Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000
Title:	Communicating with the Public
Number:	1100
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	11/20/2008
Last Revised:	11/20/2008
Last Reviewed

POLICY No. 1100
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations

The Board will keep the community informed of the status of the schools through advertised public meetings, press releases and such other means as may be appropriate.

The public information program of the Board and the District shall be directed by the Chief School Administrator, who shall arrange to keep the public informed regarding the policies, administrative operations, objectives, and successes or failures of the schools, and shall provide interpretation and explanation of the schools’ plans and programs.

The District’s budget; its audit; its annual goals and its progress toward achievement of them; its special education plans; its bilingual/ESL program; pupil progress toward achievement of the Core Curriculum Contest Standards; graduation statistics and any other information shall be communicated to the public as required by law.

The Board’s meetings and records shall be a matter of public information, except as such meetings and records pertain to individual personnel and other classified matters.

Each year by September 30^th, the Chief School Administrator shall oversee the compilation of a report card by each school in the District that includes all statistical information specified by the State Department of Education and any additional information required by federal law. The report card, when released by the State Department of Education, shall be disseminated to staff and parents/guardians and made available to the media and other interested members of the school community.

Avoiding Excessive Expenditures when Communicating with the Public

District publications will be produced and distributed in a cost-efficient manner, for example:

A. Use of expensive materials or production techniques is prohibited when lower cost methods are available. Use of color glossy publications is prohibited.

B. Distribution of pictures of school board members is prohibited within 90 days of any District election.

C. Excessive public relations activities that are not part of the instructional program are prohibited.

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. Open Public Meetings Act
N.J.S.A. 18A:7E-2 through 5 School report card program
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-2 et seq. Examination and copies of public records
(“Open Public Records Act”)
N.J.S.A. 6A:8-3.1(a)3 Curriculum and instruction
N.J.S.A. 6A23-8.1 et seq. Budget review and approval
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.3 Commissioner to ensure achievement of CCCS
N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.2 Public relations and professional services
N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.4(a)1 Evaluation process for the annual review
NJ.A.C. 6A:32-12.1 Reporting Requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-12.2 School-level planning

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Public Press, Radio & Television Broadcasts
Number:	1112
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1112
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




Radio and television programs which promote constructive interest in the School District will receive cooperation via the provision of special news and information. Such programs include broadcasts of drama, sports and musical events. All such broadcasts shall be cleared by the Superintendent.




Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	School News Releases
Number:	1112.2
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1112.2
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




News releases by the Board are to be considered official Board releases only if approved by a majority of the members prior to release at a meeting of the Board. The Secretary or Superintendent may report to the press on any official action of the Board.

A. All news and feature stories regarding school activities and the educational program or events of a school shall be the responsibility of the Principal thereof; all are under the cognizance of the Superintendent.

B. All news and feature stories regarding school plants, facilities, supply and business matters, or those of the school district itself, shall be under the cognizance of the Superintendent or the School Business Administrator.

C. Staff members submitting to any publication articles in which the public school of this district are mentioned shall have the prior authorization of the Superintendent or his/her designee for clearance.

D. News of open house, exhibits, displays, productions, sports events and activities should be published by the individual schools.


E. News of Parent-Teacher Association, Parent Club, etc. activities should be handled by the individual organizations.


Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Board of Education Meetings
Number:	1120
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	12/08/1988
Last Revised:	12/08/1988
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1120
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations



In general, regular and special meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public and representatives of the media. By resolution at public meetings, the Board may exclude the public from those parts of a meeting which deal with matters held confidential in accordance with law.

The Board welcomes participation of interested individuals and organizations and will schedule time as appropriate for the public to speak. The length of time scheduled for public discussion shall be stated in the agenda, together with any time limit proposed for individual speakers.

Comments and questions at the end of regular meetings may deal with any topic related to the Board’s conduct of the schools. Comments at special meetings must be related to the call of the meeting. Advance announcements of all regular, scheduled special, and specially called meetings of the Board shall be made through designated newspapers.

The Board will not permit unnecessary or undesirable identification of district pupils at public or Board meetings, particularly when the pupil is subject to disciplinary action or is educationally handicapped.

