M RELATIONS WITH OTHER EDUCATION AGENCIES MA MCAA ME MF MFB MGB MK Goals and Objectives Students Attending Non-Public Schools

s Education Research and Service Centers Colleges and Universities Student Teachers and Internships School Boards Associations Educational Accreditation Agency Relations

Date Approved: June 8, 2006 EDUCATION AGENCIES RELATIONS GOALS MA

The Board shall cooperate with other school districts as well as with other local, state, and regional agencies and organizations in the solution of educational problems of common concern.

Date Approved: June 8, 2006 STUDENTS ATTENDING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS MCAA

The Columbia School District shall serve eligible students attending eligible non-public schools on an equitable basis with federal funds providing the regulations for the administration of such federal funds provide for the delivery of such services to students attending eligible non-public schools.

Date Approved: June 8, 2006 RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND SERVICE CENTERS ME

The district shall cooperate with colleges, universities, regional service agencies and the Mississippi Department of Education in promoting potentially useful research. Research projects will be approved by the Superintendent on an individual basis.

Date Approved: June 8, 2006 RELATIONS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MF

The Superintendent shall keep the Board informed of all opportunities for shared and cooperative services between the district and institutions of higher learning.

Date Approved: June 8, 2006 STUDENT TEACHERS AND INTERNSHIPS MFB

The cooperating teacher, in conjunction with the principal and the representative of the preparation institution, shall assign the student teacher or intern responsibilities and duties that will provide adequate preparation for teaching. Section 37-132-3 (1973) Any student teacher or intern under the supervision of a licensed teacher, principal, or other administrator shall have the protection of the laws accorded the licensed employee of the district. While acting as a student teacher or intern, he/she shall comply with all rules and regulations of the district and observe those duties assigned licensed personnel. Section 37-132-5 (1973) The classroom teacher is responsible for the implementation of the above timetable which should be sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of the student teacher and students. It is expected that by Phase No. 4 the student teacher engage in all facets of classroom instruction which would include student evaluation. However, no student teacher evaluation will be considered final or absolute. LEGAL REF.: Mississippi Code, as cited

Date Approved: June 8, 2006 SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION MGB

The Board shall maintain membership in the Mississippi School Boards Association and the National School Boards Association through its affiliation with the state association.

EDUCATIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCY RELATIONS

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The Board shall ensure that the schools of the district meet the standards for accreditation prescribed by the Commission on School Accreditation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.