Prior to School Board policy changes, an advertisement must be issued, and a public hearing conducted regarding the policy changes. This policy change is in response to new legislation from the state of Florida.  The legislation requires school districts to have a policy and a plan detailing how the open enrollment procedures will work.

The Florida Legislature recognized the value of an educational system that provides numerous and meaningful options for students and their parents. In order to promote and encourage parental involvement and ensure students have access to a school that meets their needs, the Florida Legislature enacted

Section 1002.31, Florida Statutes, which directs each school district to develop a controlled open enrollment plan. The Clay County School Board has developed a policy to establish how students may attend schools outside of their attendance zone.  Upon approval of this policy, the Clay County Open Enrollment Plan will be brought to the School Board for approval.

GAP ANALYSIS:

The Controlled Open Enrollment policy and plan allows the Clay County School District to make student school assignments using parents’ indicated preferential school choice as a significant factor; previously this has not been the case.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

The Clay County School District expects to gain student enrollment through enhanced program options and advertising of the Controlled Open Enrollment plan. Below are the numbers for the schools projected to be under 85% capacity for 2017-18, and the number of student seats available.

That the Clay County School Board approve the advertisement of Policy 4.06, Student Assignment, revised to comply with Florida Statutes 1002.31.