In addition, they are often used for legal purposes to determine intent and compliance. As shown in various sections of this report, many departments lack formal administrative procedures. Administrative procedures should be developed or modified each time the board adopts or modifies a board policy. Challenges to administrative due process from employee organizations, individual employees or parents can be substantially reduced if state and federal laws, HISD board policies, and administrative rules and regulations are consistent. Systematically revise all administrative procedures pursuant to Senate Bill 1.
Superintendent assigns coordination responsibility to a senior staff member.
January 1997 2. February 1997 3. Staff members identify personnel required to conduct, research, develop, and produce new or modified procedures. March 1997 4. Staff members develop a calendar of events to achieve all revisions including presentations to affected staff groups such as principals, counselors, district superintendents, facilities personnel, librarians, teacher groups, etc.