N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:33-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 6A:33-3.1 - Annual school plan

(a) Each year, a Comprehensive or Targeted School shall form an annual school plan team whose membership shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Parents and families;

2. Community members;

3. Teachers and other school staff; and

4. Students, when appropriate.

(b) The annual school plan team shall first conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify high-priority areas to address in the annual school plan. The comprehensive needs assessment shall include:

1. An in-depth analysis of quantitative academic achievement and climate and culture data; and

2. A qualitative review of school-level practices based on a Department-provided rubric and supported by data determined to be relevant by the school district.

(c) The annual school plan shall include the results of the comprehensive needs assessment and subsequent root cause analysis. The annual school plan shall also include measurable goals.

(d) School districts with one or more Comprehensive School(s) or three or more Targeted Schools shall submit to the assigned field support team for approval, the proposed annual school plan for all schools identified as in need of support and improvement. The submission shall include written documentation demonstrating that the school district's superintendent and either the school business administrator or the Federal programs administrator have approved the annual school plan and affirmed that the plan is aligned with the school district's strategic plan.

(e) School districts that have no Comprehensive Schools and have less than three Targeted Schools shall review the annual school plan for the Targeted School(s). The plan shall include written documentation demonstrating that the school district's superintendent and either the school business administrator or the Federal programs administrator have approved the annual school plan and affirmed that the plan is aligned with the school district's strategic plan.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:33-3.1

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1915(a), effective 11/15/2021