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Board raises concerns about charter-school enrollment not mirroring district demographics
Summary
Board members pressed for action after staff said two authorized charter schools'Carbondale Community School and 2 Rivers Community School'serve smaller shares of Latino students than the district; staff advised contract language and outreach rather than immediate policy penalties.
Board members asked district leaders on Tuesday to press charter schools to better reflect district demographics after staff showed the two district-authorized charters enroll fewer Latino students than the district overall.
Director Tyler noted the district's overall student population is about 58% Latino and said Carbondale Community School and 2 Rivers Community School enroll roughly 30% and 35% Latino students, respectively. "That is…
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