Jesus Christ is central to Morrison Academy’s values.

Morrison Academy’s core values are:

• By recognizing that there is absolute, universal Truth.
• By teaching that the truth is revealed in the Word of God.
• By experiencing the truth that can be known in the person of Jesus Christ.

• By using research based knowledge about teaching and learning to actively engage all students at high levels.
• By providing generous educational resources, professional development, and modern facilities.
• By humbly striving to do our best for the glory of God.

• By fostering academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth.
• By providing co-curricular activities that enable students to develop the gifts He has given them.
• By organizing holistic outreach programs that encourage a lifestyle of service.
• By learning to serve others generously and compassionately.

• By understanding Morrison Academy’s role in supporting missionaries.
• By providing opportunities for staff and students to engage in missions as a bridge to the broader community.

• By supporting parents in their God-given role of training their children.
• By valuing a dynamic relationship between staff and parents.
• By encouraging all parents to engage in their children’s school activities.

• By recognizing that the best context for learning is within authentic caring relationships.
• By fostering nurturing relationships between staff, and students, parents.

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Board of Trustees 1000 - 1099

1000 Morrison Christian Association Board of Trustees

1010 Authority of the Board of Trustees

1030 Duties of the Board of Trustees

1050 Taiwan Provincial Juridical Entity

1060 Association Seals

Duties of thd Board of Trustees 1100 - 1199

1110 Qualifications of the Board of Trustees

1115 Selection of the Board of Trustees

1120 Responsibilities of Individual Trustees

1130 New Trustee Orientation

1140 Removal of a Trustee

1150 Replacement of a Trustee

1160 Board Remuneration and Reimbursement

1170 Alignment with Purpose, Vision, and Core Values

Organization of the Board of Trustees 1200 - 1299

1200 Officers of the Board

1210 Chairperson

1220 Vice Chairperson

1230 Secretary

1240 Treasurer

Standing Committees 1300 - 1399

1310 Executive Committee

1320 Policy Committee

1330 Leadership Committee

1340 Finance Committee

Meetings of the Board of Trustees 1400 - 1499

1410 Meetings of the Board

1420 Preparation for Board Meetings

1430 Conducting Board Meetings

1440 Minutes of Board Meetings

1450 Voting

Policies of the Board of Trustees 1500 - 1599

1510 Formulation of Policies

1511 Adoption of Policies

1512 Exception to Policies

1520 Policy Manual of the Board

1530 Absence of Specific Board Policy

1540 Review of Position Statements

Definitions 1600 - 1699

1611 Members

1612 Mission

1613 Missionary

1614 Christian Worker

1630 Mission-Supported Personnel

1631 Direct Hire Personnel

1632 FTE Definition

1633 Dependant Child

1634 Due Process

1650 Harassment

1651 Child Abuse

1670 Multi-Level Classroom

1671 Satellite School

1672 Campus

Reviewed: 2001-2002

1000 MORRISON CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Trustees of the Morrison Christian Association shall serve as Trustees of Morrison Academy. As Trustees of Morrison Academy, the Board shall have the responsibility for the management and disposition of the affairs of Morrison Academy, not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation and the By-laws of the Association. The Trustees term of service will correspond with the fiscal year as defined in Policy 4430.

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1010 AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees (hereafter referred to as the Board) is a created body established according to the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of Morrison Christian Association. The Board has complete authority over school affairs when it is in a duly constituted meeting and serving as a legal body. The statements or actions by individual Trustees are binding only when acting in pursuance of a specific Board instruction.

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1030 DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

In overseeing the operation of the Academy, the Board shall carry out duties including, but not restricted to, the following:

1. Provide direction for Morrison Academy curriculum, programs, and academic standards.
2. Provide adequate physical facilities and equipment as required to carry out the purpose of the Academy, within the limitations of the Academy's financial resources.
3. Appoint the Superintendent of the Academy and determine and exercise jurisdiction over his/her term of office, authority and duties.
4. Delegate to the Superintendent the responsibility to recruit and appoint the required personnel for the staff and faculty of the Academy on all its campuses.
5. Appoint System Administrative Council (SAC) level administrative officers on the basis of the Superintendent&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s recommendation. These officers are responsible to the Board of Trustees through the Superintendent, and their authority, duties, and subsequent rehiring are to be determined by him/her.
6. Delegate to the Superintendent the responsibility to ascertain that all members of the staff and faculty of the Academy work in compliance with the purpose and policies of the Association.
7. Approve the annual budget for Morrison Academy. At each regular meeting, receive and act on reports of the current financial conditions of the Academy.
8. Receive reports from the Superintendent on the current operations of the Academy and act on them at each regular meeting. Give the Superintendent such directives as he/she may need.
9. Consult with the Superintendent on policies needed for the operation of the Academy and consider for approval such policies as recommended by the Policy Committee according to the procedure for policies.
10. Award graduation diplomas on the certification of the Superintendent and the Campus Principal to all students completing the established four-year High School course and requirements.

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1050 TAIWAN PROVINCIAL JURIDICAL ENTITY

In accordance with the laws of the ROC, Morrison Christian Association will maintain a Juridical Entity for the purpose of holding property and carrying out other legal requirements. The members of the Juridical Entity shall be chosen by the Members of the Morrison Christian Association. Action of the Morrison Academy Trustees from Member missions will constitute action of the Taiwan Provincial Juridical Entity.

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1060 ASSOCIATION SEALS

No seal of the Morrison Christian Association including: The New Jersey Corporation Seal, The Taiwan Incorporated Foundation Seal, and The Taiwan Statutory Representative&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s Seal shall be used for any purpose whatsoever not consistent with the express resolution of the Trustees. The Taiwan Statutory Representative&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s Seal shall not be used for any purpose whatsoever except to represent him officially as such statutory representative, and then only as the law requires.

The New Jersey Corporation Seal shall not be used at any time except under the personal supervision of either the Secretary or the Chairman of the Board.

The Taiwan Incorporated Foundation Seal and the Taiwan Statutory Representative&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s Seal shall not be used at any time except under the personal supervision of either the Superintendent, or the Chairman of the Board.

The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall be responsible for the custody and constant safekeeping of each of these said three seals and to make them available for use as needed only in accordance with the above regulation.

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1110 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Each Trustee should demonstrate a commitment and loyalty to the mission of Morrison Academy.The most valuable trait a trustee can contribute to the board is wisdom.

Other qualifications to consider are: governance experience, professional background, institutional memory and involvement in the Morrison community.

A Morrison Academy employee who is employed at least 0.25 FTE, and any of the employee’s immediate family members, may not serve as a trustee.

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1115 SELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Each Member Mission shall announce at the annual meeting of the Members its selection of two Trustees to serve for a one or two year period. The two selections from each Member Mission will be certified at the Annual Members&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39; meeting.

When one of the Trustees selected by a Member Mission is subsequently elected Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, such organization shall thereafter be entitled to designate one additional person to serve as Trustee for the remainder of the school year.

The Board of Trustees shall have authority to annually select Associate Trustees to serve on the Board for a one or two year term with the same responsibility and authority as the Member Mission Trustees. However, the number of Associate Trustees selected shall not exceed one half of the number of Trustees selected by the Member Missions. Associate Trustees shall be subject to the same qualification requirements as Member Mission Trustees.

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1120 RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL TRUSTEES

Trustees upon election to the Board take on certain duties and obligations as individual Trustees which include the following:

1. To familiarize themselves with the policies of the Board, administrative regulations and at least the two years of Board meeting records.
2. To respect the confidentiality of privileged information vouchsafed to a Trustee.
3. To work through the Board Chairperson in dealing with Board-related issues.
4. To refer complaints and questions through the proper Administrative channels, abstaining from individual action.
5. To notify the Board Chairperson when unable to attend regularly scheduled meetings. If securing a substitute, the Trustee must:
   1. notify the Board Chairperson prior to the meeting
   2. provide his/her substitute with all of the material for the current meeting and the minutes from the meetings earlier in the school year
   3. ask the substitute to read the Boardmanship Section of the Trustees Handbook.
6. To participate on Board-assigned committees.

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1130 NEW TRUSTEE ORIENTATION

New Trustees will be provided copies of two years of past minutes and of Morrison Academy policies through the Superintendent. In addition, under the guidance of experienced Trustees and the Superintendent, orientation shall be provided to new Trustees.

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1140 REMOVAL OF A TRUSTEE

Behavior destructive to the interests of the school shall be grounds for removal from the Board. Removal of a Trustee must be decided by a unanimous vote by the other Board members. After a Trustee is so removed, a request for a replacement will be made to the respective mission.

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1150 REPLACEMENT OF A TRUSTEE

Any Member mission trustee vacancy occurring during their term must be filled by the respective mission, with official notification being made to the Board of Trustees Chair and copied to the Superintendent within sixty days of the vacancy&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s occurrence.

Any associate trustee vacancy occurring during their term may be filled by a representative of the associate trustee&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s mission, subject to Board approval.

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1160 BOARD REMUNERATION AND REIMBURSEMENT

Trustees of the Board shall receive no remuneration for the discharge of their responsibilities. They shall be reimbursed for all on-island expenses related to Board and Board committee meetings or official school business.

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 1170 ALIGNMENT WITH PURPOSE, VISION, AND CORE VALUES

The Board of Trustees will monitor Morrison Academy’s alignment with the Purpose Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values of the organization. To facilitate this, the Trustees will be provided with bi-annual alignment assessment results through the Superintendent. The assessment should be methodical and provide valid indicators of the degree to which Morrison’s programs, services and student culture align with the purpose, vision, and core values of the organization. 

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1200 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

The Board shall select from its number a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board may select other officers as it deems necessary. The term of service for all officers of the Board will correspond with the fiscal year.

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1210 CHAIRPERSON

The Chairperson shall preside at full meetings of the Trustees and see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect. The Chairperson shall appoint, subject to confirmation of the Board of Trustees, all standing committees and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. The Chairperson shall have the general powers and duties of supervision and management usually vested in the office of a corporate board chairperson.

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1220 VICE CHAIRPERSON

The Vice Chairperson, in the Chairperson&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s absence, shall be vested with all the powers and be required to perform all the duties of the Chairperson.

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1230 SECRETARY

The Secretary shall keep full minutes of all meetings of the Trustees. The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board, shall act as clerk, and record all proceedings. The Secretary shall provide official copies of the Minutes to the Superintendent&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s office to be distributed.

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1240 TREASURER

The Treasurer shall serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer will also consult with the Director of Finance in order to:

1. oversee Missionary and Christian Worker Discounts as established in Policy #4281;
2. oversee the Financial Aid Account and Financial Aid Grants as established in Policy #4285..

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1310 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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1320 POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee shall consist of three Trustees and the Superintendent. One of the Trustees will serve as Chairperson of the committee. The duties of the committee are to:

1.draft and/or review policies and policy proposals for action by the Board;

2.interpret or clarify the meaning of policies in response to questions from the administration, referring to the Board if necessary;

3.review the Board of Trustees Section, Administrative Organization Section, and Boarding Section of the Policy Manual and the General and Operations sections of the Administrative Procedure Manual every four years.

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1330 LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Leadership Committee will consist of three Trustees. One of the Trustees will serve as Chairperson of the committee. The duties of the committee are to:

1.Evaluate the Board of Trustees and Superintendent.

2.Prepare nominations for Associate Trustees, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chair, and Board Chair at the end of each school year.

3.Assign committees for the staff appreciation dinners and the senior reception.

4.Initiate professional development activities for the Board.

5.Oversee orientation for new trustees.

6.Review the Board of Trustees Handbook on a regular basis.

7.Review the Personnel section of the Administrative Procedure Manual every four years.

8.Review the Personnel and Instructional-Students sections of the Policy Manual and the position statements every four years. (See Policy 1540 Review of Position Statements).

9.Support and nurture the superintendent and the superintendent’s family.

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1. review financial status, including the annual auditor’s report;
2. review and recommend the annual budget to the Board;
3. recommend to the Board approval of contracts for construction and remodeling for projects greater than NT$300,000;
4. recommend to the Board approval of contracts for long-term leases, selling and/or purchasing property;
5. determine the specific missions, churches or other sending organizations which are eligible for missionary discounts or Christian worker discounts, in accordance with Policies 4281-4282;
6. consider exceptions to Policy 1613 MISSIONARY and Policy 1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER in accordance with Policies 4281-4282;
7. review the Finance and Operations section of the Policy Manual and the Financial and Operations sections of the Administrative Procedure Manual once every four years;
8. oversee the development and maintenance of a long range strategic plan that:
   1. provides for quality property and facilities;
   2. considers major adjustments to programs and services;
   3. proactively responds to change in the missionary community and economic environment;
9. review the superintendent’s compensation package at least every two years.

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Prior to the first meeting of the year, the schedule of meetings will be set for the school year at such places and times as specified by the Board. No other additional notice of regular meetings needs to be given.

Special meetings of the Board may be called at the sole discretion of the Chairperson or at the written request of any two Trustees. Notice of such meetings shall be given at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Board Meetings may be open to individuals from the school and community by request to the Board Chairperson, or by specific invitation from the Board or Board Chairperson. The Board may request a closed session when deemed necessary. Non-Board members, unless invited to remain, will be requested to leave during a closed session.

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1420 PREPARATION FOR BOARD MEETINGS

The agenda for the Board will be prepared by the Superintendent and the Chairperson of the Board. Any trustee desiring a subject to be included will notify the Superintendent or the Board Chairperson of the matter ten days prior to the scheduled meeting. The agenda will be distributed to the Trustees at least five days in advance of meetings with supporting documents. The Superintendent shall arrange for the necessary supporting documents required to conduct a productive meeting.

