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Section L:

File: LBC

 

SHUTESBURY SCHOOL COMMITTEE

RELATIONS WITH NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

In accordance with state law, the School Committee will approve a private school when it is satisfied that the school equals that of the municipality’s public schools in thoroughness, efficiency, and progress made.

All of the following steps are required for approval of a private school:

  1. The school submits a letter of application to the Superintendent of Schools.

  2. The school completes all items on the "Checklist for Approval of a Private School” and submits required documentation.

  3. The Superintendent or designee reviews the submitted materials.

  4. The Superintendent or designee visits the school.

  5. The school makes a presentation to the School Committee.

  6. The Superintendent makes a recommendation to the School Committee.

  7. The School Committee takes formal action on the recommendation.

  8. The school is notified of the School Committee's decision.

The School Committee will act reasonably and in good faith to carry out its statutory approval function.

If substantial changes are made in the private school’s program, the school must seek renewed approval.

The School Committee recognizes that many worthwhile contributions are made to this community by parochial and other private schools. Therefore, it will cooperate with these schools in matters of mutual benefit when law does not expressly prohibit this cooperation.

SOURCE: MASC – Updated 2022

LEGAL REFS.:          M.G.L. 40:4E; 71:48 and 71D; 71B:4; 74:4-7A; 76:1

Reviewed by Shutesbury Policy Committee 9-19-24

First Read by Shutesbury School Committee 10-17-24

Second Reading, First Vote by Shutesbury School Committee: 11-21-24

Final Vote by Shutesbury School Committee: 12-19-24