92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 84, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-84-002 - Definitions

As used in this Chapter:

002.01 Accreditation or accredited

Accreditation or accredited shall mean a level of recognition by the State Board of Education which establishes that the educational service unit has met all provisions and requirements of this Chapter.

002.02 Board

Board shall mean the State Board of Education.

002.03 Collaboration

Collaboration shall mean a systemic process in which individuals and agencies work together to achieve common goals.

002.04 Commissioner

Commissioner shall mean the State Commissioner of Education.

002.05 Core services

Core services shall mean services that are provided by educational service units to all member school districts and that are in the following service areas in order of priority:

002.05A Staff development, which shall include access to staff development related to improving the achievement of students in poverty and students with diverse backgrounds;

002.05B Technology, including distance education services; and

002.05C Instructional materials services.

002.06 Department

Department shall mean the State Department of Education, which is comprised of the State Board of Education and the State Commissioner of Education.

002.07 ESU

ESU shall mean an educational service unit of the State of Nebraska.

002.08 ESU Board

ESU Board shall mean the governing board of the educational service unit as defined and described in Section 79-1217 R.R.S.

002.09 ESU Coordinating Council

ESU Coordinating Council shall mean the political subdivision composed of one administrator from each educational service unit, as described in Section 79-1245 R.R.S.

002.10 ESU Services

ESU Services shall mean educational services that are supported by sources other than the state appropriation for core services, such as property tax levy funds or grant funds.

002.11 Member School District

Member School District shall mean any school district which is a member of an educational service unit.

002.12 Teaching Responsibility

Teaching Responsibility shall have the same meaning as "teach" as defined in Section 79-101(12) R.R.S.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 84, § 002