Administrative Procedures Policy 2470

Administrative Procedures Policy 2470

Purpose

The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) Board of Trustees recognizes that administrative procedures are necessary to ensure the effective, consistent, and lawful implementation of Board policies.  The policy establishes the authority, scope, and expectations for the development and use of administrative procedures in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

I. Policy Statement

Administrative procedures shall be developed to provide clear guidance for carrying out Board policies and managing the day-to-day operations of ENCSD.  Such procedures shall support the Board’s policies, promote operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with all legal requirements, while addressing the unique instructional, communication, and accessibility needs of Deaf and hard of hearing students and stakeholders.

II. Authority and Responsibility

  1. The Superintendent is authorized and directed to develop, implement, and revise administrative procedures necessary to carry out Board policies.
  2. Administrative procedures shall be consistent with Board policy and shall not exceed, conflict with, or amend Board policy.
  3. In the event of a conflict between administrative procedures and Board policy, Board policy shall prevail.

 

 

 

III. Development and Implementation of Administrative Procedures

  1. Administrative procedures may be adopted, revised, or rescinded by the Superintendent or designee without prior Board approval, unless otherwise required by Board policy or law.
  2. The Superintendent shall ensure that administrative procedures are implemented uniformly and fairly across ENCSD.
  3. When appropriate, administrators may consult with staff, parents, or other stakeholders during the development of procedures, using accessible communication methods.

IV. Accessibility and Effective Communication

Administrative procedures shall be implemented in a manner that ensures effective communication and accessibility for all students, parents, guardians, employees, and members of the public, including Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.  This includes, as appropriate:

  • Provision of reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Use of qualified interpreters, captioning, and accessible formats
  • Consideration of communication needs as outlined in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan.

V. Consistency with the Law

  1. All administrative procedures shall comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and North Carolina State Board of Education policies.
  2. Administrative procedures shall not be used to waive, suspend, or diminish rights guaranteed by law, including but not limited to protections under IDEA, ADA, Section 504, Title IX, or other civil rights statutes.

VI. Review and Revision 

  1. The Superintendent shall periodically review administrative procedures to ensure effectiveness, consistency with Board policy, and legal compliance.
  2. Administrative procedures shall be updated as necessary to reflect changes in law, State Board policy, or operational needs.
  3. The Board may request information regarding administrative procedures to support oversight responsibilities.

Legal References

  • North Carolina General Statutes §§ 115C-36, 115C-47
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
  • North Carolina State Board of Education Policies
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