C.04 Probationary Status of Schools and/or Specific Programs

The superintendent shall have the authority to place schools and/or specific programs on probation at his/her discretion if the superintendent believes probationary status will motivate needed improvements at the school or in the specific program.  Schools and/or specific programs placed on probation shall be required to develop and implement an improvement plan to make necessary changes that are in the best interest of students and the district.  The superintendent shall closely monitor schools and/or specific programs on probation and make regular, but not less than semi-annual, reports to the Board of Education regarding the school and/or specific program’s status.

Administrative Position: Superintendent

Department Director: Associate Superintendents for Elementary Schools/Associate Superintendent(s) for Secondary Schools

References

Legal Cross Ref.:

• §22-5-14 NMSA 1978

Board Policy Cross Ref.:

• C.01 Superintendent’s Authority and Responsibility

Procedural Directive Cross Ref.:

• Probationary Status of Schools and/or Specific Programs

NSBA/NEPN Classification: CBC

Introduced: June 6, 2011
Reviewed: June 14, 2011
Adopted: June 15, 2011