Attachment 2:
SkyView Academy Waiver Request and
Replacement Rationale for District Policies
Note: All DCSD Administrative Policies are listed below. SkyView Academy is requesting waiver from those specific policies that are marked as “Waived” and followed by a short rationale in support of the waiver request specific to that policy.
A – Foundations & Basic Commitment |
AC – Non Discrimination/Equal Opportunity ADC – Tobacco Free Schools ADD – Safe Schools Waived: ADF – Student Wellness Rationale: SkyView Academy will not participate in the federal school lunch program, but will continue to ensure that all students who qualify for FRL will receive those benefits (paid for by SkyView Academy). The lunch program continues to be ran by the District’s Nutrition Services department. (Charter Follows District Policy) Waived: ADF-R – Student Wellness Rationale: SkyView Academy will not participate in the federal school lunch program, but will continue to ensure that all students who qualify for FRL will receive those benefits (paid for by SkyView Academy). The lunch program continues to be ran by the District’s Nutrition Services department. AE – District Advisory Committee (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) |
B-Board Governance and Operations |
Waived:BC – Board Member Conduct and Ethics Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board has its own set of Bylaws. SkyView Academy has its own policy regarding conduct and ethics. Waived:BCB – Board Member Conflicts of Interest Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board has its own set of Bylaws. SkyView Academy has a Code of Conduct that all GB Members sign as they are elected and seated. Waived: BE/BEA/BEB – Board Operations Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board has its own set of Bylaws. Waived:BEDH – Public Participation at Board Meetings Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board has its own set of Bylaws. SkyView Academy has its own policy on public participation at Board Meetings. Waived:BF - Board Vacancies Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board has its own set of Bylaws. SkyView Academy has its own policy on Board vacancies. Waived: BGB – Policy Adoption Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board has its own set of Bylaws. SkyView Academy has its own policy on policy adoption. |
C-General School Administration |
Omitted: A-CBC Qualifications- Powers and Responsibilities of Superintendent (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) Waived: CFA-R – Department Chairpersons Rationale: Department Chairpersons are selected by the principal and compensation is determined by the principal. SkyView Academy does not follow DCSD negotiated agreement regarding compensation. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) |
D-Fiscal Management |
Waived: DB - Annual Budget Rationale:SkyView Academy has its own guidelines for Budget, including those from the Board and those from the Bond holders through our financing. State regulations such as Tabor are still met. Expenditures are not incurred over the Board appropriated amount each year. Waived: DB-R - Annual Budget Regulation Rationale: SkyView Academy has its own guidelines for Budget, including those from the Board and those from the Bond holders through our financing. State regulations such as Tabor are still met. Expenditures are not incurred over the Board appropriated amount each year. Waived: DFA - Cash Management and Investment Policy Rationale: SkyView Academy Board of Directors has the authority to determine investments of school funds, within in the guidelines of CDE. Waived: DFA-R - Cash Management and Investment Regulation Rationale: SkyView Academy Board of Directors has the authority to determine investments of school funds, within in the guidelines of CDE. Waived: DFB - Reserving Policy Medical Fund Rationale: SkyView Academy does not operate with a Medical Fund. Our insurance program is independent of the District’s. Waived: DFB-R - Reserving Policy Medical Fund Regulation Rationale: SkyView Academy does not operate with a Medical Fund. Our insurance program is independent of the District’s. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) Waived: DFC - Certificates of Participation Rationale: SkyView Academy does not operate with a COP plan. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) DFE - Gate Receipts and Admissions (Royalties) Waived: DG - Banking Services, Deposit of Funds, Authorized Signatures, and Check Writing Rationale: SkyView Academy has adopted its own financial control policy. Waived: DG-R - Banking Services (and Deposit of Funds) Regulation Rationale: SkyView Academy has adopted its own financial control policy. Waived: DH - Bonded Employees and Officers Rationale: SkyView Academy has adopted its own insurance policy for Risk Management. Guidelines of the law are covered in this policy. