Delhi Charter School Policy Manual

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Delhi Charter

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Policy Manual


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section A. Administrative

A01 Admissions Policy

A02 Advisory Committee

A03 Board of Directors

A04 Buildings and Grounds Management

A05 Campus Policy

A06 Emergency Drills

A07 Emergency Closing of School

A08 Hazardous Substances

A09 Meetings

A11 School Day

A12 School Calendar

A13 School Purchasing Policy

A14 Student Activity Fund Management Policy

A15 Accountable Reimbursement Policy

A16 Conflict of Interest Policy

A17 Key Employee Compensation ProceduresA18 Document Retention and Destruction Policy

A19 Procedures for filing Federal Form 990, Form 1120 and State Form CIFT-620

A20 Whistleblower Policy

A21 Gift Acceptance Policy

A22 Accounting Internal Controls Policy

A23 ARRA Reporting Requirements Policy

A24 Scholarship Award Policy

Section B. Personnel

B01 Certification of Teachers

B02 Employee InvestigationsB03 Employee Drug Abuse and Testing

B04 Employee Tobacco Use

B05 Employee Time Schedules

B06 Equal Opportunity Employment

B07 Evaluation of Personnel

B08 Family and Medical Leave

B09 General Leave of Absences

B10 Professional Leaves and Absences

B11 Sabbatical Leave

B12 Sexual Harassment

B13 Sick Leave

B14 Substitute Teachers

B15 Employee ClassificationB16 Employee Dress Standards

B17 Employment Practice

B18 Employee Bonus Pay

B19 Annual Leave

B20 Personnel Committee

B21 Employee Travel Policy

B22 School Bus Driver Traffic Violation and Arrest Policy

B23 Employee Use of Social Media

B24 Employee Training Regarding Bullying


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Section C. Students

C01 Absences and Excuses

C02 Attendance

C03 Corporal Punishment

C04 Dangerous Weapons

C05 Discipline

C06 Entrance Age

C07 Entrance into DCS from Home Study Program

C08 Expulsion

C09 Immunizations

C10 Off Campus Student Activities

C11 Public Display of Affection

C12 Student Health Services

C14 Student Interrogation

C15 Student Pregnancy Policy

C16 Student Records

C17 Student SafetyC18 Student Searches

C19 Suspension

C20 Truancy

C21 Student Grooming and Dress Policy

C22 Student Grooming and Dress Standards

C23 Classroom Behavior Standards

C24 Homeless Student Policy

C25 Extra Curricular Activities Policy

C26 Detention Program Guidelines

C27 Extra Curricular Activity Participant Drug Policy

C28 In School Detention Policy

Section D. Parents

D01 Parent Conduct Policy

D02 Parental Participation Policy

Section E. Instructional

E01 Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse Education Program

E02 Educational Assessment Program

E03 Sex Education

E04 Teaching Civics as a Requirement of Graduation

E05 Teaching of Free Enterprise

E06 Teaching of The Declaration of Independence and The Federalist Papers

E07 Test Security Policy

E08 Use of Movies and Controversial Subjects in Classroom Instruction

Section F. Miscellaneous

F01 Administration of Medication

F02 Annual Awards Program

F03 Communicable Disease


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F04 Drug Free Workplace

F05 Fund Raising Activities

F06 Grievance Policy

F07 Prayer in Schools

F08 Safety ProgramF09 Searches: Use of Metal Detectors

F10 Unauthorized Use of Electronic Telecommunication Devices

F11 Use of Internet Regulations

F12 Activity Sponsors

F13 Wellness Policy

F14 Electronic Communications Between Employees and Students


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Section A A03 1

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the Delhi Charter School shall be comprised on individuals

who have a genuine interest in promoting public education within the community,

particularly through the operation of a charter school. The directors shall availthemselves of a thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern charter

schools within the State of Louisiana, and be willing to serve strictly in the interest of

improving the educational opportunities for all children.

MEMBERSHIP

The Board of Directors shall consist of no more than nine (9) voting members, and no

less than seven (7) voting members, the majority of which shall not be parents of students

attending Delhi Charter School. When possible, the members of the Board of Directors

shall consist of individuals who have teaching experience, business experience,professional experience, or who are parents of students who attend Delhi Charter School.

At all times the majority of members shall be individuals who have a minimum of a

bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

The diversity of this group is important to the overall goal of the Delhi Charter School

and will insure that all decisions pertaining to the school will be made in the best interest

of the children attending.

ELECTION OF MEMBERS

Vacancies on the Board will be filled by the Board in the manner prescribed in the

Bylaws of the Delhi Charter School. Members shall serve three (3) year terms, and may

be re-elected to consecutive terms or additional terms on the Board.

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors shall hold regular, monthly meetings, and may hold special

meetings as allowed in the Bylaws. All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held

in compliance with the Open Meetings Law, and as such, will be open to the public.

The agenda for each meeting shall include a report from the Headmaster , a report on the

finances of the school, and other such matters as may be required by the Board. Each

director may ask that items be included on the agenda, However, the meeting agenda

shall not be amended or changed within 24 hours of the meeting except by unanimous

vote of the Board of Directors. Meeting agendas shall be so structured as to clearly

indicate what will be discussed and what will be voted on to the extent that such can be

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be posted at the schools administrative office and on the schools website at least 24

hours in advance of the applicable meeting. During the meetings of the Board the

Chairman shall clearly state all motions prior to the vote on the same and shall allow

those members of the public who are in attendance to comment on the matter to be voted

on prior to the actual vote.

Except as may be specifically agreed to by the Board, all meetings will be conducted

according to Roberts Rules of Order.

A quorum of the Board shall be considered to exist if a majority of the Board is in

attendance at any regular or special meeting of the Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors shall be responsible for establishing all policies for the Delhi

Charter School, for hiring and firing of personnel, for managing all funds that arereceived, and for insuring that all rules and regulations relative to the operation of the

school are met in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Elementary and

Secondary Education.

The Board of Directors shall

Seek public and private financial support for the Delhi Charter School Insure that the very best professionals are hired to manage the affairs of the Delhi

Charter School

Insure that the very best teachers are hired to provide instruction for all students Insure that all children are served in a fair and impartial manner Establish policies that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Delhi

Charter School

The Board of Directors shall manage itself in a professional manner and in accordance

with the Bylaws of the Delhi Charter School.


