The South Dakota Board of Education Standards may promulgate administrative rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish the state accountability system based on achievement and other indicators including: (1) A definition of academic progress; (2) The method of calculating yearly progress in mathematics and reading for all public schools, including methods for determining both the status and growth; (3) A definition of four levels of student achievement, including a proficient level; (4) Determination of cut scores in mathematics and reading for each level of student achievement; (5) Establishment of the measurable objectives for academic progress; (6) Establishment of a system of sanctions, rewards, and recognition; (7) Establishment of the process for teacher and principal evaluation; (8) Determination of the criteria to demonstrate student preparedness for college and career for each public high school; (9) Determination of the method for calculating the attendance rate for each public elementary and middle school; (10) Establishment of an appeal process for public schools; and (11) Establishment of a process whereby the state accountability system will be periodically reviewed.
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