Summary of Changes: 2004-05 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland



			FY2009 Summary of Changes & Prior Years


			Policies & Regulations: Start to Finish


			Policy Evaluations


			Index


			Sections

	A		Foundations and Basic Commitments
	B		School Board Governance and Operations
	C		General School System Administration
	D		Fiscal Management
	E		Support Services
	F		Facilities Development
	G		Personnel
	H		Negotiations
	I		Instruction
	J		Students
	K		School Community Relations
	L		Relations with Educational Accreditation Agencies

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MCPS POLICIES & REGULATIONS HANDBOOK > SUMMARY OF CHANGES 2004-05

New Policies and Regulations

FAA-RA	Long-Range Educational Facilities Planning

	On June 1, 2005 the superintendent approved a new Interim Regulation FAA-RA, Long-Range Educational Facilities Planning. This interim regulation will implement the recently revised Policy FAA. A workgroup will be formed to review the regulation over the upcoming school year.

GAA	Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization

	On May 10, 2005, the Board approved the new Policy GAA, Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization. This new policy delineates the critical elements required in order to create and maintain a positive work environment in a self-renewing organization.

Revised Policies and Regulations

AEB	Strategic Planning for Continuous Improvement

	On November 9, 2004, the Board of Education approved the revision of Policy AEB, Strategic Planning for Continuous Improvement. The policy reflects the school system's strong commitment to strategic planning for continuous improvement in order to provide an effective instructional program, ensure success for every student, strengthen productive partnerships for education, and create a positive work environment in a self-renewing organization.

BOA-RA	Management of Legal Services

	On February 24, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation BOA-RA, Management of Legal Services. This regulation was revised to implement Policy BOA, Legal Services.

CNA	Informational Material and Announcements

	On July 29, 2004, the Board of Education approved the revision of Policy CNA, Informational Material and Announcements. The policy defines the types of materials that may be made available to students and parents either through backpack distribution or a community interest table at the schools.

CNA-RA	Display and Distribution of Informational Materials and Announcements

	On December 20, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation CNA-RA, Display and Distribution of Informational Materials and Announcements. This regulation was revised to align with Policy CNA.

COF-RA	Intoxicants on MCPS Property

	On December 14, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation COF-RA, Intoxicants on MCPS Property. This regulation was revised to reflect current practice.

DIE-RA	Local Travel

	On January 6, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation DIE-RA, Local Travel. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

DJA-RA	Procurement of Equipment, Supplies, and Contractual Services

	On October 26, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation DJA-RA, Procurement of Equipment, Supplies, and Contractual Services. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

DLB-RA	Authorized Signatures for Payroll Documents

	On May 2, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation DLB-RA, Authorized Signatures for Payroll Documents. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EBF-RA	The Use of Trampolines in Physical Education Classes

	On July 19, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EBF-RA, The Use of Trampolines in Physical Education Classes. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EBH-RA	Reporting Student Accidents

	On March 8, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EBH-RA, Reporting Student Accidents. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

ECB-RA	Keys to School Buildings

	On March 4, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation ECB-RA, Keys to School Buildings. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

ECM-RA	Joint Occupancy of MCPS Facilities

	On May 1, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation ECM-RA, Joint Occupancy of MCPS Facilities. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EDC-RA	Control of Furniture and Equipment Inventory

	On November 3, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EDC-RA, Control of Furniture and Equipment Inventory. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EIA-RA	Insurance/Self-Insurance Management

	On February 7, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EIA-RA, Insurance/Self-Insurance Management. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EIB-RA	General Liability Insurance

	On January 6, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EIB-RA, General Liability Insurance. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EIC-RA	Student Accident and Football Insurance Program

	On January 10, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EIC-RA, Student Accident and Football Insurance Program. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

EIF-RA	Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Personal Property Loss

	On June 13, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation EIF-RA, Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Personal Property Loss. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

FAA	Long-Range Educational Facilities Planning

	On May 23, 2005, the Board approved the revision of Policy FAA, Long-Range Educational Facilities Planning. This policy was revised to delineate the Board's commitment to a long-range educational facilities planning process that addresses changing enrollment patterns and sustains high quality educational programs, while continuing extensive opportunities for input from parents and the public throughout the process.

FFA-RA	Naming Schools

	On April 25, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation FFA-RA, Naming Schools. This regulation was revised to update offices and to align with Policy FFA, Naming School Facilities.

GBF-RA	Notification and Assistance in Event of the Death of an Employee/Retiree

	On March 4, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation GBF-RA, Notification and Assistance in Event of the Death of an Employee/Retiree. This regulation was revised update offices and to include retirees in the regulation.

IGK-RC	Acquisition and Disposal of donated or Purchased Vehicles for Career Development Education Programs

	On November 3, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation IGK-RC, Acquisition and Disposal of donated or Purchased Vehicles for Career Development Education Programs. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

IJA	School Counseling Programs and Services

	On November 9, 2004, the Board of Education approved the revision of Policy IJA, School Counseling Programs and Services. The policy conveys a vision for school counseling that is aligned with national standards, incorporates effective best practices, and supports the academic achievement of a diverse student population.

IPD-RA	Travel-Study Programs, Field Trips and Student Organization Trips

	On October 14, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation IPD-RA, Travel-Study Programs, Field Trips and Student Organization Trips. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

JEA-RB	Enrollment of Students

	On March 10, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation JEA-RB, Enrollment of Students. This regulation was revised to align with the recently revised Policy JED, Residency, Tuition, and Enrollment.

