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SCHOOL BOARD WRAP-UP

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Here are some of the decisions coming out of the school board meeting

on Tuesday.

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board passed a resolution in favor of a public library adjacent to

Mariners Elementary School in Newport Beach.

WHAT IT MEANS:

Newport Beach officials have already approved funding for the

library’s design while a fund-raising group is trying to score $1 million

by the summer.

WHAT THEY SAID:

“It will obviously be an advantage to Mariners School, but will be

available for all students in the district,” said Supt. Robert Barbot.

Vote:

7-0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board received preliminary enrollment projections for 2002-03.

WHAT IT MEANS:

Newport Coast Elementary in Newport Beach will experience the largest

growth with a projected increase of 109 students.

WHAT THEY SAID:

“We can’t tell you the numbers make sense because we can’t see a

trend,” said Mike Fine, assistant superintendent.

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