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Special education director reports 931 students, 'green light' on targeted improvement plan
Summary
Director of Special Education Jason Harris reported the district serves 931 special education students (102 in nonpublic buildings) and said the districts Targeted Improvement Plan received a 'green light' from the Nebraska Department of Education.
Jason Harris, Columbus Public Schools Director of Special Education, told the board that October is an intensive month for state reporting and that the district currently serves 931 special education students; 102 of those students attend nonpublic buildings. He said the district submitted required reimbursement totals and provided an age-group breakdown for state reporting.
Harris also reported that the districts Targeted Improvement Plan (submitted each May to the Nebraska Department of Education) met the NDEs review and received a green-light rating. The board packet includes staffing and reporting notes tied to state requirements; Harris listed ongoing work in state reporting and reimbursements.
