ND Department of Public InstructionND Department of Public Instruction

New Administrators New Administrators Conference Conference

August 3, 2012August 3, 2012

Summary of “Possible Legislation” Impacting Summary of “Possible Legislation” Impacting K-12 Education to be the Impacting K-12 K-12 Education to be the Impacting K-12

Education by the 63Education by the 63rdrd Legislative Assembly Legislative Assembly

COMMISSION ON EDUCATION COMMISSION ON EDUCATION IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT

•No Longer in Existence - LegislativelyNo Longer in Existence - Legislatively•No Unified “Omnibus” K-12 Education Policy BillNo Unified “Omnibus” K-12 Education Policy Bill•Education Associations and State Level Efforts Not Education Associations and State Level Efforts Not

CoordinatedCoordinated•So What Will The Next Session Do or Not Do for So What Will The Next Session Do or Not Do for

K12 Education?K12 Education?•First a Quick Review Of 2011 Laws Impacting ND First a Quick Review Of 2011 Laws Impacting ND

SchoolsSchools•Then Look at Predictions for 63Then Look at Predictions for 63rdrd Legislative Legislative

Assemble Made at Last Year's New Administrator Assemble Made at Last Year's New Administrator ConferenceConference

Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirementsMinimum HS Diploma RequirementsMinimum HS Diploma Requirements NDCC 15.1-21-02.1NDCC 15.1-21-02.1

The 22 units of high school coursework setThe 22 units of high school coursework set Allows districts to require additional units of high school coursework above Allows districts to require additional units of high school coursework above

the 22 unit minimumthe 22 unit minimum

Minimum HS Graduation Requirements Minimum HS Graduation Requirements NDCC 15.1-21-02NDCC 15.1-21-02 4 units of English language arts from a sequence that includes literature, composition, and 4 units of English language arts from a sequence that includes literature, composition, and

speech;speech; 3 units of mathematics;3 units of mathematics; 3 units of science, including 1 unit of physical science and biology; and 1 unit of any other 3 units of science, including 1 unit of physical science and biology; and 1 unit of any other

science; or two 1/2 units of any other sciencescience; or two 1/2 units of any other science 3 units of social studies, including: 1 unit of United States history; 1/2 unit of United States 3 units of social studies, including: 1 unit of United States history; 1/2 unit of United States

government and 1/2 unit of economics; or 1 unit of problems of democracy; and 1 unit or two government and 1/2 unit of economics; or 1 unit of problems of democracy; and 1 unit or two 1/2 units of any other social studies, which may include civics, civilization, geography and 1/2 units of any other social studies, which may include civics, civilization, geography and history, multicultural studies, North Dakota studies, psychology, sociology, and world history; history, multicultural studies, North Dakota studies, psychology, sociology, and world history;

1unit of physical education; or 1/2 unit of physical education and ½ unit of health; 1unit of physical education; or 1/2 unit of physical education and ½ unit of health; 2 units of: Foreign languages; Native American languages2 units of: Foreign languages; Native American languages .., Fine arts; or Career and technical , Fine arts; or Career and technical

education courses; andeducation courses; and Any 5 additional units.Any 5 additional units.

ND ScholarshipsND ScholarshipsNDCC 15.1-21-02.5NDCC 15.1-21-02.5

Academic and CTE ScholarshipsAcademic and CTE Scholarships Adds American sign language to meet foreign language requirementAdds American sign language to meet foreign language requirement Sets 3.0GPA based on a 4.0 grading scale instead of a B averageSets 3.0GPA based on a 4.0 grading scale instead of a B average

Scholarship AmountsScholarship Amounts & & ApplicabilityApplicability Fully funds for attending colleges on quarters ($500/qrtr)Fully funds for attending colleges on quarters ($500/qrtr) Full time enrollment set at 12 credits for first two semesters and 15 Full time enrollment set at 12 credits for first two semesters and 15

credits for semesters thereafter credits for semesters thereafter Provides for equivalent number of credits for students enrolled in Provides for equivalent number of credits for students enrolled in

quarter credit classesquarter credit classes

Scholarship Eligibility– One Time ExceptionScholarship Eligibility– One Time Exception GPA below 2.75 1GPA below 2.75 1stst semester/quarter will get the scholarship the 2 semester/quarter will get the scholarship the 2ndnd

semester/quartersemester/quarter Must attain a 2.75 thereafter to be eligible for continued fundingMust attain a 2.75 thereafter to be eligible for continued funding Applicable to student only one timeApplicable to student only one time

AssessmentsAssessments

State Assessments for Reading, Mathematics, State Assessments for Reading, Mathematics, Science – Test Administration Science – Test Administration NDCC15.1-21-08NDCC15.1-21-08 Math &reading annually grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11Math &reading annually grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 Science annually in Science annually in oneone grade selected from 3-5; 6-9;and 11 grade selected from 3-5; 6-9;and 11