The Board, whenever possible, shall use Board of Education meetings throughout the year to present information and invite public discussion. The items to be presented at such meetings shall include:

A. Discussion of State rules and local procedures for implementation of district goals, objectives, and standards.

B. Presentation of audit report;

C. Presentation of annual budget;

D. Report on student progress;

E. Annual plans for Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, and Basic Skills Improvement Programs.
Legal Reference:

N.J.S.A. 18A:10-6
N.J.S.A. 18A:22-10
N.J.S.A. 18A:23-5
N.J.S.A. 6:8-4.3(a)1i(1),1ii
N.J.S.A. 6:8-4.3(a)2ii,2ii(3),2iii
N.J.S.A. 6:8-4.3(a)10iv(1)
N.J.S.A. 6:8-414(a)
N.J.S.A. 6:8-5.1(d),(g)2
N.J.S.A. 6:8-7.1(f)1
N.J.S.A. 6:8-8.3(b)1i,1ii
N.J.S.A. 6:8-8.3(b)2ii
N.J.S.A. 6:8-8.3(b)11v
N.J.S.A. 6:28-2.1(g)

Date Adopted: December 8, 1988
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Parent Associations
Number:	1210
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1210
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




Parent associations and parent clubs which support student activities are considered an important element of the schools of this district, operated to bring into close association the home and the school. While there should be a close liaison between these groups, there should be no attempt by school personnel to dominate them or to direct them.

It is the responsibility of the principal of each individual school to:

A. Encourages and cooperate with the parent associations and parent clubs organized in his/her school.

B. Assist these associations or clubs to secure and use, free of rental charges, school buildings for their meetings in accordance with the district’s regulation governing such use.

(826)


Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Citizens' Ad Hoc Advisory Committees
Number:	1220
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1220
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




It is the policy of the Board to utilize, in an organized manner, the talents, interests and skills of the various interested, qualified members of the public in a manner that will best assist the children and the educational programs of the district.

The appointment of Citizens’ Advisory Committees to carry out research programs, make long-range studies, or concentrate attention upon a particular phase of the educational program shall be made by the Board whenever deemed by the Board to be appropriate.

The composition of a Citizens’ Advisory Committee shall take into consideration such factors as representatives of the person to the community, and the background of the person relating to the specific task delegated to the Committee.

Each Citizens’ Advisory Committee shall be appointed to consider a specific task, and shall be charged with presenting a report on the area of its concern by a specific date. On submission of its report, the Committee shall be discharged.

The function of each Citizens’ Advisory Committee shall be solely to make studies and present recommendations. No Committee shall be charged with the implementation of any recommendations. Any action resulting from a Committee report shall rest with the Board.

(827)
Revised




Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Other School-Community Associations or Organizations
Number:	1230
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1230
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




It is the policy of the Board that business, industry, labor and cultural groups be encouraged to take an active interest in the school programs, to advise when appropriate, to make suggestions when desirable as to course content, and to be encouraged to absorb secondary school graduates into the economy and society of the area. To this end, such Committees, Boards, luncheon or breakfast clubs, or other groups who may aid in accomplishing this policy shall be encouraged.

(828)




Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Community Volunteers
Number:	1240
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	05/07/1998
Last Revised:	05/07/1998
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1240
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations



The Board of Education welcomes community involvement in schools and the assistance that volunteers provide to staff and students. Volunteers are community members who provide assistance to staff without compensation.

A. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications for volunteers can be obtained in the school building or from the office of the Coordinators of Volunteer Services.

The Coordinators will process all applications for volunteers and will arrange for the scheduling of the Mantoux Test and New Jersey Security Clearance.

The Coordinators will provide a general orientation for prospective volunteers to the district volunteer program. The Coordinators will provide instruction in district procedures and practices for volunteers.

B. ASSIGNMENT:

Volunteers are assigned at the designation of the building of the building principal and in response to staff requests for assistance. The Coordinators
of Volunteer Services will work with individual building administrators and volunteers to coordinate and support building programs.

C. REQUIREMENTS:

In order to become a volunteer in a school program, a person must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older, or a parent of a student enrolled in
school.

