Committee discusses replacing 17‑year‑old summer‑school rule with broader summer programming policy
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Summary
Policy 5‑07 (summer school eligibility) was discussed for information only. Staff recommended replacing the old policy with a new 'summer programming eligibility' policy clarifying enrollment priority for FCPS students, budget dependence and the distinction from extended‑school‑year services for students with disabilities.
The Frederick County Public Schools Policy Committee discussed Policy 5‑07 (summer school eligibility) Oct. 22 and signaled support for drafting a replacement policy titled “Summer Programming Eligibility.”
Staff told the committee the existing policy dates from 2008 and is too narrow; they proposed a broader statement that would limit priority for summer programming to currently enrolled FCPS students, permit out‑of‑district or homeschooled students to participate when space is available and a tuition formula is applied, and explicitly state that summer programming offerings are budget‑dependent and may vary year to year.
Staff also recommended clarifying that Extended School Year (ESY) services for students with disabilities are not governed by the summer‑programming policy because ESY is provided as part of individualized special‑education services under IEPs. Committee members asked staff to address partnerships (for example, community organizations or Parks & Recreation programs held on school property) and to document any tuition or fee formulas used for out‑of‑district participants.
The item was presented for discussion only; no committee action was taken. Staff said they will return with written language and a proposed draft for committee review.