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Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
April 10, 2007

To:	Members, Board of Education
From:	Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.
Date:	April 5 , 2007
RE:	2007-2008 Proposed Magnet and NCLB Opt-Out Schools

At the April 10 board meeting, Dr. Don Hare, executive director of federal and special programs, will present to the board an update on the proposed Magnet and NCLB Opt-Out Schools for the 2007-08 school year.

Please find attached the proposed Magnet and NCLB Opt-Out Schools. Staff met with board members during two administrative briefings (Thursday March 8 and Thursday March 22) to share these proposals and to answer their questions.

Attachment - Proposed magnet and NCLB opt-out schools

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.