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Parent criticizes special-education budget as board reviews annual plan
Summary
A West Point parent urged the school board to increase special-education funding, calling the current allocation 'unacceptable.' Board staff presented the annual special-education plan describing federal Part B allocations, staffing funded by state allotments and a proposal to create a small specialized program for four elementary students.
A West Point parent told the school board the district’s special-education budget “is unacceptable,” urging the board to invest more in services so students can remain in the district’s schools.
“My son…has special needs. Quite frankly, it’s unacceptable,” Mike Snyder said during the public-comment period, identifying himself and asking the board to “invest in them” so West Point remains a community for every child.
The board then reviewed its special-education annual plan. Miss Roach said the plan relies on state allotments for school-age programs…
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