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Board presses staff for clear plan as Innovations closure transition work continues
Summary
District staff outlined individualized transition steps for 52 students affected by the closure of Innovations and a more developed plan for Nibley Park students; several board members pushed for a project manager and questioned whether staff would follow a prior motion to create a program equivalent in a comprehensive high school.
District staff and board members spent extensive time on Jan. 20 discussing student transitions after the board's decision to close Innovations.
G5 administrator Brian (presenting alongside Director Connolly and counselors) said district staff began meeting with students within 48 hours of the closure decision and that counselors have met with all but one of the 52 affected students to discuss options and needs. Staff emphasized individualized "warm handoffs"—coordinated counselor‑to‑counselor contacts—and said Mindy Holmdahl, director of student…
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