N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:30-5.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:30-5.6 - Implementation and monitoring of an approved district improvement plan

(a) A school district shall implement its district improvement plan promptly upon Commissioner approval of the plan.

(b) Every six months, the Department shall review the school district's progress in implementing the district improvement plan. As part of this review, the school district shall submit in a Department-determined format a report of its progress in implementing each item(s) in the district improvement plan and in satisfying the weighted performance indicators of the component(s) of school district effectiveness that are the subject of the district improvement plan. Each six-month review also shall include an on-site visit at which time the Department may receive input from members of the in-district team responsible for developing the district improvement plan and others as determined appropriate by Department staff.

(c) Based on the six-month review pursuant to (b) above:

1. If the Commissioner determines the school district satisfies 80 to 100 percent of the weighted quality performance indicators in each of the five components of school district effectiveness:

i. The Commissioner shall issue a letter of recognition designating the school district as high performing;

ii. The six-month reviews of the school district, pursuant to (b) above, shall cease; and

iii. Payment for any technical assistance provided by highly skilled professionals shall become the sole responsibility of the school district.

2. If the Commissioner determines the school district does not satisfy at least 80 percent of the weighted quality performance indicators in each of the five components of school district effectiveness, the Commissioner shall:

i. Issue a letter detailing the area(s) in which the school district continues to need improvement;

ii. Ensure the school district continues to receive appropriate technical assistance, if applicable; and

iii. Continue to monitor the school district's progress at the six-month review pursuant to (b) above.

(d) Upon Commissioner approval, a school district may amend its district improvement plan as circumstances warrant. Two years after the implementation of the initial district improvement plan, and every two years thereafter, the Department shall assess specifically whether to amend the district improvement plan to address insufficient progress by the school district in satisfying the weighted performance indicators in one or more areas of school district effectiveness.

1. If the Commissioner determines the district improvement plan needs to be amended, the Department shall work collaboratively with the in-district team to develop amendments to the plan, which shall be subject to approval as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:30-5.5.

2. If the Commissioner determines the school district is making sufficient progress in all areas, the school district shall continue to implement the current district improvement plan without amendment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:30-5.6

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3681(a), effective 12/4/2017