Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/15/2024 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consolidated Motion
Type: Action
Subject: 16.6 Revision to Board Policy 6158: Independent Study
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Enclosure Board Policy 6158: Independent Study
File Attachment:
Board Policy 6158(a) INDEPENDENT STUDY .pdf
Summary: MVLA Board Policy 6158: Independent Study has been updated to align with new CSBA-recommended policies. Strikethroughs and in red is the language recommended to add to our policy.

These updates also align with current educational standards and practices, ensuring that students participating in Independent Study receive a robust and equitable educational experience. The revisions address changes in state requirements, incorporate best practices for distance and digital learning, and provide clear guidelines for student eligibility, instructional strategies, and evaluation procedures.

Approving this revision of the Board Policy will ensure that our policies are aligned with the latest updates to the Education Code.
Funding:
Recommendation: Approve the MVLA Board Policy 6158: Independent Study.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Grace Icasiano - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:
Teri Faught - Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
Signed By:
Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Thida Cornes Moved, Member Phil Faillace seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the MVLA Board Policy 6158: Independent Study.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Phil Faillace     Yes
Sanjay Dave     Yes
Catherine Vonnegut     Yes
Thida Cornes     Yes
Esmeralda Ortiz     Yes