Encourage keeping students the priority in discussions and decisions.
At this time the current pressing issue is the Special Education matter. I am hopeful that the situation is resolved before December of this year when the term begins. If however, it is not, I would be particularly interested in encouraging healthy dialogue between all parties involved, specifically to the benefit of those affected by the outcome (certificated and classified employees, administrators, students and their families). SCOE has a solid reputation for operating quality special education programs, and I'd like to see the programs remain with SCOE if the fiscal issues with the districts can be resolved. Regardless of who runs the programs, there will be a number of challenges to work through and these special students must remain the priority in all discussions and decisions.
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