The school board’s policy and governance committee is recommending approval of the new policy on Wednesday.
A set of attached rules identifies three administrators – the director of curriculum, director of pupil services and assistant director of special education – who will review all online classes to ensure they meet the same standards as traditional classes.
The rules limit online classes to high school students only, and require a professional staff member to monitor students as they take the courses.
Board member Karl Lowenstein said he is skeptical of virtual education and would have liked to see more emphasis on oversight in the policy.
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