N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:30-5.5 : EDUCATION — EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS — IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS —5.5 - Review and approval process for the district improvement plan

(a) Within 60 days of the school district's receipt of the in-depth evaluation report, the CSA shall obtain district board of education approval for the proposed district improvement plan. The CSA shall submit to the Department the proposed district improvement plan, as approved by the district board of education. If the Department did not conduct an in-depth evaluation of the school district, the CSA shall submit to the Department the proposed district improvement plan, as approved by the district board of education, within 60 days of the final determination of the school district's placement on the performance continuum, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:30-4.1(f).
1. If the district board of education does not approve the district improvement plan, the district board of education may require the CSA and the in-district team to reevaluate and/or revise the plan. If requested by the district board of education, the Commissioner may grant a reasonable extension(s) of time for submission of the district improvement plan approved by the district board of education.
(b) Failure by a school district to submit a district improvement plan in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:30-5.4 and (a) above may result in the withholding of State aid, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:55-2, or, in appropriate circumstances, the initiation of intervention activities as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:30-6.2.
(c) The Department staff shall review the proposed district improvement plan to ensure it addresses all areas identified in the comprehensive review and the in-depth evaluation, if applicable. The Department shall ensure the plan contains measurable and attainable evidence-based objectives and strategies for achieving improvement, developing local capacity, and improving school district effectiveness in each identified area(s) of deficiency. The Department staff shall make a recommendation to the Commissioner proposing revisions to or approval of the proposed district improvement plan.
(d) The Commissioner shall review the proposed district improvement plan and the Department staff's recommendation within 30 days of receipt.
1. Upon approval of the district improvement plan, the Commissioner shall notify in writing the school district and shall ensure sufficient resources are allocated within the school district budget to implement the plan.
2. If the Commissioner determines the proposed district improvement plan needs revision, he or she shall notify the school district. The school district shall revise the plan in the manner and within the time specified by the Commissioner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:30-5.5

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3681(a), effective 12/4/2017