Study of the Mount Diablo Unified School District - Mt. Diablo Unified ...

Policies, Procedures, and Compliance• BP 4131 (Personnel) and 4331 (Personnel) requires The Superintendent or designeeshall develop a program of ongoing professional development which includesopportunities for teachers and certificated teaching assistants to enhance theirinstructional and classroom management skills.• BP 5141.24 (Specialized Physical Health Care Services) requires specialized physicalhealth care services and has an impact on special education and Section 504.• E 5141.6 (Parental Notifications) specifies when staff are to notify parents ofaction. This document should be communicated and inserted in staff handbooks.• BP 6141 (Curriculum Development and Evaluation) requires district curriculumwhich reflects district philosophy. The district’s Life Skills curriculum is not noted.Other Board Policy (BP) and Administrative Regulation (AR) issues:• BP and AR (Instruction) 6174 do not require that non‐English speaking specialeducation placements must be assessed in their native language before specialeducation or Section 504 placements are made.Considerations for Issue 4‐1:• Review the policies listed above for potential violations.• Communicate and insert Exhibit 5141.6 (Parental Notifications) in staff handbooks.• Establish a Notice for ADA Recruitment, Advertisement, Application, andEmployment Notice of Non‐Discrimination. It is suggested that this notice to thepublic be posted in the Personnel Services Department and in public areas whereparents and staff congregate.• Develop a procedure for policy review, implementation, and dissemination andcommunicate all policies and administrative regulations to the staff. The staffmust understand the policy to ensure its compliance.• Create policies to ensure compliance within the district and to reduce the district’sliability for potential damages. Examples are shown in Exhibit 4‐1: Notice to OurSchool Community, and Exhibit 4‐2: Complying with Individualized EducationPrograms (IEP's) and Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities ReasonableAccommodation Plans. Additionally, it is suggested that all policies be linked onthe district’s Web page.MGT of America, Inc. Page 4‐2