Summative Assessment- Selection-Costs-Summative Assessment- Selection-Costs-ExemptionsExemptions NDCC15.1-21-20NDCC15.1-21-20 Students taking the ACT in 11Students taking the ACT in 11 thth grade will also take writing grade will also take writing

assessmentassessment DPI responsible for the procuring and administering of the ACT and DPI responsible for the procuring and administering of the ACT and

WorkKeys testsWorkKeys tests Districts will need to report:Districts will need to report:

Number of 11Number of 11thth grade students taking the ACT and ACT writing test grade students taking the ACT and ACT writing test

3 WorkKeys tests; and 3 WorkKeys tests; and

Students who were exempt from the test and why exemptStudents who were exempt from the test and why exempt

Career-Interest Inventory RequirementsCareer-Interest Inventory RequirementsNDCC15.1-21-18NDCC15.1-21-18

Students 7th or 8th grade must participate in Students 7th or 8th grade must participate in either:either: A individual consultative process or A individual consultative process or A nine-week course to their career interest and educational A nine-week course to their career interest and educational

planningplanning

Schools must notify high school students that Schools must notify high school students that they: they: Can request to receive a consultative review of the their individual Can request to receive a consultative review of the their individual

high school education plan at least once during each high school high school education plan at least once during each high school gradegrade

District must verify compliance with the requirements with DPIDistrict must verify compliance with the requirements with DPI

Changes to Kindergarten ProgramChanges to Kindergarten ProgramEstablishment by Board-Parent RequestEstablishment by Board-Parent Request Must provide ½ day kindergarten or pay tuition for student to attend Must provide ½ day kindergarten or pay tuition for student to attend

kindergarten provided by another districtkindergarten provided by another district

Public kindergarten – RequirementsPublic kindergarten – Requirements Kindergarten instructional calendar is equal to at least Kindergarten instructional calendar is equal to at least

50% of the full time instructional days (87.5days)50% of the full time instructional days (87.5days)

Readiness Testing for Kindergarteners Readiness Testing for Kindergarteners (HB1273)(HB1273) May conduct readiness testing/formative assessments of incoming May conduct readiness testing/formative assessments of incoming

kindergarten students. kindergarten students. Dates maybe within or before the regular school calendarDates maybe within or before the regular school calendar May set aside up to 2 of the days for readiness testing/ formative May set aside up to 2 of the days for readiness testing/ formative

assessments and count as kindergarten instructional daysassessments and count as kindergarten instructional days Student attendance on those days limited to the period of time during which Student attendance on those days limited to the period of time during which

the individual student's testing/assessment is scheduledthe individual student's testing/assessment is scheduled..

Alternative Middle SchoolAlternative Middle SchoolSESSION LAWSESSION LAW

Weighting FactorWeighting Factor Provides weighting factor of Provides weighting factor of 0.15 0.15 for Alternative Middle School - for Alternative Middle School -

July 1, 2013 July 1, 2013 throughthrough June 20, 2015 June 20, 2015

Alternative Middle School – GrantsAlternative Middle School – Grants $300,000 in grant funds for a alternative education program in grade $300,000 in grant funds for a alternative education program in grade

6-8 beginning second year of 2011-13 biennium 6-8 beginning second year of 2011-13 biennium Grant factor is 0.15 the number of enrolled students enrolled in a Grant factor is 0.15 the number of enrolled students enrolled in a

program of at least 15 hrs/weekprogram of at least 15 hrs/week Grants prorated based on the percentage of the total each district is Grants prorated based on the percentage of the total each district is

entitled if there is insufficient fundsentitled if there is insufficient funds

$164,000 Available for 2012-13$164,000 Available for 2012-13

Alternative Middle School Programs 2012-13 Alternative Middle School Programs 2012-13

School # of Students$ Amount AwardedWilliston Public Schools 15 $8,955Bismarck Public Schools 25 $14,925New Town Public Schools 20 $11,940Grafton Public School District 10 $5,970Warwick Public School 20 $11,940Dickinson Public Schools 20 $11,940Mandan Public Schools 40 $23,880Fargo Public School 30 $17,910West Fargo Public Schools 12 $7,164Devils Lake Public Schools 12 $7,164Beulah Public Schools 5 $2,985Grand Forks Public Schools 15 $8,955Jamestown Public Schools 4 $2,388

TOTAL $136,116

Early Childhood Education ProgramEarly Childhood Education Program

Districts can operate an early childhood education Districts can operate an early childhood education program may request if the programprogram may request if the program:: Is taught by individuals who are licensed to teach in early childhood Is taught by individuals who are licensed to teach in early childhood

education by the education standards and practices board;education by the education standards and practices board; Follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum; Follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum; Is in compliance with all municipal and state health, fire, and safety Is in compliance with all municipal and state health, fire, and safety

requirements; requirements; andand Limits its enrollment to children who have reached the age of four Limits its enrollment to children who have reached the age of four

before August first in the year of enrollment.before August first in the year of enrollment.

