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Public commenter urges Knappa to preserve Alt Ed as administration outlines plan to combine it with virtual program
Summary
During the June 4 budget review, Superintendent Dr. Fritz said Alt Ed will be refined and combined with the district's virtual education program rather than eliminated; a public commenter called the program beneficial and criticized perceived lack of transparency.
Superintendent Dr. Fritz told the budget committee that the district is not cutting the alternative education (Alt Ed) program but intends to refine it and combine it with the district’s virtual education option to reach a broader range of students.
During public comment, Nichole Mann said the district’s handling of the program had lacked transparency and argued the Alt Ed program should be retained because it had been "very beneficial to her student." Chair Derek Bangs and administrators acknowledged the concern and described the proposed refinement as an effort to increase enrollment and program viability rather than a program elimination.
Committee members asked for clarity on how the consolidation would work and what supports students in Alt Ed would retain; administration said they would present further details as budget decisions proceed. The transcript records the program discussion as part of the budget message and the public-comment exchange but does not include a board vote specific to program changes.
