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[b]When the BOE added the word "especially" to policy FAA, it put the heaviest weight on demographics.[/b]

From policy FAA:
Demographic characteristics of student population
Analyses of options take into account the impact of various options on the
overall populations of affected schools. [b]Options should especially strive to
create a diverse student body in each of the affected schools in alignment
with Board Policy ACD, Quality Integrated Education.[/b] Demographic data
showing the impact of various options include the following: racial/ethnic
composition of the student population, the socioeconomic composition of
the student population, the level of English language learners, and other
reliable demographic indicators and participation in specific educational
programs

An interesting discussion by the BOE on the implications of adding the word "especially" can be seen at the April 12, 2018 BOE meeting, around 45 minutes in:

https://mcpsmd.new.swagit.com/videos/20635?fbclid=IwAR3sFNjrzCOXlaiWKlKqMxuuCbLWC4lh_EimLEHL0Zxf-dZL8rMMH-NdDhc#60
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No, it didn't.[/quote]

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