In determining the state aid payments to which a school In determining the state aid payments to which a school district is entitled, the superintendent of public instruction district is entitled, the superintendent of public instruction may not count any student enrolled in a regular early may not count any student enrolled in a regular early childhood education programchildhood education program

Gearing Up For KindergartenGearing Up For Kindergarten

Developed by NDSU Extension Service specialists and Parent Developed by NDSU Extension Service specialists and Parent Resource Center coordinators to assist parents and their 4 year-olds in Resource Center coordinators to assist parents and their 4 year-olds in preparing for the transition to kindergartenpreparing for the transition to kindergarten

Is a school readiness and parent education program to assist parents Is a school readiness and parent education program to assist parents and their 4 year-olds in preparing for the transition to kindergartenand their 4 year-olds in preparing for the transition to kindergarten

SB2150 provides $500,000 for the biennium to support schools with SB2150 provides $500,000 for the biennium to support schools with reimbursable grantsreimbursable grants

Reimbursement will be based on the following formula:Reimbursement will be based on the following formula: $133 per student/family, up to $2,000 for a 16 session class$133 per student/family, up to $2,000 for a 16 session class $125 per student/family, up to $1,250 for a 10 session class$125 per student/family, up to $1,250 for a 10 session class (each class must serve a minimum of 10 families per class and the (each class must serve a minimum of 10 families per class and the

recommendedrecommended maximum size of 15 families per class)maximum size of 15 families per class)

School District Rapid Enrollment Growth School District Rapid Enrollment Growth GrantsGrants

SESSION LAWSESSION LAW

Appropriates $5 million from oil and gas impact Appropriates $5 million from oil and gas impact fundfund

Eligible if district FTE student enrollment is Eligible if district FTE student enrollment is increased by 7% and is equal to 25 full time increased by 7% and is equal to 25 full time students from 9/10 enrollment reportstudents from 9/10 enrollment report

Grant is equal to per pupil payment times actually Grant is equal to per pupil payment times actually increase in FTE enrollmentincrease in FTE enrollment

No more than $2.5 million can be spent during first No more than $2.5 million can be spent during first year of bienniumyear of biennium

Not eligible for grant if EFB requirement is Not eligible for grant if EFB requirement is exceededexceeded

Transportation GrantsTransportation GrantsSession LawSession Law

$5 million will be distributed this spring due to meeting budget surplus $5 million will be distributed this spring due to meeting budget surplus triggertrigger

Increases transportation grants by $5 million ($43 million to $48 million) Increases transportation grants by $5 million ($43 million to $48 million) for next bienniumfor next biennium

$1.03/mile (was $0.92/mile) for school bus with capacity of 10 or more $1.03/mile (was $0.92/mile) for school bus with capacity of 10 or more passengerspassengers

$0.46/mile (was $0.44/mile for vehicle with capacity of 9 or fewer $0.46/mile (was $0.44/mile for vehicle with capacity of 9 or fewer passengerspassengers

Adds round up to 2 round trips for IEP/parent transported studentsAdds round up to 2 round trips for IEP/parent transported students One way for parent drive if student more than 2 miles from schoolOne way for parent drive if student more than 2 miles from school

$0.26/student (was $0.24/student) for each one-way trip$0.26/student (was $0.24/student) for each one-way trip

Weather or Other Emergency ConditionsWeather or Other Emergency ConditionsNDCC 15.1-27-23NDCC 15.1-27-23

Closure of SchoolsClosure of Schools Make every effort to reschedule classes so that Make every effort to reschedule classes so that

students receive at least the number of full instructional students receive at least the number of full instructional days of instruction required by section 15.1-06-04.days of instruction required by section 15.1-06-04.

If a school/school district closes for only a portion of its If a school/school district closes for only a portion of its regular school day, the hours during which the regular school day, the hours during which the school/school district is closed may be added together school/school district is closed may be added together to determine the number of additional full days of to determine the number of additional full days of instruction that may be waived. instruction that may be waived.

Use of New Money- Teacher Compensation Use of New Money- Teacher Compensation IncreasesIncreases

70% of new money received in per student payment to be used for teacher 70% of new money received in per student payment to be used for teacher compensationcompensation

Do not include the following in determining the total amount of dollars in the Do not include the following in determining the total amount of dollars in the grants - state school aid line item in the 2011-13 appropriation:grants - state school aid line item in the 2011-13 appropriation:

Equity paymentsEquity payments REA moneys and grantsREA moneys and grants PowerSchool payment (flow-thru to EduTech in wsu formula)PowerSchool payment (flow-thru to EduTech in wsu formula) Contingent distributionsContingent distributions

Do not include the following in determining the total amount of dollars in the Do not include the following in determining the total amount of dollars in the grants - state school aid line item in the 2009-11 appropriation:grants - state school aid line item in the 2009-11 appropriation:

Equity paymentsEquity payments REA moneys and grantsREA moneys and grants Technology support paymentsTechnology support payments Contingent distributions; andContingent distributions; and

Subtract the amount received in 2009-2011 appropriation from amount received Subtract the amount received in 2009-2011 appropriation from amount received in 2011-13 appropriation to determine total amount of new moneyin 2011-13 appropriation to determine total amount of new money

