Rules Waived - Part I Pupil Accounting Practices – Part II GenNET Statewide Seat Time Waiver September 2011 Briefing Rules Waived - Part I Pupil Accounting Practices – Part II Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 1

Rules Waived Part I Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 2

Virtual Learning Courses Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference Section R340.11 –Administrative Rules Section 5O-2(3) of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual “The pupil must be concurrently enrolled and attending at least one course offered by the district in which credit is earned and regular daily attendance is required.” “The pupil must be in attendance on the count day or during the 10/30 day rule period during the class time designated for the course on the pupil’s class schedule.” “This type of virtual learning course is limited to two per semester per pupil.” Waiver A waiver of these rules will allow selected pupils to access classes without the in-school seat time requirement. Self- scheduled classes are not limited to two per semester. The pupil does not need to be present in the school on count day. Weekly contact by a mentor teacher will provide assistance and monitor progress. Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 3

100% Self-scheduled Online Courses: Requires a Waiver Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 4

4 Virtual Self-scheduled Classes: Requires a Waiver Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 5

3 Self – Scheduled Virtual Classes: Requires a Waiver Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 6

2 Self-Scheduled Virtual Classes - Does Not Need A Waiver Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 7

Expelled/Suspended Students Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference Section 5N-5 of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual “A pupil provided a minimum of two nonconsecutive hours per week of individualized instruction, who was suspended or expelled under local school board policy, is a pro–rated FTE with the pro-ration based on the number of hours of instruction…” Waiver A waiver of this rule will allow this population access to curriculum and offer districts opportunity to continue the education of the student by keeping on track for graduation. Weekly contact with a mentor teacher will provide assistance and monitor progress. The 2 hours contact per week is waived. STW students will only be considered for a full time FTE if they take the same number of courses as that which is considered full time in their local district high school. Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 8

Can a pupil participate in a seat time waiver if given a permanent expulsion under Section 380.1311 and 380.1311a? May offer 2-1 hour individualized instruction per week with a certified instructor for a 1.0 FTE. Districts may offer an alternative education program for permanently suspended or expelled pupils under these RSC sections. If the district chooses to enroll the pupil in a STW, the FTE is prorated based upon the number of courses the pupil is participating in during the semester. Genesee ISD

Post Secondary Option Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference School Aid Act – Section R340.17 –Administrative Rules Section 5GA-3 of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual “The pupil is enrolled and attending at least one high school course.” Waiver A waiver of this rule will allow increased flexibility in scheduling for selected pupils who wish to enroll exclusively in post-secondary classes, or combine with virtual, or work-based experiences. An online course or a work-based experience may count as the “one high school course” as long as the student has not completed graduation requirements. Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 10

Work-Based Learning Experience Administrative Rules/Pupil Accounting Manual Reference Section R340.15 –Administrative Rules Section 5P-7(1) of the MDE Pupil Accounting Manual “The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than one-half of the pupil’s FTE, not to exceed .5.” Waiver A waiver of this rule will allow a more flexible scheduling of selected pupils to enroll in individualized work-based learning experiences or a combination of work-based learning, post-secondary classes, and virtual learning experiences. Students may combine a variety of off-site learning experiences such as online, non-CTE work-based, and postsecondary to equal a full time schedule of courses. All other work-based rules are still in effect. Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 11

Questions? 09/2010 Beverly Knox-Pipes Assistant Superintendent (810) 591-4436 bknoxpip@geneseeisd.org Debra Hartman Business Services Administrator Pupil Accounting Auditor (810) 591-4422 dhartman@geneseeisd.org 12 Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 12 12 12

Rules Waived - Part I Pupil Accounting Practices – Part II GenNET Statewide Seat Time Waiver September 2011 Briefing Rules Waived - Part I Pupil Accounting Practices – Part II Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 13 13

PUPIL ACCOUNTING PRACTICES Part II Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 14

