Acceleration Protocol
| Tracking # |
2023-24-036 |
| Submitted | Dec. 2, 2023 |
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From: Forest Gregg
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
An up to date copy of the acceleration protocol referenced in School Board Policy 5170 https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/aaps/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
The relevant section is quoted below:
The Superintendent shall, in cooperation with the Board, provide a protocol for administration, faculty and families when grade acceleration is under consideration This protocol will provide a timeline for decision-making and clearly outline all steps and evidence/documentation required to thoughtfully proceed with such a consideration.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Forest Gregg
From: Ann Arbor Public Schools
Dear Forest:
Per your FOIA request received in our office on December 5, your request
has been denied and provided within the required timeframe of five
business days.
This note, along with the attached documents, certifies that a reasonable
and diligent electronic and physical search has been conducted to produce
any responsive records.The result of search concluded that no updated
version of Board Policy 5170 exists. The most current version is the one
posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/aaps/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
Please find attached the following documents that further address your
request:
- FOIA Certification Letter
- FOIA Response Form
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincere regards,
John Gasloli
FOIA Coordinator
Ann Arbor Public Schools
From: Forest Gregg
Dear Mr. Gasloli,
My request was not for an updated policy. The policy says that the superintendent must create a separate protocol, it is the protocol I am requesting.
From: Ann Arbor Public Schools
Dear Forrest:
As stated in my email of December 6, please access this link to find
district policy on student reclassification and retention:
https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/aaps/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
Specifically please reference board policies and associated attachments for
the requested "protocol" for student reclassification: 5160, 5160R.01,
5170, 5170.R.01, 5170.R.02.
Sincere regards,
John Gasloli
FOIA Coordinator
Ann Arbor Public Schools
From: Forest Gregg
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it. Please excuse my misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Forest Gregg
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