| Cedar Springs Public School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
2250 - INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
A school improvement team or any professional staff member, through a school improvement team, may submit a proposal for an innovative program.
When a proposal is presented, to the principal s/he should forward it to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Each proposal should contain a clear, adequate statement on each of the following:
| A. | Need - including importance relative to District/school goals. | |
| B. | Expected Result - including a description of how students, staff, or the District will be different as a result of the project. | |
| C. | Time Requirements - including any suggestions on how requirements can be met. | |
| D. | Personnel Requirements - including types, qualifications, costs, and possible availability. | |
| E. | Facilities/Equipment Requirements - including type, costs, and possible availability. | |
| F. | Strategies/Methodologies - including evidence of effectiveness in other settings. | |
| G. | Schedules - including suggestions for ameliorating any disruptions to current programs and schedules. | |
| H. | Evaluation - including what criteria and standards will be used to judge the success or worthiness of the project. | |
| I. | Follow-Up - including what could or should happen if the project results do or do not meet expectations. |
After all of the above has been completed and the written approval or denial forwarded to the Superintendent, s/he shall review the proposal with relevant parties. If appropriate, a presentation to the Board may be arranged.
If approval is forthcoming and the project is implemented, a written evaluation by the professional staff involved will be prepared at a stage mutually agreed upon.
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