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) DID - Capital Asset Reporting and Policies DIE - Audits Waived: DJ - District Purchasing Rationale: SkyView Academy retains the responsibility to award and reject all competitive bids for materials, services, and /or services. Waived: DJ-R - Purchasing Procedures Rationale: SkyView Academy retains the responsibility to award and reject all competitive bids for materials, services, and /or services. Waived: DJA - Purchasing Authority Rationale: SkyView Academy retains the responsibility and authority to arrange for and manage all purchasing for the operations of the school. Waived: DJC - Petty Cash Rationale: SkyView Academy has the authority to manage cash and petty cash funds. Waived: DJE - Bidding Procedures Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board will retain the role of establishing bid/proposal terms and conditions that govern all procurement transactions. Waived: DJG/DJGA - Vendor Relations, Sales Calls, and Demonstrations Rationale: Monitoring and accepting any vendor relations will be the sole responsibility of SkyView Academy. Waived: DK - Payment Procedures Rationale: SkyView Academy does not purchase DCSD Business Services for this process and thereby retains all responsibilities for payments. Waived: DKA - Payroll Procedures/Schedules Rationale: SkyView Academy does not purchase DCSD Business Services for this process and thereby retains all responsibilities for payments. Waived: DKC - Employee Expense Authorization Rationale: SkyView Academy does not purchase DCSD Business Services for this process and thereby retains all responsibilities for payments. Waived: DKC-R-1 - Mileage Tolls and Parking Rationale: SkyView Academy does not purchase DCSD Business Services for this process and thereby retains all responsibilities for payments. Waived: DKC-R-2 - Travel Without Students Rationale: SkyView Academy does not purchase DCSD Business Services for this process and thereby retains all responsibilities for payments. Waived: DKC-R-3 - Travel With Students Rationale: SkyView Academy does not purchase DCSD Business Services for this process and thereby retains all responsibilities for payments. Waived: DN - School Properties Disposal Procedure Rationale: SkyView Academy retains responsibility to establish procedures for disposal of the school’s real property. Waived: DN-R - Property Disposal Procedure Regulation |
Rationale: SkyView Academy retains responsibility to establish procedures for disposal of the school’s real property.
E-Support Services |
EBAB – Hazardous Materials EBAB-R – Hazardous Materials EBB/EBBB – Accident Prevention and Procedures/First Aid/Accident Reports EBBA – Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission EBBA-R – Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission EBCA – Disaster Plans EBCB – Fire Drills EBCB-R – Fire Drills Waived: EBCE – School Closings and Cancellations Rationale: SkyView Academy will generally follow the closing and delay schedules announced for the Douglas County School District (DCSD) but due to our school being an all commuter school, we may be on a closed or delayed schedule that is different than DCSD. While it is our intention to have classes for every scheduled school day, sometimes that is not possible. SkyView Academy may close, or be closed, for different scenarios. This includes, but is not limited to weather related issues or emergencies, system failures within the school, local or national emergencies, as well as other situations as determined by the Governing Board. Waived: EBCE-R – School Closings and Cancellations Rationale: SkyView Academy will generally follow the closing and delay schedules announced for the Douglas County School District (DCSD) but due to our school being an all commuter school, we may be on a closed or delayed schedule that is different than DCSD. While it is our intention to have classes for every scheduled school day, sometimes that is not possible. SkyView Academy may close, or be closed, for different scenarios. This includes, but is not limited to weather related issues or emergencies, system failures within the school, local or national emergencies, as well as other situations as determined by the and/or Governing Board. ECA/ECAB – Security/Access to Buildings ECA-R – Video Surveillance Equipment ECAC – Vandalism ECD - Custodial Services (District Policy May be Superseded by a Charter Policy) ECE – Traffic and Parking Controls ECF – Energy Policy EDB – Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment EDB-R – Maintenance and Control of Materials and Equipment Waived: EEAA – Transportation Eligible Students Rationale: Not applicable as school bus transportation is not provided to SkyView Academy students. