The Board of Education accepts its responsibility for establishing attendance zones in such a way as to facilitate the educational program. Advance planning for new sites and buildings will be guided by the following criteria in determining school district lines:
- Educational needs of the students
- Proximity of students to school plants
- Safety of students
- Ages of students served
- Nature of the educational program housed
- Racial/ethnic balance
The Board of Education also accepts the principle of "controlled free zoning" for school attendance as follows:
- Students living in any given attendance area have first choice for school membership in that area.
- Where available space exists, students in other areas of the district may apply for membership up to the limit of the rated capacity of the school plant.
- Students choosing the option in (2) will provide their own transportation to the school and back home.
- Students choosing the option in (2) will agree to stay a minimum of one year in their chosen school.
Legal References: Connecticut General Statutes
10-55 Pupils to attend regional school.
10-226b Existence of racial imbalance.
10-226c Plan to correct imbalance.
10-226d Approval of plan by state Board.
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