GISD to address deaf school program
By CHAD BLACKSHEAR
Herald-Banner Staff
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Independent School District Board of
Trusteesis slated to discuss and possibly approve a contract with the
Greenville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf when it meets
Tuesday evening.
According to the agenda packet, the Greenville Regional Day School
Program for the Deaf serves eligible students under 21 years of age
who reside in a member district of the shared service arrangement
agreement.
Greenville ISD serves as the fiscal agent for 22 other participating
districts.
Trustees are scheduled to consider revisions to comply with new
requirements of the Texas Education Agency to address how non-member
local education agencies or charter schools may request services.
The revisions clarify the roles and responsibilities of participating
member districts. Greenville ISD administrators are recommending the
district to enter into the agreement with the Greenville Regional Day
School Program for the Deaf.
The board will also:
• Receive principal’s reports from all campuses;
• Receive reports regarding Project Graduation, upcoming board
training and the Texas Association of School Boards 2009 Summer
Leadership Institute; and
• Recognize the 2009 TASB Media Honor Roll recipient;
• Discuss finance reports regarding the 2008-2009 budget status,
federal stimulus programs and an update on the 2009-2010 budget.
The Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the Wesley Martin Operations
Center, located at 4004 Moulton.
Source:
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