Section 273.118 - Are there additional authorities an Indian Education Committee can exercise?The organizational papers and by-laws of the Indian Education Committee may include additional powers and duties that would permit the Committee to:
(a) Participate in negotiations concerning all contracts;(b) Make an annual assessment of the learning needs of Indian children in the community affected;(c) Have access to all reports, evaluations, surveys, and other program and budget related documents determined necessary by the Committee to carry out its responsibilities, subject only to the provisions of § 273.180 ;(d) Request periodic reports and evaluations regarding the Indian education program;(e) Establish a local grievance policy and procedures related to programs in the education plan;(f) Meet regularly with the professional staff serving Indian children and with the local education agency;(g) Hold committee meetings on a regular basis which are open to the public; and(h) Have such additional powers as are consistent with these regulations.