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) Waived: EEAC – School Bus Scheduling and Routing Rationale: Not applicable as school bus transportation is not provided to SkyView Academy students. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) Waived: EEAC-R – School Bus Scheduling and Routing Rationale: Not applicable as school bus transportation is not provided to SkyView Academy students. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) EEAE – School Bus Safety Program Waived: EEAEA – Bus Driver Requirements, Training and Responsibilities Rationale: Not applicable as school bus transportation is not provided to SkyView Academy students. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) Waived: EEAEAA – Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Rationale: Not applicable as SkyView Academy has does not have any employees driving vehicles for school purposes. Waived: EEAEAA-R – Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Rationale: Not applicable as SkyView Academy has does not have any employees driving vehicles for school purposes. EEAEAB – Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing for Employees Without Commercial Driver’s License EEAF – Special Use of School Buses EEAFB – Use of School Buses by Community Groups EEAFB-R – Use of School Buses by Community Groups EEAG – Student Transportation in Private Vehicles Omitted: EF-Food Services (Charter Follows District Policy) EGAD – Copyright Compliance EGAD-R – Copyright Compliance EGAEA - Public Electronic Mail Records EGD - Use of Electronic Signatures EI – Insurance Management |
F-Facilities Development |
Waived:– FAAA – Facilities Development Priority Objectives: Airports Rationale: Not applicable to SkyView Academy. Waived: FAAA-E – Facilities Development Priority Objectives: Airports Rationale: Not applicable to SkyView Academy. Waived: FAAA-R – Facilities Development Priority Objectives: Airports Rationale: Not applicable to SkyView Academy. Waived: FBC-R – Facility Capacity Standards Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board retain authority to determine SkyView Academy’s capacity within general CDE standards for building capacity. Waived: FEG – Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board retain the authority regarding any contract/bidding/ awards necessary for construction inside or outside of the SkyView Academy facility. (District-Level Policy/Not Applicable to Charters) Waived: FEH – Supervision of Construction Rationale: The SkyView Academy Governing Board retain the authority regarding any contract/bidding/ awards necessary for construction inside or outside of the SkyView Academy facility. Waived: FF – Naming New Facilities Rationale: Not applicable to SkyView Academy. Waived: FF-R – Naming New Facilities Rationale: Not applicable to SkyView Academy. FFA - Memorials for Deceased Students and Staff |
G-Personnel |
GBA-R – Equal Employment Opportunity and Unlawful Harassment GBEA – Staff Conflicts of Interest and Ethics GBEA-R – Staff Conflicts of Interest and Ethics GBEB – Staff Conduct GBEBA – Staff Dress Code GBEC – Drug-Free Workplace GBEE – Employee Computer, Internet and Electronic Mail Use Rules GBEE-R – Employee Computer and Internet Use Rules GBGA – Staff Health GBGB – Staff Security and Safety GBGF – Leaves of Absence GBI - Electronic Mail Waived: GBJ - Personnel Records and Files Rationale: SkyView Academy retains the responsibility of developing a comprehensive and efficient system of maintaining and retaining personnel records. SkyView Academy will comply with all public records and privacy act requirements. GCEA/GCFA - Professional Staff Background Checks Waived: GCN-R - Integrity and Inter-Rater Reliability in Evaluation of Licensed Staff Rationale: SkyView Academy operates under its own evaluation system. Waived: GCN-R-1 Integrity and Inter-Rater Reliability in Evaluation of Licensed Staff Process Rationale: SkyView Academy operates under its own evaluation system. Omitted: GCN - Integrity and Inter-Rater Reliability in Evaluation of Licensed GDEA - Support Staff Background Checks |
H-Negotiations |
Waived: H - Negotiations
Rationale: SkyView Academy is not a party to these negotiations. SkyView Academy employees employees have no contractual bargaining rights with DCSD or with the SkyView Academy Governing Board.
Waived: HB - Relationship with Labor Unions
Rationale: SkyView Academy is not a party to these negotiations. SkyView Academy employees have no contractual bargaining rights with DCSD or with the SkyView Academy Governing Board.
