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Parent says district denied transfer request for child with autism; staff to follow up
Summary
A parent whose son has level-2 autism said a requested transfer to Knightdale Elementary, which she described as a better fit, was denied; the superintendent and special-education staff offered to meet with the family after the meeting.
Ashley Forston, a parent of a child with level-2 autism enrolled at Lockhart Elementary, described an unsuccessful request to transfer her son Noah to Knightdale Elementary where she said an appropriate program is available. Forston said the district denied the request despite clinical recommendations and family logistics and asked the board what supports are available.
Superintendent Taylor and district staff (Doctor Hill and Miss Allred) offered to meet with Forston after the meeting to review placement options and supports. No formal reassignment or policy change was made during the session; the exchange ended with staff promising follow-up.
