Arkansas Code
Subchapter 13 - Site-Based Decision Making
§ 6-13-1305. School district policy — Contents

The policy adopted by the local school district board of directors to implement site-based decision making shall also address the following:
(1) Parent, citizen, and community participation, including the relationship of the school council with other groups;
(2) Cooperation and collaboration within the school district, with other school districts, and with other public and private agencies;
(3) Professional development plans developed pursuant to the state accreditation standards;
(4) School-level improvement plans, including the form and function of strategic planning and its relationship to school district planning;
(5) School budget and administration, including:
(A) Discretionary funds;
(B) Activity and other school funds;
(C) Funds for maintenance, supplies, and equipment; and
(D) Accounting and auditing;

(6) Assessment of individual student progress, including testing and reporting of student progress to students, parents, the school district, the community, and the state;
(7) Requirements for waiver of school district policies;
(8) Requirements for record keeping by the school council;
(9) A process for appealing a decision made by a school council; and
(10) Teacher evaluations, professional growth plans, and teacher support under the Teacher Excellence and Support System, § 6-17-2801 et seq.