The Governing Board recognizes the challenges to the academic success of children of military families caused by the frequent moves or deployments of their parents/guardians in fulfillment of military service. In accordance with law, the district shall provide such students with academic resources, services, and opportunities for extracurricular and enrichment activities that are available to all district students.
(cf. 5125 - Student Records)
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities)
(cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)
(cf. 6179 - Supplemental Instruction)
In making decisions about children of military families, including decisions regarding their enrollment, placement, eligibility for extracurricular activities, or waiver of any graduation requirement, the Superintendent or designee shall be flexible to the extent permitted by law and district policy.
(cf. 5117 - Interdistrict Attendance)
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6146.3 - Reciprocity of Academic Credit)
The Superintendent or designee shall work with parents/guardians and shall collaborate with local, state, and other agencies within and outside the state to facilitate the transition of children of military families into and out of the district.
(cf. 1020 - Youth Services)
(cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools)
(cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities)
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35160.5 District policy rules and regulations; requirements; matters subject to regulation
35179 Interscholastic athletics; associations or consortia
35181 Students' responsibilities
35351 Assignment of students to particular schools
46600-46611 Interdistrict attendance agreements
48200-48208 Persons included (compulsory education law)
49700-49704 Education of children of military families
51225.3 Requirements for graduation
51240-51246 Exemptions from requirements
51250-51251 School-age military dependents
60850-60859 High school exit examination
66204 Certification of high school courses as meeting university admissions criteria
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 10
1209 Transfer to inactive status list instead of separation
1211 Members on temporary disability retired list: return to active duty; promotion
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
1400-1482 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 29
794 Section 504
Management Resources:
CALIFORNIA TASK FORCE REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE
Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: Preliminary Final Report, March 2009
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, Educational Options Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/mc
Policy NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: February 23, 2010 Costa Mesa, California