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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 6:30 p.m.

January 3, 2017 Board Meeting Agenda Item #21 Title APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5.23*+ Description New policy to address the s.1002.31, F.S. Controlled Open Enrollment requirement that allows parents from any Florida district to enroll in any public school that has not reached capacity beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.  Sarasota County students shall not be displaced by a student from another county who participates in the Controlled Open Enrollment process.  The Controlled Open Enrollment Plan must be adopted by School Board rule and is included with this policy for review.  The plan describes the procedures for determining student eligibility, preferences, provisions for siblings, the lottery process, transportation, appeals, school capacity and the timeline for the application process. Recommendation That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 5.23*+. Contact WHITE & ROCA/WARD Financial Impact N/A Attachment:  Policy 5.23 Controlled Open Enrollment.pdf Attachment:  COE Plan.pdf