Prospective volunteers must pass a Mantoux Test if they work in proximity to children for twenty (20) or more hours per month. A school nurse will administer and evaluate the test at no cost to the volunteer. A prospective volunteer may choose to have the test administered at their own expense by a personal health care provider on the county health department and must provide documentation to the Board of their evaluated test.
Prospective volunteers are required to pass a New Jersey Security Clearance. This is done, free of charge, by being fingerprinted at the Brick Township Police Department.

Students of Brick Township School’s who wish to provide community services on a voluntary basis in another district school, must have the approval of their building principal and must be accompanied by a certified staff member. Such service should in no way interfere with the student’s regular school day.

Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is supportive of children, staff, and school programs and policies.

Date Adopted: May 7, 1998
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Visits to the School
Number:	1250
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1250
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




It is the policy of the Board of Education to encourage parents and all adult citizens of the community to visit the schools throughout the year. Parents are welcome to visit the school and classrooms in session in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Superintendent.


(824)


Reference: 2A:149-1 et seq, 2A:170-28, -31: 18A:17-42, 20-1, 20-34



Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	School Visitors
Number:	1250R
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

Regulations No. 1250R
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




The district welcomes and encourages visits to school by parents, other adult residents of the community and interested educators. But in order for the educational program to continue undisturbed when visitors are present and to prevent the intrusion of disruptive persons into the schools, it is necessary to invoke visitor controls.

The building principal has authority to prohibit the entry of any person to his/her school or to expel any person when there is reason to believe the presence of such person would be inimical to the good order of the school. If such an individual refuses to leave the school grounds or creates a disturbance, the principal is authorized to request from the local law enforcement agency whatever is required to remove the individual.

The following regulations are promulgated to protect pupils and employees of the district from disruption to the educational program or the efficient conduct of their assigned tasks:

A. Persons wishing to visit a class should make arrangements in advance with the school office.

B. Upon their arrival at the school, visitors must register at the office where they will receive instructions and be provided with a guide.

C. At no time shall a staff member transact business with a person in the school who has not duly registered at the school office and received authorization to be present for the purpose of conducting business.

D. No visitor may confer with a student in school without the approval of the principal. Should an emergency require that a student be called to the school office to meet a visitor, the principal must be present during the meeting.

E. A student is not permitted to leave the school with anyone who has not been clearly identified as his/her parent in custody or guardian or a person authorized to act on the behalf of a parent or guardian.

F. Any visitor to the school whose presence or conduct is disruptive, or whose behavior, past or present suggests that she/he intends or is likely to become disruptive, may be requested to leave the school premises.



Reference: Policy No. 1250


Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	School-Home Communications
Number:	1310
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1310
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




It is the policy of the Board of Education that the school should maintain the closest possible constructive relationships with the homes of students, for the better understanding of individual children and their problems, and for the securing of maximum cooperation from parents.

The district believes that a better understanding between teachers and parents can be achieved by:

A. Respecting the basic responsibility of parents for their children.

B. Seeking to establish friendly, cooperative relationships with the home.

C. Helping to increase the student’s confidence in his/her own home, and avoid disparaging remarks which might undermine that confidence.

D. Providing parents with information that will serve the best interests of their children, and being discreet with information received from parents.

E. Keep parents informed about the problems of their children as interpreted in terms of purposes of the school.

School conferences of parents and teachers are therefore, encouraged throughout the school year as one of the methods of achieving the need for parent and teachers to meet in order to think and work together in understanding, so that the child can make greater progress toward meeting necessary goals.

(821)


Reference: NJAC 6:803.4


Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Public Complaints Concerning School District
Number:	1312
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1312
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




The Board invites constructive criticism by all parents and patrons of the district and encourages calls to the Superintendent so that each complaint may be heard.

It is also the policy of this district that the Board place trust in the employees of this district, and, therefore, wishes to go on record as supporting the actions of its employees so as to protect them from unwarranted and unnecessary attack.

Communications and/or complaints from teachers, parents or the citizens, shall be promptly transmitted to the Superintendent.

The Board member’s right to full information extends to the duty to listen to complaints citizens bring to them. The right and duty to listen does not convey to them. The right and duty listen does not convey any right or duty to make any comment in response to such complaint, except to request a reduction of the same to writing and/or to indicate that it will be conveyed to the Superintendent.

The Board shall not be bound in any way by any statement or action on the part of any individual Board member or employee of the district, except when such statement or action is in pursuant of an official action by the Board.

