Introduction
However, the fact that the highest percentage of students is white should not be overlooked. It is necessary to mention that the number of individuals that attend schools is significant most of the time, and most show outstanding results. The institution is focused on the provision of education from grade one through the twelfth grade. Faculty members are extremely experienced and that they are ready to deal with any changes to the process of learning. Overall, they are determined to provide students with the best possible learning experience.
School Integration
It is necessary to mention that the process of school integration should not be overlooked most of the time, and it is a topic that has been actively discussed over the last few years. According to section 1002.31 of K-20 Education Code (2015), every single educational facility should take aspects that are related to desegregation into consideration because it is required by the government.
It is also mentioned that it is important to make sure that a particular racial balance should be maintained, and it is necessary to focus on socioeconomic and demographic factors. The fact that it helps to reduce the number of conflicts most of the time needs to be taken into account. The issue that needs to be noted that assigning students to a particular school based on their race may not be viewed as an appropriate approach in most situations.
Church-state Interaction
The fact that such topics as church-state interactions are controversial most of the time should not be overlooked. Another aspect that should not be disregarded is that there have been numerous disagreements on this subject matter, and a consensus still has not been achieved.
It is important to say that the role of the church should not be overlooked. However, some of the decisions may be regarded as questionable. For example, it is not appropriate to encourage the use of prayers as a part of the learning process (Engel v. Vitale, 1962). It is paramount to mention that it is necessary to make sure that no religion is preferred in a particular learning environment, and it is necessary to take dissimilarities between the cultures and traditions into consideration. On the other hand, individuals should be allowed to voice their opinions and use particular gestures if it does not offend other religions in any way.
Attendance and Discipline
According to section 1003.21 of K-20 Education Code (2015), any child that is six years old or soon will be is supposed to attend school on a regular basis during the whole term. However, it is imperative to say that there are several exceptions.
It is necessary to note that every individual needs to visit the institution at least 135 hours each year according to the Section 1003.436 (K-20 Education Code, 2015). It needs to be said that it is not a strict requirement most of the time, but a penalty may be necessary. Section 1006.07 states that it is necessary to develop a code of conduct, and it is important to make sure that it is distributed to every employee (K-20 Education Code, 2015). A need for an additional educational program may be necessary in case student does not behave appropriately. Also, it is necessary to note that every individual should have an understanding of such aspects as respect in such environment.
Students with Disabilities
According to section 1003.57 of K-20 Education Code (2015), each educational institution should provide each student with learning opportunities. It is important to establish facilities that would help to enhance the learning process.
Also, it needs to be said that it is imperative to mention that every individual with a disability should be regarded as a valuable member of the school community. It needs to be said that it may be necessary to develop appropriate instruction in case it is necessary. Also, it is paramount to make sure that individuals that are not proficient in English are provided with instruction that would help them to improve their knowledge of the language according to the section 1003.433 (K-20 Education Code, 2015). It is necessary to access the skills of such individuals to make sure that they have access to programming that is appropriate. It is also essential to develop a system that would help to ensure that assessments are fair.
Faculty and Administration
It is paramount to make sure that individuals are qualified and have the necessary knowledge to provide students with a high-quality education. Another aspect that should not be overlooked is that each member should provide a set of documents to ensure that they are eligible for a particular job according to the section 1012.56 (K-20 Education Code, 2015).
Pieces of training are vital most of the time, and they would help individuals to improve their skills and knowledge, and it is especially important if any changes affect the process of education. School administrators should be able to provide full-time service in most situations, and the duration of the contract may be altered depending on the needs of a particular school. It is also important to mention that each contract should be provided in a written form. Such aspects as emergencies and other complications also need to be discussed most of the time according to the section 1012.24 (K-20 Education Code, 2015). It is essential to ensure that every faculty member understands the set of their responsibilities and what aspects should be taken into account during the process of education.
School Board
Members of the school board should be chosen based on a set of requirements, and minimum qualifications should be considered according to the section 1012.22 (K-20 Education Code, 2015). It is necessary to note that there is a set of responsibilities that each member of the school board should understand. According to the section 1001.42 of K-20 Education Code (2015), it is necessary to control property, establish school programs, develop plans that are related to organization and operation of schools.
The need to adopt the budget also needs to be taken into account. The administrative oversight that is provided should not be disregarded, and it helps to control the process of education. It is important to mention that some of the decisions are vital because key staff members are selected, and it has an enormous influence on the process of education in most cases.
Funding
It is paramount to mention that funding is one of the most important aspects that are related to education, and it affects the quality of teaching. According to section 1011.69 of K-20 Education Code (2015), it is critical to guarantee that every school is allocated with close to eighty percent of funds that were generated.
Student allocation is determined each year by the Legislature according to section 1011.62 (K-20 Education Code, 2015). It is imperative to mention that several groups of students should be considered, and the most attention should be devoted to exceptional student education in most cases.
Assessments
The knowledge of students should be measured according to student performance standards. A set of instruments that are developed would help to determine the progress that a particular student has shown, and tests should be viewed as a primary tool in most cases.
It is paramount to make sure that various measures are used to guarantee that the results that are received are accurate because numerous internal and external factors should be taken into consideration in most cases. It is necessary to note that the role of assessments to determine the success of school system should not be disregarded. The evaluation is going to be conducted annually with a use of several forms of assessment. It is imperative to mention that knowledge of teachers also should be tested to ensure that they are competent. The contribution to student learning also needs to be considered, and it is necessary to make sure that it is reliant on several measures. The content of curriculum also should be taken into consideration.
References
Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962).
K-20 Education Code, 3 Fla. Stat. Ann.§§ 1003-21 (2015).
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School Dist. No. 1, 551 U.S. 701 (2007).