HOW DO I REPORT A STW STUDENT IN MSDS? Report the STW students in the building that you want to associate the accountability. i.e. regular high school or an alternative high school Record all schools, or other entities in which these students are “housed” for reporting purposes as having an alternative education program in the EEM. Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 15

Report Participation Codes in Student Data System 09/2010 Report Participation Codes in Student Data System Alternative Education (9220) Seat Time Waiver (9229) Students will display on the alpha list with ** Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 16

MDE Pupil Accounting Manual Section 5-O-B SEAT TIME WAIVER Revised January 2011 Genesee ISD

A. Seat Time Waiver Guidance Board Approval Method of Delivery (basically on-line) Teacher–LED Instruction Class Schedules For the year or semester Made current within 4 weeks of count day Genesee ISD

A. Seat Time Waiver Guidance Academic Benchmarks Grade Appropriate Assessments MME – if 12 or more credits earned New guidelines from Bureau of Assessment & Accountability Evaluation Criteria – MDE will establish Genesee ISD

A. Seat Time Waiver Guidance District Pays Tuition and Fees Computer Broadband Connectivity Genesee ISD

Seat Time Waiver Guidance for 2011-12 Districts may enroll up to 25% of their enrolled student population: In grades 6-12 In instructional programs that use online learning to deliver up to 100% of the pupil’s instruction. Genesee ISD

B. Requirements for Counting Membership Must meet pupil membership eligibility requirements. (Section 3 of PAM) Enrollment, Age, Identity, Residency, Schedule, Attendance Residency (Section 4 PAM) Schools of Choice – Enroll by end of first week of school Alternative Education allowances Genesee ISD

B. Requirements for Counting Membership 2. Pupil shall be enrolled and attending on the count date: Class Schedule for entire year Pupil logging into at least 1 program-sponsored on-line course on each count day. Genesee ISD

B. Requirements for Counting Membership 3. Pupil FTE will be measured by pupil logging into at least one program- sponsored online course on each count day and for 9 additional calendar days during the 30-day calendar day count period. Log-in records must be maintained by the district. Genesee ISD

B. Requirements for Counting Membership 4. Each course shall count as one class on the pupil’s schedule and generate that portion of an FTE. 5. On-site mentor must be assigned. Shall serve as Teacher of Record Must meet or have two-way contact with the pupil weekly Certified MI teacher employed by the district Genesee ISD

The LEA Will: Enroll STW pupils - Following STW Guidance Complete enrollment forms Complete the Pupil Accounting Forms (2) List of Enrolled Pupils Mentor Instructional Time Form (one per pupil) Send to the appropriate STW contact at ISD Send to the P.A. auditor with pupil count documentation Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 26

Pupil Accounting Forms List of Enrolled Pupils Mentor Instructional Time Form Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 27

Pupil Accounting Documentation Pupil Membership eligibility Enrollment status Student schedules Residency Student log-in (20 days) Mentor Contact Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 28

Pupil Accounting Documentation From the List of Enrolled Pupils Form FTE must be calculated correctly 1.0 FTE - Do the number of classes taken equal the number needed at the high school for a full FTE? Prorated FTE - number of classes taken are equal to a less than full time student Student must log-in 10 days during the 30-day count period. Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 29

FTE ADJUSTMENTS Pupil does not meet membership eligibility. Student not enrolled in classes by count day FTE is not calculated correctly No weekly interactive contact by the mentor teacher Student does not log-in for 10 days Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 30

STW Information Site http://gennetbb.geneseeisd.org/webapps/porta l/frameset.jsp?tab=community&url=/bin/com mon/course.pl?course_id=_7307_1 Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 31

Questions? stwinfo@geneseeisd.org Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 32

Questions? 09/2010 Beverly Knox-Pipes Assistant Superintendent (810) 591-4436 bknoxpip@geneseeisd.org Debra Hartman Business Services Administrator Pupil Accounting Auditor (810) 591-4422 dhartman@geneseeisd.org 33 Genesee ISD Genesee ISD 33