Scottsdale Unified School District No Dream Too Big . . . No Challenge Too Great

The Governing Board approved attendance boundaries for the 2003-2004 school year, which include grandfathering for all current high school students, middle school students, and fifth graders. Tuesday's 4-1 vote caps more than three years of discussion and public input on addressing growth and overcrowding in the northern tier of the District. A Special Report that includes details is available online at www.susd.org or from the Facilities Department at 480-484-6143.

In other action, the Board:

• Adopted changes to the Policy Manual that address the rights of homeless students, as prescribed by federal law. Admission, transportation, and equal educational opportunities were issues addressed in the policy changes. (Administrative Services, 480-484-6140)
   
• Accepted gifts valued at $55,300. Gifts were received from Arcadia Pride, Sequoya APT, Arcadia Football Booster Club, Saguaro Yearbook Staff, Arcadia Little League Girl's Softball Auxiliary, Saguaro Letterman's Club, and Josh Burns. (Finance, 480-484-6128)
   
• Approved a settlement agreement and release in the matter of SUSD adv. Document Technologies, in which each party agreed to pay its own attorneys' fees and costs. (Office of the Superintendent, 480-484-6120)

A summer construction update was tabled until the next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Education Center.
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