CONTENTS
Letter of Transmittal
Executive Summary
1. DISTRICT ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Chapter 1
A. Governance
B. Policy and Procedures
C. District Management
D. Planning and Evaluation2. EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY
Introduction to Chapter 2
A. Student Performance
B. Instructional Resources
C. Dropout Prevention/Counseling/Alternative Schools
D. Compensatory Programs
E. Advanced Academic Services
F. Special Education Program
G. Bilingual Education Program
H. Career and Technology Education Program
I. Health and Wellness Services Management3. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Introduction to Chapter 3
A. Organization and Management
B. Community and Business Involvement
C. Parent Involvement
D. Communications and Public Relations4. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Chapter 4
A. Organization and Management of Personnel
B. Salaries and Benefits
C. Recruiting and Hiring
D. Employee Management and Performance Appraisals
E. Professional Development5. FACILIITES USE AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Chapter 5
A. Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
B. Plant Maintenance
C. Custodial Services
D. Energy Use and Management6. ASSET AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Chapter 6
A. Cash and Investment Management
B. Insurance Programs
C. Fixed Assets
D. Bond Issuance and Indebtedness7. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Chapter 7
A. Planning and Budgeting
B. Accounting Operations
C. Student Activity Funds
D. Internal and External Audit8. PURCHASING AND WAREHOUSE SERVICES
Introduction to Chapter 8
A. Purchasing
B. Warehouse Services
C. Textbooks9. COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Chapter 9
A. Management and Operations
B. Technology Planning
C. Instructional Technology
D. Technology Infrastructure and Hardware10. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Introduction to Chapter 10
A. Organization and Staffing
B. Routing and Scheduling
C. Training and Safety
D. School Bus Maintenance
E. Outsourcing Student Transportation11. FOOD SERVICE
Introduction to Chapter 11
A. Organization and Staffing
B. Operations
C. Student Meal Participation
D. Financial Management
E. Financial Management12. SAFETY AND SECURITY
Introduction to Chapter 12
A. Security Operations
B. Safety
C. Student Discipline ManagementAPPENDICES
Appendix A - Public Forums and Focus Group Comments
Appendix B - Community Survey Results
Appendix C - District Administrator and Support Staff Survey
Appendix D - Principal and Assistant Principal Survey Results
Appendix E - Teacher Survey Results
Appendix F - Student Survey Results