🧱 PHASE ONE: CORE DOCUMENTS

📘 1. Mission & Vision Statement

Mission Statement:
To provide high-quality, faith-centered education rooted in Islamic values, equipping students with both religious understanding and worldly knowledge to live purposeful, ethical, and impactful lives.

Vision Statement:
To become a globally recognized Islamic educational institution that fosters lifelong learning, character development, and spiritual growth through an accessible and accredited online platform.

🧑‍⚖️ 2. Governing Board Structure

• Appoint temporary or founding roles (President, Secretary, etc.)
• Define board duties and terms (1- or 2-year term)
• Document how future members will be selected

Document:

• Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
• Meeting structure (quarterly, annual, as needed)

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📜 3. School Bylaws

These are your “constitution.”

Needed for:

• Accreditation
• IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• General legal clarity

Includes:

• Purpose and name
• Leadership and board structure
• Membership (if applicable)
• Voting rules and decision-making
• How amendments are made

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🏫 4. School Policies Handbook

These will grow over time, but your starter version should include:

Core Policies to Draft Now:

• Non-discrimination statement (Islamic + legal)
• Enrollment requirements
• Attendance expectations (even for online)
• Grading and progress tracking
• Code of conduct (students and staff)
• Discipline policy
• Technology & privacy use
• Academic honesty

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🗂️ 5. Curriculum Overview (Map)

You’re already working on this beautifully! We’ll package:

• Categories and subjects
• Levels, modules, units, lessons
• Learning outcomes
• Sample assessments

✅ This will be a standalone curriculum document or section of your accreditation packet.

🔐 6. Data Privacy & Protection Plan

Especially since you’re online-based:

• How you protect student data
• Who has access
• Tools used (e.g., LearnPress, SSO, etc.)
• COPPA/FERPA alignment (basic compliance)

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