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1430 CONDUCTING BOARD MEETINGS

The Chairperson of the Board shall conduct the meetings of the Board in accordance with Robert&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s Rules of Order, Revised, except that the Chairperson may engage in the discussion of matters and motions before the Board. The proceedings of the Board at its meeting shall be governed by the prepared agenda, with the exception that items suggested for discussion or action from the table may be received at the discretion of the Chairperson or the majority of the Board present.

When personnel matters are handled, the Board will insure that the rights of individuals are respected, and proceedings are conducted in such a way that Christian ethics are employed with sensitivity at all times.

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1440 MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS

The Minutes shall be written in accordance with Robert&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s Rules of Order, Revised, and shall be distributed within one week of the meeting. The final copy of all Board Minutes shall be approved by the Board Chair and signed by the Board Secretary or in his/her absence by an officer of the Board. The Minutes of each Board meeting are to be posted on the bulletin board in the teachers&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39; lounge at each school as well as on the school website. These Minutes shall also be made available to any individual upon request.

At the discretion of the Board certain minutes may be designated "Official Minutes Only" and distributed only to the Board of Trustees and the offices of the supporting Missions.

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1450 VOTING

Each Member Mission shall be entitled to two votes on matters requiring a vote by the Board. Associate Trustees shall be entitled to one vote on matters requiring a vote by the Board. A two-thirds majority vote is required on Policy matters, and a simple majority vote on all other matters before the Board.

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1510 FORMULATION OF POLICIES

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the adoption of Policies governing the operation of Morrison Academy. These policies shall establish principles and organizational relationships to assure that the purposes and best interests of the Academy are accomplished.

Policy proposals shall be submitted in writing to the Board Policy Committee. Proposed policies may be initiated by the Board of Trustees, individual Trustees of the Board, Board standing committees, the Superintendent, or Members of the Association. Others who wish to initiate policy proposals should work through one of the above named individuals or groups. The Policy Committee may seek information from sources familiar with the subject under consideration and from persons who would be affected by the proposed policy.

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1511 ADOPTION OF POLICIES

Proposed policies will be presented in writing to the Board by the Policy Committee at an official meeting of the Board for a first reading. After the first reading, the Policy Committee will review the policy again before submitting it to the Board for a second reading and adoption. Under special circumstances, the Board may adopt policies after a single reading.

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1512 EXCEPTION TO POLICIES

When necessary, the Board of Trustees may make exceptions to Policy. If two or more exceptions to a Policy must be made in any one school year, the Policy shall be referred to the Policy Committee for review and/or revision.

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1520 POLICY MANUAL OF THE BOARD

The Policy Manual of the Board will be available via Internet or Intranet. Board approved changes to the policy manual will be posted within two weeks after approval.

As a continuing process, the Policy Committee will review and revise the Policy Manual. The following sections shall be reviewed once every four years by the appropriate committees and recommendations made to the Policy Committee:

1530 ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC BOARD POLICY

Either due to circumstances that occur or anticipated needs the Superintendent, any Trustee, or any Board committee may recommend new policies.

From time to time action must be taken by the Superintendent which is not covered by any specific Board policy. In exceptional cases where action must be taken by the Superintendent, the Superintendent will consult with the Board Chair whenever possible. The Board Chair may choose to consult with the Executive Committee prior to advising the Superintendent.

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1540 REVIEW OF POSITION STATEMENTS

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the philosophy, mission statement, and vision statement of Morrison Academy shall be reviewed once every four years. Input will be solicited from the following:

1. Middle and high school student councils
2. Parent advisory committees
3. Teachers and staff
4. System Administrative Council (SAC)
5. Leadership Committee.

Suggested changes will be recommended by the Leadership Committee to the Board of Trustees.

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1611 MEMBERS

The Members of Morrison Christian Association are the four sponsoring Missions: The Evangelical Alliance Mission, WorldVenture, International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, and OMS International, each being represented by a designated proxy.

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1612 MISSION

A Mission is defined as a Morrison Academy recognized evangelical Protestant body or sending agency which supports expatriate missionaries.

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1613 MISSIONARY

A missionary is an individual whose primary work is seeking to reach people with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, or who is actively working in a supportive role alongside others who are carrying out this work. A missionary is sent out and supported by a church, mission, or other sending agency.

To be classified as a missionary by Morrison Academy, the individual must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Agree with and sign the Morrison Academy Statement of Faith.
2. Identify themselves as Protestant in faith and practice.
3. Devote the majority of his/her time to reach people with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ or to a supporting role alongside those who are carrying out this work.
4. Rely on traditional sources for missionary support for the majority of their family income.
5. Maintain a membership and accountability relationship with a mission, church, or sending organization. This organization must:
   • Have a Statement of Faith that is in agreement with the Morrison Academy Statement of Faith.
   • Identify itself as Protestant in faith and practice.
   • Be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in a country other than the Republic of China.
   • Receive the majority of its financial support from sources outside of Taiwan.

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1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER

A Christian worker is an individual whose primary goal is seeking to reach people with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and who is employed or supported, and supervised by a Christian not-for-profit organization, church or other Christian sending agency.

To be classified as a Christian worker by Morrison Academy, the individual must meet the following requirements:

• Agree with and sign the Morrison Academy Statement of Faith.
• Identify themselves as Protestant in faith and practice.
• In addition, the individual must qualify as either a Taiwan Christian Worker or Off-island Christian Worker by meeting the following requirements:

Taiwan Christian Worker

• Maintain employment or be financially supported by a Taiwan based Protestant Christian not-for-profit organization recognized by Morrison, whose statement of faith and doctrinal position are in agreement with the positions of Morrison Academy. Documentation from the organization will be required to verify continued employment, support and accountability to the organization.
• Devote the majority of his/her time to reach people with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ or to a supporting role alongside those who are carrying out this work.

Off-island Christian Worker

• Maintain membership in and accountability to a Protestant Christian organization.
• Provide a statement of primary purpose and ministry for work outside of Taiwan in Asia.

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1630 MISSION-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL

Mission-supported personnel are personnel contracted from and paid through a mission.

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1631 DIRECT HIRE PERSONNEL

Direct-hire personnel are personnel contracted and paid directly by Morrison Academy.

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1632 FTE DEFINITION

FTE is the acronym for full-time equivalent, and is used as the standard unit of measure for the salaried positions and/or employees of Morrison Academy.

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1633 DEPENDENT CHILD

A dependent child is any Morrison Academy employee's natural or adopted child who meets the following criteria:

1. The dependent must be 23 years of age or younger.
2. If the dependent is school age, he or she must be enrolled full-time in a Morrison recognized undergraduate or below educational program.
3. The dependent must be single.
4. The employee must be legally responsible for the child.

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1634 DUE PROCESS

Due process is a set of commonly recognized procedures to insure that fairness and equity are provided in dealings with staff and students.

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1650 HARASSMENT

"Harassment" means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a nature that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age, made by someone from or in the educational, boarding, or work setting.

Because Morrison Academy is a Christian school the presentation of truth concerning Christian and non-Christian religions presented in a non-derogatory, non-hostile manner in accordance with the Academy&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s Statement of Faith, Philosophy Statement, Mission Statement and Vision Statement is NOT considered harassment.

Unwelcome conduct of this type can include a wide range of verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual or harassing nature. Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Unwanted sexual advances or propositions;
2. Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors;
3. Offering academic benefits and/or other rewards in exchange for sexual favors;
4. Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response to sexual advances;
5. Visual conduct such as leering, displaying sexually suggestive objects including pictures, cartoons or posters, making sexual gestures, or other gestures which denigrate a person&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability or age;
6. Written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age or disability and that is placed on walls, bulletin boards, or elsewhere on the school premises, or circulated at the workplace;
7. Epithets, slurs, negative stereotyping, or threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts, that relate to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability or age, graphic verbal commentaries about an individual&board-of-trustees-section-1000.html#39;s body, sexually degrading words used to describe an individual, suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations; and
8. Physical conduct such as inappropriate touching, assaulting, impeding or blocking movements.

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1651 CHILD ABUSE

Child abuse is a general term to describe inappropriate, immoral and/or unethical behavior by a person toward a child where there is a difference in power based on age, or physical, intellectual or emotional capacity. Child abuse is recognized under four categories: Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Neglect.

Child abuse can be perpetrated with or without the consent of the victim. It can occur in a one-on-one encounter or in a group setting.

The inflicting of physical trauma either by direct contact or indirect contact, such as through the use of an instrument, with the conscious or subconscious intention of hurting, controlling, or subduing a person(s) for purposes other than prescribed medical needs or non-excessive discipline.

The use of threats, intimidation, acts of injustice or indignity by verbal and/or physical means (contact or non-contact) against a person(s).

The employment of physical and/or emotional sexual stimuli or acts in the presence (visual, auditory, or physical) of an individual or upon an individual, with or without consent. There are two categories of sexual abuse:

1. Touching Offenses - Touching offenses include repeated touching; fondling; oral, genital or anal stimulation; violent and nonviolent intercourse; incest; rape; assault.
2. Non-touching Offenses - Non-touching offenses include verbal sexual stimulation; indecent exposure; peeping; causing or allowing a child to witness adult sexual relations; reading or showing explicit pornographic material.

The failure, refusal, or inability of a parent, guardian, legal custodian, or another person exercising temporary or permanent control over a child, for reasons other than poverty or war, to provide care, instruction, food, clothing, basic medical service, and shelter so as to seriously endanger the well-being of the individual.

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1670 MULTI-LEVEL CLASSROOM

A multi-level classroom has two or more grade levels in the same classroom.

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1671 SATELLITE SCHOOL

A satellite school is a school affiliated with the Morrison Academy System Schools, with five or fewer teachers. Responsibility for the school lies with the nearest campus administrator who is responsible to the Superintendent. With approval from the Superintendent, direct oversight of the school may be delegated by the campus administrator to another staff member.

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1672 CAMPUS

A campus is a school affiliated with the Morrison Academy System schools, which has more than seventy-five students, six or more teachers, and at least one administrator. Responsibility for the school lies with the administrator who is responsible to the Superintendent.

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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3010 PHILOSOPHY IN THE SELECTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL

The Superintendent working on behalf of the Board of Trustees, will recruit and contract academically and professionally qualified personnel who will carry out their work with competence, in harmony with the purpose of Morrison Academy.

In selecting professional personnel, individuals will be hired who will endeavor to integrate Biblical values into their work, and who consider their work at Morrison Academy a ministry. These individuals should be positive Christian role models as they seek to help students learn to know God, the world around them, and to develop life-long skills for living as Christians in a complex world. They should be accepting of students from varying ethnic, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.

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3020 CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOR AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Morrison Christian Academy is committed to the Word of God and its authority regarding all matters of Christian faith and living. Morrison Christian Academy employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way that will reflect the Biblical perspective of integrity and morality, personally and professionally at all times.

An employee is expected to demonstrate:

• love for others
• a desire to develop trusting relationships with students
• a commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and Christian service 
• respect for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, denomination or religion
• a teachable spirit
• a willingness to live contentedly under authority, including submission to policies and procedures 
• honesty
• fairness and justice
• confidentiality

The following activities are prohibited:

• profanity
• possession or use of pornographic materials
• promotion or involvement in the occult
• propagation of beliefs that conflict with the Morrison statement of faith
• promotion or use of excessive violence
• possession, use, or promotion of unauthorized controlled substances or illegal drugs
• drunkenness
• abusive behavior
• harassment (See Policy 1650)
• inappropriate sexual behavior, as defined below.

Based upon the teaching of the Bible that marriage between husband and wife is a sacred institution, and sexual conduct is to be within the context of marriage alone, Morrison Christian Academy believes abstinence from other sexual conduct to be required by Scripture. Personnel are not only expected to abstain from premarital, extra-marital, and homosexual forms of sexual conduct, but also from provocative sexual behavior that falls short of Biblical purity. Furthermore, the school holds to a standard that marriage is a covenant and that divorce should not be condoned. In the case of an employee who divorces or separates while employed by Morrison Christian Academy, continuing employment will be considered on the basis of the circumstances of the divorce or separation.

When a violation of this policy is suspected, the Superintendent, at his discretion, may place the employee on a leave of absence. If an investigation confirms that a violation has taken place, the Superintendent may discipline the employee by placing a letter of reprimand in the employee's file, or other action deemed appropriate. In cases of a confirmed violation of a serious nature, the Superintendent, in consultation with the Board of Trustees and the employee's mission, may require counseling, probation, or the termination of employment.

5/09

3030 UNITY OF FAITH

Staff are expected to fully support the Statement of Faith. When identifying positions beyond the context of this statement, it should be done in such a manner that students are aware that there is diversity in some areas of biblical interpretation; students should also be made aware of what is a personal belief. Personal convictions of staff and students are to be respected. Emphasis is to be placed on our unity in the Faith.

12/01

3100 RECRUITMENT

The Superintendent and his/her recruitment staff will recruit all personnel of Morrison Academy. Such recruitment shall include cooperation with Member Missions and other like-minded missions who partner with direct-hire personnel.

4/05

3105 HIRING/REHIRING

The Superintendent, working within the guidelines of policy section EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS 3100-3199, will make all hiring and rehiring decisions of personnel. When possible, this decision will be made after consideration of the supervisor's recommendation. Hiring and rehiring decisions will be reported to the Board of Trustees.

Initial hiring of personnel to fill SAC level positions will be made by the Board of Trustees and will be based on the Superintendent's recommendation.

Hiring and rehiring of the Superintendent is exclusively the responsibility of the Board of Trustees.

When a reduction in work force becomes necessary, the Superintendent shall consider the following in making rehiring decisions:

1. The overall needs of the school.
2. The employee's qualifications for fulfilling a particular assignment.
3. The employee's performance in previous assignments.
4. The employee is mission-supported.
5. Seniority at Morrison Academy.

