Ordinance on the Uri Cantonal Secondary School (Secondary School Ordinance) (Mittelschulverordnung) - Subject Matter and Purpose

1. This regulation implements and supplements the Education Act in the area of middle school.

1. Where no provision can be derived from this regulation, the education legislation shall be applied mutatis mutandis.

2. Except as otherwise provided by federal and cantonal law.

1. The middle school provides students with fundamental knowledge and promotes their intellectual openness and ability to make independent judgments. It aims for a broad and balanced education.

2. It prepares students for university and other advanced educational institutions, as well as for demanding tasks in society.

3. The school fosters intelligence, willpower, and sensitivity in ethical, social, and artistic matters, as well as the physical abilities of its students.

4. It is committed to Christian-Western culture and democratic principles.

5. Within this framework, the school establishes an organizational and educational mission statement.

1. The canton operates a secondary school under the name "Cantonal Secondary School Uri, Collegium Karl Borromäus."

2. The Secondary School Uri is a public institution of the canton without its own legal personality.

1. The Uri Secondary School

a) offers a Gymnasium (academic secondary school for university preparation)

b) offers a continuing education school (WS)

c) supports students with exceptional talents

d) provides special educational services

1.1 Transitional Provision: The Executive Council designates the classes of the teacher's seminar for which the regulations specified by the Executive Council under the Ordinance on Secondary Education of November 13, 1985 (RB 10.2401) shall continue to apply.

2. The school may offer additional educational programs.

3. The establishment of new or the discontinuation of existing educational programs requires the approval of the Cantonal Council. The Executive Council issues the detailed provisions.

1. The grammar school typically follows the conclusion of primary education and lasts for six school years. For students with sufficient abilities, there is ensured mobility between the upper level and grammar school in the 1st and 2nd year of Secondary Level I.

1. The continuing education school follows the 3rd year of lower secondary education. It provides advanced general education and prepares students for vocational training that requires special prior education.

2. The education council regulates the specifics in a regulation, particularly the admission requirements and the standards for the diploma.

1. The support of students with extraordinary talents is governed mutatis mutandis by Article 12, Paragraph 1 of the School Ordinance (RB [10.1115](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/10.1115/de)). In addition, there is the possibility to take the matriculation examination early in individual or all subjects.

2. The secondary school council approves corresponding requests for gifted support at the request of the student and the teacher. Applications from minors require parental consent.

3. The secondary school council consults experts in its decision-making process.

1. The school establishes a vocational and career counseling service or participates in existing services.

2. If there is sufficient demand, additional appropriate school services may be provided.

3. The provision of school services is carried out, as far as possible, in cooperation with other cantons or private and public institutions. The government council concludes the corresponding agreements.

1. The secondary school is primarily open to applicants residing in the Canton of Uri. Admission is granted to those who meet the entry requirements.

2. The Canton enables all capable students residing in the Canton of Uri to attend the secondary school.

3. Applicants from other cantons may be admitted, provided there are sufficient study places available and the efficient utilization of the school and its departments allows for it. The governing council concludes the corresponding agreements.

1. Students are required to pay a reasonable tuition fee for attending classes and using general facilities that serve educational purposes. Additionally, they must cover the cost of educational materials.

2. For the first three classes of grammar school, the municipality of residence covers the tuition fees as well as the costs of mandatory educational materials.

3. The governing council determines the tuition fees. In doing so, it distinguishes between students residing outside the canton and those residing in the canton of Uri.

4. For the use of special facilities and services, the school administration may levy charges. In this context, the Fee Ordinance (RB 3.2512) and the Fee Regulations (RB 3.2521) are applicable by analogy.

1. The Secondary School Board determines the duration of the school year and the holidays. In doing so, it observes the educational framework plan.

2. The school year lasts at least 38 school weeks.

1. The lesson time according to the timetable is generally to be evenly distributed over the school weeks.

2. Each student is entitled to two half-days off or one whole weekday off from school per week.

1. An absence is considered to be an unforeseeable or unauthorized absence from school.

2. The school administration issues guidelines in this regard.

1. Leave is considered as the authorized absence from classes.

2. The school administration issues guidelines for this purpose.

3. The school administration may, with the approval of the middle school council, introduce a self-dispensation system for students.

1. The Education Council issues the curriculum and the timetable for the 1st and 2nd grades of the gymnasium (lower gymnasium).

2. The Secondary School Council issues the remaining curricula and timetables. It takes into account the interests of the primary school for the 3rd year of secondary level I.

3. The school administration, with the involvement of the teaching staff, prepares the schedules and assigns the teaching duties to the teachers.

1. The Education Council issues regulations concerning the transition of students into the first three gymnasium classes ([RB 10.1711](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/10.1711/de)) and for promotion until entry into the 3rd class ([RB 10.2418](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/10.2418/de)).

2. The Secondary School Council issues corresponding provisions for students of the other classes.

1. The Education Council determines the compulsory teaching materials for the first two gymnasium classes.

2. In the remaining classes, the teachers are free in their choice of teaching materials, unless otherwise prescribed by the school administration.

3. The school administration ensures that an appropriate cost framework is adhered to in the selection of teaching materials.

1. A department must not exceed a student number of 24 nor fall below 12 on a permanent basis. The educational council issues guidelines for the student numbers of specialized departments and elective courses.

