Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/10/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Board Policies, Second Reading  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
7.16 Consider Approval of the Second Reading, Board Policy 6158 Independent Study  
Strategic Plan:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
6158 BP Independent Study  
File Attachment:
6158 .BP Independent Study Update.pdf
 
Summary:
With the signing of the 2024 Budget Act and SB 153, there have been three major changes to independent study programs for school districts. These changes include: ADA may now be claimed of any duration; Definitions of short-term and long-term independent study have been adjusted and the evidence for documenting student engagement in remote instruction has been revised.  
Funding:
 
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the second reading and adopt Board Policy 6158 Independent Study.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jeff Youskievicz - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Marc Lacey - Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services
Signed By:  
Jesse M. Najera - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Mark Staggs Moved, Member Brian Boatwright seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the second reading and adopt Board Policy 6158 Independent Study.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0