5/05

3110 EMPLOYMENT OF EXPATRIATE PERSONNEL

Requirements

The following conditions are required for the hiring and contract renewal of expatriate personnel for Morrison Academy:

1. Personal testimony of salvation and evidence of ongoing spiritual growth
2. Agreement with the Morrison Academy Mission Statement and Statement of Faith
3. Partnership with an established mission or Taiwan church
4. Minnesota Multi Phasic Personality (MMPI) or other personality inventory or test indicating good emotional health, if requested by the Superintendent for the employee and/or spouse
5. Meet ROC requirements for employment at Morrison Academy, including a four year college degree
6. Positive professional and pastoral references
7. Commitment to abide by the policies and procedures of Morrison Academy

Other Considerations

The following will be considered in the hiring and contract renewal of expatriate personnel for Morrison Academy:

1. Appropriate certification from their home country when applicable. In the event that an acceptable, certified candidate is not available, then an uncertified candidate may be employed for a contracted period of one year at a time, providing the candidate is working toward certification
2. Previous appropriate experience
3. An indication of Gods leading and direction to teach at Morrison Academy
4. Indication of an ability to work in a multi-mission setting
5. Active, regular participation in an organized Protestant church/fellowship for the purpose of spiritual growth
6. Good physical and emotional health

11/06

3112 EXCEPTIONS TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

The administration, subject to Board approval, is authorized in exceptional circumstances to hire a limited number of on-island people who do not sign the Statement of Faith. Teachers who are qualified in specific areas may be hired on a temporary basis provided they are sympathetic with the school's position and views, and only after due effort has been put forth to obtain teachers actively supporting the philosophy of Morrison.

Other exceptions to qualifications for employment will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

 4/91

3113 DIVORCE

In the case of applicants for employment who have been divorced, each case shall be judged on the basis of its own merit.

Acceptance of candidates who have been divorced shall be based on their current spiritual condition as evidenced by pastoral references, and on their emotional health as evidenced by the MMPI.

In the case of employees who divorce or separate while serving as employees of Morrison Academy, continuing employment will be considered on the basis of the circumstances of the divorce or separation.

12/98

3114 SPIRITUAL GIFTS

The Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to each believer according to His will for the benefit of the church (I Corinthians 12: 7,11). Due to the diversity of denominational backgrounds at Morrison Academy, staff must be sensitive in the practice of these gifts. (Refer to Policy 3030 Unity of Faith.) Spiritual gifts are to be practiced in accordance with the guidelines set forth in I Corinthians 12-14. As such, in school or at school functions, no gift should be inappropriately emphasized above the other gifts nor promoted as normative for all believers.

3/03

3120 MINISTRY PARTNERSHIP

All expatriate head-of-household employees shall affiliate with another ministry in Taiwan, in order that they may feel connected to the missionary effort in Taiwan and better understand the primary reason for serving at Morrison.  Partnerships with mission organizations are preferable, but the Superintendent may approve ministry partnerships with churches in Taiwan which minister to the community outside of Morrison. It is hoped that both the employee and the ministry partner will seek opportunities for continuing encouragement, fellowship, and, where possible, involvement with the missionary effort in Taiwan.

An administrative benefit may be paid to those missions who choose to partner with Morrison Christian Academy head-of-household expatriate personnel (see Policy 4291 - CONTRACTS WITH MISSIONS).

5/09

3130 AIDS/HIV-EMPLOYEE

Morrison Academy views infection with the AIDS/HIV (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome/human immunodeficiency virus) as a deep personal tragedy deserving of community support, understanding, and confidentiality. It also believes that the contagion factor of AIDS/HIV is often greatly exaggerated, but is nevertheless a matter which requires care and discretion. Therefore, the school must be informed of any staff person tested HIV positive, and will maintain procedures which are appropriate for the general welfare of all students and staff and of the infected staff person. Morrison Academy will abide by the laws of the Republic of China regarding health requirements for foreigners.

The school may require an AIDS/HIV test of any staff person at any time he or she has been ill with symptoms which may indicate infections with AIDS/HIV or when it is suspected that he or she has been exposed to AIDS/HIV infection.

12/98

3131 HARASSMENT - EMPLOYEE

Harassment is defined in Policy 1650 HARASSMENT.

Morrison Academy is committed to maintaining a work environment in which all individuals treat each other with dignity and respect and which is free from all forms of intimidation, exploitation and harassment, including sexual harassment. The Academy is prepared to take action to prevent and correct any violations of this policy. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal.

Reporting Harassment

Employees who feel that they have been subjected to conduct of a harassing nature are encouraged to promptly report the matter to one of the school officials designated below. Employees/volunteers who are aware of conduct of a harassing nature are required to report the matter to one of the school officials designated below. All complaints will be promptly investigated.

The following individuals are specifically authorized to receive complaints and to respond to questions regarding harassment:

1. General Manager
2. System Manager
3. Campus Principals
4. Boarding Services
5. Superintendent
6. Board of Trustees Chair

Prevention

1. As part of the application process for employment, applicants will read and will testify that they have read this policy. Furthermore, they will grant Morrison Academy permission to obtain a police report with respect to any registered misbehavior as it relates to harassment.
2. Staff orientation and training on preventing, recognizing, and confronting harassment will be required for all staff on a yearly basis.

Confidentiality

Every effort will be made to protect the privacy of all the parties involved in any complaint. However, the Academy will fully investigate every complaint, and reserves the right to notify the appropriate supporting or partnering mission and government officials as the circumstances warrant.

Protection Against Retaliation

It is against the Academy's policy to discriminate or retaliate against any person who has filed a complaint concerning harassment or has testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any harassment investigation, proceeding or hearing.

Investigation and Corrective Action

When one of the Academy officials designated in this policy receives a complaint, he/she shall immediately inform the Superintendent or Board of Trustees Chair. The Superintendent will oversee an investigation, unless the complaint is against him/her. In the event that the complaint is against the Superintendent, the Board of Trustees chair will direct the investigation. The Superintendent will inform the Board of Trustees' Chairperson of all reports and the ensuing investigation. The nature of the complaint may necessitate that the employee be put on a paid leave of absence.

Employees, adult volunteers and students are expected to fully cooperate in any complaint or investigation that might involve harassment. Anyone who conceals information or knowingly provides false or misleading information will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or termination of enrollment.

If the investigation confirms the allegations, prompt corrective action shall be taken. The individual who suffered the harassing conduct as well as the Board of Trustees shall be informed of the corrective action taken. In addition, any employee found to be responsible for harassment in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. The severity of the disciplinary action will be based upon the circumstances of the infraction.

If the investigation confirms that the alleged harassment did not occur, the following actions shall be taken: The person directing the investigation will make a report to the Superintendent stating what steps were taken and that the person was discovered to be innocent. All individuals who were made privy to the allegation shall be contacted and told that the individual is innocent.

Accusations with intent to defame will result in disciplinary action appropriate to the situation.

Confidant

The Campus Principal at each site will appoint one or more trusted and reliable adult confidants to receive complaints from individuals who believe that their harassment report was not addressed. Confidants shall not have formal responsibilities at Morrison Academy. Confidants will report complaints to the Superintendent, who shall investigate the complaints.

11/06

3140 ROC CITIZEN EMPLOYEES

The employment of a citizen of the Republic of China will be covered in the Chinese Employee Personnel Handbook.

10/95

3150 VOLUNTEERS

The administration shall maintain and publish standards of conduct and screening guidelines for volunteers.

 4/05

3200 EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS

The Superintendent, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, will issue contracts to new and returning employees. The contract shall include the name of the employee, position to be filled, length of contract, other obligations to be fulfilled by the employee as well as by Morrison Academy. The contract shall be binding upon both parties according to its specified terms, unless mutually agreed upon otherwise.

Expatriate employees over 65 years of age will be extended a contract only on an annual basis.

5/05

3210 CONTRACT RENEWAL

Based on evaluations, the administrator or supervisor will submit recommendations to the Superintendent for renewal of contracts due to expire. The Superintendent is responsible for renewing contracts.

4/96

3212 PLAN OF ASSISTANCE

An employee may be placed on a Plan of Assistance by the administrator in the event that the employee has failed to carry out his/her professional duties at an appropriate level. Expatriate employees who are placed on a Plan of Assistance will automatically be placed on probationary status. The Plan of Assistance will continue until such time as performance has reached a satisfactory level, the employee chooses to leave Morrison's employment, or the employee is dismissed.

3/00

3213 PROBATIONARY STATUS

Expatriate employees may be placed on probationary status by the Superintendent for failure to meet the standards of professional practice established by the Academy and/or the failure to follow the established policies and procedures of the Academy. Probationary status may continue for up to a maximum of two school years before an employee is dismissed.

Employees placed on probationary status will be notified in writing and a copy will be placed in their permanent personnel file.

Probationary status employees will be contracted for only one year at a time.

Any probationary status employee may be dismissed at any time if the Board of Trustees determines it is in the best interest of the Academy. A probationary status employee being considered for dismissal will be notified in writing. Any probationary status employee who is being considered for dismissal prior to the end of the contracted period may request a hearing before the Board of Trustees within two weeks after written notification. The Board of Trustees' decision to dismiss a probationary status employee before the end of the contracted period is final and may not be appealed.

3/00

3230 RESIGNATION

Resignation is a termination of the contract at the initiation of the employee. The employee must submit a letter of resignation to the Superintendent at least twenty working days prior to the effective date of resignation. Resignations may be accepted by the Superintendent. The Superintendent is authorized to accept resignations without a twenty working day notice if the employee has established that reasonable extenuating circumstances exist. Resignations will be reported to the Board of Trustees.

A decision by a mission-supported teacher to resign should be made after consultation with the Superintendent and the supporting mission. The resignation shall be communicated in writing to the Board through the individual's mission and copied to the Superintendent If requested by either party, a conference may be arranged with the Superintendent and/or the Board of Trustees.

Compensation for the unfinished contract and all benefits and allowances will be calculated on a prorated basis of the portion of the contract fulfilled. A travel allowance will be negotiated. Any benefits and allowances already paid will be deducted from remaining compensation due. If the compensation due is insufficient to cover overpayment, the person will be asked to reimburse Morrison Academy for the excess amount.

3/01

3240 DISMISSAL

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board of Trustees, an employee may be dismissed from employment by the Board. Cause for dismissal may include, but is not limited to, any one or more of the following: incompetence, homosexuality, heterosexual activity outside of marriage, intemperance, abuse of a student, sexual harassment, absence without supervisor approval (abandonment of position), neglect of duty, insubordination, disaffirmation of the Association's "Statement of Faith", or any conduct tending to bring discredit upon the school or upon the teacher that causes a diminishing of his/her effectiveness as a Christian role model for the students of Morrison Academy.

A decision by the Board to dismiss any faculty or staff member of the Academy shall be preceded by a conference of the Superintendent with the individual and the Field Leader or other appropriate representative of the sponsoring mission. The action for dismissal shall be an action of a regular or special meeting of the Board. The Board shall also be available for a conference with the individual. Dismissal may take effect immediately upon notification during a contract period.

Compensation for the unfinished contract and all salary and benefits will be calculated on a prorated basis of the portion of the contract fulfilled. A travel allowance will be negotiated. Any salary and benefits already paid will be deducted from remaining compensation due. The dismissed person will be asked to reimburse Morrison Academy if salary and benefits already paid exceed the compensation due.

A record of the dismissal and the supporting reasons shall be kept in the employee's permanent personnel file.

5/00

3300 PHILOSOPHY OF COMPENSATION

Because Morrison expatriate employees are part of the missionary community, their compensation will be comparable to that of the missionary community.

National staff will be compensated according to local compensation practices.

1/08

3310 SALARIES

Annual salary compensation will be paid employees on the basis of a Board approved salary schedule.

4/91

3400 BENEFITS

Benefits are compensation provided to Morrison Academy direct-hire employees and to the missions of Morrison Academy mission-supported employees. Benefits with the exception of life/health care, ROC income tax, and retirement plan, will be prorated based on the employee's actual FTE. Requirements for how benefits are paid will be specified in the Personnel Procedure Manual. These benefits may include:

Head-of-Household - 0.8 FTE or Greater

• ROC Income Tax Benefit
• Retirement Plan
• Life/Health Care Benefit
• Housing Benefit
• Child Allowance
• Travel Benefit
• Relocation Benefit

Nonhead-of-Household

• ROC Income Tax Benefit
• Retirement Plan
• Life/Health Care Benefit

11/07

3510 JOB DESCRIPTIONS

The Superintendent, or his designated representative, shall see that a job description is written and placed in the Administrative Procedure Manual for each position at Morrison Academy. Each new job description or major revision shall be reported to the Board.

5/09

3520 EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE WORK YEAR

The work year for expatriate employees of Morrison Academy will be based on the number of Board-approved student days, plus other required days necessary to complete the work within their category of employment.

Salary compensation for expatriate employees will be paid on the basis of the base salary times the actual or adjusted FTE of the employee. Direct-hire or mission-supported employees will be contracted and paid on a per diem basis when asked to work beyond their scheduled work year. Compensation for direct-hire employees will be paid to the employee. Compensation for mission-supported employees will be paid according to the instructions of the employee.

4/05

3521 WORK DAY

The length of the work day shall be stated in the job descriptions found in the Administrative Procedure Manual. Efforts will be made to maintain equity and consistency in the work day throughout the Morrison Academy system of schools.

6/95

3522 STAFF MEETINGS - COMMITTEE WORK

Employees are expected to attend staff meetings and serve on committees as directed by their immediate supervisor or by the Superintendent.

4/91

3523 OUTSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

No employee, while fulfilling the terms of their contract, will engage in non-Morrison activities to the extent that such involvement precludes completion of the responsibilities of their Morrison Academy contract.

3/91

3525 LEAVES AND ABSENCES

Leaves and absences, as defined in the Personnel Handbook, may be granted to employees.

6/95

3526 HOME SERVICE/FURLOUGH

Mission-supported personnel are granted home service/furlough in accordance with the policies of their mission. Missions are requested to arrange home service/furloughs for mission-supported personnel that do not interfere with the academic year.

Morrison Academy, in most cases, will only contract personnel who are available to Morrison Academy for the entire academic year. Morrison Academy will not be responsible to provide for finances and work assignment for teachers not under contract.

4/91

3527 SCHOOL CLOSURE

The Superintendent or his/her designee will have the authority to close school on a day-by-day basis due to typhoons, emergencies, or disasters. In the event of an emergency or disaster where the on-going safety of students and staff is questionable, the Superintendent, in consultation with the Crisis Management Committee, if possible, will have the authority to close school for an indefinite period of time. The Crisis Management Committee will consist of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, and Superintendent-designated administrators. Procedures will be established in the Administrative Procedure Manual to address administration of Taiwan assets and the conditions whereby staff would be placed on leave of absence status.

10/97

3528 ABDUCTION AND RANSOM (PERSONNEL)

In the event that any member of the Morrison Academy staff or family of staff should be abducted, and a ransom be demanded of the school, it is the policy of Morrison Academy not to accede to such demands.

3/95

3529 SOLICITATIONS AND GIFTS

No personal gifts or gratuities may be accepted that might influence the proper judgment of school employees in the performance of their duties.

4/91

3530 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Morrison Academy personnel may request funds for professional development by making application through the Director of Curriculum and Professional Development.

The Director of Curriculum and Professional Development will grant funds according to current administrative guidelines and within the constraints of the approved budget. Funds may be approved for educational conferences, workshops, graduate courses, or any other activity approved through proper Administrative channels.

11/06

3531 IN-SERVICE

Morrison Academy will periodically provide IN-SERVICE programs for employees designed to improve and enhance their performance. These IN-SERVICE programs may be required for a particular group or classification of employees, or for an individual employee.

Expenses related to required IN-SERVICE programs will be the responsibility of Morrison Academy.

3/91

3532 PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING

Publishing of materials prepared at school direction or during school compensated time by any staff member shall become the property of Morrison Academy, unless there is another written agreement concerning royalties.

4/91

3540 EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL

Evaluation of personnel shall be for the purposes of raising levels of competence within the organization, to encourage personal and professional growth of staff members, and to maintain high levels of job performance. The supervisor will be specified in the Morrison Academy Organizational Chart, as well as in the job descriptions. Procedures for evaluation shall be included in the Administrative Procedure Manual and the Teacher Handbook.

Originals of any formal written evaluation are to be given to the employee. An employee has the option of responding to the evaluation in writing. Any response will be attached to the file copy of the evaluation.

12/96

3541 PERSONNEL RECORDS

Personnel records shall be kept for every employee by the Superintendent. Files will be accessible only to the Superintendent and/or to the Superintendent's designated representative. Letters of reprimand or complaint will be reviewed with the employee before copies are placed in the personnel file. Records shall contain application materials, service records, signed contracts, evaluations, and other pertinent materials.

Employees (or a designated representative) may review their own personnel records upon request. In order to review personnel records, an individual must make the request directly to the Superintendent. The Superintendent will allow the employee to review the personnel folder with the exception of confidential papers, which will be removed from the folder before it is released.

4/91

3542 GRIEVANCES - PERSONNEL

The administration will follow established grievance procedures based on the principles of Matthew 18:15-17, ensuring that proper due process and documentation standards are observed. The Morrison Academy Organizational Chart will serve as a guide to the appeal process of a grievance.

12/96

3543 RECORDS AND AWARDS FOR SERVICE

Appropriate recognition shall be given to employees as follows:

Service awards for employees continuing their contract:

After each five years of contracted service the employee will be awarded an engraved pen and NT$5,000 or an equivalent gift certificate.

Service awards for employees completing their contract and leaving the system:

1. Less than five years of contracted service: a Morrison Academy paperweight.
2. Five or more years of contracted service: a plaque appropriately inscribed indicating the exact number of years of service, and a red envelope containing NT$1000 for each year of service or an equivalent gift certificate.

Leave times shall not be counted toward years of service when determining awards. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall keep a record of years of contracted service as a part of the employee's permanent personnel file.

5/05

3544 WHISTLE-BLOWERS PROTECTION

Morrison Academy prohibits retaliation against an employee or student (referred to here as a Whistle-blower) who reports a violation of Morrison policy or procedure, or illegal, fraudulent, or dishonest conduct.

All members of the school community are responsible for reporting such activities or conduct to any administrator on the System Administrative Council. If that administrator fails to act on such a report, a Whistle-blower may report the matter to the Superintendent or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

The school will exercise reasonable care to keep the Whistle-blower's identity and the report confidential, unless:

• the Whistle-blower agrees to the disclosure;
• disclosure is necessary to allow school or law enforcement officials to investigate or respond effectively to the report;
• disclosure is required by law;  or
• the person(s) accused of violations by the Whistle-blower are entitled to the information as a matter of institutional due process in disciplinary proceedings.

Whistle-blowers who believe that they have been retaliated against may file a written complaint with the Superintendent or the Chair of the Board. If retaliation is proven, the retaliating employee(s) are subject to appropriate disciplinary actions, which may include dismissal. The prohibition against retaliation is not intended to prohibit administrators or supervisors from exercising legitimate supervisory responsibilities in the usual scope of their duties.

Reference - Policy 3542 Personnel Grievance, Policy 5470 Student Grievances

5/07

3611 QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT

The following qualifications will be considered in the selection and hiring of the Superintendent:

1. Demonstrated evidence of spiritual leadership and maturity.
2. Appropriate team building and interpersonal relationship skills.
3. Academic requirements including a Masters Degree and fulfillment of the requirements for administrative employment in his/her country/state of residence.
4. Previous teaching and administrative experience.
5. Proven educational leadership ability.
6. Ability to provide leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans.
7. Skills in recruiting and selecting professional employees.
8. Skills necessary to maintain the financial stability of Morrison Academy.
9. Preferably possess conversational level of Mandarin Chinese.
10. Other qualifications necessary for employment as a teacher at Morrison Academy (See Policy #3100 - #3199 ).

3/01

3612 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

The Board of Trustees shall appoint a search committee to locate prospective appointees for Superintendent for recommendation to the Board.

4/96

3613 SUPERINTENDENT - RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Acting as the Executive Director for the Board of Trustees of Morrison Academy, the Superintendent shall be responsible for the efficient management of the total operations of Morrison Academy, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of China and Board-approved policies.

Duties shall include:

1. Seeking by personal example and precept to inspire students to Christian faith and living.
2. Staying abreast of research regarding curriculum development and staff development.
3. Serving as the primary advisor to the Board of Trustees and to work with the Board of Trusteesￂﾡￂﾦ Chair to set the agenda for all Trustee meetings.
4. Serving as a member of all Board-level committees designated in policy, a member of the System Administrative Council, and on any other committees/task forces assigned by the Board of Trustees.
5. Insuring that procedures are established and adhered to which are aligned with the policies established by the Board of Trustees.
6. Facilitating strategic planning throughout the System.
7. Being responsible for the recruitment of all personnel.
8. Monitoring the supervision of all employees.
9. Monitoring System programs, instruction, accreditation, and committees.
10. Communicating frequently and appropriately with the major constituents of the school, i.e. parents, students, staff, Trustees and Missions, regarding the operations of the school.

1/96

3614 SUPERINTENDENT - TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Superintendent shall normally be employed under contract for a period of four years, to coincide with the beginning and end of the school fiscal year. Each contract year shall include one month of personal vacation.  In the final year of the contract, the Board of Trustees shall determine whether an invitation for continued employment will be issued. The superintendent shall have four weeks to respond to an invitation.

5/08

3615 SUPERINTENDENT - DISMISSAL

The Board of Trustees shall have the authority to dismiss the Superintendent during a contracted period. Reasons for dismissal include:

1. Inability or unwillingness to carry out professional duties, as evidenced by documentation and multiple evaluations performed by the Board of Trustees;
2. Immoral or unethical behavior when supported by documented evidence of a violation (see Policy 3020 Christian Behavior and Professional Ethics).

A decision by the Board to dismiss the Superintendent shall be preceded by a conference with the Board Chair, the Superintendent, and the Field Leader, or other appropriate representative of the supporting or partnering Mission. The action for dismissal shall be an action of a regular or special meeting of the Board with at least three fourths of the Trustees present and three fourths of those present voting affirmatively. The Board shall also be available for a conference with the individual.

Compensation for the unfinished contract and all benefits and allowances will be calculated on a prorated basis of the portion of the contract fulfilled. A travel allowance will be negotiated with the Board of Trustees. Any benefits and allowances already paid will be deducted from remaining compensation due. If the compensation due is insufficient to cover overpayment, the Superintendent will be asked to reimburse Morrison Academy for the excess amount.

The Board Chair is to ensure that proper due process and documentation standards are followed.

4/05

3616 SUPERINTENDENT - EVALUATION

5/09

Operational Statements 4100 - 4199

4110 Financial Philosophy

4120 Financial Objectives

4130 Document Retention

Fund Raising 4250 - 4259

4252 Fund Raising for Small Campus Projects

4253 Fund Raising for Morrison Academy

4254 Fund Raising and Grants for Employees

Debt Policies 4260 - 4279

4261 Internal Financing

4262 Long-Term Borrowing

4270 Risk Management

4271 Liability

Financial Assistance 4280 - 4289

4280 Employee Discounts

4281 Missionary Discounts

4282 Christian Worker Discounts

4283 Long-Term Lease Income

4284 Family Discounts

4285 Financial Aid

4286 Alumni Scholarships

4287 Missionary Scholarships

4288 Robert Morrison Scholarship

Contracts for Service 4290 - 4294

4291 Contracts with Missions

4292 Contracts with Vendors

4293 Long-Term Lease Contracts

4294 Short-Term Lease Contracts

Financial Procedures 4295 - 4299

4295 Finance Procedure Manual

4296 Investments

4297 Cash Management

Budget 4300 - 4399

4305 Balanced Budget

4310 Budgeting Priority

4315 Delinquent Bills

4320 Tuition and Fees

4340 Authorization of Expenses

4345 Decreased Enrollment

4350 Personnel - Enrollment Authorization

Accounting Policies 4400 - 4499

4400 Fund Accounting

4401 Authorized Funds

4402 Reserve Accounts

4403 Year End Transfer

4410 Accounting Standards

4420 Fiscal Year

4430 Annual Audit

Property and Facilities 4500 - 4599

4510 Property of Morrison Christian Association

4511 Morrison Christian Association Property Trust Agreements

4512 Faculty Housing

4513 Facility Usage Priorities

4514 Facility Usage Conduct Guidelines

4515 Memorials

4518 Vehicles on Campus

Reviewed: 1999-2000

4110 FINANCIAL PHILOSOPHY

Morrison Christian Association is a Christian not-for-profit corporation.

Morrison Academy will manage its financial resources in order to provide quality education at a reasonable cost for missionary families in Taiwan.

Morrison Academy shall abide by all laws and regulations of the Republic of China and, where applicable, the United States.

1/08

4120 FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES

In order to implement the financial philosophy, Morrison Academy will:

1. Approve a balanced annual budget.
   2. Charge tuition and fees comparable to Taiwan international schools offering similar services.
   3. Provide a tuition discount to missionaries that considers a sampling of tuition rates of Christian schools in Asia and the USA.
   4. Provide for future capital needs.
   5. Compensate expatriate personnel based on that of the missionary community. Local Chinese personnel will be compensated according to local practice.
   6. Provide accurate financial information to appropriate parties.

5/08

4130 DOCUMENT RETENTION

Morrison Academy shall retain documents according to the retention schedule found in the administrative procedures manual.

Upon any indication of an official investigation of Morrison Academy by any governmental entity, document destruction shall be suspended immediately until the investigation has been completed.

5/07

4252 FUND RAISING FOR SMALL CAMPUS PROJECTS

Funds may be raised and donations accepted for specific approved purposes of Morrison Academy. Purposes may include:

1. Extra-curricular programs.
2. Charitable gifts to other groups or individuals with special needs.

Individual campus fund raising projects must be approved by the Development Office and supervised by the responsible SAC administrator. All funds raised will become assets under the control of Morrison Academy to be used for the approved purpose.

5/06

4253 FUND RAISING FOR MORRISON ACADEMY

Purpose

Funds may be raised and donations accepted for specific Board approved purposes of Morrison Academy. Approved purposes may include:

1. capital and equipment
2. development and facility improvements
3. instructional and co-curricular resources
4. subsidized programs, such as dorms or satellite schools
5. student financial aid and scholarships

Donations will be accepted only for purposes that fit the needs and plans of Morrison Academy.

Guidelines

1. Donations will be accepted only from individuals, organizations or groups that would not compromise, or give the appearance of compromise, to the Christian standing of Morrison Academy or to its reputation.
2. Donations will carry no promises of special treatment or a preferential treatment with respect to admissions.
3. Fund raising will be done in a way that does not draw attention away from the main purposes of the school.
4. All fund raising costs will be funded through the operating budget. Donations will be allocated entirely to the designated fund raising project.
5. Fund raising materials will be absolutely truthful and accurate. There will be no material omissions or exaggerations of fact or use of misleading photographs.
6. Coercive or manipulative tactics will not be employed.
7. Public recognition of donors will be done equally without respect to the amount of the donation. Donors may remain anonymous. Donation records will not be shared or sold to other organizations or individuals.
8. Premiums or incentives will not be used to attract donations, but gifts of appreciation, such as plaques or books, may be given as appreciation for a donation.
9. Significant contributions to Morrison Academy for a facility or program may be recognized as a memorial (See Policy #4515 MEMORIALS.)
10. Upon recommendation from the Leadership Committee, the Board may approve a name for a restricted endowment fund in excess of NT $300,000.

Approval and Supervision

Fund raising projects and the acceptance of donations under NT$400,000 will be approved by the Principal in consultation with the Superintendent. The Principal or his designee will supervise the fund raising.

