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Medford board declines proposed extra funding language for Valley School charter contract
Summary
After discussion about the Valley School of Southern Oregon's staffing, facilities, and funding challenges, the Medford School District 549C Board agreed in an informal poll not to include proposed additional funding language in the charter contract; the contract will return for future approval.
The Board reviewed a proposed charter contract for The Valley School of Southern Oregon and discussed recommendations from a collaborative committee including charter representatives, board members, and district staff. Board members discussed a proposal to increase the school’s funding allocation over a three-year period; supporters cited the school’s financial constraints, facilities and staffing challenges, while others raised concerns about district financial pressures and precedent for other charters.
"Following discussion, the Board conducted an informal poll and reached consensus not to include the proposed additional funding language in the contract," the meeting record states. The contract will be revised and returned at a future meeting for formal approval.
