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Board hears that about two dozen students use Graduation Alliance virtual program
Summary
A district presenter said roughly 23'24 students are enrolled in the Graduation Alliance virtual program, which operates as a 0.333 FTE option allowing older learners to earn a diploma remotely while remaining connected to Orchard.
A presenter described the district's arrangement with Graduation Alliance, a virtual learning pathway for older learners that the board said is counted as 0.333 FTE when students remain connected to the district. The presenter said: "Bella Hutchison. She's she's part of the last night, partnership with Vicky Loveland," and later explained the staff role and program mechanics.
The presenter said there are "roughly 23, 24" students currently enrolled and that the program allows learners aged about 15 to 22 to earn a diploma remotely. "We don't allow students into this program, because we lose so much of the FTE. We wait until they're, they've aged out," the presenter said, describing local policy to limit early entry because of FTE implications.
Board members discussed how the program affects FTE counts and budget projections. The presentation framed Graduation Alliance as an additional option for learners who are no longer in traditional coursework and noted it does not confer athletics or traditional extracurricular participation.