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Section A A09

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MEETINGS

The Delhi Charter School maintains a campus at 6941 Highway 17, Delhi, Louisiana.

The Board shall conduct its meetings on the campus, and shall establish a day, time and

place for regular meetings of the Board by majority vote of the Board. The date, timeand place shall not be altered except by majority vote of the Board.

The Board shall give written, public notice of all regular and special meetings of the

Board no later than twenty-four hours prior to the meetings, unless extenuating

circumstances prevent such. The notice shall also be posted on the schools website. Theagenda for each meeting shall not be amended or changed within 24 hours of the meeting

except by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. Meeting agendas shall be so

structured as to clearly indicate what will be discussed and what will be voted on to the

extent that such can be known at the time the agenda is prepared. During the meetings ofthe Board of Directors the Chairman shall clearly state all motions prior to the vote on the

same and shall allow those members of the public who are in attendance to comment onthe matter to be voted on prior to the actual vote.

The Chairman may call special meetings of the Board as the occasion may require. If

two members of the Board request a special meeting, the Chairman shall call the meetingwithin 72 hours.

The Board shall transact all legal business of the Board in official meetings and shall

comply with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. A quorum of the Board shall berequired for all meetings, and shall consist of a majority of the Board then appointed.

Executive sessions of the Board may be called by a majority vote of the Board members

present, but during such sessions no votes will be allowed. Matters discussed inexecutive sessions shall be in compliance with applicable Louisiana law.

Minutes of meetings shall reflect all actions of the Board and when approved shall besigned by the Secretary. Minutes shall report members who are present and those who

are absent, as well as the vote on each matter that comes before the Board. The General

Manager shall keep the minutes and maintain them for future reference. Minutes shall

also be kept relative to the meetings of each standing committee of the Board and theseminutes shall be maintained by the General Manager.

All public meetings of the Board shall be recorded and the recordings shall bemaintained for a period of at least five (5) years. The Board may also require a recording

of the meetings of certain standing committees, and the General Manager shall be

responsible to maintain the recordings.


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Section A A13 1

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DELHI CHARTER SCHOOL

SCH00L PURCHASING POLICY

I. Introduction

The Board of Directors of Delhi Charter School has the responsibility to properlymanage all financial matters pertaining to the operation of the school. This includes theuse of all funds, including those funds that are utilized to purchase supplies, equipment,furniture, and/or fixtures, whether the same is required for use in the classrooms or forthe general operational needs of the school. To that end, the Board of Directors hasestablished this policy statement to provide guidance in regards to all purchasingactivities of the school

II. Purchasing Requisition System

The Headmaster of the school shall be responsible to provide for a purchaserequisition system that shall be utilized regarding all purchases. The purchase requisitionsystem that is utilized shall include the Headmasters approval of all purchasingactivities. The Headmaster may, at his/her discretion, appoint a member of the staff toassist in reviewing and approving purchases, provided however, that any purchase thatexceeds $1,000 shall be approved by the Headmaster prior to any commitment beingmade to obligate Delhi Charter School.

All purchases of equipment shall be documented and the equipment shall be enteredinto the schools equipment inventory system. The Headmaster shall be responsible tomaintain the equipment inventory, and shall assign the proper depreciation schedule thatshall be utilized. Any purchase of equipment that shall in the aggregate exceed $5,000shall be presented to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors for approval priorto any commitment being made to obligate Delhi Charter School. This shall include anysingle item of equipment, or any purchase of multiple pieces of the same type ofequipment.

All purchases of equipment shall comply in every respect to the State of Louisianabid requirements, if applicable.

In the event that used computers owned by Delhi Charter School are determined to beof no further use to the school, the Headmaster is authorized to sell the used computers toDelhi Charter School students and their families for such amounts as the Headmaster, inconsultation with the IT Coordinator, determines to be appropriate. All funds from thesale of used computers shall be delivered to the General Manager who shall report thesame to the Finance Committee of the Board. The General Manager shall make a properaccounting of the funds as would be consistent with governmental accounting standards.

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The Headmaster shall be responsible to present all requests for funding regarding thepurchase of supplies, equipment, furniture, and/or fixtures. Such requests shall be madeto the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee shall beresponsible to present to the Board of Directors an annual operating budget, which shallbe approved by the Board of Directors prior to the beginning of each school year. The

Headmaster shall be responsible to present to the Finance Committee any requests foramendments to the annual operating budget. Such amendments shall not go into effectuntil the same have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Headmaster shall notapprove any purchase that would result in a negative balance in any budget category. Inthe case of an emergency, the Chairman of the Board or the Chairman of the FinanceCommittee may approve an expenditure in excess of the amount budgeted in a particularcategory if the Headmaster requests such, and shall report the same to the FinanceCommittee at its next meeting. In the case of an approved expenditure that is in excess ofthe budgeted amount, the Finance Committee shall recommend budget amendments tothe Board of Directors to correct any shortfall.

IV. Classroom Supplies

The Headmaster shall annually make available to each classroom teacher a classroomsupply budget equal to $200. Such purchases as are made by each classroom teachershall not require prior approval of the Headmaster, but all purchases made by eachclassroom teacher shall be documented as being something that is essential to theefficient operation of the applicable classroom. Such supply purchases as are made shallbe reimbursed in the same manner as any other reimbursable expense. If the purchase ofclassroom supplies is to be charged to Delhi Charter School, the classroom teacher mustfirst obtain permission of the Headmaster to proceed with the purchase.

V. Authority Regarding Purchases

No one shall have the authority to obligate Delhi Charter School regarding anypurchase except the Headmaster or his/her designee. All purchases shall be expensed tothe appropriate budget category.

VI. Purchasing Records

The Headmaster shall provide for the maintenance of records regarding all purchasesand/or expenditures made with funds owned by Delhi Charter School. Such records shallbe maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Louisiana Department ofEducation, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and/or the Board ofDirectors of Delhi Charter School.


