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Policies Overview & Framework

POLICY OVERVIEW & FRAMEWORK

The Board of Trustees is accountable for achieving the best possible outcomes for all students attending Linwood Intermediate School.

The Board is expected to govern, not manage. It develops and works from policies, not procedures. The difference is set out below:

POLICIES	PROCEDURES
Set the direction the Board expects the school to go in Reflect sound governance Provide guidance for the Board’s decision making Are a reference point for internal and external review Are formally adopted by the Board and recorded in its Minutes Are reviewed every 3 years at a minimum	Are management systems to support and implement the School’s policies Are communicated to all staff and training is provided as necessary Are reported on to the Board as appropriate, to inform it how much progress is being made in implementing its policies

The Board operates in a web of government legislation/acts, ministerial regulations, Ministry guidelines, advice etc. The 3 core/key documents directing boards and the schools they govern are:

NATIONAL EDUCATION GUIDELINES:	NATIONAL CURRICULUM:	NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES:
The government’s GOALS for the education of all New Zealanders	The LEARNING AREAS teachers use to deliver the Curriculum	The administrative FRAMEWORK which Boards and staff use to work towards the GOALS
Why	What	How
The highest standards of achievement Equality of educational opportunity Ability to successfully compete in the modern, ever-changing world A sound foundation in the early years A broad education with high levels of competence Excellence through clear learning objectives and monitoring Learning success for those with special needs Access for students to a nationally and internationally recognised qualification system Increased participation and success by Maori Respect for the diverse ethnic and cultural heritage of New Zealand	English The arts Health & physical education Learning languages Mathematics & statistics Science Social sciences Technology	Curriculum and Student Achievement Documentation and Self review Employer Responsibility Financial, property and other assets Health and safety Governance & Administration

In line with the National Administration Guidelines Linwood Intermediate School has developed 6 policies and the procedures flowing from them:

NAG: Policies	Procedures	Last Review	Next Review
Curriculum & Student Achievement	Curriculum delivery Student assessment Reporting to parents Gifted and talented Special needs Community consultation Careers and guidance	2004	2011
Documentation & Self Review	Strategic Plan Annual Plan National Standards	2004	2011
Employer Responsibility	Appointment procedures Allocation of management units Performance appraisal Harassment Complaints	2009	2012
Finance, property & other assets	Finance and assets School donations Use of school facilities Anti-fraud Staff reimbursement	2004	2011
Health & safety	Health and safety Student behaviour Computer, email and Internet safety Food and nutrition Alcohol and drugs Civil emergencies	2009	2012
Governance & Administration	Administration Principal appraisal Protected disclosure Public relations Board of Trustees: Code of ethics Chair’s role Staff trustee role Meeting procedure Discipline committee procedures	2004	2012
plus: Policy Overview & Framework			2011

Signed: _____________________________________

Chairman Board of Trustees

Date: ____/____/____