RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT

What are the district's responsibilities for ABC schools?
The school board is responsible for providing the appropriate instructional support, administrative staff, teachers, text books, materials, supplies, and curriculum.

Can the ABC school operate a before school and/or an after school program?
The school district may also agree to operate or contract for the operation of a before-school and an after-school program using the donated facilities. These terms, including control and oversight of the program, should be negotiated with the business and included in the contract.

Is the district required to provide transportation for students participating in an ABC school?
The school district is not required to provide transportation. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from the school for their children.

What are the potential benefits of this program to the district?
Districts may benefit from this program by reducing school and classroom overcrowding and offsetting the high cost of constructing educational facilities or fixing deteriorating facilities. Within the ABC school program, children also have more time with their parents because they commute together to school and work. Parents often volunteer in the classroom because of their close proximity to the school. The ABC school program also seeks to encourage other forms of business partnerships.