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Section B B17 1

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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE

Delhi Charter School is a college preparatory school and as such the Board of

Directors of Delhi Charter School will avail itself of every opportunity to employ the

highest qualified professionals who are dedicated to providing a quality education for thestudents of the school. The Headmaster shall provide for the overall supervision of all

employees of Delhi Charter School. No employee position of any type shall be createdand/or filled unless the Board of Directors has authorized the creation of the position and

approved the Personnel Committees recommendation as to the individual(s) who should

be considered for the position.

The Board of Directors shall only contract with employees for a one year time period,

or under certain circumstances, for a time period of less than one year. Under no

circumstances will any employment contract be for a period exceeding one year. Thecontract year shall begin July 1 and end June 30, unless the employment contract is for a

time period that is less than one year. The Board of Directors shall not employee anyperson who has been convicted or who pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S.15:587.1.

Non-teaching personnel shall be certified to the extent that state law and/or schoolpolicies require such. Where certification is not specifically required, the requirements

for employment shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

All teaching personnel shall be certified as required by state law, and shall teach inthe field for which they are certified. Exceptions to this requirement shall only be

permitted as approved by the Board of Directors, and then only when no specifically

certified teacher is available. Under no circumstances shall the Board of Directors hire anon-certified teacher to teach any subject when a certified teacher is available.

In order to meet the demand for certified teachers, the Board of Directors mayemploy certified teachers who have retired from public or private systems. In most cases

retired teachers will be hired when certified, non-retired teachers are not available. Also,

when such is deemed to be in the best interest of the school, the Board of Directors may

hire as classroom teachers those individuals who have obtained certification through non-traditional certification alternatives that are available through the Louisiana Department

of Education or who have obtained a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited

college or university.

In order to provide unique educational experiences, the Board of Directors may

employ non-certified individuals to teach a specific elective course, or may utilizevolunteers to provide the same. However, under no circumstances will such electives

supplant the base course requirements that every student is expected to take during the

normal school year.All personnel that are involved in the instruction of students shall be under the direct

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It shall be the intention of the Board of Directors to notify all employees prior to June

1 of each year as to whether or not an employment contract will be offered to them forthe next school year. In the case of classroom teachers, the notice will also include a

description of classes (and/or grades) that the teacher will be expected to teach during the

next school year. All classroom teachers will be expected to sign a contract for the next

school year within a reasonable time period as determined by the Headmaster after acontract has been offered. If a teacher has not signed a contract for the next year within

the time period established by the Headmaster the Board of Directors will proceed to seeka replacement teacher and will contract with such a teacher as soon as possible.

The Board of Directors will make every effort to have a full compliment of classroomteachers hired prior to July 1, or as soon afterwards as is possible. If the Board of

Directors desires to hire a classroom teacher after July 1, and that teacher is at the time

contracted to a public school system operating within the State of Louisiana, the Board of

Directors shall first obtain a release from the school system to which the individual iscontracted, or require the individual to seek and obtain a leave of absence from that

school system as is permitted by current state law.

All professional service contractors shall be contracted for a specific service(s) and

shall in no way be considered and/or treated as an employee of Delhi Charter School.

Such contractors shall provide specific services needed by the school, and shall properlydocument all such services on any invoice or bill for services rendered. In the case of

these professional service contractors, no employee/employer relationship exists, nor is

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Section B B24

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EMPLOYEE TRAINING REGARDING BULLYING

The Delhi Charter School Board of Directors shall require that the Headmaster or his/her

designee conduct a minimum of four (4) hours of training, the same to include all employees ofDelhi Charter School, on how to recognize bullying, how to prevent bullying, and/or how to

address it in the event that it is determined to be a problem concerning a student or group of

students.

Bullying is sometimes very difficult to define, but in the case of Delhi Charter School the state

definition of bullying will be used. This definition will be made a part of the schools Student

Code of Conduct, which will be disseminated to each and every student that enrolls in the school.

Any instance where bullying is determined to exist, the Headmaster or his/her designee shall

immediately address the problem by counseling those students involved and their parents or

guardians. Students who are found to be bullying other students will be subject to discipline asprovided for in the schools Discipline Policy.


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Section C C05 1

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DISCIPLINE

Every student of Delhi Charter School shall be held to a high standard of behavior at

school, on the playgrounds of the school, during extracurricular activities, during athletic

events, and even while traveling to and from school. At all times the students of Delhi

Charter School shall be expected to exemplify model student behavior.

To this end, the Teacher Directors and classroom teachers shall have both the authorityand duty to take appropriate action whenever the behavior of any pupil(s) interferes with

or disrupts the maintenance of a proper atmosphere for learning. Disciplinary action,

however, shall not be used against a student who, according to the preponderance ofevidence, was attempting to defend himself/herself against an aggressor.

An education cannot exist without an orderly classroom and school environment.

Teacher Directors and classroom teachers are expected to take disciplinary action,following school policy, to correct pupils who disrupt normal classroom activities or

violate acceptable classroom behavior standards, who are disrespectful to a teacher, whowillfully disobey a teacher, who use abusive or foul language directed at a teacher orother pupil, who violate school rules, or who otherwise interfere with an orderly

educational process.

Refusal by a Teacher Director or classroom teacher to use corrective measures and sound

classroom management techniques breaches the accountability considered essential to the

provision of an environment conducive to learning. Such a lack of action on the part of

the Teacher Director or classroom teacher shall be considered as a violation of theindividuals employment contract and may result in immediate termination.

Disciplinary action taken by a Teacher Director or classroom teacher may include, but isnot limited to the following:

1. Oral or written reprimand in the case of first time violations2. Referral to a guidance counselor, if one is available, for a counseling session

which may include but not be limited to, conflict resolution, social responsibility,

family responsibility, peer mediation, or stress management

3. Written notification to parents of disruptive or unacceptable behavior, a copy ofwhich shall be filed with the Teacher Director

4. Assignment to an after-school or Saturday detention program5. Other disciplinary measures as permitted by school policy.

