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Single parent urges approval to keep daughter in same district; board approves transfer
Summary
Antonette Faircott asked the board to allow her daughter Madison Lewis to remain in Monterey Peninsula Unified, citing anxiety and reliance on a local support network; the board voted to approve the transfer.
Antonette Faircott told trustees her daughter, Madison Lewis, had attended Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) for preschool and elementary years and that moving her would disrupt essential routines and supports. "My name is Antonette Faircott, and I'm the mother of Madison Lewis," she said, describing anxiety and the importance of a stable environment.
Salinas City representatives noted the request did not meet the district's approval criteria and said the family's residence is closer to the assigned school. Trustees questioned the logistics of placing siblings in different districts and the implications for a single parent managing pickups and calendars.
After deliberation the board moved to allow student 252639 to attend MPUSD through the highest grade offered at the enrollment site; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff will notify parties and return to trustees with any counsel recommendations as requested.
