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Eastern Area SD posts special education plan draft for 28-day public review; board to vote in April
Summary
Board members were briefed that the district's 2026–2029 special education plan has been posted for a 28-day public review with an online feedback form; staff said the plan will return to the board for approval after the review and be submitted to the state by May 1.
District staff told the board that the Eastern Area School District has posted a draft of its 2026–2029 special education plan for the required 28-day public review period.
A district official explained the process: the plan is available online and the district created a Google form to collect community feedback during the 28-day period. Staff said they will compile community comments, make adjustments as necessary, and bring the plan back to the board for approval at the regular April meeting; the district then intends to submit the plan to the state on May 1.
The presentation emphasized that the special education plan covers program and case-management elements that the state requires and that district administrators have been convening teams of teachers and staff to address areas needing improvement. Board members were provided with a draft for information and asked to review it before the public posting.
District staff characterized the posting as an informational step required by state procedures and invited public participation through the online form; no final vote on the plan occurred at this meeting. The board approved a separate motion to take the special education plan item as informational and proceed with public notice and review.
