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Meeting Date:
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11/8/2011 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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Untitled
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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14.6 New Board Policy on Disproportionality
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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In June 2010, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, along with 84 other school districts in California, was identified by the California State Department of Education as being disproportionate in the number of ethnic minority students who are in special education, overly represented in designated eligibility categories within special education, and students who are disproportionately suspended and put forward for expulsion. While MDUSD is not alone in facing this statewide and nationwide problem in terms of “disproportionality,” addressing this challenge is critical in order to meet the district goal of ensuring success for every student in our schools.
MDUSD convened a disproportionate representative advisory stakeholder group called the Equity Advisory Team. They met March 21, April 5, June 19 and October 18.
At the April 19 Board Study Session, draft policies were presented for review. The Board asked that the policy be shared with additional role groups. This policy was shared at The Leadership Institute for all district administrators, MDEA leadership, Nurses, Special Education staff, Psychologist, CAC and other role groups. All role groups agreed this final draft policy will guide our District in decision-making related to over representation and over-identification of ethnic minority children in special education.
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Funding:
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N/A
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Fiscal Impact
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N/a
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Recommendation:
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For information only. The draft Board Policy will return on a subsequent meeting for Board approval.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Felicia Stuckey-Smith - Director Student Services
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Signed By:
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Susan Petersen - Director of Elementary Support
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Signed By:
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Steven Lawrence - Superintendent
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