DoDEA Admin Guide 07/Oct 07 revisions

219 Pages·2007·2.02 MB·English

DoDEA 1005.1 Manual

Department of Defense Education Activity

Administrators’ Manual

October 2007
INTRODUCTION

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Administrators’ Manual is a
compilation of current statutes, regulations, and policies. It is intended to be a handy reference
manual for DoDEA administrators for day-to-day school operations, and to serve as a guide to
finding answers to the numerous questions and challenges that school administrators face every
day.

This manual applies DoDEA-wide. Unique statutory, regulatory, policy, and
administrative requirements of the overseas Department of Defense Dependents Schools
(DoDDS) and the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary
Schools (DDESS) have been addressed throughout the manual.

The statutes, regulations and policies referenced in the manual have precedence and may
not be superseded. However, DoDEA area directors may supplement the guidance in the
Administrators’ Manual with additional procedures or operational guidance.

Points of contact for specific subject matter areas were intentionally omitted.
Administrators should work through their district and area offices to resolve issues or answer
questions that may arise. Recommended changes to this manual should also be forwarded
through district and area channels. The Administrators’ Manual is a “living document” that will
be updated frequently based on feedback from the field as well as per new or revised guidance.

The contents of this manual do not supersede any portion of existing labor union
contracts. In case of conflict, the provisions of the labor union contract will normally prevail.

The DoDEA Administrators’ Manual is intra-management communication. It is a guide
intended to provide assistance to DoDEA personnel and is not intended to, and does not create
any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law.

