Committee flags language-access funding as too small for district needs
A committee member raised concerns that $5,000 budgeted for interpretation/translation is insufficient for roughly 173 limited-English students and many families speaking a home language other than English; staff outlined existing supports and said $5,000 covers interpretation/translation services only.
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Committee member Alex Kearney pressed district staff on whether the proposed $5,000 for interpretation and translation services is adequate given district demographics. Alex said roughly 11.88% of 1,458 students are limited-English proficient (about 173 students) and that 24% of families list a home language other than English; he asked whether two interpreters and $5,000 in contract funds are sufficient.
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