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School Board directs superintendent to study expanding foreign-exchange program; measure passes 3-2
Summary
The Indian River County School Board voted 3-2 to direct the superintendent to explore updating policy 5114 and the feasibility of a more comprehensive foreign-exchange program, with staff to return with legal review and recommendations.
The School Board of Indian River County voted 3-2 to direct Superintendent David Moore to study the feasibility of a broader foreign-exchange program and to return with recommendations and legal review.
Board member Jackie Rosario introduced the item, saying the proposal "is an item that is pretty straightforward" and is personally important to her as a former foreign-exchange host. The board’s current policy (Policy 5114, "Nonimmigrant Students and Foreign Exchange Programs") was last updated in 2016, Rosario said, and the charge approved Tuesday asks the superintendent and district counsel to review recommended changes and report back to the board.
The study will examine the district’s current practice — the backup materials showed one foreign-exchange…
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