If the behavior of a pupil prevents the orderly instruction of other pupils, poses an

immediate threat to the safety of pupils or to the teacher, or when a pupil exhibitsdisrespectful or threatening behavior toward a teacher, the pupil shall be immediately

removed from the classroom by the teacher and placed in the custody of the Teacher

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In the case of a student who has been removed from a class and placed in the custody of

the Teacher Director, the Teacher Director shall conduct a parent conference to discussthe particular misconduct. This session shall serve the purpose of advising the student

and parents and/or guardians of the particular misconduct of which he/she is accused,

giving the pupil an opportunity to explain his/her version of the misbehavior, and

establishing a course of action consistent with school policy to identify and correct thebehavior for which the person is being disciplined. In such cases the parents and/or

guardians will be informed of the unacceptable behavior displayed by the student and thelikely consequences of any future instances of rules and/or policy violations. The

Headmaster shall report the number of such sessions to the Board each month.

Any student who is removed from a class shall not be allowed to return to the class or any

other class until the parent conference has been completed.

In the second instance that a student has been removed from a class, and not necessarilythe same class or for the same infraction of the rules, the student shall not be allowed to

return to the class or any other class until the Headmaster or Teacher Director hasconducted a conference with the parents and/or guardians of the student to discuss thestudents lack of adherence to the schools rules. Following the completion of the

conference, the student shall be suspended for not less than one (1) day, or more than

three (3) days, the same to be at the discretion of the Headmaster. All suspensions shallbe reported to the Board of Directors each month. The report shall include the students

name, the number of days of the suspension, and the reason(s) for the suspension. This

report shall be made in such a manner as to not reveal the students name to the general

public.

In the third event that a student has been removed from a class, and not necessarily the

same class or for the same infraction of the rules, the student shall be suspended from theschool for a period of not less than three (3) days, and not more than nine (9) days.

Following the suspension period, the Headmaster or Teacher Director shall conduct a

conference with the students parents and/or guardians and advise them that in the eventthe student is removed from a class for the fourth time, he/she will be recommended to

the Board of Directors for expulsion from the school for the remainder of the school year.

All expulsions shall proceed under the requirements of that specific policy.

Violations of school policies and/or rules of behavior, whether the same occurs within a

classroom settings or otherwise, shall all be processed in like manner.

Parents or guardians who fail to attend scheduled parent conferences shall delay the

return of their child to the classroom. No exceptions to the required parent conferences

shall be allowed. In each case, a parent and/or guardian must accompany the studentback to the school following a period of suspension.

SPECIFIC INFRACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES


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Falsifying and/or committing forgery of any school related document, or givingfalse statements to officials of the school

Tardiness, leaving class without permission, or cutting class for any reason Violation of traffic and safety laws and/or school rules pertaining to the same Violation of Delhi Charter School policies regarding proper grooming and dress

Any minor or major infraction committed by a student, whether the infraction is a firsttime infraction or a repeat infraction, may result in the student being required to attend an

after-school or Saturday detention program even when the infraction did not include the

students removal from the classroom. The Headmaster, Teacher Director, or anyclassroom teacher shall have the authority to assign a student to a detention program by

notifying the Detention Program Coordinator through the filing of a Detention Referral

Form. All student detention programs shall comply with the schools Student Detention

Program Guidelines. The assignment of a student to a detention program may or may notresult from an infraction that includes his/her removal from a classroom, and may occur

prior to or following a parent conference on the matter.

The following are considered serious infractions and shall be reported to the Board of

Directors for possible expulsion:

Willful destruction or marring of any part of the Delhi Charter School property,including buildings, furniture, equipment, books, computers and/or software

programs, playground equipment, buses, or any other property contracted to or

owned by Delhi Charter School. At the very minimum, the student shall not beallowed to return to the school until full restitution has been made to the school as

determined appropriate by the Board of Directors.

Throwing any missile or dangerous object that is liable to injure another studentor employee of Delhi Charter School while on the campus, on a bus, or whileattending any school sponsored function

Any act of theft of property belonging to the school, another student or anyemployee or volunteer of the school

Any action by a student that constitutes intentional disrespect of any employee ofthe school, Advisory Committee member, Board of Directors member, or parentvolunteer, whether verbally, physically, or otherwise.

Possession, use of, or operation of any electronic telecommunication deviceincluding a facsimile system, radio paging service, mobile telephone service,intercom, or electromechanical paging system while under the jurisdiction of

Delhi Charter School, without the specific approval of the Headmaster or Teacher

Director Conviction of a violation of any city, parish or state ordinance or statue

The following violations shall result in immediate expulsion:

After committing the third suspension, if a student commits a fourth suspendableviolation he/she shall be immediately removed from the school and recommended

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If a student is found to have possessed, or possessed with the intention todistribute, any illegal drug or substance, whether on the school campus orotherwise, the student shall be immediately removed from the school and

recommended for expulsion

If a student is found to possess on Delhi Charter School property a knife whoseblade equals or exceeds two inches, or any other dangerous instrumentalities, thestudent, if in grades 6-12, shall immediately be removed from the campus and

shall be recommended for expulsion. If the student is in grades K-5, the

Headmaster shall report the matter to the Board of Directors and recommendappropriate action

If a student is found to possess a firearm of any description on the schoolproperty, whether on their person or in a vehicle, lockers, case, etc., whether on a

bus or at a school sponsored event, or in any firearm free zone, the student shallbe immediately removed from the campus and recommended for expulsion.

Any violations involving drugs, knife or weapon, or a firearm shall be reported to the

Richland Parish Sheriffs Office immediately.

When possible, suspensions will be served on campus through the detention program, but

off campus suspensions may be ordered by the Headmaster or his/her designee. Anystudent that is expelled from the school for any violation of policy cannot be readmitted

to the school without the specific approval of the Board of Directors, however the

approval of the same shall not be withheld provided that space is available in the class towhich the student would be reentering. If a seat in the regular classroom is not available

due to the lack of space, the student who was expelled will be offered an opportunity to

continue in the alternative setting of the schools detention program until such time as a

student space is available in the regular classroom.

Under no circumstances shall the discipline of a student involve the denial of meals.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Any student that is expelled from Delhi Charter School will, to the extent allowed by law,be provided an opportunity to continue his/her education in an alternative setting that will

be made available on the schools campus. This alternative setting will not involve any

comingling with other students who are enrolled in the schools regular classroom, norwill the student be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activity offered by the

school. The alternative setting will be offered through the schools detention program or

through a separate provider of educational services that are offered through a contractoror another local education authority.

