CODE: 1410
SECTION: COMMUNITY RELATIONS
LOCAL AGENCIES
The West Milford Board of Education wishes to cooperate as fully as possible with other public agencies in the community which deal with pupils. The Superintendent shall seek to develop positive working relationships with such agencies, including but not limited to investigative committees, pooled resources, information exchange, and as service advisors/providers.
In accordance with law, the district may accept or share the use of facilities or equipment with other local organizations. The terms of the acceptance or sharing shall be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Police Authorities
It is the policy of the Board to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the interest of the larger welfare of all citizens. At the same time, schools have the responsibility to parents/guardians for the welfare of their children while they are in school. To carry out this dual responsibility, the administration shall implement Board developed procedures.
Fire Department
The Superintendent shall seek input from local fire officials when reviewing and revising course materials in fire safety. The fire department should be informed in a timely manner on changes in the school buildings and class arrangements so that, in the event of an emergency, they will be prepared. All fires shall be reported in compliance with law.
Hospital/Ambulance Rescue Squads
The Superintendent shall establish procedures whereby the facilities of a local hospital and local ambulance/rescue squad may be called upon in implementing policies adopted by the Board.
Cooperative Arrangements with Other School Districts
The Board desires that strong lines of communication be maintained with other districts and institutions which provide programs, training, or services not available to children residing in this district, and with districts whose resident pupils are enrolled in programs in this district.
The district in which pupils are in attendance has responsibility and authority for those pupils. In order that those pupils receive maximum benefit from their program of studies, articulation between the cooperating institutions is essential.
Further, the West Milford Township Public Schools shall cooperate with other school districts in the solution of common educational concerns. District staff under the direction of the Superintendent shall participate in the coordination of such areas as research, exchange of information and data, coordination of curriculum, coordination of school calendar and activities, and any others where it may be advantageous to serve a broader area than this school district. In carrying out this policy, the Superintendent shall include in his/her reports to the Board an evaluation of the desirability and feasibility of such cooperation with other school districts.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000