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Requests that would in and of themselves
improve racial balance at both the assigned
school and the requested school may be
approved, if and only if, the transfer request in
and of itself would contribute to an improvement
in the class sizes at both the assigned school
and the requested school.
Requests that do not fit into either of the above
situations are considered on a case-by-case
basis on a year-by-year basis. None of these
require the district to approve, but may serve as
grounds for consideration:
• Requests where there is a legitimate
medical justification. A written statement
from a medical doctor stating the specific
medical reasons for the request is
submitted with the request.
• Requests where a sibling or household
member has been involuntarily transferred
and would require the parents/guardians to
have students at more than one elementary
school.
• Requests where a change of residence
from one area to another within the district
occurs and the request is to finish the
school year.
• Requests that improve class sizes.
The district transfer committee will meet at least
twice annually to review the elementary and
middle school voluntary transfer requests.
The Superintendent may select a committee
representative of the community schools to
study boundaries prior to making a
recommendation to the Board.
An effort will be made to keep class size at the
lowest level possible.
VISITORS
To ensure a safe school environment, all
visitors must report to the school office upon
entering the building and obtain a visitor’s
badge to be worn while in the building.
Parents are invited to visit their child’s room.
Teachers or the principal should be contacted
to arrange an appropriate time for such visits.
Children who are not enrolled in the building are
not allowed to visit the classrooms.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are a valuable part of the education
process. Parents are encouraged to be a
participant at the school. For the safety of the
students, all volunteers are required to
complete the Application for Temporary
Assignment Working with Elementary Students.
Class Size (Board Policy 600.6)
Elementary class size standards and boundary
lines for attendance purposes shall be reviewed
annually in March by the Board of Directors
upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
Boundary lines for attendance purposes may be
changed due to class size standard, enrollment
patterns, educational programs, district
resources and other factors.
DISTRICT SECTION
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