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Board to consider resolution reaffirming commitment to students with disabilities at March 2 meeting
Summary
Mrs. Gravel presented a resolution formalizing the district's commitment to accessible, inclusive services for students with disabilities and asked the board to place the item on the March 2 agenda for a formal vote and continued accountability.
Mrs. Gravel presented a proposed resolution on Feb. 23 asking the Burke County Board of Education to reaffirm the district’s commitment to welcoming and supporting students with disabilities, expand accessibility and accommodations, strengthen family engagement, and regularly report progress to the community. The resolution frames inclusion as a district priority and aligns the timing with Disability Awareness Week in March and an inclusive talent show planned for March 13.
The resolution text cited federal and state protections for students with disabilities and asked the board to go beyond minimum compliance, describing measures such as ensuring meaningful access to instruction, accommodations, and extracurricular participation and engaging families in planning and transparency.
Board members agreed to place the resolution on the March 2 agenda for a formal vote and further discussion.
Why it matters: The resolution, if adopted, would set a public expectation for how the district communicates progress and engages families about special-education supports and inclusion practices.
What’s next: The resolution will appear on the March 2 agenda for formal consideration by the full board.
