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Parents urge St. Vrain Valley to drop June 1 exchange-student deadline, say policy blocks placements

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Two community members told the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J board that a new June 1 deadline for exchange-student admissions is preventing families from hosting and reducing placements; the board took no action during public comment.

Two local residents urged the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Board of Education on June 11 to revise a district policy that imposes a June 1 deadline for admitting foreign exchange students.

Debbie Odom, a Longmont parent and local exchange-student coordinator, said the December policy update added a June 1 deadline that has become a barrier for host families. "One in particular that I'd like to talk about tonight is this new June 1 deadline for…

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