LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

Awards for Achievement                                                                                                                    Policy #5126

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General

 

The board of education believes that pupil achievement should be recognized at all levels in a manner appropriate to the pupil’s accomplishment.

 

The board directs the chief school administrator/designee to develop criteria and procedures for presenting awards to pupils for scholarship and outstanding accomplishments in the arts, athletics and citizenship.

 

The chief school administrator shall review and advise the board on acceptance of proposed trophies, prizes, scholarships or other awards from non school donors.  Any such proposed award shall be free from bias as outlined in the district’s affirmative action program.

 

Criteria regarding eligibility and selection for awards shall be disseminated to all pupils and parents/guardians.

 

Academic Recognition

 

The board directs the chief school administrator/designee to establish criteria and procedures for placing pupils in grades 4 through 6 on academic honor rolls.

 

First Reading:  February 2008

Adopted:

 

Legal References:               N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20                               Discrimination; prohibition

                                                N.J.S.A. 18A:71-27                               Higher education; scholarship funds; establishment; administration