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Board approves Special Education Annual Plan; staff cites maintenance-of-effort exceptions
Summary
The board approved the Special Education Annual Plan (Part B flow-through) after staff explained federal/state compliance, a temporary MOE shortfall that was addressed via state exceptions, and a $38,837.70 proportionate set-aside for services to parentally placed students.
District staff presented the Special Education Annual Plan (Part B flow-through application), explaining that the application formalizes how the school division complies with federal IDEA requirements and Virginia Board of Education regulations. The presenter reviewed maintenance-of-effort (MOE) rules and explained that initial FY25 MOE tests returned negative results but that exceptions were submitted and subsequently accepted by the state, allowing the division to meet MOE compliance for FY25.
The presenter described funding lines (6-11 for school-age, 6-19 for early childhood), the required proportionate set-aside for parentally placed private/homeschooled students ($38,837.70), and staffing funded through flow-through funds (16 FTE covered in 6-11 funding, including special education teachers and paraprofessionals). Board members asked clarifying questions about fund usage and services provided off-site; the presenter said related services (speech, occupational, physical therapy) can be provided in private-school locations or through walk-in services.
Nut graf: The board approved the Special Education Annual Plan and authorized staff to finalize the application for superintendent signature; staff will submit the plan before the stated deadline after incorporating board feedback.
Ending: The presenter confirmed the plan’s timeline and next steps; the board approved the motion to adopt the plan.
