The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility for the quality of the educational program of the schools. To this end, the curriculum shall be developed, evaluated, and adopted on a continuing basis and in accordance with a plan for curriculum development established by the Superintendent.

For purposes of this policy and consistent communication throughout the District, curriculum shall be defined as:

The Board directs that the curriculum of this District provide instruction in courses required by statute and Ohio Department of Education regulations and shall be consistent with the District's philosophy and goals. Further, the Superintendent shall provide an opportunity for parents to review the selection of textbooks and reading lists, instructional materials, and the academic curriculum of the District.

As educational leader of the District, the Superintendent shall be responsible to the Board for the development and evaluation of curriculum and the preparation of courses of study.

The Superintendent shall make progress reports to the Board periodically.

The Superintendent may conduct such innovative programs as are deemed to be necessary to the continuing growth of the instructional program and to better ensure accomplishment of the District's educational goals.

The Superintendent shall report each such innovative program to the Board along with its objectives, evaluative criteria, and costs.

R.C. 3301.07, 3301.079, 3313.21, 3313.212, 3313.60, 3313.602, 3313.843
R.C. 3315.07 3317.023, 3317.11, 3319.02
A.C. 3301-99-01, 3301-35-02