Fund raising projects and the acceptance of donations in excess of NT$400,000, but under NT$1,000,000 will be approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent or his designee will supervise the fund raising.

Fund raising in excess of NT$1,000,000 and capital campaigns shall be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board Finance Committee and the Board. The Superintendent or his designee will supervise the fund raising.

5/09

4254 FUND RAISING AND GRANTS FOR EMPLOYEES

Morrison Academy's compensation package for direct hire employees may not cover some needs that are commonly provided by missionary sending organizations. Therefore employees may raise financial support through the Morrison Academy Employee Grant Program. All funds raised and donations accepted for this grant program by the employees will belong to Morrison Christian Association. Disbursement of grants to employees must be approved by the Director of Finance in accordance with administrative procedures.

Morrison Academy will maintain an accounting of funds raised by the employee, and of grants disbursed to the employee. The employee will not have any ownership or right to funds in the account. In the event that the employee leaves the employment of Morrison Academy any balance remaining in the account will be transferred to the Plant and Development Fund.

3/07

4261 INTERNAL FINANCING

Morrison Academy will normally use internal financing for projects. Short-term debt, for no longer than twelve months, may be incurred to provide services or facilities in a timely manner and shall be reported to the Finance Committee.

6/04

4262 LONG-TERM BORROWING

Board approval is required to incur long term debt for longer than twelve months.

6/04

4270 RISK MANAGEMENT

Morrison Academy will use internal reserves for self-insurance whenever possible. Morrison Academy may purchase insurance as one method of managing risk not covered by internal reserves. The Director of Finance and the Finance Committee will annually review the insurance needs of the school and make necessary recommendations to the Board.

11/06

4271 LIABILITY

Personal Property

Morrison Academy assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, even when stored on campus.

Injury

Reasonable precautions will be taken by Morrison Academy and its staff to protect and prevent anyone on school premises or anyone engaged in school activities from being injured.

HOWEVER, Morrison Academy assumes no responsibility for injuries an employee/student may receive, or for property damage or injury they cause outside of school activities whether on or off school property.

FURTHERMORE, Morrison Academy will assume no responsibility for injuries an employee/student may receive, or for property damage or injury they may cause on or off the school premises when engaged in school activities, if they do not demonstrate responsible behavior, or when they do not follow school procedures/policies.

6/04

4280 EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

In order to provide for the educational needs of the dependants of expatriate employees whose FTE is 0.5 and greater, Morrison Academy will grant discounts on registration, building fees, tuition, dorm fees and may grant special needs and ELL instruction fees. Fees for services other than those offered to other constituents will not be discounted.

Discounts will be prorated based on the employee's actual FTE. The discount percentage is 100 times the employee's FTE.

4/08

4281 MISSIONARY DISCOUNTS

In order to fulfill the stated purpose of the school in helping missionaries educate their children, Morrison Academy may grant discounts on tuition and fees for those who qualify as missionaries under the requirements of Policy 1613 MISSIONARY. As part of the annual budget adoption process, the Board of Trustees will determine the percentage of the discounts. The total missionary discount, including the portion subsidized by the long-term lease endowment, shall not exceed 60% of registration, building fees, tuition, dormitory program fees, dormitory kitchen service fees, and special needs instructional fees.

The Finance Committee shall determine the specific missions, churches or other sending organizations which are eligible for missionary discounts. Members of these organizations will be granted continued missionary discounts by the Director of Finance provided that the individual remains in good standing with and accountable to that organization, and continues to meet the requirements of Policy 1613 MISSIONARY.

The Director of Finance shall approve applications and annual renewal applications for individual missionary status according to the definition in Policy 1613 MISSIONARY. Exceptions to Policy 1613 MISSIONARY may be granted by the Finance Committee and shall be reported to the board.

The school may require the following documentation from an individual to support an initial application or annual renewal for missionary discounts:

1. Documentation that demonstrates that the applicant fits the definition of a missionary as outlined in Policy 1613 MISSIONARY.
2. Financial disclosure with evidence that the total family income is less than NT$2 million per year, and that less than 50% of family income is derived from non-ministry related employment. Family income is defined as the gross income that is reported on the Taiwan tax return for both spouses.

The school may also require the following documentation from the mission:

1. A Statement of Faith that is in agreement with the Morrison Academy Statement of Faith.
2. A statement that the mission identifies as Protestant in faith and practice, is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in a country other than the Republic of China, and receives the majority of its financial support from sources outside of Taiwan.
3. A statement that the individual is a member in good standing with the mission organization, and is accountable to the organization.

5/07

4282 CHRISTIAN WORKER DISCOUNT

Morrison Academy may grant discounts to those who qualify as Christian Workers according to the requirements of Policy 1614 - CHRISTIAN WORKER. As part of the annual budget adoption process, the Board of Trustees will determine the percentage of the discounts. These discounts shall not exceed 50% of registration, building fees, tuition, dormitory program fees, dormitory kitchen service fees, and special needs instructional fees.

The Finance Committee shall determine the specific missions, churches or other sending organizations which are eligible for Christian Worker discounts. Members of these organizations will be granted continued Christian Worker discounts by the Director of Finance provided that the individual remains in good standing with and accountable to that organization, and continues to meet the requirements of Policy 1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER.

The Director of Finance shall approve applications and annual renewal applications for individual Christian Worker status according to the definition in Policy 1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER. Exceptions to Policy 1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER may be granted by the Finance Committee and shall be reported to the board.

All applicants for a Christian worker discount must provide documentation that demonstrates that the applicant fits the definition of a Christian worker as outlined in Policy 1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER.

Additionally, a Taiwan Christian worker must provide financial disclosure with evidence that the total family income is less than NT$2 million per year, and that less than 50% of family income is derived from non-ministry related employment. Family income is defined as the gross income that is reported on the Taiwan tax return for both spouses. An off-island Christian Worker must provide financial disclosure with evidence that the total family income is less than NT$2 million per year.

The school may also require the following documentation from the organization:

1. A Statement of Faith that is in agreement with the Morrison Academy Statement of Faith.
2. A statement that the organization identifies as Protestant in faith and practice, is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in a country other than the Republic of China, and receives the majority of its financial support from sources outside of Taiwan.
3. A statement that the individual is a member in good standing with the organization, and is accountable to the organization.

5/09

4283 LONG-TERM LEASE INCOME

Net income from the long-term lease of the properties Ren Ho Sec. #1156 and #1300-3 will be used to endow a portion of the missionary discount.

6/03

4284 FAMILY DISCOUNTS

The Board may authorize a discount for families with multiple children in the school in conjunction with the annual approval of fees.

6/04

4285 FINANCIAL AID

On the basis of demonstrated need, parents of students enrolled in Morrison Academy may apply for Financial Aid Grants to help pay for tuition, boarding, special needs and ELL fees. Requests for such aid will be considered from parents without regard to their missionary or non-missionary status. Financial aid is determined after enrollment, and should not be an expectation for enrollment. Financial Aid grants are allocated to those experiencing short-term financial need.

Grants are paid from a Board budgeted Financial Aid Account, with the granting of assistance dependent upon the availability of funds for that particular budget year.

Grants will be awarded on a semester basis with applications required for each semester. In exceptional cases, grants may be awarded for one or two years at a time. These situations may include extreme hardship or continued financial strain.

The Director of Finance, in consultation with the Board Treasurer, will authorize the distribution of Financial Aid Grants and administer the Financial Aid Account. Cases that are exceptional or involve extreme hardship will be referred to the Finance Committee. In case of questions regarding the decision of the Board Finance Committee, parents may appeal to the Board of Trustees for further consideration.

Grants may be awarded to a maximum of 30% registration, building fees, tuition, dormitory program and dormitory kitchen service fees, and special needs and ELL instruction fees. In the case of extreme hardship, grants may be awarded up to a maximum of 50%. Grants are calculated on the balance due after discounts have been applied.

Conditions:

1. Full financial disclosure is required in order to be eligible for consideration for Financial Aid Grants. Financial disclosure may include salary/support, housing, car and travel allowances, retirement and education benefits, child allowances, and family investments and assets. The applicant may be asked to provide copies of their most recent Taiwan and/or home country tax return. Income for work expenses will be excluded.
2. Total family income is less than NT$2,000,000 per year.
3. Grants will be awarded only after debts from previous semesters have been paid up to date.

5/09

4286 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS

Alumni Scholarships may be granted to graduates of Morrison Academy who are enrolled in an undergraduate educational program. These scholarships will be awarded based upon services provided to Morrison Academy. Each scholarship will be funded by the Financial Aid account, and will be given directly to the undergraduate educational institution.

Alumni Scholarships will be authorized by the Director of Finance and reported to the Board Finance Committee (Policy #4285).

5/07

4287 MISSIONARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Missionary scholarships for missionary and Christian worker families in Taiwan may be granted to families experiencing long term financial hardship. These scholarships may be available to missionary families of currently enrolled or new students who could not afford to attend Morrison without financial help. A family may not receive a missionary scholarship and financial aid at the same time.

The granting of scholarships is dependent upon the availability of funds. The scholarships shall be funded by designated gifts. The funds for the Missionary Scholarship will be kept in a separate Missionary Scholarship Fund. The Finance Committee shall administer and authorize the distribution of this fund.

Scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewed. The maximum scholarship shall be 40% of registration, building fees, tuition, dormitory program fees, dormitory kitchen service fees, and special needs instructional fees. Scholarships are calculated on the balance due after discounts have been applied

Recipients of Missionary Scholarships must meet all of the following criteria:

• The Campus Principal makes a recommendation based on family financial need and student progress
• The student maintains good academic progress and makes a positive contribution to the school community
• The family continues to meet the definition of Missionary or Christian worker
• The family's school fees from the previous semesters have been paid in full

For the initial application and for each renewal, the family shall submit a full financial disclosure demonstrating need. This disclosure shall include:

• salary/support
• housing
• car and travel allowances
• retirement allowances
• education allowances
• child allowances
• other income, excluding work expenses
• a report on efforts made to raise support for their children's education.

3/06

4288 ROBERT MORRISON SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship may be granted to families that demonstrate a commitment to Christ’s Great Commission and cannot afford to attend Morrison without financial assistance. These scholarships may not be granted to missionaries or Christian workers as defined by policy 1613 and 1614.

The granting of scholarships is dependent upon the availability of funds. The scholarships shall be funded by designated gifts. The funds for the Robert Morrison Scholarship Fund will be kept in a separate scholarship fund in a similar fashion as the Missionary Scholarship Fund (see policy 4287).

Recipients of Robert Morrison Scholarships must meet all of the following criteria:

• The parents demonstrate a commitment to Christ’s Great Commission.

• The parents agree with and sign the Morrison Academy Statement of Faith and identify themselves as Protestant in faith and practice.

• The parents must have been engaged in effective ministry in Taiwan for at least five years of the last six years. Effective ministries are considered activities that reach people with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

• The parent(s) must volunteer significant time and effort for Christian ministry in partnership with missions, churches or para-church organizations.

• The parents are verifiably accountable to a mission, local church or not-for-profit para-church Christian organization in Taiwan.

• The student maintains a positive contribution to the school community and makes good academic progress.

• The total family income is less than NT2 million. Total family income is defined as gross income that is reported on the Taiwan tax return.

• The family's school fees from the previous semesters have been paid in full.

The Campus Principal makes a recommendation based on family financial need and student progress. The Finance Committee shall administer and authorize the distribution of this fund, and will consider applications in April and May. Applications must be submitted by April 30 for the following school year. These scholarships are awarded annually. Recipients may reapply each year. The maximum scholarship shall be 50% of full registration, tuition, building fees, dormitory program fees, and dormitory kitchen service fees. Recipients of this scholarship cannot qualify for Morrison Academy’s Missionary Scholarship or Financial Aid.

11/08

4291 CONTRACTS WITH MISSIONS

Missions are to be reimbursed salary and benefits for each mission-supported employee contracted by the school.

A mission administrative fee may be paid to missions who are partnering or supporting Morrison Academy expatriate head-of-household personnel. The mission administrative fee will be annually established by the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the annual budget approval process.

4/05

4292 CONTRACTS WITH VENDORS

Morrison Academy seeks the best goods and/or services at the best prices. There is no expectation of special consideration beyond the best price for its purchases of goods and services.

Employees of Morrison Academy shall not accept gifts of goods or money for giving business to a particular firm. No personal gifts or gratuities may be accepted that might influence the proper judgment of a school employee in the performance of his duty. Unsolicited gifts of substantial value must be reported to the Director of Finance.

11/06

4293 LONG-TERM LEASE CONTRACTS

Long-term lease contracts shall be those contracts which provide for leasing Morrison Christian Association property for a period longer than 24 months.

Property designated in the Site Plan for long-term lease shall be available for lease.

The Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees will consider and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees to enter a contract for long-term lease.

The following factors will be considered in establishing long-term lease contractual agreements with lessees:

1. alignment with the Board of Trustees' approved long-term site plan
2. adherence to government regulations
3. maximization of lease income
4. integrity and stability of the lessee
5. assurance that the use of the facilities will not be contrary to the best interests of the Academy

If in favor, the Board of Trustees will make a recommendation to the Taiwan Provincial Morrison Christian Association Juridical Entity to enter into a long-term lease contract. These contracts must have the express written consent of the majority of the Directors of the Morrison Christian Association Juridical Entity. Long-term lease contracts will be signed by the chair of the Morrison Christian Association Juridical Entity and must be notarized by the appropriate Chinese court.

6/04

4294 SHORT-TERM LEASE CONTRACTS

Short-term lease contracts shall be those contracts which provide for leasing Morrison Academy facilities for 24 months or less.

The administration will have the authority to enter into short-term lease contracts and shall establish procedures for the use of facilities.

