CHAPTER 2.00 - SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND

ORGANIZATION

2.10 Program Of  Awards

The Superintendent shall establish a program of awards for approval by the School Board.

(1) Individuals who are eligible for receiving an award shall include:

(a) Employees with long and meritorious service or distinguished service in the performance of duty.

(b) Students who have excelled in scholarship, athletics, music, subject matter areas, citizenship, attendance, and any other areas recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the School Board.

(c) School volunteers or advisory council members who have contributed outstanding and meritorious service.

(2) The criteria for awards granted at individual schools shall be established by the principal and the instructional staff, and shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent.

(3) The criteria for awards distributed at the District level shall be developed by the Superintendent with the assistance of representatives of the supervisory, administrative, instructional, and educational professional staffs.

(4) Non-monetary awards may be in the form of a certificate, plaque, ribbon, photograph, medal, trophy, or any appropriate award.

(5) The amount of a monetary award shall be established by the School Board pursuant to Florida Statutes.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1001.43, 1012.22, F.S.

History:

Date adopted: 01/14/1999

Date revised: 10/07/2003; 02/09/2010