Individual members being recipient of citizens’ comments, petitions or complaints so serious as to warrant action by the board as a whole, should normally request that the same be reduced to writing and transmitted to the Superintendent for appropriate action.

The Board respects the right of community citizens to protest the use of curricula material that may offend contemporary community standards. Each such complaint shall be reviewed in accordance with the regulations of the district.


(830) (829) (829.1)
Revised


Reference: 10:4-12


Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Soliciting Funds and Announcements
Number:	1314
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1314
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




Student involvement in money-making projects must have the approval of the Board of Education. All instructions for such projects shall be issued through the office of the principal.

No student shall be asked to make a personal donation to various charity fund drives in school. The only exceptions to this policy shall be a school or class project undertaken as a part of the regular class work to give pupils a learning experience in their personal responsibilities for those less fortunate than themselves.

Pupil, staff members and school facilities shall not be used for advertising or promoting the interests of any community or non-school agency or organization without the approval of the Board. The only exception shall be that the Superintendent may authorize the use of films and materials which may bear the name of the producing company, but which do not in any way involve a program or the presence of any agent in the classroom.

The schools shall not be responsible for making announcements for non-school organizations except when the announcements deal with health or welfare of the pupils, and then only at the discretion of the Superintendent.





Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Public Performances By Students
Number:	1321
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1321
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




It is the policy of the Board that the use of the school orchestra, bands, glee clubs, chorus or choirs, athletic teams and similar organized groups of the District shall be restricted to the activities which are covered by one or more of the items below:

A. Schedule of Events approved by the Board.

B. Events which are in integral part of the individual school’s curricular program.

C. Events which, in the opinion of the Superintendent, are of Township-wide nature and significance, related to the total school program.

D. Events which do not constitute exploitation of the pupil groups, for the benefit of only part of the community.

E. Performances which do not constitute exploitation with other scheduled activities or regular process of education.

In addition, special activity requests must comply with the following:

1. When the activity is outside of the school facilities, parental permission must be received.

2. In no instance shall the organization, class or pupil be paid for participation.

3. All requests must be made through the office of the Superintendent, in writing.

(833)


Reference: 18A:42-2


Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Contests for Students
Number:	1322
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1322
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




On occasion, the District receives requests for contests in the schools. The Board recognizes the merit of some of these requests and appreciates the interest in the schools evidenced by local, state and national organizations. At the same time, the Board recognizes its responsibility for maintaining a planned, balanced educational program, and will neither approve nor condone contest activities tending to disrupt or be unrelated to the planned program of instruction at a given time.

Therefore, it is the policy of the Board that while students may participate in educational contests sponsored by non-school organizations, written requests for permission to conduct such contests and for student participation therein under school auspices, must be made to the Superintendent or his/her designee. Approved contests will be conducted in accordance with the applicable regulations of the District.



(834)
Revised



Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Endorsement of Commercial Products by School Employees
Number:	1325
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1325
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




The district, its schools and employees must not recommend any commercial product or service, or aid in distributing literature, or publicly endorse or recommend such product or service.

The commercial utilization of a public title or position to promote any particular product, process or service tends to impair or reduce the necessary public image of unbiased, independent, open, competitive expenditures of public funds. Consequently, the district’s employees shall not use the name of the district, or of a school, or their own official title in the commercial promotion of any product, process or service normally associated with school operations.

It shall be the policy of the Board to endeavor to eliminate any materials from use and circulation in the schools which are deemed to be primarily advertising material. This shall not preclude imprinted materials solicited by the teachers as being suitable for use in a project or purpose of their class.



(832)



Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Community Use of School Facilities
Number:	1330
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	11/18/2010
Last Revised:	10/28/2010
Last Reviewed:

POLICY No. 1330
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations

The Brick Township Schools and their facilities belong to the community, which paid for them for the primary purpose of offering a full educational program for its children.  Township affiliated student organizations, teacher organizations, educational organizations, professional improvement organizations and organized community groups shall be permitted and encouraged to use school facilities, when such use will not interrupt or interfere with programs of the school district.  Prudent use and management of school facilities outside of the regular operating schedules allows the community to benefit more broadly from use of its own property.  However, such community use must always respect the rights of others, particularly the rights of those residents whose properties adjoin or are close to school properties.  The high school athletic stadiums and varsity field areas are reserved for school related activities only; however events sanctioned by the NJSIAA or Shore Conference shall be allowed.

