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Colchester School Board adopts multilingual learners policy (F22)
Summary
The board approved the second and final reading of the multilingual learners policy (formerly titled 'Students who are English learners'), adopting VSBA-recommended definitions and retaining Colchester-specific language; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Colchester School Board approved the second and final reading of the district’s multilingual learners policy (F22), moving the policy from its prior title, "Students who are English learners," to updated language that aligns with Vermont School Boards Association recommendations.
Speaker 2 told the board the policy incorporated VSBA definitions and retained Colchester-specific language. Speaker 5 moved to approve the final reading; the board voice-voted and the motion passed ('Aye'). Speaker 1 noted the policy is important given a growing population of students who fall under the policy.
Board members said the earlier, more in-depth first draft prompted productive discussion and that the final document reflected needed clarifications from the 2018 version. There were no substantive amendments during the final reading and no negative votes recorded in the public minutes.
The adoption places the policy in the district policy manual and will guide identification, services and definitions for multilingual learners going forward.
