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 New “Transparency” Rules

A. At least 30 days prior to adopting a school calendar, the board of education must hold a public hearing on the calendar, “addressing topics that include but are not limited to the total number of hours in a school year, length of school day, and beginning and end dates of instruction.” ORC 3313.48(B) (new) B. No calendar may reduce the number of hours scheduled for the coming year below the number of hours school was open for instruction during the previous school year, unless the reduction is adopted in a formal board resolution. ORC 3313.48(C) (new)  New “Calendar Cooperation” Rules A. Career-tech schools (JVSDs) ORC 3313.48(D) (new) No change may be made in scheduled hours or days unless first: 1. Must “consider compatibility” with JVS schedule 2. Must “consider impact” on JVS programs, opportunities, transportation, and graduation 3. Must provide advance notice of any change 4. Must enter into a written agreement specifying “reasonable accommodations” to JVS schedule B. Community Schools (transported to) ORC 3313.48(E) (new) No change may be made in scheduled hours or days unless first: 1. Must “consider compatibility” with CS schedule 2. Must “consider impact” on CS programs, opportunities, transportation, and graduation 3. Must provide advance notice of any change 4. Must enter into a written agreement specifying “reasonable accommodations” to CS schedule C. Chartered Nonpublics (transported to) ORC 3313.48(F) (new) No change may be made in scheduled hours or days unless first: 1. Must “consult” with nonpublic school 2. Must “consider the effect” on nonpublic school transportation 3. Nonpublic school must likewise “consult” with public school before it makes any changes in hours or days

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