2.11 Works cooperatively with the school’s leadership to establish and maintain clear, written policies and procedures that are consistent with the school’s mission, are implemented at all times, and reviewed regularly. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 2.12 Has and implements written policies and/or procedural guidelines that define for the governing body: Its proper roles and responsibilities; Qualifications for its members; Its composition, organization, and operation; Terms of office for its members; and Provisions for identifying and selecting new members when vacancies occur. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 2.13 Implements a process for reviewing/revising its policies regularly. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 2.14 Evaluates systematically and regularly its own effectiveness in performing its duties. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 2.15 Provides appropriate opportunities for education of its members, including orientation and training sessions so that all members understand their responsibilities and roles. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 2.16 Conducts a regular schedule of meetings that is communicated to the school’s community of stakeholders. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet
2.25 Ensures that professional and support staff members stay well informed about educational developments. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 2.26 Undertakes operational, long range, and strategic planning aimed at accomplishing the school’s mission and goals. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 2.27 Stays well informed of and implements proven practices identified in educational research and literature. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 2.28 Maintains appropriate and constructive relations with families, students, the staff, the community, and with each other in the interest of serving the needs of the students. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 2.29 Adheres to appropriate guidelines concerning confidentiality in communications. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR FAITH-BASED SCHOOLS MSA Indicator What was seen and Evidence Team’s Decision The school’s governing body and leadership: 2.30 Articulate and model the religious tenets of the school. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 2.31 Maintain the religious identity of the school as a priority. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially
INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR ALL SCHOOLS MSA Indicator What was seen and heard Evidence Team’s Decision The governing body and leadership ensure that the school: 3.1 Develops a strategic plan for growth and improvement that is approved by the governing body (if appropriate) and supported by the school’s community of stakeholders. Exceeds Meets Partially Meets Does Not Meet 3.2 Bases its strategic plan on longitudinal data regarding the achievement and performance of the school’s students and the school’s capacity to produce the levels of student achievement and performance expected by its community of stakeholders. Exceeds Meets Partially Meets Does Not Meet 3.3 Communicates regularly to its community of stakeholders information the school’s planning process, strategic plan, and the results being achieved by implementing the plan. Exceeds Meets Partially Meets Does Not Meet 3.4 Provides members of its community of stakeholders with appropriate opportunities to provide input into its strategic planning for growth and improvement. Exceeds Meets Partially Meets Does Not Meet 3.5 Takes into consideration the school’s capacities in terms of time, energy, and resources when planning new initiatives, setting goals, and developing action plans. Exceeds Meets Partially Meets Does Not Meet
5.4 Conducts regular and systematic assessments of the adequacy of its facilities, equipment, and materials. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.5 Plans for, funds, and schedules regular preventative measures, repairs, and maintenance of its facilities, equipment, and materials. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.6 Considers the capacities of its facilities and equipment before adopting new programs and in its strategic planning. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.7 Has sufficient systems in place to monitor and provide appropriate air quality throughout its facilities. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.8 Has adequate and appropriate lighting throughout its facilities. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.9 Has sufficient space for entering, exiting, and traffic flow within its facilities. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.10 Makes safe drinking water available for the students, the staff, and visitors to the school. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 5.11 Is in compliance with the requirements of all appropriate civil authorities in which the school is located for fire safety and occupancy. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet
What kinds of staff development programs are available for school personnel? How are these programs developed? How are staff members evaluated? What criteria for evaluation are in place? INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR ALL SCHOOLS MSA Indicator What was seen and Evidence Team’s Decision The governing body and leadership ensure that the school’s organization promotes: 6.1 A sense of collegiality, high expectations for performance, trust, support, recognition for accomplishments and contributions, and pride in their school. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 6.2 Commitment to the school, dedication to their work, and pride in the outcome of their efforts. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 6.3 Professional satisfaction and good general morale. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet The governing body and leadership ensure that the school’s organization: 6.4 Is described by a logical and table of organization that includes written job descriptions and that specifies levels of responsibility and reporting relationships. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 6.5 Defines clearly in writing roles, responsibilities, expectations, and reporting relationships of its staff that support a high quality educational program and experiences for the school’s students. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet The governing body and leadership ensure that the school has and implements written policies and/or procedural guidelines for ensuring a positive work environment, including: 6.6 The day-to-day operation of the school. ☐ Exceeds
6.26 Has and implements personnel policies that include an appraisal system and professional development programs that focus explicitly on staff behaviors that are to be encouraged in the classroom such as teacher interactions with children, acknowledgement of age-appropriate development, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 6.27 Seeks to achieve applicable teacher and/or staff-to-children ratios. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet INDICATOR OF QUALITY FOR SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE ALL OR PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BY A DISTANCE MODALITY MSA Indicator What was seen and Evidence Team’s Decision The governing body and leadership ensure that: 6.28 Members of the faculty who deliver the educational program and associated via a distance modality are appropriately qualified and experienced. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet The governing body and leadership ensure that the program: 6.29 Includes developing age-appropriate relationships between students and between students and their teachers. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR FAITH-BASED SCHOOLS
