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Board approves private placements for special‑education students as administrators say district lacks in‑district placements
Summary
The board approved contracts to place several students in private special‑education schools after administrators said district capacity and student needs require out‑of‑district placements; trustees voted to approve the contracts, and discussion flagged rising costs and ongoing planning to examine in‑district options.
The Canal Winchester Board of Education voted May 12 to approve private‑tuition contracts for students whose needs the district said it cannot meet in‑house. The contracts cover placements at specialized providers including New Story Schools, The Learning Spectrum, Boundless and Bridgeway Academy for the 2025 school year.
Superintendent and administrative staff told the board that the students recommended for placement require services and settings the district cannot currently provide. A district administrator…
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