6/04

4295 FINANCE PROCEDURE MANUAL

The Director of Finance will be responsible to maintain and review the Finance section of the Administrative Procedure Manual. The Superintendent and/or SAC shall review the manual prior to implementation.

11/06

4296 INVESTMENTS

The Director of Finance shall monitor and report to the Board the status of all funds according to the following principles:

1. Disbursement, collection, and deposit of all funds will be scheduled to ensure maximum cash availability and return of investment.
2. Cash may be pooled for investment purposes.
3. Arrangements with financial institutions shall be reviewed on a continuing basis.
4. Funds for investment should be invested in moderate risk financial instruments, as recommended by the administration and approved by the Board. The risk will be assessed by the beta of the financial instrument which should not exceed .75 (or the equivalent of 13.5% standard deviation). In addition, the instruments chosen should have at least a 10-year history, with 8 out of 10 years having positive year end earnings.
5. Morrison will invest in corporations or entities that are ethical from a Biblical perspective. Morrison will avoid investing in corporations or entities that promote and/or derive a majority of income from abortion, pornography, tobacco, alcohol, gambling, or comparable industries.
6. All investment income, with the exception of the Endowment Fund, shall be accrued to the Current Fund.

11/06

4297 CASH MANAGEMENT

The Director of Finance shall adhere to the following cash management principles:

1. Building Fees shall be credited to the Plant and Development Fund.
2. The Board of Trustees shall approve the opening and closing of school checking, savings and other accounts in financial institutions such as U.S. Treasury notes, U.S. Government bonds and mutual funds. The Superintendent will designate those school personnel who will have authorization over such accounts. School bookkeepers and accountants will be ineligible for this responsibility, with the exception of the "Security Administrator" of the EC*Web Access Agreement.
3. The System Accountant is designated as the "Security Administrator" of the EC*Web Access Agreement. Users of EC*Web Access will be designated by the Director of Finance.
4. Disbursements from accounts with balances exceeding the equivalent of NT$2,000,000 will require at least two authorizers.

11/06

4305 BALANCED BUDGET

The projected annual expense of the school budget shall not exceed the projected annual revenue.

5/07

4310 BUDGETING PRIORITY

Morrison Academy will give first priority to educational programs and direct student services.

4315 DELINQUENT BILLS

Morrison Academy will pursue an aggressive policy of collecting school bills. Tuition and fees not paid within 30 days of the first day of the semester normally will result in the removal of the student from the school unless a Deferred Payment Plan has been agreed upon.

5/05

4320 TUITION AND FEES

ELL and Special Needs programs are not covered by tuition. Therefore, combined ELL and Special Needs fees shall cover personnel costs. A fee shall be charged to the parents of a student who has been identified as an ELL or a special needs student. These instructional fees will be based on the student’s level of need.

• Local church group - 30%,
• Mission group - 40%,
• Inter-mission group - 50%.

Any exception to the above discounts shall be reported to the Finance Committee.

5/08

4340 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENSES

The annual line-item budget is approved by the Board.

Budgeted expense requests shall be authorized, in writing or electronically, by the appropriate administrator prior to payment.

Administrators may authorize overseas expenditures from accounts payable for the following academic year. These expenditures may not exceed 80% of the current year's expense budget for instructional supplies, textbooks, food, equipment, and capital. These payables will be automatically charged to the next year's budget.

5/05

4345 DECREASED ENROLLMENT

Should enrollment fall two percent below the budgeted student enrollment during a current year, the Board will require the administration to provide, by the following Board meeting, a list of expenditures to be reduced in order to maintain a balanced budget.

6/04

4350 PERSONNEL - ENROLLMENT AUTHORIZATION

The number of personnel assigned to each school campus will be authorized by the Board of Trustees through the budget process. The Enrollment/Full-Time Equivalent Ratio will be reported to the Board annually. Dorm, Special Needs, and Instrumental Music Lesson personnel will be excluded from calculating this ratio.

1/96

4400 FUND ACCOUNTING

To ensure observance of limitations and restrictions placed on the use of resources available to the school, the accounts of the school shall be maintained in accordance with the principles of fund accounting. Separate accounting shall be maintained for each fund.

6/04

4401 AUTHORIZED FUNDS

The following funds shall be maintained:

Current Fund

The Current Fund contains the economic resources for the day-to-day financial transactions of the school. The expenditure of these funds shall be determined by the yearly budget.

Plant and Development Fund

The Plant and Development Fund contains (a) unexpended funds to be used for the acquisition, renewal, or replacement of land and buildings and (b) funds already expended for and thus, invested in equipment, land, and buildings. The sources of income for this fund are transfers from the Current Fund, building fees, money raised through fundraising, and profits from non-operating sources. The annual transfer from the Current Fund plus the Building Fee must be at least 6.5% of the budgeted annual revenue. All expenditures from this fund must be authorized by the Board.

Endowment Fund

The Endowment fund contains economic resources invested to produce income that may be used to carry out specific objectives of the school. The primary sources of revenue of this fund are gifts and contributions from individuals, corporations, institutions, and Board authorized transfers. The principle of this fund is to remain in perpetuity. The creation of new endowments must be authorized by the Board.

5/07

4402 RESERVE ACCOUNTS

Chinese Retirement and Severance Reserve Account

Retirement and severance benefits for Chinese employees will be held in the Chinese Retirement and Severance Reserve Account. An adequate amount will be budgeted annually to insure that the Chinese retirement and severance benefits are at least 90% vested.

Crisis Plan Reserve Account

A minimum of one million US dollars will be held in a US account for the Crisis Plan Reserve Account to facilitate contingency plans in the event that the school must be closed for an indefinite period of time. This account will be subject to the same guidelines as in Policy #4296 INVESTMENTS. The minimum amount will be reviewed at least every two years by the Board of Trustees.

5/05

4403 YEAR END TRANSFER

At the close of each fiscal year the surplus or deficit in the Current Fund in accounts other than reserve accounts will be transferred to the Plant and Development Fund. It will be reported to the Board in the Year End Statement.

6/04

4410 ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Morrison Academy will use accounting procedures and principles in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as they relate to not-for-profit organizations.

Morrison Academy will not postpone current obligations to the future, accrue future revenues to the current fiscal year, or extend the length of the fiscal year.

Full disclosure will be provided in the annual financial statements.

4/92

4420 FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year runs from July 1 until June 30.

4/92

4430 ANNUAL AUDIT

An annual audit by a certified auditor shall be required at the end of each fiscal year.

4/92

4510 PROPERTY OF MORRISON CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Morrison Christian Association may purchase, use or hold real property for school related use or investment purposes.

All property sale, purchase, and long-term lease transactions must have the express written consent of the Board of Trustees of Morrison Christian Association as well as the consent of the majority of the Directors of the Taiwan Provincial Morrison Christian Association Juridical Entity and must be registered with the appropriate Chinese authorities.

Program Purpose Statements 5100 - 5199

5110 Kindergarten

5120 Elementary School

5130 Middle School

5140 High School

5145 Accreditation

5150 Satellite Schools

5155 Service Relationships

5170 Educational Opportunities

Admissions 5200 - 5299

5205 Enrollment Limitations

5210 Admission Priorities

5220 Age for Entrance

5230 Grade Placement

5235 Transfer

5240 Special Needs Students

5250  English Language Learners

5270 Special Cases

5280 Post Secondary

5290 Students' Living Arrangements

Instruction 5300 - 5399

5300 School Goals

5310 Program Objectives

5320 Selection of Instructional Materials

5330 Instructional Time Requirements

5340 Student Records

5350 Withdrawal

5351 Continuing Enrollment

5352 Graduation Requirements

5353 Commencement Awards

5354 Commencement Speaker

5360 Absences

5361 Report Cards

5362 Promotion and Retention

5363 Academic Probation

5364 Homework

5365 Field Trips

5366 Library Media Centers

5367 Music Lessons

5368 Off-Campus Education

Students - Standards of Conduct 5400 - 5499

5400 Standards of Conduct

5410 Closed Campus

5420 Dress Code

5450 Search and Seizure

5460 Harassment - Student

5470 Grievances - Student/Parent
5480 Social Dancing

Students - Discipline 5500 - 5599

5510 Philosophy of Discipline

5520 Corporal Punishment

5530 Suspension

5532 Probation

5540 Termination of Enrollment

Student Activities 5600 - 5699

5610 Student Activities

5620 Non-Curricular Activities

5640 Student Travel

5650 Middle School and High School Student Government

5660 Standards for Student Production and Publications

Students - Health and Safety 5700 - 5799

5700 Abduction and Ransom (Student)

5705 Child Abuse

5710 Physical Examination and Health Records

5730 Parental Approval for Athletic Participation

5735 Athletic Insurance

5740 AIDS/HIV-Positive Students

5750 Student Vehicle Use

5760 Adherence to Taiwan Law

Reviewed: 1996-1997

5110 KINDERGARTEN

The Kindergarten program shall provide initial learning experiences in language development, number concepts, creative skills, and social and physical growth. Using concrete experiences, pupils are to be given the building blocks for perceiving, thinking, and problem solving. Educational experiences shall provide balance and variety among physical, mental, spiritual, and social activities as the child's world of awareness is extended from the home to the classroom.

3/03

5120 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Elementary School curriculum shall provide a continuum in each core content area as the basis for the development of perceiving, thinking, and problem solving skills. In this curriculum continuum, the child moves from concrete experiences to increasingly more complex levels of abstraction in critical thinking. Skills related to each area should be built upon previous learning and measurable performance objectives.

Since students come from a variety of educational backgrounds, effort should be made to identify the instructional level of each student in relation to the subject continuum, including alternative instruction, if necessary, which will motivate the pupil to achieve at an optimum level.

5/92

5130 MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Middle School shall provide a learning environment and experiences that bridge the gap between the self-contained structure of the elementary school and the departmental structure of the high school. It will assist the student in making the transition from childhood to adolescence.

Through a balanced curricular and co-curricular program, there will be continuing emphasis on the spiritual, academic, social, aesthetic, and physical development of students. Students will be helped to develop a personal identity based on a proper understanding and acceptance of themselves as unique individuals, created in the image of God, to nurture interpersonal relationships, and to acquire a Christian world view integrating life with the Bible. Therefore, all programs will emphasize participation.

Curricular programs will emphasize the natural relationship among academic disciplines that facilitate cohesive learning experiences for middle school students. The academic program will emphasize skills and a well-defined continuum will be used as the basic guide in each curricular area. Exploratory opportunities will be provided through special interest quarter courses.

1/05

5140 HIGH SCHOOL

Morrison Academy shall provide a four-year academic high school program serving the international missionary and business community. Students will acquire skills in a variety of required academic subjects, fine arts, and sports, as well as have the opportunity to select electives that reflect their interests. They will be able to choose a curricular program that allows them entry into higher educational institutions in the United States of America.

The ultimate purpose of the Morrison Academy high school program is to provide a curriculum that balances and facilitates the student's spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth so that students can glorify God. This comes from providing opportunities to integrate Biblical truth with educational knowledge and apply the synthesis to life situations.

3/03

5145 ACCREDITATION

Morrison Academy System Schools shall maintain accreditation by appropriate regional and international accrediting agencies.

12/97

5150 SATELLITE SCHOOLS

The requirements for establishing a satellite school include:

1. A written request from a recognized member mission organization to start a school in a given area where there is currently no Morrison school.
2. The request must be submitted no later than January 1st of the year in which the school is to be established.
3. There must be at least seven students Grades 1-6, at least four of whom are missionary children. In satellite schools, non-missionary children will be admitted on the basis of normal Morrison Academy admission requirements as well as their potential for contributing to the Christian, social and learning climate of the school. Students in Grades 7 and 8 may be admitted on the approval of the superintendent, upon recommendation of the coordinating principal.
4. There must be available building space in a location that will give the largest potential enrollment to the proposed school.
5. There must be the promise of an available, qualified teacher.
6. There must be an agreement by parents of the children involved to provide volunteer help as aides in the instructional process.
7. There must be a firm commitment at the time of the request from all parents who will have children in the school.
8. The projected revenue must be adequate to meet the operational costs of the school.

The requirements for maintaining a satellite school include:

1. Continuance of available building space, a qualified teacher, parental support, and a minimum enrollment of seven students with the missionary/non-missionary ratio established by Board policy. Should school enrollment fall below seven students, the Board will consider continuing the school if adequate financial resources are available.
2. If the proposed budget deficit is greater than NT$500,000, tuition discounts may be reduced in order to reduce the proposed deficit to below NT$500,000. When missionaries are unwilling to pay the increased tuition cost and/or when reduced tuition discounts are unable to keep the proposed budget deficit below the NT$500,000, the Board of Trustees will determine if the school will remain open.

3/03

5155 SERVICE RELATIONSHIPS

In order to assist missionary parents in meeting the educational needs of their children, Morrison Academy may maintain special relationships with Taiwan missionary parents who are home-schooling or have children in other schools in Taiwan. Services offered will be specified in the Administrative Procedure Manual. User fees will be established according to Board policy.

6/97

5170 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Morrison Academy is open to all students legally recognized as foreigners by the Republic of China who have adequate proficiency in English. No discrimination in the admissions policy is made on the basis of race or gender. Missionary and non-missionary percentages will be maintained in order to focus on the school's main goal of educating missionary children in a Christian environment.

Morrison Academy provides educational services for students at various geographical locations. Parents in those locations seeking services at a Morrison School that is not in their geographical location must make a written application for exception to the Board of Trustees for consideration.

1/05

5205 ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS

Enrollment in Morrison Academy is restricted to students that meet the ROC requirements for enrollment in international schools.

 
Enrollment Ratios 

The Board shall set enrollment limits according to the space available in the physical plant, as well as other considerations which will protect the integrity of the school's primary purpose of educating the
children of missionaries in Taiwan.