I-Instruction |
Waived: IGA - Curriculum Development Rationale: SkyView Academy will retain the authority to determine the educational program, learning resources, and textbooks to be used in the school. SkyView Academy will implement an educational program that includes as its basic core of instruction the Core Knowledge Scope & Sequence. Waived: IGA-R – Curriculum Development Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IGA-E - District Course Proposal Form Rationale: See IGA. IHBA – Programs for Students with Disabilities Waived: IHBD – Compensatory Education (Title I) Rationale: Not applicable. SkyView Academy does not receive Title I funds. Waived: IJ - Textbook and Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IJ-R - Textbook and Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IJ-E - Textbook and Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IJ-E1 - Proposal to Adopt a Textbook Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IJ-E2 - Proposal to Adopt a Novel/Book-length Work (Fiction, Non-fiction, Drama) Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IJA - Selection Of Controversial Learning Resources Rationale: See IGA. Waived: IJA-R - Selection Of Controversial Learning Resources Rationale: See IGA. IJA-E3 - Guest Speaker Permission Form IJB - Instructional Use of Media Resources IJB-R - Instructional Use of Media Resources IJL - Library Materials Selection and Adoption IJOA - Field Trips and Excursions IKA - District Assessment Policy IKAB - Student Progress Reports to Parents/Guardians and Students IKAB-R-1 - Student Progress Reports to Parents/Guardians and Students IKAB-R-2 - Student Progress Reports to Parents/Guardians and Students IKE - Promotion and Retention of Students Waived: IKF - Graduation Requirements Rationale: SkyView exceeds district graduation requirements. Waived: IKF-R-1 - Diploma and Graduation Requirements Rationale: See IKF. Waived: IKF-R-2 - MS HS Credit Policy Rationale: See IKF. IKF-R-3 - Graduation Competencies (beginning with the Class of 2021) Waived: IKF-R-4 - High School Grading and Transcripts Rationale: SkyView does not rank its students and will determine how/if to weight AP and/or honors courses. Waived: IKFA - Early Graduation Rationale: SkyView does not allow for early graduation. Waived: IKFB - Community Service Rationale: SkyView Academy exceeds district community service requirements. Waived: IKFC - Physical Education Waiver Rationale: SkyView will determine how/if students are eligible to earn a waiver for physical education. IKFC-E - Physical Education Waiver Form IMBB - Exemptions from Required Instruction Waived: IMBB-R - Exemptions from Required Instruction Rationale: SkyView Academy has its own school board to hear any appeals set forth by parents. IMDB – Flag Displays |
J-Students |
JBA – Nondiscrimination/Non-Harassment of Students JBB – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability JBB-R – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability JBB-R-1 – Section 504 Due Process Hearing Procedure JBB-E-1 – Section 504/ADA Form A JBB-E-2 – Section 504/ADA Form B JBB-E-3 – Section 504/ADA Form C Waived: JC - School Attendance Areas Rationale: Not applicable to a charter school. JCA/JFB - Assignment of Students to Schools (And Open School Enrollment) JCA/JFB-R - Assignment of Students to Schools (And Open School Enrollment) JEB - Entrance Age JECBA - Admission of Foreign Students JF - Student Admissions and Denial Of Admissions JF-R-1 - Procedures For Denial Of Admission JF-R-2 - Admission and Denial of Admission (Procedures for Students in Out-of-home Placements) JFAB - Admission of Nonresident and Homeless Students JFAB-R - Student Residency Waived: JH - Student Attendance Rationale: SkyView Academy has its own Student Attendance Policy which is in compliance with State regulations. JH-R - Student Count Documentation for Online Schools JHA - Student Withdrawal From School/Dropouts JHCE – Medical Emergencies JHCE-R – Responding to Receipt of a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Directive JHD – Exemptions from School Attendance: School Release Permits JI/JIA – Student Rights and Responsibilities/Due Process Rights JIC/JICDA – Student Conduct Waived: JICA - Student Dress Rationale: SkyView Academy has its own Student Dress Code as approved by the SkyView Academy Governing Board. JICB - Prevention of Bullying JICC - Student Conduct on School Buses JICC-R-1 - Student Conduct on School Buses (Procedural Guidelines) JICC-R-2 - Student Conduct on School Buses (Student Safety and Rules of Conduct) JICC-R-3 - Student Conduct On School Buses (Bus Passes) JICEA - Student Publications Code JICF - Gang-Related Behaviors and Dress JICG - Smoking and Other Uses of Tobacco by Students JICH - Student Involvement Regarding Drugs and Alcohol JICH-R - Student Involvement Regarding Drugs and Alcohol JICI - Weapons in School JICJ - Student Use of District Information Technology JICJ-R - Student Use of District Information Technology JIH - Searches JIHA - Student Possession and Use of Portable Electronic Devices (Including Cellular Phones) JJA - Student Organizations (Secondary Schools) JJF - Student Activities Funds Management JJI - Interscholastic Athletics JK - Student Discipline JKA - Corporal Punishment/Use of Reasonable Restraint by Employees JKA-R - Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint JKA-E - Student Restraint Incident Report JKC - Discipline of Habitually Disruptive Students JKC-R - Discipline of Habitually Disruptive Students JKD/JKE - Student Suspension, Expulsion, and Classroom Removal JKD/JKE-R - Student Suspension, Expulsion, and Classroom Removal JLCC - Communicable Diseases and Long-Term Illnesses JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students JLCD-E-1 - Student Medication Request and Release Agreement JLCD-E-2 - School Medication Record JLCD-E-3 - Permission to Carry/Self-Administer Medication JLCD-E-4 - Contract to Carry/Self-Administer Medication JLCDA - Students With Severe Allergies JLCDA-R - Stock Epinephrine for Severe Allergic Reactions JLCDA-E - Allergy and Anaphylaxis Action Plan JLCDB - Administering Medical Marijuana, Hemp Oils and/or Cannabinoid Products JLDA - Student Psychological Services JLDA-R - Student Psychological Services JLDAC - Screening/Testing of Students JLF - Reporting Child Abuse JLF-R - Reporting Child Abuse Waived: JQ - Student Fees Rationale: SkyView Academy Governing Board retains the right to create its own Student Fees. Waived: JQ-E - Student Fees, Appendix A Rationale: See JQ. Waived: JQ-E - Student Fees, Appendix B Rationale: See JQ. Waived: JQ-R - Student Fees Rationale: See JQ. JRA/JRC - Student Education Records JRA-R/JRC-R - Student Education Records JRA/JRC-E-1 - Authorization to Release Student Records JRA/JRC-E-2 - Request to Inspect and Review Student Ed Records JRA/JRC-E-3 - Request to Other Educational Agencies for Release |
K-School and Community Relations |
Waived: KBA - District Title I Parent Involvement Policy Rationale: SkyView Academy is not a Title I school. KDE - Crisis Management Waived: KE - Public Complaints Rationale: SkyView Academy will follow this same internal process but has its own leadership and school board to serve as the final authority on complaints. Waived: KEC - Public Complaints About Learning Resources Rationale: See KE. Waived: KEC-E - Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Learning Resources Rationale: See KE. Waived: KEC-R - Public Complaints About Learning Resources Rationale: See KE. KEE – Nondiscrimination of the Public on the Basis of Disability KEE-R - Nondiscrimination of the Public on the Basis of Disability KEE-E-1 – Section 504/ADA Form A KEE-E-2 – Section 504/ADA Form B KEE-E-3 – Section 504/ADA Form C Waived: KF - Community Use of School Facilities Rationale: SkyView Academy will create its own Community Use Policy. Waived: KF-R-1 - Community Use of School Facilities Administrative Procedures and Regulations Rationale: SkyView Academy will create its own Community Use Policy including fee structure for use. Waived: KF-E - Agreement for Non-School Use of School Facilities Rationale: SkyView Academy will create its own Facility Use Agreement and fee structure.. KFA - Use of School Facilities for Telecommunications Equipment KFAA - Public Conduct On School Property KHB - Advertising in the School District/Revenue Enhancement KHB-R - Advertising in the School District/Revenue Enhancement KHC - Distribution/Posting of School-Related Materials KI - Visitors to the Schools KI-R - Visitors and Volunteers in the Schools |
L-Education Agency Relations |
LBD - Charter Schools LBD-R-1 - Charter School Application Process LBD-R-2 - Charter School Application Contents |