SECTION L: EDUCATION AGENCY RELATIONS
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LA Education Agency Relations Goals
LB Relations with Other Schools and Educational Institutions
LBB Cooperative Educational Programs
LE Relations with Colleges and Universities
LEA Student Teaching and Internships
EDUCATION AGENCY RELATIONS GOALS
The Board cooperates with other districts and with other local, State and regional agencies and organizations in the solution of educational problems of common concern. This cooperation extends but is not limited to such areas as research, exchange of information and data, coordination of curriculum, coordination of school calendars and activities and construction of facilities which might be efficiently used on a cooperative basis. To serve a broader area, the District may consider other activities.
In carrying out this policy, the Superintendent may include in his/her recommendations to the Board an evaluation of the desirability and feasibility of cooperation with other agencies in endeavors which could benefit the District.
RELATIONS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
The Board cooperates with other districts and institutions of higher learning for such purposes as:
1. seeking solutions to educational problems of common concern;
2. offering supporting services of high quality to our students;
3. acquiring Federal and State grants and
4. promoting local school system involvement in regional and State decision making.
This cooperation may extend to research, providing transportation for children to special schools and hospitals, coordination of curriculum, exchange of information and data, construction of facilities which may be effectively used on a cooperative basis, sharing of curricular offerings, cooperative purchasing and the coordination of school calendars and activities.
Before joining in any cooperative effort and to serve the best interests of the students, the Superintendent investigates and suggests cooperative ventures and provides the Board with supportive documentation prior to the time the Board is asked to act.
LEGAL REFS.: ORC 3311.19
3313.841
3315.09; 3315.091
3323.09
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Ohio law permits the establishment of joint vocational districts to provide vocational programs for students from participating districts. The District participates in programs conducted under the auspices of the Medina County Joint Vocational School District.
A board of education composed of representatives from the boards of education of the participating districts governs the joint vocational school district. The term of office for each member of the joint vocational district board of education is for three years. The participating boards’ representatives are appointed by a majority vote of those particular boards.
The Board also participates in various programs of the Medina Educational Service Center which assists this District in providing special services to the students enrolled in our schools.
LEGAL REFS.: Ohio Const. Art. VI, § 2
ORC 3311.19
3313.841
3315.09; 3315.091
3323.09
RELATIONS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
The Board views education as a lifelong process and believes that education is a key element in the realization of a successful and satisfying life. The Board directs the Superintendent and staff to pursue opportunities for the students to be involved in cooperative efforts with colleges and universities. When possible, arrangements should be developed for students to enroll in college and university courses and programs which should not delay a student’s completion of high school graduation requirements.
STUDENT TEACHING AND INTERNSHIPS
The Board approves the utilization of the District schools for the purposes of providing student teaching and other field-based experiences for teacher education students.
The placement of teacher education students in classrooms shall be under the direction and control of the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Certificated personnel agreeing to serve as supervisors of teacher education students may accept an honorarium or stipend directly from the college or university for services rendered outside the regular school day and above and beyond the duties and responsibilities specified in the teaching contract.
The Superintendent and Treasurer are authorized to enter into a written agreement with the respective college or university for the purposes noted above.