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Board adopts revised preschool policy IGCG‑R; first reading held of IGCG program policy
Summary
The board approved the second reading of policy IGCG‑R to clarify preschool classroom types, eligibility, immunization and transportation language; the related program policy IGCG received a first reading with cross‑references to special‑education policies to be reviewed.
The Groveport Madison Board adopted revisions to its preschool rules and held a first reading of the associated program policy on June 2.
Policy IGCG‑R (second reading) passed unanimously after the board reviewed language clarifying classroom types (general, integrated, special‑education definitions), eligibility (children age three who meet state requirements), immunization expectations, and a provision that transportation for children with and without disabilities be provided "as required by law and when applicable in accordance with a student's individual education program (IEP)." Board members noted the policy is aligned to Ohio Administrative Code standards and to cross‑references in the district policy manual.
During the first reading of IGCG (the program policy), Amanda Bernowski (policy committee/staff) explained that the committee removed a specific reference to "homeless children" because those students are already covered under McKinney‑Vento protections and the change avoids unnecessary emphasis. Members asked staff to check cross‑references and to add citations for policies that touch special‑education programming (for example IGBA) before the policy returns for final action.
The board directed the policy committee to confirm legal routing and to provide suggested cross‑references prior to final adoption.
Next steps: policy committee to provide cross‑reference list and confirm OSBA/legal counsel review; IGCG to return for final reading when cross‑references and legal checks are complete.
