o7The following is from the Sept. 13...

o7The following is from the Sept. 13 Laguna Beach Unified School

District board meeting:

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Class Size Reduction

The school board unanimously voted to approve submission of the

application to participate in the 2005-06 kindergarten through

third-grade class size program to reduce class sizes, especially for

reading and math classes.

WHAT IT MEANS

The program was implemented eight years ago to improve the

educational program. The district gets incentive money from the

California Department of Education to implement a pupil to teacher

ratio of 20-1. Reducing first-grade class size is the top priority.

Anticipated revenue is $609,748.

Interdistrict Attendance Agreements

The school board unanimously voted to approve interdistrict

attendance so that resident students can attend other school

districts.

WHAT IT MEANS

The plan will allow resident students to attend another school

district; the agreement is based upon factors that will positively

affect student achievement and welfare. The district will experience

a reduction in expenditures associated with student instruction as a

result of reduced student enrollment.

The next Laguna Beach Board of Education meeting will be 7 p.m.

Sept. 27 at the district office, 550 Blumont St. Information: (949)

497-7700.