LRSD Feedback

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* 1. In thinking about a reconstituted LRSD:
a. What are the considerations in returning to a locally elected school board?
b. Are there benefits to having an appointed vs an elected board for an interim time?

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* 2. If the LRSD has one or more schools that do not meet the exit criteria, there are options under a reconstituted district.

Discuss the pros and cons for the options listed below:
a. Schools that meet exit criteria are returned to local control, and schools that do not meet exit criteria remain under state authority;
b. Schools that do not meet exit criteria are closed and students moved to higher performing schools;

Discuss and identify other options.

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* 3. Schools that are currently the lowest performing should have access to the greatest resources, including the most effective teachers and administrators.
Are there different staffing assignments that should be considered?
What are the challenges to staffing schools with the greatest need for improvement?
What are the incentives and opportunities that the district provides to ensure highly experienced, effective teachers to seek high-needs schools?

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* 4. Additional student supports should be available to students in the district's lowest performing schools.
a. What are some options for additional academic supports and wraparound services that should be made available to schools that do not meet exit criteria that are not currently in place within the district?
b. Should private funds be utilized to make the supports available?