PARENT CONFERENCES

In any case where a parent conference is required, parents and/or guardians must

participate in the conference at the designated time and place, or their child shall not be

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to continue to attend classes on the day of the infraction, but under no circumstances shall

the student be allowed to attend classes on any subsequent day unless the parentconference has been conducted.

Under no circumstances shall a student who has been suspended from the school be

allowed to return to the school until the required parent conference is held.

Parent conferences shall include the Headmaster or a Teacher Director, the classroomteacher whose class the student was removed from (if appropriate), other such school

personnel as may be appropriate, the parent(s) or guardian(s), and the student in question.

The conference shall result in the parent or guardian being supplied with a report ofspecific behavior issues involving the student in question, and an explanation of the

desired behavior that is expected of students. The conference shall also include a

discussion of the likely disciplinary action that will be taken if the same student violates

school policies at some future date. The conference discussions, including any responseof the parent or student, shall be documented and recorded for future reference.

DOCUMENTATION

All disciplinary referrals made by a classroom teacher and disciplinary actions taken by a

classroom teacher shall be documented and kept on file in the classroom teachersrecords. All disciplinary actions taken by Headmaster or a Teacher Director shall be

documented and kept on file in the school office.

PARENTAL APPEAL

The parents of any pupil suspended or recommended for expulsion from the Delhi

Charter School who believes the suspension or expulsion is unjustified, shall have theright to request a hearing before the Board of Directors. In such cases the request must

be made in writing to the Board of Directors. Upon receiving such a request, the Board

shall schedule a hearing within ten (10) days. Attendance at the hearing shall be limitedto the parents and legal counsel if present, the student, the Headmaster or a Teacher

Director, the schools legal counsel, and any other Delhi Charter School employee who

has knowledge of any facts involving the matter.

Following the hearing the Board shall decide to sustain or reverse the suspension in a

case involving a suspension, or to approve or deny a recommendation for expulsion in a

case involving an expulsion. The action of the Board following such a hearing is finaland the Board shall undertake no further consideration of the matter.

DISCIPLINE POLICY REVIEW

Annually the Board shall review all policies of the school that are related to student

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Section C C15

August 10, 2012

DELHI CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENT PREGNANCY POLICY

Delhi Charter School (DCS) is cognizant of the challenges of marriage, pregnancy and

parenthood among students prior to graduation from high school. The Board of Directors of

DCS authorizes the Headmaster and the school administration to assure that such students havethe opportunity to earn the education they deserve. Marital, maternal or paternal status shall not

affect the rights and privileges of students at DCS to receive a public education or to take part

in any extracurricular activity offered by the school.

Pregnant students will be permitted to continue in any education program or activity, including

any class or extracurricular activity, at DCS. The school shall not be held responsible for any

medical problems related to the students pregnancy while attending DCS.

Should the student need to be absent from school for a prolonged period of time, she may

voluntarily enroll in DCS Homebound Study Program. After the birth of the child, the student

shall be permitted to return to DCS as soon as she is physically able.

Effective Date: August 10, 2012

References: U.S. Constitution, Amend. XIV, Sec. 1

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Section D D01

November 19, 2012

PARENT CONDUCT

Delhi Charter School has been established and advertised as a school of choice with

high standards. The concept of a partnership of mutual respect between parents, teachers,

and students has been one of the strengths of DCS. The educational climate at DelhiCharter School cannot be maintained in accordance with the DCS mission, goals, and

objectives if there is a breakdown in any aspect of the partnership. Accountability of all

people provides this partnership. Teachers are trained to use classroom management

techniques that foster optimum learning conditions, and to communicate with parents

their expectations for students. Policies exist whereby teachers who do not perform their

teaching duties and others duties in their job descriptions will not be rehired. Policies are

on file whereby students are held accountable, and if conformity to the high standards is

not maintained, the students may be recommended for dismissal from Delhi Charter

School.

This partnership between students, teachers, and parents requires parents to supportDCS and its teachers, as the school attempts to carry out its mission. A current contract

shall be kept in place for each child whereby parents assume their responsibility in

assessing the child at home. Parents shall be made aware of all policies by means of the

student handbook and the policy manual kept in the office and available to parents.

Parents who exhibit open hostility to teachers and other DCS staff members by means

of abusive language, either verbally or in written communications, may not be permitted

to return to the school campus for any reason. The Headmaster may suspend any parent

from coming onto the school campus for any violation of this policy until such time as

the Board of Directors can review the matter. The Board of Directors may uphold the

parents suspension or change its terms as it determines appropriate.

Without such accountability, the mission of the Delhi Charter School cannot be

maintained, and the high standards established for the school will be difficult to uphold.

Parents should instruct their children to show respect for all teachers and other DCS staff

members, as well as the other children who attend Delhi Charter School.

Annually parents/guardians shall be notified of the proper process and

procedure to be followed to make a complaint or request information from the

schools officials and/or the Board of Directors. This notice shall be in writing and

shall include the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the

appropriate contact person for each step of the prescribed process. The information

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Section D D02

November 19, 2012

PARENT PARTICIPATION POLICY

Delhi Charter School parents may participate in the development of the Parental Involvement

Plan by completing the annual Needs Assessments. Parents will also participate through

representation of the Advisory Committee, which is the committee that reviews and developsparental participation activities.

A written letter will be sent to the parents of at-risk and non- at-risk students, requesting their

participation in the School Improvement Planning process. Parents will be invited to attend

planning meetings and will be urged to have input in the school improvement activities. Parent

participation will be documented and kept on file with the School Improvement Plan.

Delhi Charter School is a separate local education authority (LEA). The Headmaster,

Teacher Directors, or designated teachers are responsible for implementation and support of all

parent participation activities. Designated teachers will attend state provided parent and family

participation professional development as it is offered. There are no Pre-K programs currently inoperation at Delhi Charter School.

The DCS Advisory Committee, through the use of the annual Needs Assessments and

questionnaires, will evaluate the effectiveness of the parental participation policy on a yearly

basis. Careful examination of the policy and activities with regards to subgroups and at-risk

parents will be part of the evaluation process. A review of parent participation activities and

parent in-services will also be part of the evaluation.