Joseph D. Tafoya
Director
Table of Contents

CURRICULUM..........................................................................................................................................1
1 Assessments....................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Philosophy of Assessments.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Purpose of Assessments..........................................................................................................1
1.3 Assessment Ethics and Security..............................................................................................2
1.4 Parental/Sponsor Notification.................................................................................................2
1.5 Privacy....................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Participation............................................................................................................................2
1.7 Reporting, Analysis, Interpretation, and Dissemination of Assessment Results....................3
1.8 Assessment Instruments..........................................................................................................4
2 Grading...........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Grading Guidelines.................................................................................................................6
2.2 Electronic Grade Book............................................................................................................9
2.3 Promotion/Retention...............................................................................................................9
2.4 Homework.............................................................................................................................10
2.5 Recognition and Awards.......................................................................................................10
3 Reporting to Students and Parents/Sponsors................................................................................11
3.1 Report Cards.........................................................................................................................11
3.2 Achievement Test Results (K-12).........................................................................................13
3.3 Transcripts (Secondary)........................................................................................................13
3.4 Parent Conferences...............................................................................................................13
4 Professional Development............................................................................................................14
4.1 Staff Development................................................................................................................14
4.2 Staff Assistance.....................................................................................................................14
4.3 Professional Organizations...................................................................................................15
4.4 Attendance at Professional Meetings and Conferences........................................................15
4.5 Professional Development Days...........................................................................................15
4.6 Recertification.......................................................................................................................15
5 Instruction.....................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Curriculum Standards...........................................................................................................17
5.2 Curriculum Renewal Process................................................................................................17
5.3 Instructional Time.................................................................................................................17
5.4 Daily Schedules....................................................................................................................17
5.5 Lesson Plans..........................................................................................................................18
5.6 Supplemental Curriculum.....................................................................................................18
5.7 Correspondence Courses.......................................................................................................18
5.8 Distance Learning.................................................................................................................19
5.9 Transition Planning – Six Year Plan.....................................................................................19
5.10 Support Labs for Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics..............................................19
6 Special Curriculum Issues.............................................................................................................21
6.1 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use................................................................................21
6.2 Ethical/Moral/Religious/Family Life Education...................................................................21
6.3 Challenged Materials............................................................................................................21
6.4 Contests.................................................................................................................................22
6.5 Antiterrorism Awareness......................................................................................................22
7 Granting Middle School and High School Credit.........................................................................23
7.1 Granting of Credit.................................................................................................................23
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7.2 Length of Courses.................................................................................................................23
7.3 Credit Values unit.................................................................................................................23
7.4 Grade Level Classification....................................................................................................25
7.5 Requirements for Graduation................................................................................................26
8 Special Instructional Programs.....................................................................................................29
8.1 Special Education..................................................................................................................30
8.2 Definitions.............................................................................................................................30
8.3 Individualized Education Program.......................................................................................30
8.4 Procedural Safeguards..........................................................................................................31
8.5 Testing and Evaluation Materials.........................................................................................31
8.6 Referral for Appropriate Educational Program.....................................................................31
8.7 Related Services....................................................................................................................32
8.8 Exceptional Family Member Program..................................................................................32
8.9 DoDEA Accommodation Plan and Services for Students with Disabilities Not Eligible for
Special Education..............................................................................................................................32
8.10 Compensatory Education......................................................................................................33
8.11 English as a Second Language (ESL)...................................................................................33
8.12 Gifted Education...................................................................................................................34
8.13 Heritage–DDESS / Host Nation–DoDDS.............................................................................34
8.14 Homebound/Hospital Instruction and Special Setting Instruction........................................35
8.15 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)..............................................................36
8.16 Sure Start [DoDDS]..............................................................................................................37
8.17 Pre-Kindergarten...................................................................................................................39
8.18 Summer School.....................................................................................................................39
8.19 Information Center................................................................................................................39
9 Research Projects..........................................................................................................................40
9.1 Research Procedure...............................................................................................................40
10 School-Sponsored Trips and Excursions..................................................................................41
10.1 DoDEA policy......................................................................................................................41
10.2 Curricular Trips.....................................................................................................................41
10.3 Co-curricular/Extracurricular Trips......................................................................................41
10.4 Other Trips............................................................................................................................42
10.5 Transportation of Local Nationals........................................................................................42
10.6 Approval of Trips..................................................................................................................42
10.7 Trip Information....................................................................................................................43
10.8 Time/Distance.......................................................................................................................44
10.9 Participation..........................................................................................................................44
10.10 Transportation...................................................................................................................44
10.11 Trip Supervision, Safety, and Security.............................................................................45
10.12 Trip Funding.....................................................................................................................46
11 Auxiliary Services or Pupil Personnel Services........................................................................48
11.1 School Health Services.........................................................................................................48
11.2 School Counseling................................................................................................................49
11.3 School Psychological Services.............................................................................................49
STUDENTS..............................................................................................................................................51
12 Student Ceremonies..................................................................................................................51
