The School Board directs the Superintendent to develop and implement a systematic plan for the continuous evaluation of the educational program against the educational goals established by this Board. To this end, s/he shall employ such tests and methods as may be indicated by sound professional judgment. Wherever possible, the assessment program shall follow evaluation administrative guidelines set forth in the courses of study and course guides.

The Superintendent shall recommend improvements in the educational program annually, based on the evaluation of the District's program.

The Board reserves the right to employ experts from outside the School District to serve in the evaluation process.

The Board will periodically make available to the public the progress of the student body toward the goals of the District.

Assessment results obtained under this policy shall not be used for comparison purposes except as required by statute and State Department of Education administrative guidelines or internally, as authorized by the Superintendent or Board.

511 IAC 5, 511 IAC 6-2-1