Agenda - 11-10-1998 - Attachment #7

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Transition Programs In June, 1999 fifth and eighth grade students who do not demonstrate proficiency in reading, mathematics, and writing at their grade level will be required to attend summer school. If they still are not proficient after summer school, they will be retained or placed into a transition program. Transition programs will be designed to accelerate students' learning as quickly as possible so that they can be promoted to the sixth or ninth grades. It is anticipated that there will be significant costs associated with implementing transition programs. Limited English Proficiency Program A task force is now working on a report that will make recommendations for providing improved services to LEP students. The number of LEP students in our district is increasing rapidly, particularly among the Hispanic population. One of the purposes of the study is to identify how other agencies in the community can support these students and their families. Exceptional Education and Section 504 Students Most years we fmd it necessary to increase the resources for exceptional education students because the number of students requiring services continues to increase and the severity of their needs intensifies. The specific types of positions that will be needed can be better determined next spring. The second-year implementation of a report on Section 504 services calls for the addition of a Section 504 teacher to serve middle school students. Positions Associated with Growth or Equity Our student enrollment increased by 308 students this year and, surely, will continue to grow next year. In order to serve a growing population and to provide equitable allocations to schools when students are redistricted next year, there may be a need for some additional locally funded positions. Cc: Board of Education Principals