effectiveness of its plans and revises them accordingly. 7.5 Provides appropriate and adequate health care for its students during the school day and makes provisions for appropriate health care at school functions that take place away from the school’s premises. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 7.6 Provides appropriate training for all staff members on implementing the school’s emergency and crisis plans, handling accidents and illnesses, and universal precautions for preventing the spread of infectious diseases. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 7.7 Has and implements written policies and/or procedural guidelines to manage the storage and administration of student medications. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 7.8 Has and implements a system to account for the whereabouts of its students at all ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 7.9 Has and implements policies and/or procedural guidelines for maintaining and sharing medical records and health information of students and members of the staff in compliance with applicable laws. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 7.10 Provides staff with up–to-date and relevant health, wellness, and safety information and practices pertaining to the school’s students and staff. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet
7.15.a. Written procedures and functional equipment with to communicate during fire and other emergencies, to summon assistance, and to evacuate the dormitories. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 7.15.b Conducting drills of its emergency and crisis plans regularly and maintaining written records of drills. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 7.15.c. Provision of appropriate health care and safety for students and dormitory staff residing in dormitories at all times. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 7.15.d. Provision of appropriate training for all dormitory staff members on implementing the dormitory’s emergency and crisis plans, including but not limited to handling accidents and illnesses, universal precautions for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and child abuse prevention and reporting. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 7.15.e. An effective system to control access to the dormitories by visitors and non-school personnel. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR SCHOOLS WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS MSA Indicator What was seen and heard Evidence Team’s Decision The governing body and leadership ensure that the school:
☐ Does Not Meet 8.34 Daily opportunities for creative expression. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 8.35 A variety of books that are accessible to all age groups every day. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR SCHOOLS WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS MSA Indicator What was seen and heard Evidence Team’s Decision The governing body and leadership ensure that the school’s elementary-level educational program: 8.36 Places emphasis on the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills, plus the knowledge and competencies that establish the basis for greater understanding. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 8.37 Provides an integrated approach to children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 8.38 Provides individualized instruction and, as appropriate, activities in groups. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 8.39 Provides daily indoor and outdoor play with a balance between large-muscle and small-muscle as well as organized and unstructured experiences. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet
10.19 Food service facilities are inspected regularly and meet the health and safety requirements of all of the jurisdictions in which the school is located. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet Services for Students with Special Needs—The governing body and leadership ensure that the school: 10.20 Has and implements written policies or procedural guidelines to identify and address the education of students with special needs. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 10.21 Provides or refers families to appropriate related services and/or accommodations to meet students’ special needs. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 10.22 If applicable, is in compliance with all requirements of the jurisdictions in which the school is located related to students with special needs. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet Admissions and Placement—The governing body and leadership ensure that the school has and implements written policies or procedural guidelines governing: 10.23 Admission to the school. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 10.24 Placement of students in the appropriate components of the educational program and at the appropriate levels. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet The governing body and leadership ensure that the school:
11.3 Activities are varied, developmentally appropriate, and enhance the educational program. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.4 Students, the staff, families, and the community are provided with appropriate opportunities to offer input regarding the school’s student activities. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.5 Staff members, parents, and other volunteers who lead student activities are approved by the school’s leadership, suitably qualified, and provide appropriate supervision to students. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.6 The school recognizes student accomplishments, contributions, and responsibilities in meaningful ways. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.7 Interactions among the students, staff, and volunteers are characterized by respect, fairness, and understanding. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.8 Students and understand and abide by the school’s Code of Conduct. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 11.9 An understanding and acceptance of the high expectations the school holds for learning and citizenship. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.10 Students and staff have a sense of being trusted, supported, and recognized for their accomplishments and contributions. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet
11.11 Staff and students have pride in their school. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 11.12 Activities are adequately financed, periodically reviewed for their effectiveness, and appropriate for the school’s mission. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet INDICATORS OF QUALITY FOR SCHOOLS WITH A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MSA Indicator What was seen and heard Evidence Team’s Decision The governing body and leadership ensure that: 11.13 The school has a purposeful and meaningful residential boarding program. ☐ Exceeds ☐ ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 11.14 The school assists students to develop healthy relationships with adults in loco parentis and with other students. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet 11.15 Appropriate provisions are made for student privacy, recreation, and religious practice. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially ☐ Does Not Meet 11.16 Continuous and responsible supervision by qualified adults is provided for all boarding students, including evenings, weekends, and periods when classes are not in session. ☐ Exceeds ☐ Meets ☐ Partially Meets ☐ Does Not Meet