For purposes of this part and unless otherwise specifically stated herein, the following terms shall mean:

1. (1) “Administrative technology” means use of technology for administrative management functions;
2. (2) “Department” means the Department of Education;
3. (3) “Instructional technology” means the use of technology to support or to enhance classroom instruction;
4. (4) “Legislative Audit” means Arkansas Legislative Audit and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee;
5. (5) “Management structures” means the organizational model used to administer the school district;
6. (6) “Performance accountability” means the accountability system that ensures that students are progressing in academic achievement;

7. (7) “Public accountability” means procedures in place to ensure that the public is accurately informed regarding:

   1. (A) The school; and
   2. (B) Its comprehensive educational plan to improve student achievement;
8. (8) “Self-assessment instrument” means an evaluation instrument developed by the Department of Education that guides the district in assessing the district’s status on each of the identified best practices; and
9. (9) “State board” means the State Board of Education.