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District plans on-site alternative-education space at Carol High and proposes student materials fee amid budget pressure
Summary
Northwest Allen County Schools outlined plans to relocate its alternative/disciplinary placement program from ACLA to a secure, on-site space at Carol High School with live instruction and counseling supports; the board also heard a proposal for flat student materials fees ($40 preK–5, $60 6–12) to offset about $1 million in consumable costs and approved a locker purchase related to phone-storage requirements.
District leaders told the board they are moving forward with two operational changes they say will improve student services and fiscal sustainability.
Alternative education: Dr. Bidding described facility plans to convert space at Carol High School into a secure, supervised program for students currently served at ACLA. "We're knocking some walls down...we're trying to get a big open space," he said, describing open supervision areas, small conference rooms for instruction and secure exterior entrances. The district's construction partner estimated that, if site work begins in the second week of June, the project could be completed in time for the new school year.
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