Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 612 - State Department of Rehabilitation Services › Chapter 20 - Special Schools › Subchapter 3 - General Operating Procedures for the Schools › Part 1 - GENERAL EDUCATIONAL POLICIES › Section 612:20-3-2 - Administrative responsibility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The superintendent is responsible for the operation of the
					 school. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to designate and assign
					 an administrator in charge in the superintendent's absence. The person so
					 designated will fulfill the responsibilities of the superintendent until his or
					 her return.
(1)
Staff attitudes
				  and conduct.
Because positive staff attitudes are essential to
				  constructive work with any child, staff members in the schools are required to
				  demonstrate genuine interest and concern in the growth and development of each
				  child, and possess the willingness and ability to take risks of becoming
				  effectively involved with children in a positive and meaningful relationship.
				  There must, regardless of position, be a willingness to communicate with other
				  staff members on a cooperative basis which allows for self-criticism without
				  personal threat. Staff members are required to conduct themselves, at all
				  times, in such a way as not to bring discredit on themselves, the institution,
				  or the Department. Decorum with the children with whom they work shall be warm,
				  friendly, and understanding, and professional in quality. They shall be able to
				  set appropriate limits for children and accept responsibility for the propriety
				  with which it is done. Except in line of duty, staff members shall not discuss
				  confidential matters of personnel or students.
(2)
In-service training.
The
				  administrative/teaching staff will abide by H.B. 1706, 1981, which provides for
				  the formation of a staff development plan to be submitted and approved annually
				  by the State Department of Education.
(3)
Transportation of children.
Transportation needs may range from weekly trips home to occasional trips to
				  doctor's offices, local stores, etc. The superintendent of each school shall
				  designate an individual to coordinate transportation needs and arrange for the
				  safe, appropriately chaperoned transport of students locally and throughout the
				  state as needs arise. Close cooperative efforts in transporting students to and
				  from school and home will be maintained with parents and local education
				  agencies.
(A)
School
				  responsibility.
Employees provide transportation originating from the
				  campus for home going and field trips.
(i)
				  The vehicle and operator of a vehicle used to transport children are in
				  compliance with all applicable state laws. School buses used to transport
				  students must meet the requirements of the Oklahoma State Department of
				  Education.
(ii) Written permission
				  from parents or guardian for transportation of their child is on file at the
				  school.
(iii) Supervision of the
				  children begins at the designated pick-up locations.
(iv) The driver is responsible for leaving
				  the child only with the person or school designated by the parent. Written
				  instructions and approval from the parent for such a plan is required. Changes
				  to these instructions from the parent are required.