To:

Members, Board of Education

From:

Maurice O. Green, Superintendent
Barbara Zwadyk, Interim Chief Curriculum and Organizational Development Officer               

Date:

April 3, 2009

RE:

Proposed Opt–Out Schools

A committee consisting of representatives from student assignment, transportation, facilities, and federal programs developed the attached proposed opt-out schools for 2009-10 NCLB sanctioned schools and alternate schools for magnet/year-round programs. Identification of these schools has been guided with the best interest of all students in mind.  Careful consideration was given to projected available capacity for 2009-10 without the relocation of mobile units and location requirements for Exceptional Children.

In the current school year, GCS has 25 Title I schools with board approved opt-out options.  For the 2009-10 school year, an additional 10 Title I schools are recommended as opt-outs.   

RECOMMENDATION:  The administration recommends board approval of an additional 10 Title I schools as opt-out options for the 2009-10 school year.

Attachment #1 - Proposed Alternate Schools for Magnet and Year-Round Programs 2009-10
Attachment #2 - 2009-10 Possible NCLB Sanctions and Proposed NCLB Opt-Out Schools v1
Attachment #3 - Projected Exceptional Children Class Locations for 2009-10