Board clarifies Hoffman Academy placements; district keeps reduced seat commitments
Summary
Board approved an agreement with Hoffman Academy that provides alternative/residential placements on an as-needed pay-as-used basis; administrators said the district reduced purchased alternative seats and currently maintains about two secondary seats.
Board members discussed and approved an agreement that formalizes the districtrelationship with Hoffman Academy for alternative placements.
Finance chair Lauren Lustig summarized the arrangement and emphasized Hoffman is used as an "as-needed" placement rather than a purchased seat: "Hoffman Academy isn't necessarily a seat by seat. It's as needed. So if we have a need, we say, 'Do you guys have any spots yet?'", she said. Administrators clarified that some placements are mandated (hospital or adjudicated placements) and noted the district currently has roughly two secondary seats available.
The board approved the agreement; trustees said the arrangement avoids paying for unused seats and provides flexibility for required placements.
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