2. The educational council decides on temporary deviations from the student numbers mentioned in paragraph 1.

1. The rights and duties of parents, as well as those of the students, and the disciplinary measures are governed by the Education Act and accordingly by the School Ordinance (RB 10.1115).

1. The school administration is responsible for the following disciplinary measures

a) Warning

b) Disciplinary remark in the report card

c) Temporary expulsion from school lasting more than three half school days

d) Permanent expulsion from school

2. The disciplinary measures pursuant to paragraph 1 are issued in the form of orders.

3. The teacher imposes other disciplinary measures. They must provide reasons for these measures to the affected parties. Their orders are final.

1. The Secondary Education Council employs the teaching staff.

2. Eligible for employment is anyone who possesses a qualified professional and pedagogical education. Furthermore, the minimum requirements according to Article 7 MAR (SR 413.11) apply.

1. The employment relationship of teaching staff is governed by the Personnel Ordinance (RB 2.4211).

1. The bodies of the school are

a) the Intermediate School Council

b) the Examination Committees

c) the School Administration

d) the Conference of Teachers

e) the Administration

1. The Secondary School Council consists of seven members.

2. The Director of Education shall ex officio assume the presidency. The remaining members are elected by the Cantonal Government Council for the regular term of office for cantonal authorities.

3. The school administration handles the secretariat of the Secondary School Council.

4. A representative from the school administration and a teacher delegated by the teachers' conference participate in the meetings of the Secondary School Council with an advisory vote. If necessary, the school administration also participates with an advisory vote.

1. The Board of Secondary Education ensures the successful and contemporary management and development of the secondary school.

2. It supervises the other school bodies.

3. Furthermore, it has the following responsibilities

a) To make decisions on educational matters, insofar as the decision is not expressly assigned to another authority

b) To issue general directives to the school

c) To establish the framework conditions for quality assurance and promotion of the school

d) To fulfill all other tasks assigned to it by this regulation

1. The Secondary School Council shall

a) issue the vision statement for the school

b) establish examination regulations

c) set guidelines for the further education and training of teachers

d) approve school experiments

1. The Secondary School Council has

a) to submit the employment application for the rectorship to the governing council

b) to elect the school's representatives to intra-cantonal and inter-cantonal commissions

c) * upon the request of the school management, with the exception of the janitorial staff, to appoint the administration and secretariat staff

d) to approve the assignment of special tasks

1. The Middle School Board shall have the following responsibilities

a) to determine the duration of lessons

b) to make the fundamental decisions regarding the establishment of school services

c) to approve the rules for absences and leaves of absence

d) to issue duty rosters for school management and for special tasks

e) to approve duty rosters for administration, teaching staff, special appointees, and other personnel

1. The Secondary School Council approves the budget, accounts, and any special credit requests to be submitted to the competent cantonal authorities.

2. It proposes construction projects to the cantonal authorities.

3. It approves the rectorate's annual report.

1. The Intermediate School Council may delegate tasks and powers under this regulation to another body of the school either generally or on a case-by-case basis.

1. The Secondary School Council elects the examination committees.

2. The examination committees conduct the examinations at the secondary school in accordance with federal and cantonal regulations.

3. The compensation of the members of the examination committees is carried out according to the Subsidiary Office Ordinance (RB 2.2251).

1. The Government Council appoints the principal or director (rectorate) upon the request of the Secondary School Council. The Secondary School Council appoints the remaining school administration.

2. The employment relationship of the rectorate is governed by that of cantonal employees. The rectorate bears full responsibility for the management of the secondary school. It is accountable to the Secondary School Council for its administration.

3. It is specifically responsible for

a) overseeing overall personnel management,

b) directing administration and janitorial services,

c) hiring temporary and substitute staff,

d) assigning special tasks to individual teachers,

e) managing facilities that serve the school operation.

4. The remaining school administration supports the rectorate in fulfilling its tasks.

1. The Conference of Educators is jointly responsible for the organization of the school operations and the further development of the school. It fulfills this task by particularly

a) providing consultations and opinions on all important school matters

b) being consulted in the appointment of the school administration

1. The Rectorate establishes the job descriptions for administration, secretarial duties, and janitorial services.

2. The job description for janitorial services must be coordinated with the office responsible for building construction.

1. The Government Council exercises the highest supervision over the secondary school system. It fulfills this task through the competent directorate.

2. It is also responsible for

a) appointing the personnel of the secondary school, insofar as the appointment is not delegated to a school authority

b) submitting the budget and the financial statement to the Cantonal Council for approval

1. The Education Council decides on educational policy matters for the 1st and 2nd years of secondary school. In doing so, it considers the interests of primary schools and middle schools.

2. It issues the necessary implementation provisions to ensure the coordination of the school systems.

1. Decisions of the middle school can be appealed to the Middle School Council via an administrative complaint.

2. Appeal decisions of the Middle School Council can be appealed to the Higher Court via an administrative court complaint.

3. First-instance decisions of the Middle School Council can be appealed to the Government Council via an administrative complaint.

1. Jurisdictional Conflicts Between School Authorities are Decided by the Secondary School Council or, if it is concerned, by the Government Council.

1. The Regulation on Secondary Education of November 13, 1985, is repealed.

1. This ordinance is subject to an optional referendum.

2. The Government Council determines when it shall enter into force. It may implement it in stages.