Funding FormulaFunding FormulaPer Student Payment RatePer Student Payment Rate $3,910 $3,910 for for 2011-122011-12 and and $3,980 $3,980 forfor 2012-13 2012-13

Baseline Funding - Determination-Max/Min Baseline Funding - Determination-Max/Min Sets maximum funding in state aid at Sets maximum funding in state aid at 142%142% of baseline per weighted of baseline per weighted

student unit for student unit for 2011-12 school year2011-12 school year

Equity Payments Equity Payments Takes out highest (3 times > Statewide Avg ITVPS) and lowest (less than Takes out highest (3 times > Statewide Avg ITVPS) and lowest (less than

1/51/5thth Statewide Avg ITVPS) for calculating statewide Avg ITVPS Statewide Avg ITVPS) for calculating statewide Avg ITVPS Sets general fund mill levy for taxable year 2008 for determining ITVPSets general fund mill levy for taxable year 2008 for determining ITVP

Special education factors from Special education factors from 00..073073 to to 0.0790.079 – – July 1, 2012 July 1, 2012

Unobligated GF BalanceUnobligated GF Balance End Fund Balance (EFB) decreased from 50% to 45% plus $20,000 of End Fund Balance (EFB) decreased from 50% to 45% plus $20,000 of

actual expenditureactual expenditure Does not include any moneys that were received from the federal education Does not include any moneys that were received from the federal education

jobs fundjobs fund

Zero Increase Number of MillsZero Increase Number of MillsNDCC 57-15-02.1NDCC 57-15-02.1

Beginning This 2011Beginning This 2011 Districts may not impose a property tax levy in a greater number Districts may not impose a property tax levy in a greater number

of mills than the “zero increase number of mills” unless they of mills than the “zero increase number of mills” unless they advertise and hold a public hearingadvertise and hold a public hearing

““Zero increase number of mills” Zero increase number of mills” Means the number of mills against the taxing district’s current Means the number of mills against the taxing district’s current

year taxable valuation, excluding consideration of new growth, year taxable valuation, excluding consideration of new growth, which will provide the which will provide the same amount of property tax revenuesame amount of property tax revenue as as the property tax levy in the prior yearthe property tax levy in the prior year

Zero Increased Number of MillsZero Increased Number of Mills“Things to Keep In Mind”“Things to Keep In Mind”

The new laws states that a "Property tax levy" means the tax rate, expressed in The new laws states that a "Property tax levy" means the tax rate, expressed in mills, for all property taxes levied by the taxing district – so you must include mills, for all property taxes levied by the taxing district – so you must include ALLALL property tax levys when doing your calculation.property tax levys when doing your calculation.

If you If you anyany increase in total dollars from the 2012 levy over your 2011 levy you increase in total dollars from the 2012 levy over your 2011 levy you must post the hearing notification in your local newspaper.must post the hearing notification in your local newspaper.

The notice must be published at least 7 days before the hearing and the hearing The notice must be published at least 7 days before the hearing and the hearing (generally when you adopt your preliminary budget in July) cannot be held before (generally when you adopt your preliminary budget in July) cannot be held before 6:00PM6:00PM on that date. on that date.

State law requires districts to set tax levy by August 15State law requires districts to set tax levy by August 15 NDCC 57-15-13NDCC 57-15-13

The hearing notice has very specific requirements which are on the NDCEL The hearing notice has very specific requirements which are on the NDCEL website and can be accessed by using the following link:website and can be accessed by using the following link:

Announce at your first hearing (preliminary budget) the date and time of your final Announce at your first hearing (preliminary budget) the date and time of your final meeting when you adopt your budget (usually in October). If you do that you do meeting when you adopt your budget (usually in October). If you do that you do not need to post another notification in the your local newspaper.not need to post another notification in the your local newspaper.

NDCC 57-15-02.1 (HB1194) Zero Increased Number of Mills Procedures

Calculating “Zero Increase Mill Levy” Calculating “Zero Increase Mill Levy” for All Mills Leviedfor All Mills Levied

Taxable ValuationValuation of New Land Growth in

District

2010 4,931,435 2011 $ 0

-

2011 5,031,507

Mills Levied in 2010 Proposed Mill Levy for 2011

General 105.00 General 105.00  

Technology 5.00 Technology 5.00

Transportation   Transportation  

HS Tuition   HS Tuition  

Judgment   Judgment  

Asbestos   Asbestos  

Remodeling   Remodeling  

Alternative Ed   Alternative Ed  

Special Reserve   Special Reserve  

Special Assessment  

Special Assessment  

Building 4.98 Building 4.98

Sinking and Interest  

Sinking and Interest  

Other Bonding   Other Bonding  

TOTAL 114.98 TOTAL 114.98

Total Mills Levied

2010 114.98

2011 114.98

Calculation Zero Increase Number of Mills Calculation Zero Increase Number of Mills 2011 2012

