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District to formalize HD Karnes as standalone alternative school; USD 475 virtual school to open with 60 seats
Summary
Geary County Schools staff told negotiators that H.D. Karnes has been approved as a standalone 7–12 alternative school with its own building code and graduation rate, and that the district will open a K–12 USD 475 virtual school limited to 60 students.
District staff presented background and implementation details for two related programs: H.D. Karnes alternative school (now approved as a standalone 7–12 building code) and a district-run USD 475 virtual school (approved as a K–12 program limited to 60 students).
The presenter said the Karnes facility became available after the former “fresh room” was removed and that the district has worked since 2022 to formalize a standalone code, address transition and data-tracking needs, and establish staffing and program supports. “H. D. Karnes alternative school was approved by the Board of Education this spring, as was USD 475 virtual school, and both of those are their own separate…
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