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Board reviews first reading of new out‑of‑zone attendance policy tied to Assembly Bill 533
Summary
Director of school improvement presented a first reading of a proposed policy aligned with Assembly Bill 533; trustees pressed for clarifications on transportation, fees, priority enrollment tied to state 1‑2 star ratings, capacity limits and disciplinary denial language.
Ray Smith, the district's director of school improvement, presented a proposed new attendance policy the board will consider for second reading. Smith said the draft "is really taken directly from that legislation" and is being presented now so the board can offer feedback before the next reading.
Trustees focused on several issues they want clarified before a formal vote. Multiple trustees asked whether the district will provide transportation for students who attend schools outside their assigned attendance zone; Smith said the district's longstanding practice has been not to provide transportation for…
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