It is a requirement of Delhi Charter School that parents sign a contract, which requires them

to participate in the prescribed number of hours for each child attending the school.

Additionally, Delhi Charter School will conduct two (2) parent-teacher conferences during the

first semester of school and all parents/guardians will be required to attend at least one of those

conferences. Parents/guardians who fail to attend at least one of these parent-teacher

conferences may be penalized in a manner determined by the Headmaster, provided that the

penalty does involve any student. Even so, the Board of Directors acknowledge that all parental

participation is voluntary and failure on the part of parents will in no way result in penalties

being assessed against any student. Parental participation is an effective and necessary

ingredient in every students education and for that reason the Board of Directors will avail itself

of every means possible to encourage the maximum amount of participation and involvement in

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DELHI CHARTER SCHOOLTIERED TEACHING STRUCTURE

The following teaching positions will be classified in Tier I:Elementary Classroom Teachers (K-8)Physical Education Teachers

The following teaching positions will be classified in Tier II:Art TeachersSocial Studies Teachers (Only)ELA Teachers (Only)Special Education Teachers

The following teaching positions will be classified in Tier III:Foreign Language Teachers (Only)Mathematics Teachers (Only)Science Teachers (Only)Jr. High Mathematics Teachers (Only)Jr. High Science Teachers (Only)

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(3) Each pLin shall inclhoseegies that will be implemented todemicachievement d are designed help the school meet the growth targets that each school has set.Each plan shall also iocal Or state policy or = te law m. cations which would bebeneficial in - helping the school i plement its strategies for improv out.4) Each scheol shall s bmit its school improvement plan to its I 1 school b oxreview and aal by no later 1.1 May 1, 1998:B. Each school board snsure that each school develops an improve ment plan focusedon academic achievement whithe requirements of this Section by doing each of thefollowing:(1)' 'ding for assi, co to every school for the (level .ent and implementation oftheir school improvement, pl s(2) 'Reviewing and r A,,,:oving each school plan.(3) Selecting at 1 t tw tyof the schoo ls in each, district which shall consist ofthe lowest ochieving schools in the district and providing those schools additional assistance withtheir strategies designed to imcas achievernent to meet. their identified growth targets.(4) Reviewing an d consideting modifications of local policies which sehools haveidentified in their sch001ement plans.(5) RevieWing and consi g seeking a waiver from the State Board of Elementary andSecondaryation regarding y identified state policies, an dling a list of requested statelaw changes .dpresen ' thiso, the state b ..C. By October 1, 1997, e state Departtnent of Education shallde to each school aprofile of its trend data as gaby the state pursuant to R.S. 17:3911 b eng with schoolyear 1994-1995. The dshall ensure that all futures requursuant to R.S.17:3912 contai, ,. ,:end data for a least three years. *D.(1) A city orsh sc ool board m ay adopt written policies andures to establishand implement for such ernplf the I d as it deems approp riate an incentive. compensationprogT providing for monetary awards based On . .c which meets or exceeds standardsblished for a school Or the chool district, or both, pursuant to R.S. 17;10.1 andivablepolicy of the State Board of lementary and Secondary Education relative to' the school and'c t accountability sy(2)(a) The ount of any monward provided to a school heard ployee pursuantto the provisions of this Subseniion shall be exempt fr any limitation in law prohibiting theMILLSS_1401.IS /17 %2079733.1.1TMLttp://apin 1/LEGIS 1 5/12/2005


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age 1 of 26. Charter schools; exemptionsA. Notwithstanding any state law, rule, or regulation to the contrary and except as may be otherwiseprovisions of this Chapter and its approved charter and the school's officers and employees shall bempt from all rules and regulations of the state board and those of any local school board that are applicable(1) Building maintenance.(2) Facility accessibility.(3) Asbestos detection and abatement.(4) The Sanitary Code.(5) Pesticide use and safety.(6) Fire safety.(7) Safe work environments.(8) The possession and safe use of weapons and hazardous materials.(9) Adolescent health initiatives and school health centers.(10) Hearing and vision screenings.(11) Immunizations and health records.(12) Communicable disease prevention.(13) Drug use prevention.(14) Eye safety and the use of protective goggles.(15) Missing children identification procedures.(16) Teacher certification, except as provided in R.S. 17:3991(C)(6)(17) School and district accountability system.B. Notwithstanding any state law, rule, or regulation to the contrary and except as may be otherwise

ools(1) School entrance age, R.S. 17:222.(2) Corporal punishment and suspension of students, R.S. 17:223.(3) Expulsion of students, R.S. 17:224.(4) School year, R.S. 17:154.1(A)(1) and 236.(5) Attendance reporting, R.S. 17:232.(6) Admission of home study students, R.S. 17:236.2.(7) Unauthorized use of electronic communication devices, R.S. 17:239.(8) Smoking, R.S. 17:240.(9) Open meetings, R.S. 42:4.1 et seq.(10) Public records, R.S. 44:1 et seq.(11) Teaching regarding the United States Constitution, R.S. 17:261.(12) Teaching regarding the Federalist Papers and the Declaration of Independence, R.S. 17:268.(13) Teaching regarding free enterprise, R.S. 17:274.(14) Teaching regarding civics, R.S. 17:274.1.(15) Teaching regarding sex, R.S. 17:281.(16) Religious liberty of students, R.S. 17:2115 et seq.(17) Pupil assessment, R.S. 17:24.4.

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age 2 of 2(18) Any school and district accountability system required by law of a public school of similar grade(19) Public bids for the erection, construction, alteration, improvement, or repair of a public facility or-movable property, Part II of Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.(20) Code of Governmental Ethics, R.S. 42:1101 et seq., with the exception of R.S. 42:1119 as itC. A charter school established and operated in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall

respect to civil2 or Type 5 charter school shall be considered the local

or 4 charter school.D. Notwithstanding any state law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the provisions of any collectiveent entered into by the local school board in whose jurisdiction the charter school is located

the school's officers and employees, except as otherwise provided for in the approvedE. To graduate from a charter high school, pupils shall be able to demonstrate competency in the

school plans to work with the public higher education management boardshigher education of such competencies.

F. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a charter school established and

G. All charter schools established and operated in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall

H. In addition to the requirements of Subsection G of this Section, the State Board of Elementary andannual, for Type 2 and Type 5 charter schools.

Acts 1997, No. 477, 1, eff. June 30, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 757, 1, eff. July 2, 1999; Acts 1999, No.2003, No. 9, 1, eff. Nov. 6, 2003;

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RS 17:1202age 2 of 2(b) If the physician selected by the public school employer disagrees with the certification of thephysician selected by the teacher or the immediate family member, then the employer may require the teacheror the immediate family member, as a condition for continued extension of sick leave, to be examined by athird licensed appropriate physician whose name appears next in the rotation of physicians on a listestablished by the local medical society for such purpose and maintained by the board. All costs of anexamination and any required tests by a third doctor shall be paid by the employer. The opinion of the thirdphysician shall be determinative of the issue.(c) The opinion of all physicians consulted as provided in this Paragraph shall be submitted to the

board in the form of a sworn statement which shall be subject to the provisions of R.S. 14:125.(d)(i) In addition to the authority provided in R.S. 17:1201(A)(2), the board shall adopt a policy

regarding providing for employees suffering from catastrophic and long-term illness.(ii) The board may, as part of a collective bargaining agreement, or by its own policy, provideadditional compensation or extended leave days in excess of what is required in this Section.(3) All information contained in any statement from a physician shall be confidential and shall not be

subject to the public records law.Acts 1987, No. 656, 1; Acts 1999, No. 1341, 1; Acts 2001, No. 278, 1, eff. June 7, 2001.NOTE: See Acts 1999, No. 1341, 2, relative to increases in teacher compensation.NOTE: See also Acts 2001, No. 338, 1 relative to increases in teacher compensation(amends Acts 1999, No. 1342, 2).NOTE: See also Acts 2004, No. 778, 1, relative to increases in teacher compensation and 3relative to a required report by BESE (amends Acts 1999, No. 1341, 2, as amended by Acts2001, No. 338, 1).

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RS 17:3312age 1 of 13312. Use of sick leaveA. Sick leave may be used as follows:(1) Sick leave with pay may be taken by an employee who has sufficient leave to his creditfor the following:(a) Illness or injury which prevents performance of his usual duties.(b) Medical, dental, or optical consultation or treatment.(2) The minimum charge for sick leave shall be four hours (1/2 day) and if more, shall becharged in hour increments to the nearest hour.

(3) The employee may use sick leave for maternity purposes when postnatal or prenatalcondition of the employee prevents the performance of usual duties provided the employee hassufficient sick leave credit. The limit to the use of sick leave for a postnatal condition is six weeksexcept if a physician certifies inability to return to work.

(4) An appointing authority may advance sick leave with pay in an amount not exceedingtwenty-two working days to an unclassified employee who has exhausted all his sick leave.

(5) The value of any advanced sick leave which has not been repaid at the time of theemployee separation from the unclassified service shall be deducted from his last paycheck and/orpaid in cash to the appointing authority unless the separation is for the purpose of moving to anotherstate agency, in which case the advanced sick leave shall be forwarded to the agency accepting himas an employee.

(6) Upon separation caused by disability, death or retirement, all advanced sick leave shall becancelled.

(7) Upon death or retirement of an unclassified employee, sick leave accrued to his creditshall be computed and the value thereof shall be paid to him provided that the sick leave had beenaccrued under established leave regulations and a daily attendance record has been maintained for theemployee by his supervisor, except that such payment shall not exceed the value of twenty-fiveworking days computed on the basis of a five-day week and on a four-week per month basis forpersonnel employed on a less than twelve month employment basis and on the basis of a five-dayweek and fifty-two week year for twelve-month employees. The rate of pay shall be computedutilizing the base rate the employee is receiving at the time of termination.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 313, 2, eff. July 17, 1975.

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Page 1 of 3RS 17:39973997. Charter school employeesA.(1)(a) The governing authority of any charter school may employ such faculty and staff membersas it deems necessary. All potential charter school employees shall be notified of the specific benefits theywill be offered, as specified in the school's charter agreement.

(b) The nonprofit organization shall have exclusive authority over all employment decisions at thecharter schools. However, as provided for in the charter, a nonprofit organization may enter into a contractwith a for-profit organization to manage the charter school and may delegate to the for-profit organizationsuch authority over employment decisions at the charter school as the nonprofit organization deems necessaryand proper. Any delegation of this authority must be specifically delegated in a service provider agreement.

(c) The governing authority of any Type 5 charter school may bargain and enter into a collectivelybargained contract on behalf of all or any group of its employees. The provisions of this Subparagraphsupersede the provisions of R.S. 17:3996(D) as it relates to Type 5 charter schools.

(2) Employees employed by any charter school who, previous to employment in the charter school,were employees of a local school board shall, if such employees desire, be placed on leave of absencepursuant to Subsection B of this Section. However, for the duration of such leave each such employee shallcontribute to and be eligible for the school employees' and teachers' retirement systems, and service time forthe accrual of retirement benefits. However, service time while employed by a charter school shall not accruetoward the acquisition of permanent status.

(3) Employment in any charter school for all employees other than those provided for in Paragraph(2) of this Subsection shall be deemed to be employment in a public elementary or secondary school in thestate regarding eligibility for any or all benefits which would otherwise accrue under state law to such anemployee in any other elementary or secondary school, including but not limited to the school employees' andteachers' retirement systems. However, participation of the charter school and its employees in such benefitprograms shall be contingent upon provisions contained in the school's approved charter.

(4) With regard to participation in the public retirement systems:(a) The compensation that the teacher or school employee would have received if employed by thelocal public school system shall be used to determine employee and employer contribution levels of therespective retirement systems.

(b) Any compensation paid to a teacher or school employee which exceeds the salary that would havebeen received if employed by the local school system shall not be deemed as compensation solely for thepurpose of the calculation of future retirement benefits.

B.(1) A local school board shall grant a leave of absence, not to exceed three years, to any employeein its school system requesting such leave in order to be employed in a charter school.