The Chief School Administrator or his/her designee is authorized to approve and schedule the use of facilities, and establish proper rules of order for use of the district properties.  Any persons violating these rules may be denied the use of school facilities.    The application and review procedure will guarantee that no one organization monopolizes the facilities unfairly. All use of facilities will be ratified by the Board of Education.

 

Authorization for use of school facilities shall not be considered as endorsement of or approval of the activity, person, group or organization, nor the purpose they represent.

 

Anyone using school facilities shall supply proof of appropriate insurance coverage in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00.)  The Brick Township School District must be named as additional insured on an appropriate insurance certificate.  An insurance certificates must be filed in the Use of Facilities Office prior to the outside group's use of the facilities.  A Fire Permit Application must also be filed at the time of application, if the event has 100 people or more in attendance.

 

Use of facilities by a religious group is subject to the requirements set forth in Resnick v. East Brunswick Township Board of Education 389A.2 944 (1978,) which states as follows:

"Religious groups which leased public school facilities during non-instructional hours for purposes of religious services and religious instruction had to fully reimburse school boards for related out-of-pocket expenses for use of facilities, but were not required to pay commercial rental rate.”                        

 

 

 

Applications:

In order to efficiently schedule the school district's facilities, applications must be submitted at least four (4) weeks in advance.  If a community/civic group is going to requests the use of facilities in excess of four (4) occasions per school year (July 1st through June 30^th), they shall submit its annual request to the Use of Facilities Office by July 1^st each year.  The school district will develop a master schedule considering the needs of all community groups.  If a group does not submit the annual request by July 1^st, it will then receive only the facilities available at the time of the request. Organizations identified as (1) in the classification schedule must have the use of facilities request to the use of facilities office by July 1^st.

 

Fees:

A schedule of user fees shall be established for the purpose of recovering costs of the school district for utilities and other expenses unless such fees are modified through the approval of a shared services agreement.  It shall be the responsibility of the Chief School Administrator to recommend annually, or from time to time such a user fee schedule, which shall be approved by the Board.  Fees will not be assessed to Local, County, State and Federal agencies for emergency preparedness or emergency response.

The following Classification Schedule shall be used in determining fees associated with use:

1.         Organizations that are under the auspices of the Brick Township Board of Education

           

2.         All other Brick Township School-Related Organizations (i.e. PTO, PTA, Booster and Parent Clubs)

3.         Organizations of Local, County, State and/or Federal Agencies

4.         Brick Township Community organizations formed for non-profit (must have proof of 501C(3) status) with compensated employees

 

5.         Brick Township Community organizations formed for non-profit (must have proof of 501C(3) status) with non compensated individuals (must provide copy of form 990) or youth based services groups (ie cub scouts, boy scouts and girl scouts)

 

6.         All other organizations

 

 

 

 

Brick Township Community Organizations are defined as organizations that are formed in Brick Township for the purpose of providing services to the citizens of Brick Township.  Determination of such shall be made by the Chief School Administrator, whose decision shall be final.

 

Classification 1 is not subject to any Cost Recovery Fees.  Classifications 3 and 4 are required to pay Cost Recovery Fees. Classifications 2 and 5 are required to pay Cost Recovery Fees during July and August for building usage when buildings are normally closed, or for field usage where lights are required to be provided at Board of Education expense.  Classification 6 is required to pay Cost Recovery Fees plus a 30% rental fee. 

                           

All fees must be paid in full, within fifteen (15) days upon final approval and issuance of a building permit.  Check for payment should be made payable to the Brick Township Board of Education.

 

In addition to the above fees, all Classifications (except Classification 1) requesting use of kitchen facilities will be required to have a Board of Education representative (kitchen staff member) present to supervise the activity and therefore shall be charged the corresponding cost recovery of such request.

 

 

Limitations:

Permits will be granted providing that the use of building and grounds do not interfere with the school program, or endanger school property, or the health and safety of the public.

 

Permits must be signed and in compliance with all rules and regulations. The user must provide adequate supervision and protection.  Failure to comply may result in cancellation of the permit.

