| Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
5120 - ASSIGNMENT WITHIN DISTRICT
The Board of Education directs that the assignment of students to schools within this District be consistent with the best interests of students and the best use of the resources of this District.
The Board shall determine periodically the school attendance areas of the District and shall expect the students within each area to attend the school so designated.
The Superintendent shall periodically review existing attendance areas and recommend to the Board such changes as may be justified by:
| A. | considerations of safe student transportation and travel; | |
| B. | convenience of access to schools; | |
| C. | financial and administratively efficiency; | |
| D. | the effectiveness of the instructional program; | |
| E. | a wholesome and educationally sound balance of student populations. |
No assignment to schools or attendance schedules shall discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, religion, or national origin.
The Superintendent shall be responsible for the assignment of all students.
Intra-district transfers of students from one (1) elementary building to the other will be permitted under the following conditions:
| A. | transportation needs can be met without altering current bus routes | |
| B. | classroom size balances will not be adversely affected | |
| C. | a conference is held between the parents and the principals of both buildings | |
| D. | transfers will only be permitted prior to the start of the school year and application for such transfers must be made by August 1st of the year the transfer is desired | |
| E. | the Superintendent or designee must approve the transfer |
R.C. 3313.48, 3313.49, 3319.01
Revised 8/92