Trustees praise inclusion gains, press for data and community outreach after special‑education briefing

After Director Manley’s presentation trustees largely commended the special‑education team for program improvements and inclusion outcomes while probing for more detail. Trustee Olsen noted staff and Mountain House High School support at community events and welcomed the student trustee; Trustee Modi and others praised the district’s use of data and multi‑tier systems of support that reduce referrals. "We have the data to show yes, they're very ready," Manley said when describing transitions from SDC to general education, and trustees cited the district’s success moving students back to general‑education settings as evidence of effective programs.

Board members asked for follow‑up materials that would make the information accessible to families. Trustee Modi suggested creating a short vignette or clipped portion of the presentation for the district’s library; staff agreed to produce clips. Trustees also pressed staff on federal funding concerns and procedures for reviewing incoming IEPs; Dr. Nelisk said litigation could affect federal allocations and that worst‑case scenario the general fund would cover gaps. Trustees requested grade‑by‑grade trend lines showing how students progress over time.