Taxable Valuation $ 4,931,435 $ 5,031,507

Minus New Growth $ -

Taxable Valuation Excluding New Growth $ 4,931,435 $ 5,031,507

Mill Levy (2010) 114.98

Zero Increase Number of Mills 112.69

Property Tax Revenue $ 567,016.40 $ 567,016.40

Proposed Mill Levy (2011) 114.98

Proposed Property Tax Revenue

Percentage Increase (Exceeding Zero Increase) 2.03%

School Approval School Approval Requirements and Requirements and Payment Reductions for Late ReportsPayment Reductions for Late Reports

NDCC 15.1-06-06 (06-06.1 for non-public)NDCC 15.1-06-06 (06-06.1 for non-public)

All ND schools will be required to submit an All ND schools will be required to submit an “Annual “Annual Compliance Report”Compliance Report” to DPI by October 1 of each school year to DPI by October 1 of each school year in order to be declared “APPROVED” and receive foundation in order to be declared “APPROVED” and receive foundation aid  aid 

Compliance report requires signatures of the principal and Compliance report requires signatures of the principal and superintendent for public schools, and signatures of the superintendent for public schools, and signatures of the governing board in the case of a non-public school, and being governing board in the case of a non-public school, and being formally approved by the board of the school district:formally approved by the board of the school district:

Must be filed with the DPI by October 1 or the date of the extension Must be filed with the DPI by October 1 or the date of the extension provided by lawprovided by law

DPI will send electronic notification of compliance report due date on DPI will send electronic notification of compliance report due date on September 10 and September 25 to each school principal, school district September 10 and September 25 to each school principal, school district superintendent, and school board membersuperintendent, and school board member

Annual Compliance Report Annual Compliance Report AssurancesAssurances

In signing the Annual Compliance Report the In signing the Annual Compliance Report the school/district is providing assurance that:school/district is providing assurance that: Valid Teaching License Pre-K-12 Valid Teaching License Pre-K-12 - - Each classroom teacher is Each classroom teacher is

licensed to teach by the education standards and practices board or licensed to teach by the education standards and practices board or approved to teach by the education standards and practices board 15.1-approved to teach by the education standards and practices board 15.1-09-57.09-57.

Teacher Highly Qualified Pre-K-12Teacher Highly Qualified Pre-K-12 - Each classroom teacher is - Each classroom teacher is teaching only in those course areas or fields for which the teacher is teaching only in those course areas or fields for which the teacher is licensed or for which the teacher has received an exception under section licensed or for which the teacher has received an exception under section

15.1-09-5715.1-09-57.. Curriculum Pre-K-12Curriculum Pre-K-12 -The school meets all curricular requirements -The school meets all curricular requirements

set forth in chapter 15.1-21.set forth in chapter 15.1-21.

Annual ComplianceAnnual ComplianceReport AssurancesReport Assurances

Safety Requirements Pre-K-12Safety Requirements Pre-K-12 -The school has been inspected by the state -The school has been inspected by the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal’s designee in accordance with section 15.1-06-09 fire marshal or the state fire marshal’s designee in accordance with section 15.1-06-09 and (a) Has no unremedied deficiency; or (b) has deficiencies that have been and (a) Has no unremedied deficiency; or (b) has deficiencies that have been addressed in a plan of correction which was submitted to and approved by the state fire addressed in a plan of correction which was submitted to and approved by the state fire marshal or the state fire marshal’s designee. marshal or the state fire marshal’s designee.

Background Checks Pre-K-12Background Checks Pre-K-12 - All individuals hired after June 30, 2011, and - All individuals hired after June 30, 2011, and having unsupervised contact with students at the school have: (a) Undergone a having unsupervised contact with students at the school have: (a) Undergone a criminal history background check requested by the employing school district; or (b) criminal history background check requested by the employing school district; or (b) Undergone a criminal history background check in order to be licensed by the Undergone a criminal history background check in order to be licensed by the education standards and practices board or by any other state licensing board.  NDCC education standards and practices board or by any other state licensing board.  NDCC 15.1-06-06.15.1-06-06.

Review Process Pre-K-12Review Process Pre-K-12    (public schools only) - The school participates in and (public schools only) - The school participates in and meets the requirements of a review process that is (a) Designed to improve student meets the requirements of a review process that is (a) Designed to improve student achievement through a continuous cycle of improvement; and (b) Approved by the achievement through a continuous cycle of improvement; and (b) Approved by the superintendent of public instruction.  NDCC 15.1-06-06.superintendent of public instruction.  NDCC 15.1-06-06.

Annual Compliance Report for Approval Annual Compliance Report for Approval THINGS TO REMEMBER!THINGS TO REMEMBER!

Approval & Accreditation letters of compliance will no longer be issued to Approval & Accreditation letters of compliance will no longer be issued to schools.  schools. 

