#1 Discussion - Watch Video on 27% Rule / Discuss A'Ha moment https://www.mississippifirst.org/mississippi-first-releases-video-to-explain-the-27-rule/Links to an external site. Students should wat

#1   Discussion - Watch Video on 27% Rule / Discuss A'Ha moment

https://www.mississippifirst.org/mississippi-first-releases-video-to-explain-the-27-rule/Links to an external site. 

Students should watch the attached video from the Mississippi First blog post and then write a 100 word response on their biggest "Ah-ha" moment from the video. Also, the student should include a comment referencing the new Mississippi formula's approach to the 27% rule (see below). The student is then required to make a 50 word response to two other students posted "ah-ha" moment. Total of at least 200 words. 

New Mississippi Formula (MSFF) Impact on 27% Rule - Though HB 4130 will not repeal or amend the 27% rule, under MSFF, districts benefiting from the 27% rule will still pay a greater share than they pay under MAEP. This is because add-on programs like special education, gifted education, and career & technical education (CTE) are currently funded outside the operational cost and exclusively with state funding—meaning that the 27% rule doesn’t apply to funding for these programs. Under MSFF, these three programs will be funded within the formula—meaning that local districts will pay up to 27% of the cost of these programs, rather than 0%. In other words, while local districts will still pay no more than 27% of formula funds, the “pie” of formula funds will be somewhat larger under MSFF.

#2 Dropbox for Online Discussion - District Documents Protect Student and Teacher Rights (initial post is due by Wed)

LINK to LEGAL UPDATES FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: https://www.mediafire.com/file/piivg2yhixagrk3/May+2023+Legal+Update.pdf/file

District documents, including board policies, grievance procedures, student codes of conduct, and teacher and student handbooks, play a crucial role in shaping the educational environment. How do these documents outline and protect the rights of students and teachers? Consider how they address issues such as freedom of expression, privacy, disciplinary actions, and due process. Additionally, reflect on the effectiveness of these documents in ensuring a fair and equitable learning environment. How do they balance the rights of individuals with the need to maintain a safe and orderly school setting?

Choose one of the text, on-line sources, found in the LEGAL UPDATES FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Modules, and post a discussion using the guidelines below.  The module with the Attachments from 2023 and 2024 are located below Module 8.

Your Initial Discussion Post must include:

• Cite at least one court case for this issue in your response.
• Make at least one reference to an implication of this as a result of this issue.

On Line Discussion Criteria:

• Must make 1 initial comment with 2 responses to 2 of your classmates
• 50 + words for initial comment with 25 + for responses