Operating Standards Overview July Capacity Committee Meeting

Outline Historical Context & Purpose (Zelman) Statutes and Changes by HB 59 (Jennings) Differences for School Types (Jennings) Operating Standards Overview (Duff) Revision Process (Gunlock)

Historical Context of Standards Powers and duties of the State Board – Formulate policies – Set minimum standards

Minimum standards were originally linked to school district reorganization –SBOE called for the creation and strict implementation of minimum standards for all schools in the state. –Strong belief that all students of compulsory school age would attend a school that meets these standards. Historical Context of Standards

First standards adopted in February of 1957 Curriculum and instruction Instructional materials Philosophy and objectives for each school Administrative policies School buildings and grounds Library facilities Further Revisions Historical Context of Standards

Purpose of Operating Standards “Education for every child in Ohio would be reasonably equal so that children’s education wasn’t a result of where they happened to be born, but rather the result of a school district functioning the same as the rest of the districts in the state” - William Cossler (First SBOE President)

Operating Standards Statute R.C (D) provides that the State Board of Education shall formulate and prescribe minimum standards for all elementary and secondary schools in this state.

Key Provisions of (D)(2) Licensing of teachers, administrators and other professional personnel; Efficient and effective instructional materials and equipment; Proper organization, administration and supervision of each school; The provision of safe buildings and grounds;

Key Provisions of (D)(2) Requirements for promotion from grade to grade; Requirements for graduation; and Such other factors as the Board considers necessary.

Standards for Nonpublic Schools “In the formulation and administration of standards for nonpublic schools, the Board shall consider the particular needs, methods and objectives of those schools, provided that they do not conflict with the provision of an education of high quality and provided that regular procedures shall be followed for promotion of pupils from grade to grade.”

Additional Operating Standards R.C (D)(3) Standards for the effective and efficient organization, administration and supervision of each school district; Standards for the establishment of business advisory councils; and Standards for school district buildings.

Changes in H.B. 59 Removal of EBM language. New language on promotion and graduation standards. New language on assignment of staff. Additional language regarding high expectations for students.

Types of Schools in Ohio Traditional Public Schools Community Schools Chartered Non-Public Schools Non-Public Non-Chartered Schools

Rule Overview Chapter of the Administrative Code Rule 01: Purpose and definitions

Rule Overview Rule 02: Governance, leadership, organization, administration, and supervision – School’s vision and mission – Strategies for addressing stakeholders – Elements of a high-performing school

Rule Overview Rule 03: Strategic planning and continuous improvement – Elements of effective strategic planning – Strategic planning for underperforming schools

Rule Overview Rule 04: Student and other stakeholder focus – Curriculum requirements for graduation – Assessment guidelines – Understanding and addressing stakeholder needs

Rule Overview Rule 05: Faculty and staff focus – Credentialed and classified staff requirements – Elements of a supportive learning environment

Rule Overview Rule 06: Educational programs and support – Elements of a general education of high quality – Minimum school year and day – Educational options (e.g. Credit Flex) – Support services and waivers – Stakeholder partnerships

Rule Overview Rule 07: Using data to improve performance results – Collecting, analyzing and reporting student data

Rule Overview Rule 08: Non-chartered, non-tax supported school –Operation, staff and curricular requirements specific for these schools

Rule Overview Rule 09: School district contracts for academic remediation and intervention – Allows districts to contract with public or private remediation providers for grades 1- 6 outside of school hours

Rule Overview Rule 10: Site-based management council. – Conditions for creating a council – Organization, membership, powers, and duties of the council

Rule Overview Rule 11: Procedures for evaluation and intervention – Process for school evaluations

Rule Overview Rule 12: Chartered nonpublic schools – Compliance with standards, exceptions – Superintendent’s Advisory Committee

Rule Overview Rule 13: Special purpose schools – Entities that may be granted a special purpose charter – Program focus of special purpose schools

Rule Overview Rule 14: Procedures for beginning a new school and for changing location or ownership of a school

Rule Overview Rule 15: Standards for the implementation of positive behavior intervention supports and the use of restraint and seclusion

Revision Process