5120 - ASSIGNMENT WITHIN DISTRICT

The Board of Education directs that the assignment of students to schools within this District be consistent with the best interests of students and the best use of the resources of this District.

The Superintendent shall periodically review existing attendance areas and recommend to the Board such changes as may be justified by:

1. considerations of safe student transportation and travel;
2. convenience of access to schools;
3. financial and administrative efficiency;
4. the effectiveness of the instructional program;
5. maintenance of racial balance amongst the District's schools.

No assignment to schools or attendance schedules shall discriminate against students on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, religion, or ancestry.

The Superintendent may assign a student to a school other than that designated by the attendance area when such exception is justified by circumstances and is in the best interest of the student.

1. Every effort shall be made to continue a student in the elementary school to which the student was initially assigned.
2. Wherever possible and advisable in the interests of the students, siblings shall be assigned to the same building.

The Superintendent shall assign incoming transfer students to such schools, grades, and classes as may afford each student the opportunity to achieve their educational potential.

The Principal shall assign students to appropriate grades, classes, or groups within the Principal's building. This action shall be based on consideration of the needs of the student as well as the administration of the school.

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