SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL UNION DISTRICT #41 CODE: JECF-R
POLICY MANUAL
1st READING: 11/16/92, 10/3/05
2nd READING: 12/7/92, 12/5/05,4/3/06
ADOPTED: 12/21/92
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ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO BARRE TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAMS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 To ensure an "equal access" technical admissions process, the Spaulding High School Union District Board authorizes the Technical Center to use an admission committee for the Technical Center based on the criteria set forth in this policy.
1.2 The Spaulding High School Union District, under whose jurisdiction the Technical Center operates, adhere to the policies outlined in the Title IX of the Federal Educational Amendment of 1972, regarding sex discrimination, and is in compliance with P.L. 94-142 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Buckley Amendment in regards to the curriculum and operation of Spaulding High School Union District.
2.0 Organization
2.1 The admissions committee shall consist of a guidance representative from each participating member-school and shall be chaired by the Campus Guidance Director.
2.2 This committee is responsible to the Assistant Technical Director.
2.3 Each member-school is entitled to one vote on an admissions issue coming before this committee. The Spaulding High School Union District Board has the final authority for admissions policy.
3.0 Admissions Committee Procedure
3.1 Since there is a need to maintain a level of achievement in technical programs, and there are more candidates for certain programs than space available or safety requirements allow, the admissions committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing student applications. The committee will make the selections for vacancies based on the following criteria:
3.1.1 Recommendations of counselors and technical instructors.
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3.1.2 Date of expected graduation with priority given to eligible seniors.
3.1.4 Attendance.
3.1.5 Interest and career goals of the student.
3.2 The admissions committee will be convened by the Campus Guidance Director early in the calendar year after applications have been prepared. Thereafter, if further applications are received, meetings will be scheduled in appropriate time for students scheduling in the Spring.
4.0 Appeals
4.1 Any concerns about an application which go beyond the knowledge or jurisdiction of the student's counselor will be directed to the Campus Guidance Director and, if unresolved, to the Assistant Technical Director.
ADULTS IN DAY PROGRAM
5.0 Introduction
5.1 An added obligation of technical education is to train, upgrade, and/or retrain adult students.
5.2 Any adult student is any person, regardless of age, desiring technical training who is not enrolled in any high school.
6.0 Admissions
6.1 Adult students will be accepted on a space available basis after all high school applications have been acted upon and registrations completed. Adults without a high school diploma will receive priority over adults with a diploma for space available in programs.
7.0 Charges and Tuition
7.1 Tuition for out-of-state students attending daytechnical programs will be established each year by the Assistant Technical Director in consultation with the Superintendent.
7.2 Tuition for local adult students with diplomas will be charged as determined by state regulations.
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