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RELATIONS  WITH  STATE
EDUCATION  AGENCIES

It shall be the policy of the District to cooperate with the state educational agencies in the attainment of educational goals and objectives.

Waiver  from  Administrative  Rules

A waiver from any administrative rule may be requested, in accord with A.A.C. R7-2-801, by submitting such request to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval by the State Board of Education.  Such request shall include, at a minimum, the following:

A.  Evidence that the school or the District is currently in compliance with all state laws and State Board of Education rules.

B.  A statement identifying goals that will be accomplished and how the waiver will assist in enhancing school improvement.

C.  A three (3)-year plan for school improvement.

D.  Identification of the specific rules for which the waiver is requested.

E.  Evidence of a public hearing held by the school or the District that provided for parental and public involvement and input into the proposed three (3) year plan.

A school within the District, as represented by the principal, may request approval of a waiver by submitting to the District Superintendent a proposal containing the minimum requirements as indicated above.

Proposals submitted by a school will be forwarded by the Governing Board to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within thirty (30) days.

A waiver approved by the State Board of Education may be renewed.

A completed renewal request may be submitted to the Superintendent.  The Governing Board will forward such renewal request to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within thirty (30) days from receipt.

Adopted:  date of Manual adoption

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
15-203
15-239
A.A.C.
R7-2-801