(2)(a) At the end of the first year of leave authorized by this Subsection, an employee may return tohis former teaching position with the local school board.

(b) At the end of the second year of leave authorized by this Subsection, an employee may make awritten request to the local school board to return to the city or parish school system to a comparable positionfrom which the leave was granted. Upon such request, the employee shall be permitted to return to acomparable position even if such return necessitates a reduction in force by the local school board inaccordance with the provisions of R.S. 17:81.4.

(c) At the end of the third year of leave authorized by this Subsection, an employee shall either makea written request to the local school board to return to the city or parish school system in a comparableposition, if one is available, or resign from the position from which the leave was granted. Any employeerequesting to return to the city or parish school system in a comparable position shall be permitted to returneven if such return necessitates a reduction in force by the local school board in accordance with theprovisions of R. S . 17:81.4.

(3) The local school board may require that any request to return to the city or parish school systembe made at least ninety days before the employee would otherwise have to report for duty.

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RS 17:3997age 2 of 3school.(b) Upon the return of an employee to the city or parish school system, such employee shall not loseany right of retirement or salary status or any other benefits to which the employee would have been entitledhad he not taken a leave of absence to teach in a charter school.(5) Each local school board shall permit any employee granted leave under this Subsection tocontinue to participate in any group insurance program in which he was otherwise entitled to participatesubject to the same conditions and costs.

C.(1)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections A and B of this Section and in addition tothose provisions, the state board or any local school board may contract with any charter school to provide allor any portion of the faculty and staff of such school. In such a case, any such faculty and staff membersshall be employees of the contracting state or local board and shall continue as such employees to receive allthe same benefits as other such employees, except as otherwise specified in the charter.

(b) No state or local board employee may be assigned by his employer to serve in a charter schoolinvoluntarily. No action taken or assignment made regarding any employee of a state or local board in anycharter school shall affect the status of the employee as an employee of the board.

(2) The governing authority of the charter school shall have complete and exclusive control over alldecisions regarding assignment, responsibilities, and conduct when such an employee is hired to work at, oris employed in, its charter school.

D. The governing authority of any charter school may determine whether the members of the facultyand staff of the school are going to participate in any assessment and evaluation program required by thestate, including the teacher assistance and assessment program pursuant to the Children First Act. For thoseschools choosing not to participate in the teacher assistance and assessment program, three years ofsuccessful teaching within the charter school shall be deemed to meet the provisions of R.S. 17:3891 whichrequire the successful completion of the teacher assistance and assessment program in order to obtain orretain a regular teacher certificate. However, such regular teacher certificate is only valid for teaching withina charter school, and any teacher with such certificate hired to teach in a public school other than a charterschool shall be required to successfully complete the teacher assistance and assessment program.

E. The provisions of this Section apply to all charter schools except for type 4 charter schools. Theemployees in type 4 charter schools are in all respects employees of the local school board entering into thecharter and shall be entitled to the benefits, and be subject to conditions of employment, as prescribed by thelocal school board within the charter.

F.(1) The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, hereinafter referred to as the "board",shall develop and administer a process for consideration and settlement of claims by former employees of theNorthwood Preparatory High School, a nonprofit corporation domiciled in Amite, Louisiana, hereinafterreferred to as the "school", for earned but unpaid wages and benefits as the board deems appropriate, subjectto the provisions of this Subsection and pursuant to the availability of funds as provided in Paragraph (4) ofthis Subsection.

(2)(a) The board shall develop and administer a process for determining eligibility for settlement andpayment of claims for unpaid wages and benefits by former employees of the school, as well as determiningthe amounts due each claimant and the execution of settlements with respect to claims. While the board shallestablish the criteria for eligibility for settlement of a claim, at a minimum, a claimant shall have beenemployed by the school at the time of its closure and shall make a claim in accordance with the requirementsof the board no later than July 30, 2003. Any former employee of the school who makes a claim for unpaidwages and benefits, who is determined by the board to be eligible for consideration for payment of unpaidwages and benefits shall execute a receipt, release, and waiver of any past, present, or future cause of actionagainst the state and its departments, agencies, subdivisions, boards, and commissions, and the TangipahoaParish School Board with respect to earned but unpaid wages and benefits, hereinafter referred to as a"settlement agreement". Such settlement agreements shall contain a clause which provides that neither thestate nor any of its departments, agencies, subdivisions, boards, and commissions, nor the Tangipahoa ParishSchool Board shall bear any liability to pay any compensation to a claimant unless the provisions ofSubparagraphs (b) and (c) of this Paragraph are met:httn://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/newWin.asn?doc=809822/1/2006


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RS 17:3997age 3 of 3(b) After all settlements have been executed by the board with all claimants who made a valid claimby July 30, 2003, the board shall certify that a settlement has been effected with every person who wasemployed at the school at the time of its closure.(c) The cooperative endeavor agreement executed by the Louisiana Department of Education and theTangipahoa Parish School Board on March 25, 2003, has been amended to extend the effective date of thecontract through December 31, 2003, and to expand the purposes of the contract to include payments either inwhole or in part to the former employees of the school who have entered into settlement agreements with theboard.

(3) The board shall complete its consideration and settlement of claims as provided herein no laterthan September 30, 2003. If the conditions of Subparagraphs (b) and (c) of Paragraph (2) are met, the boardshall then transmit a copy of all settlement agreements not later than December 1, 2003, to the TangipahoaParish School Board for its use in determining the payments to be made to the former employees.

(4) In the event the conditions of Subparagraphs (b) and (c) of Paragraph (2) and Paragraph (3) of thisSubsection are met, the Tangipahoa Parish School Board shall make payments to satisfy the settlementagreements, to the extent that monies are available from the cooperative endeavor agreement with the StateDepartment of Education, with the amount of each payment made at the discretion of the Tangipahoa ParishSchool Board based on monies available.

Acts 1997, No. 477, 1, eff. June 30, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 757, 1, eff. July 2, 1999; Acts 1999, No.1210, 1; Acts 2001, No. 20, 1, eff. May 22, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 944, 1, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2005, 1stEx. Sess., No. 35, 1, eff. Nov. 30, 2005.

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