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2 <br /> Ms. Artie Dimberg, Assistant Superintendent of Sc hools, speaking about "No <br />Child Left Behind," said that originally three City schools were placed on a watch list as <br />not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), but since that time Johnson School has <br />been removed from the list because the way the informati on is analyzed has been <br />adjusted. Ms. Dimberg said that the Schools were just notified that Jackson - Via School <br />has also been removed from the list. She said Clark School remains on the list, but the <br />Schools have also asked that the information also be ad justed and she is optimistic that <br />Clark will be removed from the watch list. She said, however, that if it is not removed <br />the Schools are prepared to move forward with notification about choice if necessary. <br />Ms. Dimberg noted that the Title I fund alloca tion stays with the affected school the first <br />year after choice is required. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox asked if the School Board has discussed sending master teachers to Clark <br />School. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dimberg said the School Board could have that discussion, but said they are <br />always looking to have the very best at Clark when there is an opening. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards expressed concern about what parents at other schools would think <br />about moving master teachers to Clark. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said if the State passes a budget the Schools could get ex tra funds, and <br />said if that is the case the Schools may want to divert additional funds to Clark. <br /> <br /> Ms. Bowen said she does not think putting more money into Clark is the solution. <br />She said it is an issue of parenting as well as good teaching. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richa rds said having a good pre - school program is also important. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dimberg said the Schools have an instructional master plan that includes <br />intervention and that plan will be in place in the coming year. She said major strides <br />have been made instructional ly in the last two years. <br /> <br /> Ms. Bowen said that the deadline for receipt of applications for the <br />th <br />Superintendent position was April 8 and the School Board will meet with the <br />th <br />consultants on April 21. Interviews are expected to begin on April 24 . She sa id the <br />Board still needs to decide on a public process. She said the Board hopes to make a <br />decision no later than the second week in May. <br /> <br /> The meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br />______________________________ ____________________________ <br />President Clerk <br /> <br />