Procedure 4180 - Educational Research Involving District Students

Persons or groups wishing to use District staff or students in connection with an academic research project will submit to the Superintendent a written proposal which includes: 

1. Name of researcher(s), contact information, and academic credentials. 
2. Purpose and scope of the project. 
3. Method of study or investigation to be used. 
4. Extent of participation expected of student and staff. Proposals must be specific to the amount of staff and student time/resources will be required. 
5. Description of any student data that researcher(s) would like to collect and District-held student or staff data that the researcher(s) would like to receive for use in the project. 
6. Description of how the researcher(s) plan to protect and maintain the privacy of students and participants in the project. 
7. Use to which project results will be put. 
8. Benefits to the school(s) or the District. 

It is the researcher(s) responsibility to submit the proposal with enough information to allow the Superintendent to make a determination. 

The Superintendent shall evaluate the extent to which the proposal: 

1. Shows potential for improving instructional programs and strategies, 
2. Addresses a relevant educational problem, 
3. Avoids duplication of existing data or literature, 
4. Is designed to minimize expense to the District, and 
5. Is designed so as to minimize interruptions and demands upon the time of students and staff. 

The Superintendent will notify researcher(s) of his/her determination within four weeks after receiving the proposal.