                                                    

Any group whose prior use indicates an inability or unwillingness to comply will be denied use of the facilities.

 

 

Cancellations:

If use is no longer needed, than applicants must cancel permits by giving advance notice (48 hours) to the Use of Facilities Department. 

 

The Board reserves the right to cancel any use on which the facility is required for school purposes.

 

Permits may be canceled for failure to comply with applicable law.  Specific attention is called to the Township ordinance providing for the licensing and regulations of events or gatherings of public amusement.

                                                 

First Reading:            October 28, 2010
Adopted:                   November 18, 2010                          

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	State Athletic Association
Number:	1520
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	04/19/1983
Last Revised:	04/19/1983
Last Reviewed:

POLICY _ No. 1520
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




The school district has been authorized by the Board to enroll as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (N.J.S.I.A.A.), a nonprofit association of the public and parochial high schools of the State of New Jersey; and to participate in the approved interschool athletic activities sponsored by the N.J.S.I.A.A.



(835)
Revised





Date Adopted: April 19, 1983
Date Revised:

Book:	Brick Township Board of Education Policy
Section:	1000 Community Relations
Title:	Enforcement of Drug-Free School Zones
Number:	1530
Status:	Active
Legal:
Adopted:	12/07/1989
Last Revised:	12/07/1989
Last Reviewed:

POLICY _ No. 1530
BRICK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Community Relations




The Board of Education of Brick Township recognizes its responsibility to ensure continuing cooperation between school staff and law enforcement authorities in all matters relating to the use, possession and distribution of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia on school property. The Board further recognizes its responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in planning and conducting law enforcement activities and operations on school property. The Board shall, therefore, establish a formal Memorandum of Agreement with the appropriate law enforcement authorities and set forth the following policies and procedures after consultation with the county prosecutor and approval by the county superintendent of schools. The Memorandum of Agreement shall be consistent with School Zone Enforcement Code (N.J.A.C 6:3-6.1-6.6), Statewide Action Plan for Narcotics Enforcement and the Attorney General’s Executive Directive 1988-1.

Law Enforcement Liaison

In order to ensure that such cooperation continues, the Board directs the chief school administrator to designate a school district liaison(s) to law enforcement agencies and to prescribe the roles and responsibilities of the school liaison(s). Such assignment shall be in accordance with the district’s collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.

Undercover Operations

The Board hereby recognizes that the chief school administrator may request that law enforcement authorities conduct an undercover operation in the school if she/he has reason to believe that drug use and/or drug trafficking is occurring in the school and that a less intrusive means of law enforcement intervention would be ineffective. The Board hereby authorizes the chief school administrator to request such intervention under these circumstances. The Board recognizes that the chief school administrator is not permitted to ask the Board’s approval for his/her action and is not permitted to discuss any aspect of the undercover operation until authorized to do so by law authorities.

The Board recognizes that law enforcement authorities may contact the chief administrator to request that an undercover operation be established in a district school. The Board recognizes that the chief school administrator is prohibited from discussing the request with the Board. The Board hereby authorizes the chief school administrator to act upon any such request in the manner that she/he determines is in conformity with the law and the Attorney General’s Executive Directive 1988-1 and that is in the best interests of the students and the school district.

The Board directs the chief school administrator and school principal to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the planning and conduct of undercover school operations. The chief school administrator, principal or any other school staff or district board member who may have been informed about the undercover is required to immediately communicate information to the county prosecutor or designee if the integrity of the undercover school operation has been compromised in any way.

At the completion of an undercover operation in a school, and with the consent of the appropriate law enforcement authority, the chief school administrator shall report to the Board regarding the nature of the operation, the result of the operation, and any serious problems encountered during the operation.

Summoning Law Enforcement Authorities onto School Property for the Purpose of Conducting Investigations, Searches, Seizures and Arrests.

Any school employee who has reason to believe a student(s) or a staff member(s) is using or distributing controlled dangerous substances or drug paraphernalia on school premises shall bring that information to the school principal who, in turn, shall report to the chief school administrator. The chief school administrator shall immediately report that information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. If, after consultation with the law enforcement official, it is determined that further investigation is necessary, the chief school administrator will cooperate with the law enforcement authorities in accordance with the law and Administrative Code. She/he will provide the officials with a room in an area away from the general student population in which to conduct their law enforcement duties. If law enforcement officials do not choose to investigate the incident, the chief school administrator my continue the investigation to determine if any school rules have been broken and whether any school discipline is appropriate.

