Nevada School Law For Teachers 2011 Chapt 1

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The 10th amendment reserves for States
the power for establishment of public schools.

The 14 amendment provides FEDERAL legal review of school district practices & policies through protections guaranteed by the amendment.

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The 10th amendment reserves for States
the power for establishment of public schools.

The 14 amendment provides FEDERAL legal review of school district practices & policies through protections guaranteed by the amendment.

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What article of the NV constitution deals with education?

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Article 11 deals with education.

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Article 11 deals with education & contains the following sections:

1. LEGISLATURE TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENT
2. UNIFORM SYSTEM OF COMMON SCHOOLS.
3. Pledge of public lands, certain moneys for educational purposes.
4. Establishment of state university.
5. ESTABLISHMENT OF NORMAL SCHOOLS, GRADE SCHOOLS; OATH OF TEACHERS, PROFESSORS.
6. SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY, COMMON SCHOOLS, BY DIRECT LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION.
7. Board of regents: election & duty.
8. Immediate organization, maintenance of state university.
9. Sectarian instruction prohibited in common schools.
10. No public funds to be used for sectarian purposes.

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Article 11 deals with education & contains the following sections:

1. LEGISLATURE TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENT
2. UNIFORM SYSTEM OF COMMON SCHOOLS.
3. Pledge of public lands, certain moneys for educational purposes.
4. Establishment of state university.
5. ESTABLISHMENT OF NORMAL SCHOOLS, GRADE SCHOOLS; OATH OF TEACHERS, PROFESSORS.
6. SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY, COMMON SCHOOLS, BY DIRECT LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION.
7. Board of regents: election & duty.
8. Immediate organization, maintenance of state university.
9. Sectarian instruction prohibited in common schools.
10. No public funds to be used for sectarian purposes.

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Article 11 Section 1. LEGISLATURE TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION; APPT, TERM, & DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

• Encourage promotion of intellectual, literary, scientific, mining, mechanical, agricultural & moral improvements.

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Article 11 Section 1. LEGISLATURE TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION; APPT, TERM, & DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

• Encourage promotion of intellectual, literary, scientific, mining, mechanical, agricultural
& moral improvements.

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Article 11 Section 2. UNIFORM SYSTEM OF COMMON SCHOOLS.

• Schools shall be established & maintained in each school district at least 6 MONTHS in every year, & legislature may pass law to secure general attendance of children in school district of public schools.

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Article 11 Section 2. UNIFORM SYSTEM OF COMMON SCHOOLS.

• Schools shall be established & maintained in each school district at least 6 MONTHS in every year, & legislature may pass law to secure general attendance of children in school district of public schools.

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Article 11 Section 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF NORMAL SCHOOLS, GRADE SCHOOLS; OATH OF TEACHERS, PROFESSORS.

• Any professor or teacher who fails to comply with provisions will not receive public monies set apart for school purposes.

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Article 11 Section 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF NORMAL SCHOOLS, GRADE SCHOOLS; OATH OF TEACHERS, PROFESSORS.

• Any professor or teacher who fails to comply with provisions will not receive public monies set apart for school purposes.

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Article 11 Section 6. SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY, COMMON SCHOOLS BY DIRECT LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION.

• Shall provide from general fund, upon presentation of budget in the manner required by law.

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Article 11 Section 6. SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY, COMMON SCHOOLS BY DIRECT LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION.

• Shall provide from general fund, upon presentation of budget in the manner required by law.

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School districts & schools boards exist by AUTHORITY of State Legislature, therefore the power of state statue is compelling & rarely challenged.

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School districts & schools boards exist by AUTHORITY of State Legislature, therefore the power of state statue is compelling & rarely challenged.

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When are Nevada Laws on Education published?

And by the authority of whom?

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NV. Laws on education are published biennially.

Under the authority of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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NV Legislator
• State Dept of Education
- Superintenent of Public Instruc
- State Board of Education
° 7 voting members
° 4 non voting members

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NV Legislator
• State Dept of Education
- Superintenent of Public Instruc
- State Board of Education
° 7 voting members
° 4 non voting members

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
• Text book approval
• Suspend/Revoke license by recommendation of State Supper of Public Inst. or Board of Trustees.
• Provides list of potential Suppers of Educe to governor.

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
• Text book approval
• Suspend/Revoke license by recommendation of State Supper of Public Inst. or Board of Trustees.
• Provides list of potential Suppers of Educe to governor.

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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
• CEO of Public Educ
• Direction from State Board Educ
• Issue license
• Manages the department
• Employs personnel for positions approved by State Board
• Annual visits to each county
• Makes biennial reports to the governor
• Prepares pamphlet on school laws.

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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
• CEO of Public Educ
• Direction from State Board Educ
• Issue license
• Manages the department
• Employs personnel for positions approved by State Board
• Annual visits to each county
• Makes biennial reports to the governor
• Prepares pamphlet on school laws.

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COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN EDUCATION
(standards commission)
• Give qualifications, rules,& standards for licensee.
• 9 members appointed by the governor.
• Duties expanded July 2011

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COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN EDUCATION
(standards commission)
• Give qualifications, rules,& standards for licensee.
• 9 members appointed by the governor.
• Duties expanded July 2011

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School Districts

*NV school districts are patterned after county boundaries. (17 total)
*Carson City is a county school district.

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School Districts

*NV school districts are patterned after county boundaries. (17 total)
*Carson City is a county school

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NV School Boards

*Consist of either 5 or 7 board members.
*Based on district enrollment & elected by residents.
*Less than 1,000 students board members are 5.
*More than 1,500 students, board members are 7
*Between 1000-1500 students, board members is 7 but can be less

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NV School Boards

*Consist of either 5 or 7 board members.
*Based on district enrollment & elected by residents.
*Less than 1,000 students board members are 5.
*More than 1,500 students, board members are 7
*Between 1000-1500 students, board members is 7 but can be less

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Legislature requires how many school days?

How many "contingent" days?

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Legislature requires 180 school days.

3 contingent days.

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To who may the district appeal to, to have additional days missed counted as school days in session?

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District may appeal to Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Meetings to appoint new school district superintendent may not be closed.

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Meetings to appoint new school district superintendent may not be closed.

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Meetings closed to the public:
-Disciplinary hearings involving students (NRS Chap 241)
-Labor negotiations (NRS 288)
-Emergency plans for response to crisis.

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Meetings closed to the public:
-Disciplinary hearings involving students (NRS Chap 241)
-Labor negotiations (NRS 288)
-Emergency plans for response to crisis.

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Charter Schools (AB 171, SB38 & 212)
*2011 increased accountability.
*Each year provide annual report.
*Charter School Authority has 7 members:
-2 appt by Governor
-2 appt by Leader of Senate
-2 by Speaker of the Assembly
-1 appt by Charter School Assoc.

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Charter Schools (AB 171, SB38 & 212)
*2011 increased accountability.
*Each year provide annual report.
*Charter School Authority has 7 members:
-2 appt by Governor
-2 appt by Leader of Senate
-2 by Speaker of the Assembly
-1 appt by Charter School Assoc.

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Who is the primary sponsor & authority of charter schools in NV?

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Primary sponsor of charter schools is the State Charter School Authority.