17.00 Annual Surveys and Needs Assessments

Meets 4 of the 4 criteria

Meets 4 of 4 criteria

Meets 4 of 4 criteria listed below:

Meets 3 of 4 criteria.

Meets 2 or less of the 4 criteria.

AND

AND

5. Evidence that a Professional Development Needs Survey was administered;

Reports survey and needs assessment results to member districts and the Department

Reports survey and needs assessment results to member districts.

6. Evidence that the survey data was reviewed by cooperative leadership;

AND

7. Evidence of ongoing input of district needs from various groups (id Teacher Center Committee, job alike groups, etc.

4.2 Provide Assistance

Meets 3 of the 3 criteria

Meets 3 of the 3 criteria.

Meets 3 of the 3 criteria listed below:

Meets 2 of the 3 criteria.

Meets 1 of the 3 criteria.

AND

AND

4. Assist member districts in meeting or exceeding accreditation standards and equalizing educational opportunities;

Provides evidence that exceeds the expectation in at least two (2) areas such as exceeding accreditation standards and equalizing education opportunities

Provides evidence that exceeds the expectation in at least one (1) area such as exceeding accreditation standards and equalizing education opportunities OR a cost analysis study of coordinated services.

5. Using educational resources more effectively through cooperation among school districts; and

AND

6. Promoting coordination between school districts and the Department in order to provide services that are consistent with the needs identified by school districts and the education priorities of the state.

9.00 Teacher Center Committee and 10.00 Other Necessary Committees

Meets 5 of the 5 criteria.

Meets 5 of the 5 criteria.

Meets 5 of the 5 criteria listed below:

Meets 4 of the 5 criteria.

Meets 3 or less of the 5 criteria.

AND

AND

6. A teacher center will provide, if funds are available, curriculum development assistance, educational materials, and staff development services to teachers within the area.

Lists the other committees and the purposes or responsiveness to member districts.

Lists the other committees and the purposes or responsiveness to member districts.

7. A teacher center committee is composed of a least one (1) representative from the staff of each school district;

AND

8. At least one-half (1/2), but not more than two-thirds (2/3) of the members are classroom teachers;

Best practices are shared publicly.

9. The committee meets at least three (3) times per year; and

16.00 Liaison with Postsecondary Institutions

Collaborates with more than two (2) postsecondary institutions on a regular basis.

Collaborates with more than one (1) postsecondary institution on a regular basis.

Shall cooperate with the state-supported postsecondary institution located within its area.

Cooperates with one (1) postsecondary institution within the state.

Does not cooperate or collaborate with a postsecondary institution.

AND

11.00 Director

Meets 5 of the 5 criteria

Meets 5 of the 5 criteria

Meets 5 of the 5 criteria listed below:

Meets 4 of the 5 criteria.

Meets 3 or less of the 5 criteria.

12.00 Personnel

AND

AND

6. All positions requiring licensure are occupied by personnel possessing licensure or approved alternative

14.00 General policies, rules and regulations

All audit findings are addressed

All audit findings are addressed

7. Evidence of staff formal evaluations including performance evaluation of director

21.00 Policies, procedures, expenditures, reports and audits

AND

8. Personnel policies are in place and current

Best practices are shared publicly

9. Annual reports are compiled and disseminated to individuals and entities required by statute

3.00 Board of Directors

The Board of Directors meet more than eight (8) times each year, and written policies and procedures for operation are filed with the State Board.

The Board of Directors meet more than eight (8) times each year, and written policies and procedures for operation are filed with the State Board.

The Board of Directors meet at least eight (8) times each year, and general fiduciary responsibilities for the cooperative are documented.

The Board of Directors meet less than eight (8) times each year, and/or general fiduciary responsibilities for the cooperative are minimally documented.

The Board of Directors meet less than eight (8) times each year, and/or general fiduciary responsibilities for the cooperative are not adequately documented.

8.00 Executive Committee

AND

OR

Records of internal improvement in efficiency of operation are available upon request.

The executive committee meets at least nine (9) times per year, and the board of directors meets at least three (3) times annually. The president of the board shall serve as chair of the executive committee.

18.00 Programs and Services

Meets 3 of the 3 criteria.

Meets 3 of the 3 criteria.

Meets 3 of the 3 criteria listed below:

Meets 2 of the 3 criteria.

Meets 1 or less of the 3 criteria.

19.00 Participation of Local School Districts

AND

AND

1. Programs and services are based on the needs of the member districts and priorities of the state;

22.2 extent of local financial support

Programs and services are documented based on needs assessment and evaluation is reported.

Programs and services are documented based on needs assessment.

2. Each member district is entitled to participate in programs and services that are fully supported by state funds

24.00 Technology Centers

AND

AND

3. Programs and other services may be supported by local funds.

25.00 Mathematics and Science Center

Resources of the educational service cooperative are enhanced by forming support networks among the member schools to provide extended services, provide new services and combine funding to support programs such as group purchasing, thus maximizing local school district funding. 90% or more of member districts participate by purchasing services and providing release time for staff to engage in specialized training & services.

50% or more of member districts support the cooperative in offering extended services in two (2) or more activities or events or purchased services with local funds.

AND

AND

Cost analysis study has been performed for 1/5 of member districts annually and the findings have been shared in a face-to-face meeting with the superintendent.

At least one (1) cost analysis study has been performed and the findings have been shared in a face-to-face meeting with the superintendent(s)

AND