The The Annual Compliance ReportAnnual Compliance Report, to be submitted by October 1 of each , to be submitted by October 1 of each school year will be the "new" standard formally held through accreditationschool year will be the "new" standard formally held through accreditation

The DPI Approval & Accreditation will use each school’s  5-year continuous The DPI Approval & Accreditation will use each school’s  5-year continuous cycle of improvement to determine a timeline for monitoring each public schoolcycle of improvement to determine a timeline for monitoring each public school

Process may include, but is not limited to, a 5 year, state Approval system  Process may include, but is not limited to, a 5 year, state Approval system 

DPI may monitor any public school more than once within a 5-year cycle in an DPI may monitor any public school more than once within a 5-year cycle in an effort to assist schools in raising levels of student achievement.effort to assist schools in raising levels of student achievement.

Entities requesting “Accreditation” information from any ND school will learn Entities requesting “Accreditation” information from any ND school will learn that the state of ND now uses only the term “Approval”  with regard to that the state of ND now uses only the term “Approval”  with regard to university placement, grant obligations and/or enrollment of foreign exchange university placement, grant obligations and/or enrollment of foreign exchange studentsstudents

All AdvancED/NCA schools will retain their accreditation statusAll AdvancED/NCA schools will retain their accreditation status

Uniform Truancy ReportingUniform Truancy ReportingNDCC 15.1-20-03NDCC 15.1-20-03

Provides definitions for uniform truancy reporting to DPIProvides definitions for uniform truancy reporting to DPI

Districts may keep their own definitions of excused Districts may keep their own definitions of excused absences and disciplines for unexcused absences for absences and disciplines for unexcused absences for internal district purposes.internal district purposes.

To be deemed in attendance a student may not be absent To be deemed in attendance a student may not be absent from school without excuse for more than: from school without excuse for more than: 3 consecutive school days during either the first half or the second 3 consecutive school days during either the first half or the second

half of a school or school district's calendar; half of a school or school district's calendar; 6 half days during either the first half or the second half of a school 6 half days during either the first half or the second half of a school

or school district's calendar; or or school district's calendar; or 21 class periods21 class periods

Truancy ReportingTruancy ReportingNDCC 15.1-20-02.1 and 15.1-20-03NDCC 15.1-20-02.1 and 15.1-20-03

School boards must adopt a policy thatSchool boards must adopt a policy that Defines an excused absence as any absence from school, if that absence is Defines an excused absence as any absence from school, if that absence is

supported by either a verbal or written excuse supplied by the student's supported by either a verbal or written excuse supplied by the student's parent, teacher, or school administratorparent, teacher, or school administrator

Articulates the type of documentation that may be requested to verify a Articulates the type of documentation that may be requested to verify a student's absence.student's absence.

Law does not preclude a school district fromLaw does not preclude a school district from Withholding credit, Withholding credit, Removing a student from a course, orRemoving a student from a course, or Taking other punitive measures against a student who does not Taking other punitive measures against a student who does not

arrive in a timely fashion or arrive in a timely fashion or Who exceeds a specific number of absences, as determined by the Who exceeds a specific number of absences, as determined by the

school district or nonpublic school.school district or nonpublic school.

Concussion Management Program Concussion Management Program RequirementsRequirements

School districts that sponsors or sanctions any athletic School districts that sponsors or sanctions any athletic activity in this state and requires a participating student to activity in this state and requires a participating student to regularly practice or train, and compete must comply regularly practice or train, and compete must comply

Program must have clear and readily comprehensible Program must have clear and readily comprehensible language of the signs and symptoms of a concussionlanguage of the signs and symptoms of a concussion

Concussion Management Program Concussion Management Program RequirementsRequirements

Must require that an official remove a student from Must require that an official remove a student from competition and that a student's coach or a student's competition and that a student's coach or a student's athletic trainer remove the student from practice, training, athletic trainer remove the student from practice, training, or competition if:or competition if: The student reports any sign or symptom of a concussionThe student reports any sign or symptom of a concussion The official, coach, or athletic trainer determines the student The official, coach, or athletic trainer determines the student

exhibits any sign or symptom of a concussion, exhibits any sign or symptom of a concussion, The official, coach, or athletic trainer is notified that the student has The official, coach, or athletic trainer is notified that the student has

reported or exhibited any sign or symptom of a concussion by a reported or exhibited any sign or symptom of a concussion by a licensed, registered, or certified health care provider whose scope licensed, registered, or certified health care provider whose scope of practice includes the recognition of concussion signs and of practice includes the recognition of concussion signs and symptoms.symptoms.

Concussion Management Program Concussion Management Program RequirementsRequirements

Requires that a student removed with suspected concussion Requires that a student removed with suspected concussion must be examined as soon as practicable by a licensed, must be examined as soon as practicable by a licensed, registered, or certified health care providerregistered, or certified health care provider

Student cannot return to practice, training, or competition until Student cannot return to practice, training, or competition until the student or the student's parent obtains written the student or the student's parent obtains written authorization from a licensed, registered, or certified health authorization from a licensed, registered, or certified health care provider and provides to student’s coach/trainer.care provider and provides to student’s coach/trainer.

