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Options in Education program reports growth, 25 enrolled and eight contracted seats

Mineral Point Unified School District Board · September 10, 2024
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Amanda Heisner told the board Options currently serves 25 students, including eight contracted from neighboring districts; staff explained the $12,000 contracting fee and capacity constraints, and described program outcomes and curriculum choices.

Amanda Heisner, an Options teacher, briefed the board on the district's Options in Education alternative program and asked the board to note capacity and funding issues.

"We currently have 25 students who are participating in the program," Heisner said, adding that eight of those are contracted from two neighboring districts. She described Options as a flexible, off-campus setting used for credit recovery, acceleration and students with social-emotional needs;…

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