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Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2006


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Special Meeting/Workshop

  1. Convene: 3:05 p.m.
  2. Public Comments: None
  3. Special Meeting re: Choice Programs Policy
    Motions:
    I recommend the Board approve Policy 5.016-ER Procedures for Choice Schools and Programs. - PASS
    Minutes: Dr. Robinson questioned if the appropriate range is clearly defined. Mrs. Burdick requested clarification on the following: 1) are additional seats available with the choice program; 2) the lottery system process; and 3) including gifted students. At Dr. Richmond's request, Mrs. Vreeland reviewed all revisions that were made to the Procedures Manual for Choice Schools and Programs. Dr. Robinson questioned what percentage of students should be allowed from inside the walking zone compared to outside the walking zone. Dr. Robinson requested clarification of the selection process regarding priority attendance areas.
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Paulette Burdick
      Second: Mark Hansen
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Sandra Richmond - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Nay
      Bill Graham - Aye

    I recommend the Board amend Policy 5.016-ER Procedures for Choice Schools and Programs to reflect the following change in language to section CID: "will be admitted." - FAIL
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Debra Robinson
      Second: Sandra Richmond
      Tom Lynch - Nay
      Sandra Richmond - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Nay
      Monroe Benaim - Nay
      Mark Hansen - Nay
      Debra Robinson - Aye
      Bill Graham - Nay

    I recommend the Board approve Policy 5.016 - Procedures for Choice Programs Schools and Programs. - PASS
    Vote Results:
      Motion: Sandra Richmond
      Second: Mark Hansen
      Tom Lynch - Aye
      Sandra Richmond - Aye
      Paulette Burdick - Aye
      Monroe Benaim - Aye
      Mark Hansen - Aye
      Debra Robinson - Nay
      Bill Graham - Aye

  4. Adjourn: 3:45 p.m.

   
                                             
   
   
   
                                           
   

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