Administrative Procedure: 221
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Background
Students vary greatly in their needs, and school programs require adaptability to meet those needs. While the variety of interests and desires of all parents and students cannot necessarily be met within the public school system, there may be instances which require the provision of alternative programs.
Procedures
Establishment of any such alternatives shall be governed by the following conditions/criteria:
1. The program must be consistent with District directions, Board policies and administrative procedures.
2. The program must fulfill a student need considered to be of priority to the District and which cannot be met in the regular program.
3. Incremental costs beyond program regularly funded by local and provincial revenue are to be minimal.
4. Admittance must be available to all District students on the basis of established criteria.
Reference: Sections 22, 65, 75, 85 School Act
Revised: May 2013
Procedure 221