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District reports IEP progress; board asks about 8:1:1 elementary capacity
Summary
Special education annual reviews are underway; IEPs are being updated and parent involvement surveys are being collected. Board President Cathi Root asked whether the Elementary School's current 8:1:1 classroom can meet projected needs for 2026–27; Director of CSE Michael Williams responded it appears likely but the district is monitoring numbers.
Director of CSE Michael Williams told the board that annual reviews for 9th-grade students are complete and 10th-grade reviews will finish the next day; IEPs are being updated as meetings conclude and parent involvement surveys will be mailed to SUNY Potsdam for compilation. He said the last of the high school annual reviews will be completed tomorrow.
When Board President Cathi Root asked about capacity in the Elementary School's 8:1:1 classroom for the 2026–27 school year, Mr. Williams replied, "as of now, it is looking good and they are keeping an eye on the numbers." The board recorded no formal action on special education placements at this meeting.
