| 1.0 |
Parents or guardians must file a timely written request for
the student to attend the Barre Town School District with
the Superintendent of Schools prior to admission. The
request must state the reasons for the request and indicate
a willingness to pay the approved tuition rate. In all but
unusual circumstances, the request must be received by the
superintendent at least ten (10) days in advance of the
beginning of the semester for which admission is sought. |
| 2.0
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The
superintendent will discuss the request with the principal
and notify the person making the request of his/her
decision. If the request is granted, the superintendent will
notify the person making the request of the tuition rate, of
district billing procedures, and the district's policy on
transportation. |
| 3.0 |
Tuition payments by private individuals are to be made with
1/2 paid at the time of enrollment, and 1/2 due on the first
day of second semester. Payment shall be made by check in
favor of the Barre Town School District. The cancelled check
shall serve as proof of payment. |
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3.1 |
The
school system will not refund payments except for
extraordinary reasons as determined by the superintendent. |
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3.2 |
The
only exceptions to this payment schedule shall be tuitions
paid by a school district or a government agency. |
| 4.0
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Tuition may be waived by the superintendent for 20 school
days in cases where the parent shows good intention to
establish residence in the Barre Town District prior to
school opening in the fall but is unable to do so due to
circumstances beyond their control, or when a parent is a
resident but is required to move outside the Town before the
end of the school year. |
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4.1 |
Tuition wavers of more than 20 school days must be approved
by the Superintendent of the Barre Town School District, on
a case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to students
in the Union #61 district. |
| 5.0 |
Admission approval shall end with the school year in which
attendance is permitted and a timely request must be made
for the following year if continued attendance is desired.
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| 6.0
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Application Decision. In consultation with the District
representative who attended the Sending District's IEP
meeting, the principal or the superintendent shall review
information gathered from that meeting. The principal or the
superintendent shall also consider the student's attendance
record, whether admission would jeopardize the educational
program by creating an unfavorable student-teacher ratio in
the proposed student's class, and the disciplinary record of
the student when the student's misbehavior was not a
manifestation of the student's disability. |
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The
principal or the superintendent shall determine whether to
accept the student's application, following the above steps: |
| 7.0 |
Enrollment Agreement. If the student's application is
accepted, a duly authorized enrollment agreement shall be
executed pursuant to this policy. The responsibility for
payment of instruction, related services, and accommodations
shall be provided in such agreement and as outlined below. |
| 8.0 |
Excess Costs. In addition to payment of the regular
education tuition pursuant to a voucher, the Sending
District shall pay for any excess costs for specialized
instruction, related services, and/or accommodations under
the IDEA. |
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i.) |
Definition. "Excess cost" services are individually required
services not generally available as part of the School's
general program. |
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ii.) |
Excess costs include but are not limited to:
- Psychological services
- Physical and
occupational therapy
- Counseling (other than
school guidance counselor services)
- Evaluation and
diagnostic services
- Health services (other
than customary school nurse services)
- Social work services
- Parent counseling and
training
- Transportation
- Homebound/hospital
tutoring
- Individual aide, tutors
and other personnel required specifically for a student
- Assistive technology
- Interpreters, readers,
special devices, and other auxiliary aides and services
- Initial and supplemental
evaluations and re-evaluations
- Speech and language
services
- Resource Room services
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iii.) |
Notice. If excess costs will be charged for a given student,
the District will provide the Sending District with notice,
including the type and frequency of services to be provided,
the fee for the services, and the billing schedule. |
| 9.0
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Resolution of Disputes. Responsibility and costs (including
legal fees) for prosecuting and/or defending against IDEA
due process claims shall be borne by the Sending District.
This District will provide witnesses, as necessary. |
| 10.0 |
Procedural Responsibility. A Sending District, as the "Local
Education Agency" (LEA), "responsible district", and
"district of residence" under federal and state law, is and
shall remain responsible for ensuring that the student is
provided a free and appropriate public education under IDEA,
as applicable. |