Program must require that each official, coach, and athletic Program must require that each official, coach, and athletic trainer receive biennial training regarding the nature and risk trainer receive biennial training regarding the nature and risk of concussionof concussion

District must document that the student and their parent(s) District must document that the student and their parent(s) have viewed information on concussion (printed or electronic)have viewed information on concussion (printed or electronic)

Anti-Bullying PolicyAnti-Bullying PolicyNDCC 15.1-19-17 through 19NDCC 15.1-19-17 through 19

Requires districts to have an anti-bullying policy by Requires districts to have an anti-bullying policy by July 1, 2012 and must: July 1, 2012 and must: InvolveInvolve Be explained to students, parents, and staff; Be explained to students, parents, and staff; Have an investigative process and disciplinary actions;Have an investigative process and disciplinary actions; Provide reasonable protection for victims and reporters;Provide reasonable protection for victims and reporters; Offer anti-bullying programs to students K-12; andOffer anti-bullying programs to students K-12; and Provide training to teachers, administrators, and other staff about Provide training to teachers, administrators, and other staff about

bullying prevention. bullying prevention. NDSBA has developed a sample policy that will be reviewed by NDSBA has developed a sample policy that will be reviewed by

legal counsel.legal counsel.

Other Bills Impacting K12 EdOther Bills Impacting K12 EdNDCC 15.1-21-25.1 -Requires districts to provide the NDCC 15.1-21-25.1 -Requires districts to provide the University System office names, addresses, and home University System office names, addresses, and home phone numbers for 10phone numbers for 10thth and 11 and 11thth graders as of April 15 graders as of April 15 each yeareach year

NDCC 15.1-06-12 Lockdowns are now among required NDCC 15.1-06-12 Lockdowns are now among required drills for schoolsdrills for schools

NDCC 15.1-21-24 Abstinence curriculum required NDCC 15.1-21-24 Abstinence curriculum required beginning July 1, 2012,beginning July 1, 2012, Each school district and nonpublic school shall ensure that the Each school district and nonpublic school shall ensure that the

portion of its health curriculum which is related to sexual health portion of its health curriculum which is related to sexual health includes instruction pertaining to the risks associated with includes instruction pertaining to the risks associated with adolescent sexual activity and the social, psychological, and adolescent sexual activity and the social, psychological, and physical health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual physical health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity before and outside of marriage.”activity before and outside of marriage.”

What Issues Will We Face in the 63What Issues Will We Face in the 63rdrd Legislative Session?Legislative Session?

TFFR Issues TFFR Issues Funding? Will the 4% increase for 2012-14 and 4% increase for 2014 be enough?Funding? Will the 4% increase for 2012-14 and 4% increase for 2014 be enough? Defined Contribution vs Defined Benefit – will it be back?Defined Contribution vs Defined Benefit – will it be back? Extending vesting requirements for administrators be an issue again?Extending vesting requirements for administrators be an issue again?

Collective Bargaining RightsCollective Bargaining Rights Will the be challenged by the legislature?Will the be challenged by the legislature?

K-12 Education IssuesK-12 Education Issues What will be the issues? Funding? Property Tax Relief, Alternative Compensation What will be the issues? Funding? Property Tax Relief, Alternative Compensation

Teacher/Administrator Evaluation?Teacher/Administrator Evaluation? Who will develop the legislative agenda and how will it be presented and supported Who will develop the legislative agenda and how will it be presented and supported

with out the Commission on Ed Improvementwith out the Commission on Ed Improvement Accreditation - What will it look like?Accreditation - What will it look like? Planning for rapid growth - will $5 million/ biennium be enough?Planning for rapid growth - will $5 million/ biennium be enough?

TFFR and Collective Bargaining TFFR and Collective Bargaining Issues Issues

TFFR IssuesTFFR Issues So far only reports on the financial status of TFFR investments discussedSo far only reports on the financial status of TFFR investments discussed Defined Contribution vs Defined Benefit – will it be back – but look for a “hybrid” Defined Contribution vs Defined Benefit – will it be back – but look for a “hybrid”

plan which combines the two as a major topic of discussionplan which combines the two as a major topic of discussion Only two bills currently being discussed by Governmental Affairs interim committeeOnly two bills currently being discussed by Governmental Affairs interim committee

Perfecting amendment for compliance with IRS rulesPerfecting amendment for compliance with IRS rules Increasing the funding ratio target (30 years out) from 90% to 100%Increasing the funding ratio target (30 years out) from 90% to 100%

Extending vesting requirements for administrators be an issue again?Extending vesting requirements for administrators be an issue again?

Collective Bargaining RightsCollective Bargaining Rights Nothing being discussed at this time by interim committees – but look for a bill to Nothing being discussed at this time by interim committees – but look for a bill to

be introduced – especially after the Wisconsin event this past year.be introduced – especially after the Wisconsin event this past year.

