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Board declines broad field-trip amendment after teachers and DLI families warn of harm to immersion residencies
Summary
A proposed amendment to Policy 6.5.0.01‑P that would have required "continuity of curriculum" for students remaining on campus during extended residencies drew extensive public comment from DLI parents and teachers; the proponent later withdrew a motion to send the amendment to policy committee and the policy remained unchanged that evening.
The Portland School Board on Jan. 13 considered a proposed amendment to its field-trip and foreign travel policy (Policy 6.5.0.01‑P) intended to strengthen curriculum continuity for students who remain on campus while classmates travel. Directors debated whether stronger language would protect students left behind or would be used to block long‑standing extended residencies tied to dual‑language immersion programs.
Director Englesman introduced the amendment and asked that the change be discussed…
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