• A minimum of 30% of the students in the Morrison system shall be the children of missionary parents. 
• A minimum of 30% of the students at each K-12 campus shall be the children of missionary parents. 
• Other campuses may not have fewer than 20% children of missionary parents.   

The ratio of missionary to non-missionary children shall be regularly monitored. If missionary children enrollment falls below these minimums, the Superintendent shall report the enrollment trends and anticipated changes as well as the steps that will be taken to bring enrollments within the minimums in a timely and appropriate manner. This report shall be given by no later than the third board meeting of each year.  In order to provide continuity in educational programs, temporary exceptions to these enrollment ratios may be granted by special Board action. Everything possible will be done to accommodate missionary children on a priority basis. 

Grade Level Enrollment Limits 

Enrollment in each grade level (K-8) shall be maintained within the following limits: 

In split grade level classrooms, Grades 1-8, classes shall be limited to a maximum of 20 students. In multi-level (three or more grade levels) classrooms, Grades 1-6, classes shall be limited to 12 students. Kindergarten through Grade 8 shall be limited to one section per grade level on each campus. Elementary/middle school enrollment limits may be exceeded in order to include additional newly enrolled children of missionaries.  Enrollment shall be brought back in line as soon as possible by normal attrition. High school enrollment shall be maintained within the following limits: 

Enrollment for grades 10-12 shall include qualified students transferring within the system and new missionary students. Other new students will not be admitted if enrollment for the grade level already exceeds the limit. A second section of a given high school course will not be scheduled until the maximum section size is exceeded. The Superintendent, after consultation with or upon request from a principal, may make an exception to these Grade Level Enrollment Limits.  The Superintendent shall report all exceptions at a meeting of the Board of Trustees. 

5210 ADMISSION PRIORITIES

After the applicant's age and citizenship requirements have been satisfied, admission priorities for students seeking to enroll at Morrison Academy will be as follows:

FIRST PRIORITY - Children of missionaries (see definition in Policy #1613 MISSIONARY)

SECOND PRIORITY - Children of Christian Workers (see definition in Policy #1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER)

THIRD PRIORITY - Other children.  The following factors will be given equal consideration in making enrollment decisions:

1. The applicant's potential for making a positive contribution to a Christian school environment;
2. Morrison's ability to meet the educational needs of the applicant;
3. The English language proficiency of the applicant;
4. The applicant has brothers or sisters currently enrolled in Morrison Academy;
5. The applicant's parent(s) attended Morrison Academy.

11/07

5220 AGE FOR ENTRANCE

Kindergarten

Children must be five years old by November 1 of the year they wish to enter kindergarten.  The Principal may deny enrollment if it is determined by standardized testing that sufficient maturity is lacking for the students who meet the age criterion.

 First Grade

Children must be six years old by November 1 of the year they wish to enter first grade, and have been promoted from a kindergarten recognized by Morrison Academy. The Principal may waive the kindergarten promotion requirement providing that the child is ready for the first grade, as determined by standardized testing.

5/08

5230 GRADE PLACEMENT

Students are ordinarily placed into the appropriate grade indicated by their school records

When a student's previous academic progress is questionable, or a student is transferring from another system of education and placement level may be unclear, the following criteria are considered in deciding grade placement:
• school records;
• chronological age;
• evidence of maturity and;
• standardized placement and/or achievement test scores.

Students identified as having special needs or ELL needs will be placed according to  Policy #5240 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS or Policy #5250 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER , respectively. 

In cases of high achievement, students normally will not be placed ahead of their age appropriate grade.

5/08

5235 TRANSFER

Students who relocate due to a parent moving within Taiwan will normally be allowed to transfer to the closest Morrison school with duplicate services, providing that Policy 5205 Enrollment Limitations and Policy 5240 Special Needs Students - Enrollment Limitations are not exceeded.

Students who have completed the course of study available at a campus or satellite school will be allowed to transfer to another Morrison School to continue their education, provided they meet the criteria established in Policy 5290 Students' Living Arrangements and Policy 5351 Continuing Enrollment.

6/02

5240 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

Definitions

Special needs students are those students who require special educational arrangements (Individual Education Plan or IEP) and/or related support services in order to allow them to function at an age/grade appropriate level, due to having been identified as having physical, mental, behavioral, or sensory characteristics that deviate from the norm.

Admittance

Students who have profound special needs will be ineligible for admittance. Normally, special needs students who are not children of missionaries will be ineligible for admittance to the school. Exceptions may be made by the superintendent for moderate level special needs students who are not the children of missionaries, providing the school is capable of meeting their educational needs.

In addition to normal admission procedures, the Principal will determine eligibility for admission using the following criteria:
1. The ability of the school to provide qualified personnel and appropriate resources beyond the year of admittance.
2. The school's potential for helping the family meet their educational goals for the student.
3. The results of screening, interview, and testing procedures.
4. Enrollment limitations as stated in Policy 5205.
5. The strengths of the teacher(s).

Parents will be notified if admittance is contingent upon participation in special needs classes and/or related support services, and will be notified of the cost of such services.

Grade Placement

The principal, when possible, will consult with appropriate staff members regarding grade placement of special needs students. The principal will make the final decision regarding grade placement after appropriate testing and consultation.

The major factors in determining grade placement are age, maturation, academic ability, and past school performance. In most cases, special needs students will be placed no lower than one grade below his/her expected grade level, as determined by chronological age. The Superintendent, after consultation with or request from the principal, may approve a placement of a student lower than one grade level below his/her expected grade level.

Individual Educational Plan

An IEP will be developed for each student who has been identified as a special needs student. The IEP is to be evaluated at least once each semester, with reports to the administrator and appropriate teacher(s). Feedback is to be given to parents at least as often as the school's regular reporting periods.

5/08

5250 English Language Learners

Definitions

English Language Learners (ELL) are those students who require extra language support in order to function at an age or grade appropriate level.

Admittance

ELL students may be admitted if there is a reasonable probability that they will be performing at their appropriate age/grade level within three years of admittance. Those students who have significant ELL needs at the 6-12 grade levels will be ineligible for admittance. Exceptions may be made by the Superintendent for the children of missionaries.

In addition to normal admission procedures, the Principal will determine eligibility for admission using the following criteria:

1. The ability of the school to provide qualified personnel and appropriate resources beyond the year of admittance.
2. The school's potential for helping the family meet their educational goals for the student.
3. The results of screening, interview, and testing procedures.
4. Enrollment limitations as stated in Policy 5205.
5. The strengths of the teacher(s).

Parents will be notified if admittance is contingent upon participation in the ELL program and will be notified of the cost of such services.

Grade Placement

The principal, when possible, will consult with appropriate staff members regarding grade placement of ELL students. The principal will make the final decision regarding grade placement after appropriate testing and consultation.

The major factors in determining grade placement are age, maturation, academic ability, and past school performance. In most cases, ELL students will be placed no lower than one grade below his/her expected grade level, as determined by chronological age. The Superintendent, after consultation with or request from the principal, may approve a placement of a student lower than one grade level below his/her expected grade level.

5/08

5270 SPECIAL CASES

Students who are married, pregnant or have children, or other special cases, will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

 6/95

5280 POST SECONDARY

In view of the fact that it is not the purpose of Morrison Academy to provide training beyond the high school academic level, students with a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, cannot be accepted.

3/03

5290 STUDENTS' LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

During the school calendar year, students enrolled at Morrison Academy must live with a parent, guardian, or an adult designated by a parent or guardian. Any designated adult must be approved by the school principal. Failure to abide by this regulation will result in the student's termination of enrollment from Morrison Academy. For all students not living with their parents, a form must be submitted by the parent to the principal designating a legal guardian for the student.

3/07

5300 SCHOOL GOALS

Morrison Academy will endeavor,

1. In working with students, to
   
   1. Integrate Christian faith and learning into the curriculum.
   2. Seek to actively engage students in learning.
   3. Strive to adapt instruction to the experiences, the maturation, the abilities, and the learning styles of individual students.
   4. Maintain curriculum standards acceptable for entrance into schools and colleges of high academic standing in the United States while serving the needs of all students.
2. In working with families, to
   
   1. Cooperate closely with parents regarding the student's progress.
   2. Seek to understand the parents' educational expectations for their children.
   3. Help parents to understand the school's purpose and program.
   4. Help parents of non-American heritage to understand the effects of the school's culture on their children.
3. In working with students of many cultural heritages, to
   
   1. Provide supplemental instruction for students who are identified as English language learner.
   2. Encourage understanding of religious, cultural, and national customs and values.
   3. Help students acquire a sense of ownership in their own language and culture.
4. In working with missions and missionaries serving in Taiwan, to
   
   1. Provide Christian educational opportunity for K-12 students based on a USA model.
   2. Provide regional campuses
   3. Provide satellite school educational opportunities
   4. Provide assistance to parents who are home schooling their children

3/07

5310 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Instructional objectives shall be maintained for each educational program and curricular area in the school. These objectives will serve as a basis for instruction and evaluation.

5/92

5320 SELECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The Superintendent, Principals, and the Director of Curriculum and Professional Development are responsible for coordinating and directing the selection of school materials. A list of textbooks and non-consumable materials shall be kept for each instructional program.

 11/06

5330 INSTRUCTIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS

The school year shall provide 180 plus/minus 2 instructional days. To be counted as an instructional day, a minimum of 180 minutes of instructional time shall be provided.

The first day of the school year will normally be the third Monday of August. Student vacations will include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Fall break (5 week days)
• American Thanksgiving (2 week days)
• Christmas break (10 week days)
• Chinese New Year break (5 week days)
• Easter break (5 week days)

The starting and closing times for each school will be established by the Campus principal, with the approval of the Superintendent.

A normal school day, including lunch and passing time, will be:

Kindergarten - not less than 180 minutes

Elementary/Middle School - not less than 330 minutes

High School - not less than 360 minutes

The Superintendent and/or campus principal may order the closing of school in an emergency. Days lost will be made up as recommended by the Superintendent.

12/97

5340 STUDENT RECORDS

The school will maintain educational records for each student which reflect the academic, physical, emotional, and social aspects of the child's development in the educational process. Administrative guidelines shall be established to insure that records are kept in a fair, accurate, and appropriate manner.

The school recognizes the individual's right to privacy and the right of students, parents, or guardians to review school records in the presence of appropriate professional staff. Parents or guardians of minor students also have the right to obtain copies of educational records pertaining to their child.

Students over eighteen and parents of minor students have the right to challenge contents of school records to insure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student.

A student's records will be sent to another educational institution when requested by the student who is eighteen years of age or older or by the parent when the student in question is a minor.

 3/07

5350 WITHDRAWAL

Students may withdraw from school at any time during the school year following the completion of a withdrawal form.

No records or academic credit can be granted until financial obligations have been settled.

 5/92

5351 CONTINUING ENROLLMENT

Student acceptance is based on the assumption that programs being offered meet the needs of the student. Students are readmitted on a continuing basis, if they meet the following stipulations:

1. Compliance with policies and procedures regarding passport requirements
2. Age-equivalent academic progress, or enrollment in a modified instructional program
3. Conduct which is consistent with school policies and procedures
4. Influence consistent with Christian principles
5. Compliance with policies and procedures regarding students' living arrangements

When, in the judgment of the school administration, programs and personnel resources do not adequately meet the needs of a student, or when one or more of the above mentioned stipulations are not met, enrollment may be discontinued by the Superintendent (see Policy #5540 - TERMINATION OF ENROLLMENT).

 6/95

5352 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits each semester. Credits will be granted on the basis of acceptable grades for class time spent. Any exceptions to this policy will be made by the principal with the superintendent's approval. 

5/08

5353 COMMENCEMENT AWARDS

Each year, at the high school Commencement ceremony, the Board of Trustees shall present awards in recognition of student excellence in scholarship, service, citizenship, music, drama, athletics, and other activities that are deemed appropriate. The awards will be listed in the High School Handbook.

12/96

5354 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

 1/04

5360 ABSENCES

The administration will be responsible to develop regulations concerning student absences, tardiness, truancy, and criteria for re-admission. Such regulations shall be made available to students and parents.

 5/92

5361 REPORT CARDS

The progress of each student should be reported to the parents of that student periodically throughout the school year. Report cards shall be distributed on a regular schedule established by the administration. Every effort will be made to convey to students and parents an accurate appraisal of the academic progress and achievement being experienced by the student in the current school year.

5/92

5362 PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Promotions and retentions have as their objective, the placing of students in an environment where maximum development will take place. According to established administrative regulations, a child may be retained in the same grade for another year. A retention or promotion will take place only after consultation with parents, teachers, and the principal.

3/03

5363 ACADEMIC PROBATION

Students with academic deficiencies may be placed on academic probation. The conditions of such probation will be individually established by the administration, guidance counselors, and teaching staff.

5/92

5364 HOMEWORK

Students are to receive reasonable homework assignments that complement classroom instruction. Every effort should be made to see that homework assignments are understood, relevant to the curriculum, as interesting as possible, and that students have the means and materials to complete their work with minimum frustration.

 5/92

5365 FIELD TRIPS

Field trips may be taken in order to utilize the community in areas related to subject matter taught in class. Field trips are considered a regular school function and students are expected to be present.

3/03

5366 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS

Library media centers will be established and maintained for each school and will be staffed with qualified personnel.

The Morrison Academy Library Media Centers will provide a diverse collection of library materials and services to meet the needs of the school communities they serve.

The library media centers will provide materials to support, supplement, and enrich curriculum. These materials should represent a wide range of viewpoints which reflect not only our school communities' informational needs and interests, but also our school's philosophy, mission, and vision statements.

1/02

5367 MUSIC LESSONS

Music lessons may be provided for an additional fee. Lessons may be scheduled during the school day, as required.

5/92

5368 OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION

The school encourages appropriate use of educational opportunities in the community, such as work-study, study at universities, etc. Credit may be given for special off-campus educational programs which have been approved by the administration.