JEA-RC	Enrollment and Placement of International and Foreign Students

	On February 24, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation JEA-RC, Enrollment and Placement of International and Foreign Students. This regulation was revised to align with the recently revised Policy JED, Residency, Tuition, and Enrollment.

JEB-EA	Age for School Attendance (State Regulation)

	Exhibit JEB-EA, Age for School Attendance (State Regulation) has been revised to comply with state law.

JED-RA	Residency and Tuition

	On March 8, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation JED-RA, Residency and Tuition. This regulation was revised to align with the recently revised Policy JED, Residency, Tuition, and Enrollment.

JEG-RA	Home Schooling

	On June 29, 2005 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation JEG-RA, Home Schooling. This regulation was revised to align with Maryland State Department of Education regulations.

JGA-RA	Classroom Management and Student Behavior Interventions

	On September 10, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation JGA-RA, Classroom Management and Student Behavior Interventions. This regulation was revised to reflect current research and changes in state law.

JHB-RA	Students Excused from Physical Education Classes

	On December 10, 2004 the superintendent approved revisions to Regulation JHB-RA, Students Excused from Physical Education Classes. This regulation was revised to update offices and reflect current practice.

Rescinded Policies and Regulations

ECE-RA	Requests for Maintenance Work

	On January 27, 2005 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation ECE-RA, Requests for Maintenance Work. Information contained in this regulation is obsolete.

ECF-RA	Visits of Maintenance Crews to Schools

	On January 27, 2005 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation ECF-RA, Visits of Maintenance Crews to Schools. Information contained in this regulation is obsolete.

EDD-RA	Equipment Repair

	On December 22, 2004 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation EDD-RA, Equipment Repair. This regulation was rescinded because there are already procedures in place for submitting requests for the equipment in question making the regulation redundant.

FBC	Modular Construction in School Facilities

	On March 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy FBC, Modular Construction in School Facilities. The subject matter outlined in Policy FBC does not rise to the level of a policy issue. The Board of Education retains authority to consider individual modular construction decisions as a part of its review of the Capital Improvements Program.

GDB-RA	Protection of Employees, Students, and Property

	On April 25, 2005 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation GDB-RA, Protection of Employees, Students, and Property. The regulation was rescinded because the information detailed in the regulation is also contained in the Negotiated Agreements.

GEA	Appointment of Professional Personnel

	On February 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy GEA, Appointment of Professional Personnel. The development of an overarching policy on issues concerning human resources renders this policy obsolete.

GEB	Position Sharing

	On February 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy GEB, Position Sharing. The policy contains a regulatory structure for position sharing. This narrow issue does not rise to the level of necessitating a policy statement. Additionally, the development of an overarching policy concerning human resource issues empowers the school system to make decisions such as position sharing based on the evolving needs of the school system.

GJA	Employee Performance Evaluation

	On February 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy GJA, Employee Performance Evaluation. The provisions of the policy are out of date, given the work the school system and employee organizations have done to develop a professional growth system. The critical elements of the professional growth system will be codified in the new overarching human resource policy.

HJA-RA	Recognition and Negotiation Procedures of the Montgomery County Education Association

	On February 7, 2005 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation HJA-RA, Recognition and Negotiation Procedures of the Montgomery County Education Association. The information detailed in this regulation is contractual language that, appropriately, is contained in the contract between MCPS and MCEA.

HJB-RA	Negotiation Procedures and Rights of MCCSSE, of the Board of Education, and of Supporting Services Employees

	On February 7, 2005 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation HJB-RA, Negotiation Procedures and Rights of MCCSSE, of the Board of Education, and of Supporting Services Employees. The information detailed in this regulation is contractual language that, appropriately, is contained in the contract between MCPS and MCCSSE (SEIU Local 500).

HJC-RA	Recognition and Negotiation Procedures of the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Supervisory Personnel

	On February 7, 2005 the superintendent approved the rescission of Regulation HJC-RA, Recognition and Negotiation Procedures of the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Supervisory Personnel. The information detailed in this regulation is contractual language that, appropriately, is contained in the contract between MCPS and MCAASP.

IHA	Independent Study

	On March 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy IHA, Independent Study. The policy is currently outdated and does not reflect the myriad of instructional delivery methods currently utilized.

ISB-EA	Graduation Requirements (State Regulation) (Students Entering Grade 9 for the First Time in 1993-1994 and thereafter)

	Exhibit ISB-EA, Graduation Requirements (State Regulation) (Students Entering Grade 9 for the First Time in 1993-1994 and thereafter) has been removed because it no longer reflects the current state of the law.

ISB-EB	Graduation Requirements (State Regulation) (Students Who Entered grade 9 before 1993-1994)

	Exhibit ISB-EB, Graduation Requirements (State Regulation) (Students Who Entered grade 9 before 1993-1994) has been removed because it no longer reflects the current state of the law.

JEG-EA	Home Instruction (State Regulation)

	Exhibit JEG-EA, Home Instruction (State Regulation) has been removed because it no longer reflects the current state of the law.

JPC	Administration of Medication to Pupils

	On March 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy JPC, Administration of Medication to Pupils. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has jurisdiction over school health services and has policies and regulations in place to address this topic.

JPE	Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS/HTLV-III Infection

	On March 8, 2005, the Board approved the rescission of Policy JPE, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS/HTLV-III Infection. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has jurisdiction over school health services and has policies and regulations in place to address this topic. Additionally, there is a regulation that governs control of communicable diseases in schools, including AIDS.


	For questions regarding policies and regulations, call Harriet Potosky at (301) 279-3538. Updated August 31, 2006 \| Maintained by Missy Gumula


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