12.1 Graduation Ceremonies........................................................................................................51
12.2 Baccalaureate Services..........................................................................................................51
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13 Student Activities and Organizations.......................................................................................52
13.1 Co-curricular/Extracurricular Programs...............................................................................52
13.2 Interscholastic Athletics........................................................................................................52
13.3 Special Interest Activities.....................................................................................................53
13.4 Student Eligibility Rules.......................................................................................................53
13.5 Elementary, Middle, or Junior High School Activities.........................................................53
13.6 Student Council.....................................................................................................................54
13.7 Special Interest Organizations..............................................................................................54
13.8 Honor and Service Organizations.........................................................................................54
13.9 Student Publications..............................................................................................................54
14 Student Attendance...................................................................................................................56
14.1 Attendance............................................................................................................................56
14.2 Excused Absences.................................................................................................................57
14.3 Unexcused Absences............................................................................................................57
14.4 Withdrawal of Students.........................................................................................................58
14.5 Accelerated Withdrawal........................................................................................................58
14.6 Part-Time Attendance...........................................................................................................59
15 Student Behavior.......................................................................................................................60
15.1 Student Rights and Responsibilities......................................................................................60
15.2 Cell Phones and Pagers.........................................................................................................60
15.3 Dress Code and Uniforms.....................................................................................................61
15.4 Freedom of Religion – See Section 43.................................................................................61
15.5 Pledge of Allegiance/Salute to the American Flag...............................................................61
15.6 Technology Use....................................................................................................................61
15.7 Bullying/Harassment.............................................................................................................61
15.8 Sexual Harassment................................................................................................................62
15.9 Disciplinary Due Process......................................................................................................62
15.10 Corporal Punishment........................................................................................................62
15.11 Tobacco.............................................................................................................................62
15.12 Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Inhalants, and Other Drugs).................................................63
15.13 Weapons............................................................................................................................63
15.14 Laser Pointers....................................................................................................................64
15.15 Search and Seizure............................................................................................................64
15.16 School Bus Conduct..........................................................................................................64
16 Community Strategic Plan........................................................................................................66
16.1 The Community Strategic Plan.............................................................................................66
16.2 The School Improvement Plan..............................................................................................66
16.3 Accreditation.........................................................................................................................66
17 Grants and Partnerships............................................................................................................67
17.1 Partnerships...........................................................................................................................67
17.2 Partnership Profiles...............................................................................................................67
17.3 Grants....................................................................................................................................67
18 Immunizations...........................................................................................................................69
18.1 Enrollment Requirements.....................................................................................................69
18.2 Medical, Documented, and Religious Exemptions...............................................................70
18.3 School Assistance.................................................................................................................70
18.4 Immunization Screening.......................................................................................................71
18.5 Documentation......................................................................................................................71
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18.6 Communicable Diseases.......................................................................................................71
19 Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect.........................................................................................73
19.1 Applicability.........................................................................................................................73
19.2 Family Advocacy Program...................................................................................................73
19.3 Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................73
19.4 Installation Family Advocacy Case Management Team......................................................74
19.5 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect....................................................................74
20 Educational Advisory Committees, Councils, and School Boards...........................................75
20.1 Establishment........................................................................................................................75
20.2 DoDEA Committees, Councils, and School Boards.............................................................75
20.3 Responsibilities of Principals................................................................................................76
21 School Liaison Officers............................................................................................................77
21.1 Purpose of the Position.........................................................................................................77
21.2 School Liaison Officers as a Part of the School Support Team............................................77
22 Communications.......................................................................................................................78
22.1 School/Community Communication....................................................................................78
22.2 Websites................................................................................................................................78
22.3 Electronic Mail (E-Mail).......................................................................................................79
23 Resource Personnel...................................................................................................................81
23.1 Resource Teachers and Specialists.......................................................................................81
23.2 Teacher Aides (Paraprofessionals).......................................................................................81
24 Leave Administration................................................................................................................82
24.1 Applicability.........................................................................................................................82
24.2 Policy....................................................................................................................................82
24.3 Procedures.............................................................................................................................82
24.4 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)..............................................................................82
24.5 Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP).........................................................................83
24.6 Leave Without Pay (LWOP).................................................................................................83
24.7 Compensatory Time for Travel.............................................................................................83
25 Compensation for Extracurricular Duty Assignments..............................................................84
25.1 Eligibility..............................................................................................................................84
25.2 Procedures.............................................................................................................................84
25.3 Compensation.......................................................................................................................85
26 Compensation for Extra-Duty Assignments.............................................................................86
26.1 Eligibility..............................................................................................................................86
26.2 Procedures.............................................................................................................................86
26.3 Compensation.......................................................................................................................87
27 Academic Salary Lane (ASL) Changes....................................................................................88
27.1 DDESS Procedures...............................................................................................................88
27.2 DoDDS Procedures:..............................................................................................................88
