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Board weighs NISA Virtual high‑school proposal, favors cautious 9th‑grade "bridge" start
Summary
The Nyssa SD 26 board discussed a proposal from OpenEd/NISA Virtual to add a high‑school (9–12) program; members raised concerns about Division 22 compliance, graduation requirements and staffing, and directed staff to explore a limited 9th‑grade "bridge" pilot and return with a formal March presentation.
District staff told the board that OpenEd (NISA Virtual) has proposed opening a high‑school portion of the virtual academy. Staff described the discussion as exploratory; they emphasized that any expansion would have to provide clear benefits for district students, meet certification and Division 22 requirements, and not erode the district's existing K–8 cap.
Board members pressed the presenters on teacher certification and compliance. One member asked directly about the…
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