District outlines Non-Traditional Learning & Support Center proposal, staffing and programs

District administrators presented a proposal to open a Non-Traditional Learning and Support Center (NTLSC) at 2508 27th Street to consolidate three programs: Pathways (grades 5–10, Tier 3 interventions), Rule 17 (statutorily required placements for expelled or reassigned students), and Compass Academy (an alternative high-school pathway for grades 11–12 and age-19 students). The NTLSC proposal was included in the board packet and discussed as an agenda item.

The staffing model in the proposal lists total new and existing FTEs across the three programs: classified (building secretary 1.0 new; paraeducators 3.5 total with 2.0 new), certified (regular education teachers 2.0 with 1.0 new, special education teacher 1.0 new, Rule 17 instructor 0.7 existing) and a hybrid Student Support Specialist (1.0 FTE requiring School Counselor, School Social Worker, or LMHP certification). The document describes shared services (Imagine Learning online platform, district mental-health staff, school nurses, transportation) and program outcomes tied to transitions back to regular settings, out-of-district placements, or Compass Academy completion.

The board packet described program parameters for Rule 17 placements (signed placement agreement, accountability point system for severe infractions) and Compass Academy graduation requirements (minimum 200 credit hours or alternative education diploma rules, 90% attendance requirement, FAFSA completion). Board discussion recorded the plan and described planned next steps for staffing and implementation. The transcript records the proposal as an informational and planning item; listed new FTEs and program rules are included in the packet.

Provenance: NTLSC proposal document and board discussion recorded in packet and minutes.