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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To start, for a toddler, playing is learning. And the IS kids playing with the TCS kids is extremely valuable for them to not only learn but also for both sides to build empathy. IS is a phenomenal program, and while my child is not in IS itself, he is at TCS and I am impressed by what I have seen by the IS teachers.

We do need to cut some things, and I’d start with our bloated administration. Duran has created a cabinet of 48 high level administrators - this is the fat that needs to be trimmed first.

Our transportation costs are out of control. We are busing students to too many options. We need to figure out a way to reduce these costs significantly.

Finally, we need to improve our approach to supporting students with special education needs. Ideally, students should be identified early, provided with targeted interventions and strategies to help them successfully navigate the general education environment, and gradually develop the skills needed for increased independence. In an effective system, this progression would lead to a natural reduction in accommodations as students demonstrate success. However, in practice, we are seeing a trend where some parents and students continue to rely on 504 Plans and IEPs even when data indicates that the student is thriving without the need for these supports.

Do I think IS is a superior program - yes. Would I like it saved - yes. Should this special program also receive busing? No - busing should only be provided for students going to their home school. There - that will lower the cost per IS student from 23k to about 19k.[/quote]

Admin is getting cut. Can it be cut more? Of course. The report even recommended cutting assistant principals at the schools. And yes we are wasting too much on transportation for option programs. But those savings should be put back into school facing positions not preserving “ideal” programs.

Again I’m not hearing much more than it is a nicer place for kids with special needs to play.

For what it’s worth, the CPP program is probably underenrolled because it’s a terrible deal for working parents who have to pay full freight. All the costs of a private preschool with the terrible schedule of APS. Has nothing to do with the “quality” of the kids there (or perceived lack thereof). [/quote]

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