NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — SubChapter F
Plain English summary
This subchapter establishes the framework for LEAs to apply for and operate state-funded community schools programs under G.S. 115C-206. It defines key terms, sets local requirements for participation, outlines the application process, and specifies criteria by which the interagency advisory council reviews applications before forwarding recommendations to the SBE for final approval. LEAs must adopt policies for community involvement and facility use, and submit detailed program plans and budgets.
Key requirements
- LEAs which elect to apply for state community schools funds must appoint a community schools advisory council
- LEAs must adopt policies, rules and plans for increased community involvement in public schools and their programs
- LEAs must adopt policies, rules and plans for increased use of public school facilities by individuals, organizations and agencies
- LEAs make application to participate on forms supplied by the Department
- The LEA must include in the application plans for establishing and involving local community schools advisory councils
- The LEA must include policies for increased community involvement including volunteers in public schools and increased community use of public school facilities
- The LEA must include procedures by which the needs of the community and the existing resources available to meet them are assessed
- The LEA must include the goals and objectives of the proposed program
- The LEA must include the methods and techniques of cooperation, coordination and collaboration with other agencies
- The LEA must include the plan for evaluating the program
- The LEA must include a budget which shows state and local funds to be expended
- Local matching funds may not include fees charged to program participants or funds derived from charges for the use of facilities
- The interagency advisory council on community schools reviews applications according to specified criteria
- The interagency council makes recommendations to the superintendent, who presents all proposals to the SBE for final approval
Affected parties
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Community schools advisory councils
- Local interagency advisory councils
- State Board of Education (SBE)
- Community agencies and organizations
- Volunteers
- Public school facility users