What is the District’s policy concerning overflow?
The District believes that the state mandate of 22/1 student/teacher ratio for grades K-4 should be strictly enforced for optimum learning in the lower grades. When the classes are filled for a particular grade in a neighborhood school, the district then determines availability in surrounding schools. Consideration is given to proximity to home and available space for the student and in some cases, any siblings. Transportation for overflow students is provided by the District. The District monitors the percentage of overflow assigned to the receiving schools and takes into consideration any special programs or needs the receiving school may have in a particular grade level. 11. Does the District provide a breakfast to students who qualify and if so, are the extras required to be thrown away daily? Is it possible for parents to set up a program to take these ‘extras’ to a shelter? The District does make breakfast available to students. Students qualifying for free/reduced meals receive
