Reminder to those attending tonight - the board is obligated to provide opportunity for public comment before making decisions on anything. Therefore if after tonight's public session there are significant new proposals or changes to the budget that have not been publicly discussed or advertised by the board, the public has the right to an opportunity for comment. Though we might expect that this will be stifled, you do have a right to stand and request to be heard. Take careful note of the response. Given the pattern of secrecy and the weight of tonight's decisions, be on the lookout for surprises - and assert your right to be heard!
Mother Bear
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Does anyone know what the three agenda items listed under Special Education are about? All are agreements with private or alternative schools, including Delaware Valley High School. Perhaps these are routine agreements - but I don't recall any discussion about the other two schools, and there are no addenda to refer to on the website. I am concerned that abrupt changes are in the works for our special education system, with no opportunity for public input. I hope that is not the case. Enlighten me, please.
Also, check out these items:
5.1.
Approval, Rescind October 24, 2007 Board Action Approving Employment Contract for Superintendent of Schools
5.2.
Approval, Employment Contract for Superintendent of Schools
What does this mean?
No significant changes as far as I know to special education. One of the schools does the Extended School Year for kids who need extra help in the summer, DVHS is the new site in Bucks (which will cost more money than the old $6,000 because our districts demanded more than Philly) and the other was another optional alternative. Nothing out of the ordinary.
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