28 Performance Appraisals............................................................................................................90
28.1 Applicability.........................................................................................................................90
28.2 Requirements........................................................................................................................90
28.3 General Service (GS) Employees [DoDDS and DDESS non-bargaining unit employees]..90
28.4 DDESS Educators and Other Professional Bargaining Unit Members................................90
28.5 DoDDS Educators.................................................................................................................91
28.6 Unacceptable Performance...................................................................................................91
29 Employee Discipline.................................................................................................................92
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29.1 Applicability.........................................................................................................................92
29.2 Policy....................................................................................................................................92
29.3 Range of Actions...................................................................................................................92
29.4 Procedures.............................................................................................................................92
30 Probationary or Trial Period.....................................................................................................93
30.1 Applicability.........................................................................................................................93
30.2 Purpose..................................................................................................................................93
30.3 Requirements........................................................................................................................93
30.4 Length of Trial or Probationary Period.................................................................................93
30.5 Termination for Unsatisfactory Performance or Conduct....................................................94
31 Employment Application System (EAS)..................................................................................95
31.1 DDESS System.....................................................................................................................95
31.2 DoDDS and DDESS Guam System......................................................................................95
32 Rotation of Administrators Policy............................................................................................97
32.1 DDESS Rotation...................................................................................................................97
32.2 DoDDS Rotation...................................................................................................................97
33 Transportation Agreements, Tours of Duty..............................................................................98
33.1 Eligibility..............................................................................................................................98
33.2 DoDDS Tours of Duty..........................................................................................................98
34 Step Increases............................................................................................................................99
34.1 Step Increases—DoDDS Educators......................................................................................99
34.2 Step Increases—DDESS Educators......................................................................................99
35 Work Related Injuries.............................................................................................................101
35.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................101
35.2 What Supervisors Should Know.........................................................................................101
35.3 What Supervisors Should Do..............................................................................................101
35.4 Where to File Claims..........................................................................................................102
35.5 Lost Time Injuries...............................................................................................................103
35.6 Accommodations................................................................................................................103
36 Hiring Procedures...................................................................................................................104
36.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................104
36.2 Priority of Placement [DoDDS]..........................................................................................104
36.3 Procedures...........................................................................................................................104
37 Educator Licensure.................................................................................................................106
37.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................106
37.2 DDESS Certification...........................................................................................................106
37.3 DoDDS Certification..........................................................................................................106
37.4 DoDEA Educators Recertification......................................................................................106
37.5 DoDEA Educators Adding Endorsement Areas.................................................................107
37.6 Management Directed Reassignments................................................................................107
37.7 Types of Educator Licenses................................................................................................107
37.8 Removal of Teacher Categories..........................................................................................108
38 Educator Career Program [DoDDS].......................................................................................109
38.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................109
38.2 Application Process............................................................................................................109
38.3 ECP Rating Panel................................................................................................................109
38.4 Referral Process..................................................................................................................110
38.5 Selection Process................................................................................................................110
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39 Student Teaching Program......................................................................................................111
39.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................111
39.2 DDESS Student Teaching Program....................................................................................111
39.3 DoDDS Student Teaching Program....................................................................................111
40 Time and Attendance..............................................................................................................113
40.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................113
40.2 Certification of Time and Attendance.................................................................................113
40.3 Supervisor’s Responsibility................................................................................................113
41 Labor Relations.......................................................................................................................114
41.1 Applicability.......................................................................................................................114
41.2 Authority.............................................................................................................................114
41.3 Employee Rights.................................................................................................................114
41.4 Collective Bargaining Agreement.......................................................................................114
41.5 Grievance Procedures.........................................................................................................114
41.6 Collaborating with Union Officials....................................................................................115
41.7 Memoranda of Understanding............................................................................................115
41.8 Assistance...........................................................................................................................115
MANAGEMENT....................................................................................................................................116
42 Pledge of Allegiance / The American Flag.............................................................................116
42.1 School Policy......................................................................................................................116
42.2 Student Rights.....................................................................................................................116
42.3 Student Responsibilities......................................................................................................116
42.4 Display of the Flag of the United States.............................................................................117
43 Religious Expression and Activity..........................................................................................118
43.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................118
43.2 Student Prayer and Religious Discussion...........................................................................118
43.3 School Sponsorship of Prayer.............................................................................................118
43.4 Use of School Facilities by Student Religious Groups.......................................................118
44 School Calendar......................................................................................................................119
44.1 DoDDS School Year Calendar...........................................................................................119
44.2 DDESS School Year Calendars..........................................................................................119
45 Eligibility................................................................................................................................120
45.1 DDESS Eligibility...............................................................................................................120
45.2 Eligibility for DoDDS.........................................................................................................121
45.3 Eligibility for Kindergarten and First Grade.......................................................................123
45.4 Feeder Plan..........................................................................................................................124
45.5 Non-DoD Schools Program................................................................................................125
46 Opening and Closing of Schools.............................................................................................126
46.1 Routine................................................................................................................................126