5/92

• Profanity
• Provocative sexual behavior
• Premarital sex
• Homosexual activities
• Possession or use of pornographic materials
• Promotion or involvement in the occult
• Promotion or use of excessive violence
• Possession, use, or promotion of unauthorized controlled substances, illegal drugs, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages.
• Possession or use of potentially dangerous items including, but not limited to, fireworks, knives, guns, and martial arts weapons.  The Campus Principal may grant exceptions for adult-supervised use of potentially dangerous items.

3/06

5410 CLOSED CAMPUS

In the interest of maintaining student safety, Morrison Academy students are required to remain on the school campus throughout the school day. Exceptions may be granted by the Principal.

5/92

5420 DRESS CODE

Administrative regulations should outline dress codes that are appropriate for each campus. Clothing should not be revealing, bizarre, or bear offensive slogans. Cleanliness, neatness, good grooming, and respect for host country cultural customs are standards Morrison Academy desires to uphold.

 3/03

5450 SEARCH AND SEIZURE

School lockers and desks are the property of Morrison Academy and are available to the students for their convenience. Administrators reserve the right to search a student's locker, without permission of the student, whenever it is reasonable to assume that the locker contains items which may be hazardous, illegal, in violation of school rules, or stolen.

 5/92

5460 HARASSMENT - STUDENT

Morrison Academy is committed to maintaining an academic and boarding environment in which all individuals treat each other with dignity and respect and which is free from all forms of intimidation, exploitation and harassment, including sexual harassment. The Academy is prepared to take action to prevent and correct any violations of this policy. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of enrollment or dismissal.Harassment between employee/adult volunteer and student, student and student, and employee/adult volunteer/student and boarding parent's child are all prohibited under this policy.Harassment is defined in Policy 1650 HARASSMENT.

Reporting Harassment

11/06

5470 GRIEVANCES - STUDENT/PARENT

The administration will follow established grievance procedures based on the principles of Matthew 18:15-17, ensuring that proper due process and documentation standards are observed. The Morrison Academy Organizational Chart will serve as a guide to the appeal process of a grievance

 12/96

5480 SOCIAL DANCING 

Morrison Academy does not sponsor or host social dances.

6/03

5510 PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE

Teachers and administrators will administer discipline according to the following guidelines:

1. Means that will help children be responsible for their own actions.
2. Fairness and equity based upon due process and established guidelines.
3. Pertinent and frequent communication to parents regarding issues of discipline.
4. Settling of discipline issues promptly at the lowest appropriate level of control.

 5/92

5520 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

 In accordance with Taiwan law, corporal punishment will not be administered.

 5/01

5530 SUSPENSION

 Suspension from school may occur for violations of school rules which are deemed by the administration to be a serious detriment to the student, the staff, or the school. Suspensions will be administered according to established administrative procedures.

 Students whose presence pose a continuing danger to persons, property, or are an on-going threat or disruption to the academic process, may be immediately removed from school.

 The length and terms of a suspension will depend on the situation and the discretion of the Principal. If the suspension is longer than two days, then the Superintendent will be notified.

 At the time of suspension, the Principal will confer with the parents or guardians regarding the reasons for suspension, with conditions of readmission established in writing.

 6/95

5532 PROBATION

 In the event that a student fails to meet the stipulations for continuing enrollment (see Policy #5351 - CONTINUING ENROLLMENT), the Principal may choose to place the student on probationary status for a specified period of time, normally no less than five weeks and no more than nine weeks before a full review. Probationary status is to serve as an intermediate step, prior to discontinuing a student's enrollment, in order to give the student an opportunity to comply with the continuing enrollment stipulations. However, probation is not a mandatory step before expulsion. The student's probationary status will be reviewed at the end of the specified period of time.

The Principal will document any such action and will inform the Superintendent when and why a student is placed on or taken off of probationary status. Furthermore, the parent/guardian will be notified verbally and in writing at the time their child is placed on probation.

6/97

 5540 TERMINATION OF ENROLLMENT

The Superintendent, after referral from the Principal, may terminate a student's enrollment for the reasons outlined in Policy #5351 CONTINUING ENROLLMENT. The administration will insure that all aspects of termination of enrollment proceedings will be properly documented and will follow proper due process procedures. The Superintendent will report to the Board any student whose enrollment has been terminated. Parents may appeal to the Board of Trustees in writing within one week after official notification of termination of enrollment.

6/95

5610 STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Consistent with its stated philosophy, goals and objectives, and in accordance with established regulations, Morrison Academy will provide a variety of athletic, social, cultural, and recreational activities for the development of students. There will be no school-initiated student activities on Sunday.

5/92

5620 NON-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Non-curricular activities shall be governed according to the following provisions:

1. Student Work Programs - Any student work program for which the school assumes responsibility requires prior administrative approval.
2. Contests for Students - Contests or competitions which are organized specifically for students of Morrison Academy or in which students participate as representatives of Morrison Academy must be approved by the Administration.
3. Soliciting - No organization, individual, or business is allowed to solicit contributions or services from or to sell goods or services to students without the permission of the administration.
4. Distribution of Materials - Distribution of materials to students must be for purposes authorized by the Administration.
5. Other After School Activities - Other after school activities requiring the use of school facilities and/or grounds need prior administrative approval.  The campus principal may authorize school personnel to serve community based organizations and to provide services such as the collection of fees.

3/07

5640 STUDENT TRAVEL

Eligibility for participating in a school event, other than a field trip, which requires a student to miss school will be determined by administrative guidelines which take into consideration academic standing and previous school absences in accordance with Policy 5360 Absences.

The school will provide for the transportation of students who are participating in on-island, school-sponsored, extra-curricular activities.

Class trips will be within the boundaries of the Province of Taiwan.

Off-island travel for school-sponsored, extra-curricular activities will be limited to high schoolers.

Off-island trips may be academic, extra-curricular, or ministry related. All off-island trips must be approved by the Superintendent at least one month prior to the departure date.

An adequate number of chaperones will be provided for off-island events. All chaperones must be approved by the principal. Chaperones' travel and housing expenses will be covered by the school for school-sponsored trips.

The school will make arrangements for transportation and housing. Travel and housing expenses will be financed through campus principal-approved fund raising and through the participants' families. Normally, a family will provide at least half of the funding. Funds to cover anticipated costs should be received by the school prior to authorization for payment of expenses.

11/06

5650 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The official representatives of high school and middle school students are their respective Student Councils. These Student Councils, through their constitution and by-laws, act as representatives to the school administration.

 5/92

5660 STANDARDS FOR STUDENT PRODUCTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Morrison Academy seeks to maintain standards for student productions and publications that will provide for freedom in creative expression while not being unduly offensive to those in our community from diverse ethnic, theological, and life-style backgrounds. All productions or publications are subject to prior administrative review according to established regulations. The publication or distribution of unauthorized materials on campus is prohibited. The keynote of any production or publication must be wholesomeness. Therefore, the following should be omitted:

1. All references to speech or materials that are questionable in terms of immoral conduct.
2. Blasphemy, profanity, vulgarity, or any misuse of God's name.
3. Any material that might be contrary to upholding a Biblical position.
4. Anything that focuses on or encourages practices of a questionable nature, such as smoking, drinking, drunkenness, drug abuse, etc.
5. Anything that would be offensive to the Chinese community.
6. Articles and editorials that may be sensitive for political or public relations reasons.

 3/03

5700 ABDUCTION AND RANSOM (STUDENT)

Every reasonable effort shall be made to maintain the safety of Morrison Academy students. In the event that any member of the Morrison Academy student body should be abducted, and a ransom be demanded of the school, it is the policy of Morrison Academy not to accede to such demands.

3/03

5705 CHILD ABUSE

Child abuse is defined in Policy 1651 CHILD ABUSE. Morrison Academy is committed to protecting all children within the Morrison Academy community from abuse experienced at home or within the academic, boarding or extra-curricular environment of the school.  Such abuse may include staff/student, student/student, non-staff adult/student, parent/child, or sibling/child. The Academy is prepared to investigate all allegations of child abuse and to take corrective action within the limits of its organizational jurisdiction. It will comply fully with the laws of the ROC with regards to any suspected case of child abuse. Violation of this policy by anyone associated with the Academy will result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment or enrollment.It is the responsibility of all employees, adult volunteers and students to report any suspected cases of child abuse.

Prevention

1. As part of the application process for employment, applicants will read and will testify that they have read this policy. Furthermore, they will grant Morrison Academy permission to obtain a police report with respect to any registered misbehavior as it relates to child abuse.
2. As part of the student application process for enrollment, applicants or their parents will read and will testify that they have read this policy.
3. All students will receive age appropriate instruction concerning protection.
4. Morrison personnel will promote an atmosphere where students/children know which adults to approach if they have any concerns about any aspect of safety.
5. Staff members and students will be advised to use discretion and care when involved in any one-on-one situation.
6. Staff orientation and training on preventing, recognizing, and confronting child abuse is required for all staff on a yearly basis.
7. Faculty and staff are responsible to provide the type of supervision that will minimize the risk of abuse.

Discovery

1. Any adult receiving a report, witnessing, or having reason to suspect child abuse must report it to the Campus Principal/Director of Boarding Services without delay. If the Campus Principal/Director of Boarding Services is implicated, or if the case warrants special handling, the report should go to the Superintendent. If the Superintendent or a member of his family is implicated, then the report shall go to the Board of Trustees Chair.
2. Anyone who receives a report or allegation of child abuse by a child or an adult must treat the reporter with an attitude of "respect and belief."
3. Even if there is reason to doubt a report, the person receiving the report must communicate the information accurately, completely, and immediately to his/her supervisor.

Reporting

All reports of allegations or discovery of abuse must be submitted to the Superintendent within 24 hours and must be documented in writing. During this reporting process care must be exercised to protect both the victim and the alleged perpetrator by restricting information access to those who need and have the authority to know.Reports should include the following information:

1. Name of the persons reporting and submitting the information
2. Alleged victim's name and parent's name(s)
3. Alleged perpetrator's name
4. How the information was obtained
5. Details of what was reported or suspected (dates, times, places, specifics of what happened). Quote exactly the spoken or written words as much as possible.
6. Date
7. Who has been contacted and when

Investigation and Action

The Academy will fully investigate every complaint. The Campus Principal and/or the Director of Boarding Services will direct an investigation in cases where a student, adult volunteer, or parent is the alleged perpetrator. If the complaint is against an employee, the Superintendent will oversee the investigation. If the complaint is against the Superintendent or a member of his family, then the Board of Trustees Chair will oversee the investigation.  The nature of the complaint may necessitate that the employee be put on a paid leave of absence or a student be temporarily removed from the school premises. Employees, adult volunteers and students are expected to fully cooperate in any complaint or investigation that might involve child abuse. Anyone who conceals information or knowingly provides false or misleading information will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or termination of enrollment. If the investigation confirms the allegations, prompt corrective action shall be taken. Action should include:

1. Immediate protection for the victim(s) and reporting persons.
2. Notification of the victim's parents and the Board of Trustees Chair through the Superintendent as soon as possible about the allegations and the investigation process.
3. Provision of appropriate public information to the school community under the direction of the Superintendent.
4. Provision of programs of counseling and care for victims, "near victims," and the perpetrator to whatever extent is possible under the circumstances.
5. As much as possible restricting information about the incident to those who need to know.

Any employee or student found to be responsible for child abuse in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of enrollment or dismissal. The severity of the disciplinary action will be based upon the circumstances of the infraction.If the investigation confirms that the alleged abuse did not occur, the following actions shall be taken:The person directing the investigation will make a report to the Superintendent stating what steps were taken and that the person was discovered to be innocent.  All individuals who were made privy to the allegation shall be contacted and told that the individual is innocent.   Accusations with intent to defame will result in disciplinary action appropriate to the situation.

Confidant

Morrison Academy will appoint one or more trusted and reliable adult confidants to receive complaints from individuals who believe that their child abuse report was not addressed.  Confidants shall not have formal responsibilities at Morrison Academy.  Confidants will report complaints to the Superintendent, who shall investigate the complaints.

5710 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND HEALTH RECORDS

A health history, immunization record, and current physical examination is required of each student upon initial registration at school. A physical examination is also required for students in grades six and nine. If these requirements are not met within 30 days of enrollment, the Principal may prevent a student from attending school until completed.

6/98

5730 PARENTAL APPROVAL FOR ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION

Parental approval of student participation in inter-scholastic sports is required prior to practice or competition.

5/91

5735 ATHLETIC INSURANCE

The principal or his/her designee is responsible to see that each athlete participating in school-sponsored team sports has medical insurance coverage.

12/96

5740 AIDS/HIV-POSITIVE STUDENTS

Morrison Academy views infection with the AIDS/HIV (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome/human immunodeficiency virus) as a deep personal tragedy deserving of community support, understanding, and confidentiality. It also believes that the contagion factor of AIDS/HIV is often greatly exaggerated, but is nevertheless a matter which requires care and discretion. Therefore, the school must be informed of any student tested HIV-positive, and will maintain procedures which are appropriate for the general welfare of all students and staff and of the infected student. Morrison Academy will abide by the laws of the Republic of China regarding foreigners with AIDS/HIV. The school may require an AIDS/HIV test of any student at any time he or she has been ill with symptoms which may indicate infection with AIDS/HIV or when it is suspected that he or she has been exposed to AIDS/HIV infection.

5/93

5750 STUDENT VEHICLE USE

Students who drive a motorized vehicle to school are subject to school regulations regarding vehicle use. Such regulations shall be determined by the administration of the school. Students are not to ride or drive any vehicle on campus except as authorized. The school does not condone students commuting to school in or on motorized vehicles without proper registration, licensing and insurance.

5/92

5760 ADHERENCE TO TAIWAN LAW

Students are expected to adhere to the laws of Taiwan.

3/03