Revisions of policies and standards of the North Central Association for the approval of occupational secondary schools are mainly related to those of board/staff relationship and pertain to aspects of operating policies, superintendent responsibilities, channels of communication, board meetings, working relationships, and employment policies. A new policy procedure has been adopted that involves innovative and unusual educational designs which are substantive deviations from the standards; the intent of the procedure is to encourage innovation under controlled circumstances so that prospects for success are improved. Sections of the brochure are divided according to: policies, standards, amendment procedures, appeals procedures, organization and procedures, and rulings of the administrative committee. (EA)