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Board discusses Lakes Region special‑education consortium proposal and classroom behavior concerns; some members warn against segregation
Summary
The board reviewed a Lakes Region special‑education consortium proposal and a memorandum of understanding and also heard sustained concerns about classroom disruptions and inclusion, with multiple speakers insisting segregationist options be off the table.
The Concord School District Board of Education discussed a Lakes Region special‑education consortium and a related memorandum of understanding at its April 7 meeting, and board members, staff and public speakers debated whether shared services could reduce costs without moving toward segregated placements.
The superintendent said she received two documents from the Lakes Region: (1) a 10‑year consortium agreement focused on curricular exchanges and shared services and (2) a one‑year memorandum of understanding whose language the superintendent described as “fairly vague” and which referenced conversations about building a separate school. She told the board she has not finalized anything and would bring any proposal forward for board review before signing.
Board members and public commenters raised concerns. One board member said “we should…
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