2005 School Name

2010 School Organization and Accreditation

2011 Morrison Academy Organization Chart

2020 Channels of Communication

2021 Due Process and Confidentiality

2022 Correspondence and Representation

2031 System Administrative Council (SAC)

2040 Administrative Procedure Manuals

Reviewed: 2001-2002 

2005 SCHOOL NAME

The name of the system of schools owned by Morrison Christian Association shall be Morrison Academy or Morrison Christian Academy.

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2010 SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Morrison Academy System Schools are organized with Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, a High School, and a Boarding Division. The System Schools are under the authority of the Superintendent and the policies and regulations of the Morrison Academy Board of Trustees.

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2020 CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION

In matters of policy and/or practice of Morrison Academy, an individual should first consult the person at the appropriate level of authority. If further consultation is needed, the individual may approach the next higher person on the Organizational Chart, the last level being the Board of Trustees or its Executive Committee.

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2021 DUE PROCESS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

The Board of Trustees of Morrison Academy, staff, and employees shall maintain high standards of confidentiality regarding personal information and records about students and employees. The Board of Trustees, staff, and employees shall follow due process in actions regarding students, parents, and employees.

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2022 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPRESENTATION

Staff members and students may not represent themselves or officially correspond as agents of Morrison Academy except as authorized by Board policy or by the Superintendent. Staff and students may not use official stationery or official titles for non-official purposes, unless expressly authorized by the Superintendent.

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2031 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL (SAC)

System Administrative Council (SAC) shall be composed of the Superintendent, the Principals, the Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, the Director of Finance, and the Director of Boarding Services. Other consultants may be asked to attend for input on specific issues. No two members of SAC shall come from the same immediate family.

SAC shall be advisory to the Superintendent except in cases where he/she specifically gives SAC the authority to decide and act.

The purpose of SAC is to facilitate Morrison Academy's administrative functions which are at the system level. These functions may normally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review the system's philosophy, mission statement, and vision statement.
• Recommend an annual budget and budget changes to the Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
• Make operating and capital budget decisions which require SAC approval as specified in the Financial Procedures Manual.
• Develop and implement the school calendar for the next school year within the parameters of Policy 5330 INSTRUCTIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS.
• Recommend new policies and changes in existing policies.
• Write and review system administrative procedures.
• Appoint members to serve on administrative committees.
• Receive and act on information from administrative committees.

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2040 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE MANUALS

System-wide administrative procedures are established written guidelines which direct operations and are in alignment with the policies of the Board of Trustees. These administrative procedure manuals include, but are not limited to, finance, operations, personnel, and instruction. These manuals are published/updated at least annually. The Superintendent and/or SAC approve administrative procedure changes prior to inclusion and implementation.

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