46.2 Temporary Evacuation........................................................................................................126
46.3 Permanent Changes to Schools...........................................................................................127
47 Safety, Occupational Health, Security, Antiterrorism, and Emergency Planning..................128
47.1 Safety and Occupational Health..........................................................................................128
47.2 Security...............................................................................................................................129
47.3 Antiterrorism and Emergency Planning..............................................................................132
47.4 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control...........................................................................134
48 Procurement............................................................................................................................136
48.1 Procurement Process...........................................................................................................136
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48.2 Procurement Offices...........................................................................................................136
48.3 Making a Purchase..............................................................................................................136
48.4 Receipt................................................................................................................................137
48.5 Unauthorized Commitments...............................................................................................137
48.6 Personal Services Contracts................................................................................................137
49 Legal Issues.............................................................................................................................138
49.1 Copyright............................................................................................................................138
49.2 Ethics Issues........................................................................................................................142
49.3 Freedom Of Information Act..............................................................................................148
49.4 Privacy Act of 1974............................................................................................................149
49.5 Confidentiality of Student Records.....................................................................................150
49.6 Professional Liability Insurance.........................................................................................150
50 Technology.............................................................................................................................152
50.1 Information Technology Office..........................................................................................152
51 Facilities..................................................................................................................................154
51.1 Custodial Services...............................................................................................................154
51.2 Sustainment.........................................................................................................................154
51.3 Recapitalization...................................................................................................................155
51.4 Work Order Follow-up.......................................................................................................155
51.5 Use of School Facilities......................................................................................................156
51.6 Interim Facilities.................................................................................................................156
51.7 Hazardous Material Programs.............................................................................................156
51.8 Annual School Safety Inspections......................................................................................157
52 Property / Services Management............................................................................................158
52.1 Property...............................................................................................................................158
52.2 Mail Procedures..................................................................................................................160
52.3 Student Meal Programs.......................................................................................................161
53 Transportation.........................................................................................................................163
53.1 Commuting / Walking.........................................................................................................163
53.2 Transportation for Curricular and Co-curricular Activities................................................167
53.3 Transportation Management...............................................................................................170
53.4 Safety and Security.............................................................................................................171
54 Financial Management Procedures.........................................................................................173
54.1 DoDEA Budgeting Process.................................................................................................173
54.2 Unfinanced Requirements...................................................................................................174
54.3 Non-DoD Tuition Collections.............................................................................................175
54.4 Student Activity Funds.......................................................................................................176
54.5 Utilization of Substitutes....................................................................................................177
54.6 Fiscal Terms and Definitions..............................................................................................178
55 Travel......................................................................................................................................179
55.1 Official Temporary Duty Travel.........................................................................................179
55.2 Local Area Travel...............................................................................................................179
55.3 Travel and the Government Travel Charge Card................................................................179
55.4 Use of Premium-Class Flight Accommodations.................................................................181
55.5 Gifts of Travel.....................................................................................................................182
55.6 Frequent Flyer Benefits.......................................................................................................183
55.7 Spousal Accompaniment on Official Travel.......................................................................184
56 Home Schooling......................................................................................................................185
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56.1 DoDEA’s Position..............................................................................................................185
56.2 Student Eligibility...............................................................................................................185
56.3 Legal Requirements............................................................................................................185
56.4 Auxiliary Services...............................................................................................................186
56.5 Student Conduct..................................................................................................................186
57 Compliance and Assistance....................................................................................................187
57.1 Hotline Program..................................................................................................................187
57.2 Audits..................................................................................................................................187
57.3 Discrimination.....................................................................................................................188
58 File/Data Management............................................................................................................189
58.1 Records (File) Management................................................................................................189
58.2 School Data Management...................................................................................................189
58.3 Enrollment Reporting..........................................................................................................190
59 OMB Circular A-76 / Commercial Activities Program..........................................................192
59.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................192
59.2 Sequence of Events.............................................................................................................192
59.3 Competitions.......................................................................................................................192
59.4 Competition Officials..........................................................................................................193
59.5 After the Performance Decision..........................................................................................194
60 Equal Employment Opportunity.............................................................................................195
60.1 DoDEA’s EEO Program.....................................................................................................195
60.2 Responsibilities...................................................................................................................195
60.3 Supporting the DoDEA EEO Program...............................................................................196
60.4 Handling Complaints and Other EEO Issues......................................................................196
60.5 Performance Management..................................................................................................197
61 Congressional Inquiries..........................................................................................................198
61.1 Procedures...........................................................................................................................198
Appendix.....................................................................................................................................................1
Sample Letter for Lab Classes................................................................................................................1
Sample Trip Forms.................................................................................................................................2
Request for Approval of School Sponsored Trips and Excursions.....................................................2
Parent/Sponsor Permission for a Study Trip.......................................................................................3
Sample End-of-Year/Beginning-of-Year Checklist................................................................................4

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