Standard+5-+Resources+and+Support+Systems

= __**Standard 5: Resources and Support Systems**__  = __**QUALITY SCHOOL SYSTEM INDICATORS **__
 * The system has the resources and services necessary to support its vision and purpose and to ensure achievement**
 * for all students.**
 * In fulfillment of this standard, the system:**

__**HUMAN RESOURCES**__
 * **5.1 Establishes and implements processes to recruit, employ, retain, and mentor qualified professional and support staff to fulfill** **assigned roles and responsibilities**
 * **5.2 Establishes and implements a process to assign professional and support staff based on system needs and staff qualifications** **as may be required by federal and state law and regulations (i.e., professional preparation, ability, knowledge,** **and experience)**
 * **5.3 Establishes and implements a process to design, evaluate, and improve professional development and ensures participation** **by all faculty and staff**
 * **5.4 Ensures that staff are sufficient in number to meet the vision and purpose of the school system and to meet federal and state** **law and regulations, if applicable**

__**FINANCIAL RESOURCES**__
 * **5.5 Engages in long-range budgetary planning and annually budgets sufficient resources to support its educational programs** **and to implement its plans for improvement**
 * **5.6 Ensures that all financial transactions are safeguarded through proper budgetary procedures and audited accounting measures**

__**PHYSICAL RESOURCES**__
 * **5.7 Maintains sites, facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, orderly, and healthy environment**
 * **5.8 Establishes and implements written security and crisis management plans with appropriate training for stakeholders**
 * **5.9 Implements processes and plans for maintaining and improving sites, facilities, and equipment**
 * **5.10 Provides technology infrastructure and equipment that is up-to-date and sufficient to accomplish the system's goals**

__**SUPPORT SYSTEMS**__
 * **5.11 Provides and coordinates support services that meet the health, counseling, nutrition, safety, co-curricular, transportation,** **and special learning needs of all students**
 * **5.12 Provides student support services coordinated with the school, home, and community**

__**IMPACT STATEMENT** __
 * A system is successful in meeting this standard when it has sufficient human, material, and fiscal resources to**
 * implement a curriculum that: enables students to achieve expectations for student learning, meets special needs,**
 * and complies with applicable regulations. The system employs and allocates staff well-qualified for their assignments.**
 * The system provides ongoing learning opportunities for all staff to improve their effectiveness. The system ensures**
 * compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations**