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LOCAL UNITS
The Board of Education wishes to cooperate as fully as possible with other public agencies in the community which deal with pupils. The Superintendent shall seek to develop positive working relationships with such agencies, including but not limited to investigative committees, pooled resources, information exchange, and as service advisors/providers. In accordance with law, the district may accept or share the use of facilities or equipment with other local organizations. The terms of the acceptance or sharing shall be decided for each instance. Police Authorities It is the policy of the Board to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the interest of the larger welfare of all citizens. At the same time, schools have the responsibility to parents/guardians for the welfare of their children while they are in school. To carry out this dual responsibility, the administration is directed to follow the procedures developed to implement Board policies, particularly the following (those for) policies (numbered) 5131.5 Vandalism/ViolenceFire Department The Superintendent shall seek input from local fire officials when course materials in fire safety are being reviewed and revised. The fire department should be kept up to date on changes in the school buildings and class arrangements so that, in the event of an emergency, they will be prepared. All fires shall be reported to the local fire department in compliance with law. Emergency Room/Squad The Superintendent shall establish procedures whereby the facilities of the local hospital emergency room and local ambulance/rescue squad may be called upon in implementing policies 5131.6 Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco (Substance Abuse)Cooperative Arrangements with Other School Districts The Board desires that strong lines of communication be maintained with other districts and institutions which provide programs, training, or services not available to children residing in this district, and with districts whose resident pupils are enrolled in programs in this district. The district in which pupils are in attendance has responsibility and authority for those pupils. In order that those pupils receive maximum benefit from their program of studies, articulation between the cooperating institutions is essential. Further, this school district shall cooperate with other school districts in the solution of common educational concerns. District staff under the direction of the Superintendent shall participate in the coordination of such areas as research, exchange of information and data, coordination of curriculum, coordination of school calendar and activities, and any other program where it may be advantageous to serve a broader area than this school district. In carrying out this policy, the Superintendent shall include in his/her reports to the Board an evaluation of the desirability and feasibility of cooperation with other school districts. Date: April 14, 1986 February 12, 2001, First Reading August 27, 2001 Approved Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:36-25 requires policy and procedures on reporting potentially missing or abused children to appropriate local authorities. N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-10 and -11 require written policy on drug/alcohol referral, which might involve local health authorities. N.J.A.C. 6:29-10.2 requires policies dealing with relationships with local law enforcement authorities in creating and maintaining safe and drug-free school zones. N.J.A.C. 6:29-3.4(c) mandates policy on emergency medical procedures for athletic practice/contests/games/exhibitions. N.J.A.C. 6:29-6.3(c)3, -6.3(c)4iv, and -6.3(c)5ii require policy on cooperation with local agencies in various aspects of substance abuse programs. N.J.A.C. 6:29-6.3(c)6 requires policy addressing inclusion of law enforcement authorities when warranted in cases of pupil drug possession/use. N.J.A.C. 6:29-9.2 requires board policy on cooperation with DYFS. N.J.A.C. 6:29-10.2(a) requires policies and procedures to ensure cooperation between school staff and law enforcement authorities in all matters related to substance abuse and possession of firearms and other deadly weapons, as well as cooperation in law enforcement activities on school property. Other Reasons: N.J.S.A. 18A:41-5 requires boards to report all fires to the local fire department. N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9 permits boards to convey unneeded real estate to certain government agencies. Legal References: N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 et al. Disclosure of juvenile information; penalties for disclosure N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General mandatory powers and duties N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-11 Joint purchases by districts, municipalities; counties; authority N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2 Acquisition, improvement, lease, etc., of property for school purposes; authority of board of education N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9 Conveyance of unneeded real estate for nominal consideration; qualified recipients; reversion N.J.S.A. 18A:20-34 Use of schoolhouse and grounds for various purposes N.J.S.A. 18A:36-25 Early detection of missing and abused children; policies of school districts N.J.S.A. 18A:38-30 Assistance of sheriffs, police officers, etc. N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq. Substance abuse See particularly: N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-11, -12, -15, -16, -17, -18 N.J.S.A. 18A:41-5 Reporting fires N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 Powers of board (county vocational schools) N.J.S.A. 40:8A-3 et al. Contract by local unit for joint service projects; parties; authorization by resolution N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8 et al. Exemptions from payment of local fees N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq. Radon standards N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.1 Reporting requirements N.J.A.C. 6:29-3.4(c) Athletics procedures N.J.A.C. 6:29-6.1 et seq. Substance abuse See particularly: N.J.A.C. 6:29-6.3(c)5ii, -6.3(c)6 N.J.A.C. 6:29-9.1 et seq. The reporting of allegations of child abuse N.J.A.C. 6:29-10.1 et seq. Safe and drug free schools N.J.A.C. 6A:14-7.1 et seq. Receiving schools N.J.A.C. 6A:14-8.1 et seq. Programs operated by the department of corrections and human services and juvenile justice commission Attorney General’s Executive Directive No. 1988-1 Manual for the Evaluation of School Districts (August 2000) A Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials (1999 Revisions) Possible Cross References: 1330 Use of school facilities 1420 County and intermediate units 1600 Relations between other entities and the district 3220/3230 State funds; federal funds 3320 Purchasing procedures 5125 Pupil records 131.5 Vandalism/violence 5131.6 Drugs, alcohol, tobacco (substance abuse) 5141.1 Accidents 5141.4 Child abuse and neglect 5141.6 Crisis intervention 5145.11 Questioning and apprehension 5145.12 Search and seizure 6114 Emergencies and disaster preparedness 6122 Articulation 7110 Long-range facilities planning 7130 Relations with other governmental units Key Words Local Agencies, Local Units, Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Room, Other School Districts |
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