If an arrest is necessary, and no exigent circumstances exits, the chief school administrator and staff will cooperate with the law enforcement officials and provide them access to the office of a school administrator or some other area away from the general student population. Every effort shall be made to enable law enforcement personnel to carry out the arrest in a manner that is least disruptive to the educational environment. The chief school administrator or the principal shall immediately notify the student’s parent or guardian whenever a pupil is arrested for violating any laws prohibiting the possession, use, sale or distribution of any controlled substance or drug paraphernalia.

Whenever the police have been summoned to a school building by the chief school administrator, the chief school administrator shall report the reason the police were summoned and any pertinent information to the Board at its next regular meeting. If confidentiality is required, the report shall be made in executive session.

Student Searches and Securing Physical Evidence

The principal or his/her designee may conduct a search of a student’s person or belongings if the search is necessary to maintain discipline and order in the school, and the school official has a reasonable suspicion that the student is concealing contraband. All searches and seizures conducted by designated school staff comply with the standards prescribed by the United States Court in New Jersey v. T.L.O., U.S. 325 (1985), as set forth in Appendix C of the Attorney General’s Statewide Action Plan for Narcotics Enforcement.

If, as a result of the search, a controlled dangerous substance or drug paraphernalia is found, or if a controlled dangerous substance or drug paraphernalia is by any means found on school property, the individual discovering the item or substance shall immediately notify the building; the principal shall immediately notify the chief school administrator who shall immediately, un turn, notify the appropriate law enforcement agency. The principal shall ensure that the controlled or dangerous substance and/or drug paraphernalia is labeled and secured in a locked cabinet or desk until law enforcement officials pick it up. The principal shall then contact the student’s parent or guardian to inform them of the occurrence.

Whenever law enforcement officials have been called into the school, and a search of a student’s person or belongings is necessary, or an interrogation is to be conducted, the chief school administrator shall request that the law enforcement officials conduct the search, seizure or interrogation.

Police Presence at Extracurricular Activities

The chief school administrator is hereby authorized to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency and arrange for the presence of an officer(s) in the event of an emergency or when the chief school administrator believes that uniformed police presence is necessary to deter illegal drug use or trafficking or to maintain order or crowd or traffic control at a school function.

Resolving Disputes Concerning Law Enforcement Activities

The Board authorizes the chief school administrator to contact the chief executive officer of the law enforcement agency involved with any dispute or objection to any proposed or ongoing law enforcement operation or activity on school property. If for any reason the dispute or objection is not satisfactorily resolved with the chief executive officer of the agency, the chief school administrator shall work in conjunction with the county prosecutor and, where appropriate, the Division of Criminal Justice to take appropriate steps to resolve the matter. Any dispute that cannot be resolved at the county level shall be reported to the Board and shall be resolved by the Attorney General whose decision will be binding.

Confidentiality of Pupil Involvement in Intervention and Treatment Programs

Nothing in this policy shall be construed in any way to authorize or require the transmittal of any information or records that are in the possession of a substance-abuse counseling or treatment program including, but not limited to, the school district’s own substance abuse programs. All information concerning a pupil’s or staff member’s involvement in a school intervention or treatment program shall be kept strictly confidential. See 42 C.F.R. 2 and N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.6.

In-service Training

The chief school administrator will ensure that all district employees receive annual in-service training to make them aware of their responsibilities in accordance with Board policies and N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.3 et seq.

Annual Review

The Board will review annually the effectiveness of these policies and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into with the appropriate law enforcement agency. As part of this review, the Board will consult with the county superintendent, local community members and the county prosecutor’s office.

Availability of Policy

The policies and procedures contained herein shall be made available to all staff, pupils, parents or guardians on an annual basis.


Authority: N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-11, 18A:40A-12, 18A:40A-13, 18A:40A-14.
18A-40A-15, 18A:40A-18, N.J.A.C. 2C:35-1 et seq., N.J.S.A.
2C:29-1 et. Seq., 42 CFS Part II and N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.1-6.6





Date Adopted: December 7, 1989
Date Revised: