CODE: 3000
SECTION: BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
BUSINESS
The West Milford Board of Education recognizes that money and money management comprise the foundational support of the entire school program. To make that support as effective as possible, the Board intends:
1. to encourage advance planning through the best possible budget procedures.
2. to explore all practical sources of income.
3. to guide the expenditure of funds so as to extract the greatest educational returns.
4. to expect excellent accounting and reporting procedures.
5. to maintain the highest level of per pupil expenditure needed to provide high quality education within the ability of the community to pay.
Support Services
The Board expects operation and maintenance of school plant and equipment to set high standards of safety, to promote the health of pupils and staff, to reflect the aspirations of the community, and to environmentally support the efforts of the staff to provide a good education.
In order to provide services that sufficiently support the educational program, the Board establishes as broad goals:
A. To provide a physical environment for teaching and learning that is safe and comfortable for pupils, staff, and public;
B. To provide safe transportation for eligible pupils;
C. To make nutritious and affordable meals available to pupils;
D. To provide the necessary resources, facilities and assistance to meet the needs of the educational program as they develop.
Long-Range Plans
In compliance with law and regulations, the Superintendent of Schools shall develop a five-year comprehensive maintenance plan. The Board will review and approve this plan and the District’s long range facilities plan and will revise them as necessary with the advice of the Superintendent.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000