited to Breakfast in the Classroom and periodic assessments.
c. Course electives and program options (e.g. Visual and Performing Arts, Ethnic Studies and double periods for specific subjects).
d. All school based budgetary matters except for any categorical funds and Title I funding which fall under the purview of School Site Council.