K-12 Education IssuesK-12 Education IssuesK-12 Education IssuesK-12 Education Issues Teacher/Administrator Evaluation will be most certainly be an issue Teacher/Administrator Evaluation will be most certainly be an issue

ESEA Reauthorization Committee will be making recommendations for “waiver” ESEA Reauthorization Committee will be making recommendations for “waiver” application later this monthapplication later this month

Look to their recommendations for modeling of legislationLook to their recommendations for modeling of legislation Funding Formula will be changed – look for:Funding Formula will be changed – look for:

Mill Levy Reduction grants to be rolled into the formulaMill Levy Reduction grants to be rolled into the formula State paying significantly more foundation aid and increasing from 70% of the State paying significantly more foundation aid and increasing from 70% of the

costs to perhaps 85-90% of the costcosts to perhaps 85-90% of the cost New mill levy capsNew mill levy caps

Property Tax ReliefProperty Tax Relief Currently 16 bills being discussed by Interim CommitteeCurrently 16 bills being discussed by Interim Committee Most focus on changes to homestead credit actMost focus on changes to homestead credit act Look for Mill Levy Reduction Grant funds to be given to city/county Look for Mill Levy Reduction Grant funds to be given to city/county

municipalitiesmunicipalities

K-12 Education IssuesK-12 Education IssuesK-12 Education Issues - ContinuedK-12 Education Issues - Continued Alternative Compensation Teacher/Administrator EvaluationAlternative Compensation Teacher/Administrator Evaluation

No discussion by interim committees at this timeNo discussion by interim committees at this time Could come up in teacher/principal evaluation discussionsCould come up in teacher/principal evaluation discussions

Who will develop the legislative agenda and how will it be presented and Who will develop the legislative agenda and how will it be presented and supported with out the Commission on Ed Improvementsupported with out the Commission on Ed Improvement

Don’t look for the Commission on Education Improvement to be re-instatedDon’t look for the Commission on Education Improvement to be re-instated Governor appears to be taking the lead on education issues related to Rapid Governor appears to be taking the lead on education issues related to Rapid

Enrollment growth and funding formula and perhaps Pre-K EducationEnrollment growth and funding formula and perhaps Pre-K Education DPI will be going through a transition phase under new leadership – look for DPI will be going through a transition phase under new leadership – look for

recommendations for accreditation and school improvement changesrecommendations for accreditation and school improvement changes Accreditation - What will it look like?Accreditation - What will it look like?

Proposal to significantly reduce administrative rule for accreditationProposal to significantly reduce administrative rule for accreditation Will be based on School Improvement Process and best practicesWill be based on School Improvement Process and best practices Study Committee has been meeting for the past 18 months will probably Study Committee has been meeting for the past 18 months will probably

endorse the AdvancEd for a statewide school improvement model.endorse the AdvancEd for a statewide school improvement model.

Rapid Growth EnrollmentRapid Growth Enrollment$5 million/ biennium is not enough -Governor Dalrymple has recently $5 million/ biennium is not enough -Governor Dalrymple has recently announced the following:announced the following:

Committing up to $200 million (in addition to the current $50 million in Coal Committing up to $200 million (in addition to the current $50 million in Coal Development Trust Fund) of the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund to Development Trust Fund) of the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund to provide school districts loans to construct new schools or to expand or improve provide school districts loans to construct new schools or to expand or improve existing buildingsexisting buildings

Loans based on need for expansion and relative wealth of the districts will be Loans based on need for expansion and relative wealth of the districts will be allowed.allowed.

New provision in statute will increase district eligibility to $20 million/project and New provision in statute will increase district eligibility to $20 million/project and 90% of project costs. Interest rates will be discounted to as low as 1% for qualifying 90% of project costs. Interest rates will be discounted to as low as 1% for qualifying projectsprojects

School districts in oil and gas producing counties will issue a warrant to be satisfied School districts in oil and gas producing counties will issue a warrant to be satisfied by future distributions from the oil and gas tax so loans won’t be considered debt by future distributions from the oil and gas tax so loans won’t be considered debt but will be considered as a “prepayment of future tax allocations” and not a general but will be considered as a “prepayment of future tax allocations” and not a general obligation to the district.obligation to the district.

Will provide $25 million in Oil and Gas Impact Grants solely for rapidly growing Will provide $25 million in Oil and Gas Impact Grants solely for rapidly growing districts districts

Grants will be awarded to school districts based on the severity of oil impacts on Grants will be awarded to school districts based on the severity of oil impacts on the district. the district.

Priority will be given to districts experiencing “immediate and unforseen needs Priority will be given to districts experiencing “immediate and unforseen needs not anticipated by long term budgetingnot anticipated by long term budgeting

DPI To Develop “Technical DPI To Develop “Technical Assistance” Help DeskAssistance” Help Desk

• Will be a fluid document that will be up-dated as administrators call in with questions. 

• Will link to DPI’s resources section to provide appropriate PowerPoints, videos, and articles that will help answer questions about school administration. 

• Ryan Townsend’s will be developing and monitoring “help desk”

• Ryan’s contact info and a survey monkey form at the end or the web link is also available for administrators to contact him with anything they don’t see on the page as well so that I can point them in the right direction. 

• Started to title the topics with things that administrators in the field would recognize and be familiar with. 

• If you have any suggestions for topics contact Ryan

• This page should now be live and available   DPI's PD Page

““Working the System”Working the System”