Standard 5-Resources and Support Systems

Standard Description
Resources and Support Systems
The school has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement for all students.

Standard Indicators

5.1 Recruits, employs, and mentors qualified professional staff that are capable of fulfilling assigned roles and responsibilities
5.2 Assigns professional staff responsibilities based on their qualifications (i.e., professional preparation, ability, knowledge, and experience)
5.3 Ensures that all staff participate in a continuous program of professional development
5.4 Provides and assigns staff that are sufficient in number to meet the vision and purpose of the school
5.5 Budgets sufficient resources to support its educational programs and to implement its plans for improvement
5.6 Monitors all financial transactions through a recognized, regularly audited accounting system
5.7 Maintains the site, facilities, services, and equipment to provide an environment that is safe and orderly for all occupants
5.8 Possesses a written security and crisis management plan with appropriate training for stakeholders
5.9 Ensures that each student has access to guidance services that include, but are not limited to, counseling, appraisal, mentoring, staff consulting, referral, and educational and career planning
5.10 Provides appropriate support for students with special needs