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| 2022-2023 Initial Entry Registration Procedures |
| The purpose of this handbook is to provide assistance and guidance to school level personnel in the important process of initial entry registration into Miami-
Dade County Public Schools, M-DCPS. The manual contains three major sections. Section I provides general information on forms, documents, and procedures for initial entry. Section II provides guidelines for registration and transfers to Choice and Special Programs, and Section III provides various attachments that can be downloaded and copied, if necessary. |
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| 2023-2024 Student Attendance Reporting Procedures |
| This handbook has been developed to assist school personnel, parents, and students to
understand and develop procedures consistent with Federal, State, and District
attendance policy and procedure requirements. |
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| 2023-2024 Title I Administration Handbook |
| Title I is the part of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) that supports programs in schools and school districts to improve the learning of children from low income families. Title I is the largest federally funded education program designed to provide students with additional help in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. |
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| Academic Year Internship Provider Handbook 2022-23 |
| Guidelines and procedures for the Internship Provider about the Academic Year Internship Program for high school juniors and seniors. |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act Revised 08/2019 |
| A Guide for Administrators, to provide technical information to M-DCPS administrators in order to facilitate the orderly are uniform implementation of the employment-related provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)1990. |
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| Booster Club Guidelines |
| A booster club is a group of parents/guardians and/or interested adult community members who are authorized by the school principal to form an organization to enhance a program, activity, or athletic team through fund-raising and services. The booster club must have approved by-laws or a statement of purpose. A copy of this document must be on file in the principal’s office. |
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| Code of Student Conduct |
| The Code of Student Conduct (COSC) is aligned to local, state, and federal mandates with an emphasis on promoting a safe learning environment to ensure academic success. The Code of Student Conduct sets the standards of conduct expected of students in a purposeful safe learning environment which the principles of care, courtesy, civility, fairness, acceptance of diversity, and respect for the rights of others is valued. It also addresses the role of the parents/guardians, the students, and school, but also focuses on core values and model student behavior, rights and responsibilities of students, addressing student behavior, and disciplinary procedures. |
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| Curriculum Bulletin 2022-2023 |
| The Curriculum Bulletin, available for secondary students, their parents and secondary school personnel, assists with subject selection for next school year and with planning for grades 6-12 and postsecondary experiences. General information about M-DCPS programs and state requirements for graduation to include assessments, courses, postsecondary guidelines, etc. is provided. The information in this document is subject to change after July 1st pending legislative action that becomes effective for the next school year. |
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| Disaster Recovery Plan 2019-2020 Revised 9/2019 |
| Natural disasters as well as the prospect for recovery through the district’s excess property insurers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) present a challenge to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).
The roles of the two organizations are complementary and sometimes duplicative, depending on the extent of the destruction. It is vital that administrators understand why two entities are involved in the recovery process and how to avoid duplication of benefits. |
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| Exceptional Student Education Policies/Procedures |
| The SP&P document serves as the basis for the identification, evaluation, eligibility determination, and placement of students in special education programs for exceptional students. |
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| Field Trip Guidelines |
| Thisi handbook expresses Miami-Dade County Public Schools regulations and guidelines on field trips. |
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| Graduation Guidelines |
| The purpose of these guidelines is to answer many of the questions that arise during a school’s preparation for its commencement exercises. The guidelines are written in a question and answer format to provide a more “user friendly” presentation of the issues. |
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| Guidelines for Extracurricular Personnel |
| This guide provides guidelines as a resource to clarify the role of extracurricular personnel in athletics and activities at the school site. |
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| Handbook For School Bus Drivers & School Bus Aides |
| School Bus Driver and School Bus Aide duties, responsibilities and policies of the Miami-Dade County School Board which apply to all employees of the school district, including school bus drivers and school bus aides. |
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| Internal Funds Manual |
| Internal Funds, consist of revenues generated from student activities at the school site level. Revenues generated from Internal Fund activities is administered separately by each school and is not subject to the budget process. |
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| Internship Program Coordinator Tool Kit 2022-2023 |
| This tool kit is meant to assist you through the program, including the new timeline, and protocols. Enclosed you will find sample forms that you may consider using as you oversee your school's internship program. |
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| Internship Student Handbook 2022-2023 |
| This handbook has been developed to help prepare you to successfully complete the internship program. It is your responsibility to read this handbook and comply with what will be asked of you. |
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| Interscholastic Athletics Manual Revised 08/2019 |
| This manual supersedes all prior publications governing high school athletics and is to be used by principals, school athletic directors, athletic business managers, athletic trainers, and coaches in establishing, administering, and supervising the senior high school interscholastic athletic program. |
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| LEA Implementation Guide |
| The LEA is a representative of the public agency, who is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the District and ensures that the IEP is complying with the procedural and substantive requirements of the State and federal regulations, and supervises the provision of specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities. |
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| Manual of Property Control Procedures |
| This manual sets forth the procedures established for the recording and controlling of tangible personal property pursuant to School Board Policy 7450-Property Inventory. |
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| Middle Schools Athletic Program Admin. Procedures Revised 08/2019 |
| Due to the competitive nature of athletics, it is necessary to have clear and precise guidelines that establish consistency and fairness for all participants. This athletic administrative procedures handbook has been developed to promote procedural uniformity for the operation of the MSAP. |
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| Payroll Processing Procedures Manual |
| The Payroll Processing Procedures manual assists users with payroll policies and processing procedures used in the MDCPS system. |
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| Personnel Investigative Model (PIM) Revised 09/2019 |
| This revised guide provides all users with steps to be taken when incidents occur involving District employees. |
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| Protocol Guidelines for Official School Brd Events |
| The Protocol Guidelines for Official School Board Events are provided to ensure uniformity and propriety at official events of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The information does not supersede Board Rules and applies solely to those events included in this document. |
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| Purchasing Card Program Policies and Procedures |
| The Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Purchasing Card Program is designed to enable authorized district employees to procure small dollar purchases to a more efficient process. Use of the card is meant to simplify and streamline the acquisition process for authorized goods and services and lower overall transactions costs. |
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| School Uniform Program Guidelines |
| The purpose of these guidelines is to answer many of the questions that arise concerning a school’s uniform program. The guidelines are written in a question
and answer format to provide a more “user friendly” presentation of the issues. |
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| Student Activities Guidelines |
| The Student Activities Handbook has been compiled for the purpose of providing assistance to Activities Directors in planning and conducting extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). |
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| Student Progression Plan (SPP) 2022-2023 |
| The purpose of this plan is to establish requirements and procedures for student progression within Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). The Student Progression Plan presents the “Student Progression Requirements and Procedures for K-
12 and Adult Education Students,” including the “ Student Progression Requirements and Procedures for Exceptional Education Students.” |
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| Transportation Handbook for School Staff |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Transportation - The Transportation of School Children - When Provided |
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| Travel Procedures Manual |
| Employees whose duties for the school system require them to travel within the county from their official headquarters or post of duty to other locations (Class C travel) shall be reimbursed for travel in a privately owned vehicle on the basis of a mileage allowance approved by the Superintendent of Schools. |
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| Water Safety Manual August 2018 |
| This manual has been written to establish guidelines and regulations for water-related events, field trips, and activities throughout the Miami-Dade County Public School System. All teachers and administrators involved in these programs should adhere to these procedures. |
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| WLRN Editorial Integrity Policy |
| This document expresses the Role and Authority of the School Board as Licensee/Trustee of WLRN-TV and WLRN-FM, and the document, Editorial Integrity Policy and Advisory Mechanisms for WLRN Public Television and Radio. |
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