Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Homeschool Policy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Glendale parent urges Princeton board to restore broader homeschool access to district classes
Summary
At public comment, Angela Solomon, a Glendale resident and homeschool parent, asked the board to explain why a previous policy allowing homeschoolers to take district classes changed and urged the district to consider a more open policy enabling homeschool students to enroll in offerings such as art and music.
During the public comment period, Angela Solomon identified herself as a Glendale resident and a homeschool parent and asked the board two questions: why the district’s previous policy that allowed homeschool students to take district classes was changed, and whether the district would consider a less restrictive policy allowing homeschool student participation in district classes beyond narrow programs.
"I'm Angela Solomon, a Glendale resident and a homeschool mom in our district," Solomon said. She noted that district meeting minutes did not clearly document the change and urged the board to consider more open participation for homeschoolers, citing particular interest in art and music classes and saying those classes were a reason she engaged with the district previously.
Board members responded that minutes and records would require review and that program-by-program staffing and capacity limitations can shape access. A board speaker noted the district’s strategic plan is public on the district website and encouraged ongoing conversation with staff about policy options.
No formal policy action occurred at the meeting; the comment was recorded and staff indicated they would follow up on documenting the prior policy change.
