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Policies, Procedures, and ComplianceWhen reviewing suspensions by ethnic distribution, MGT found that Hispanic and AfricanAmerican students had disproportionate rates of suspensions when compared to the totalsubgroup population.Considerations for Issue 4‐11:• Review the referral, assessment, and placement processes for identifiedpopulations of disproportionality. It is suggested that these data be disaggregatedby referral source and presenting problems. The district should further identify aremediation so no racial group is unfairly targeted for special education services.• Work with schools with disproportionate or high suspension rates regardingalternatives to out‐of‐school suspension. The BEST program adopted by manyschools in the district is an example of how schools have improved studentdiscipline.Cost Implications for Issue 4‐11:There are no additional costs to the district for this consideration, which can beimplemented with existing resources and staff.Issue 4‐12: Dispute Resolution Process, Local Mediation, and California Department ofEducation Complaints and Legal Expenses.In the period 2004‐2009, for MDUSD there were 105 due process cases; 32 complaintsregistered to the California Department of Education; and 43 cases referred to localmediation. Requests for dispute resolution have decreased and issues have moved to localprocedures as noted in Exhibit 4‐11.EXHIBIT 4‐11MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTIMPARTIAL DUE PROCESS, COMPLAINTS, AND LOCAL MEDIATIONSCHOOL YEARS 2004‐05 THROUGH 2008‐09CALIFORNIADEPT OF EDCOMPLAINTSYEARDUE PROCESSCASES CLOSEDDUE PROCESSOTHER STATUS2004‐05 32 62005‐06 15 14 Withdrawn/Dismissed 12006‐07 13 6 Withdrawn/Dismissed 102007‐08 31 7 282008‐09 14 2 Open 8 (2 open) 15Source: District CASEMIS data, 2009.LOCALMEDIATIONBased on district budget reports, there were $750,000 of legal expenses for the specialeducation department with an additional $75,000 of other miscellaneous monthly legalMGT of America, Inc. Page 4‐19
Policies, Procedures, and Compliancecosts during the last year. There is concern that some expenses were duplicated becausethe bills were not properly reviewed before submitting the claim for payment. The SpecialEducation Department attorney, in the opinion of some, may be performing duties (such aspreparing individual notices and letters) that should be done locally within the departmentand by clerical staff.Considerations for Issue 4‐12:• Implement consistent due process procedures and FAPE for students withdisabilities to continue to decrease litigation and parent complaints against thedistrict.• Hire the MDUSD staff attorney to serve as legal counsel and litigate specialeducation due process cases.Cost Implications for Issue 4‐12:The staff attorney position is in the current budget.Issue 4‐13: Special Education Procedural Handbook.The Special Education Procedural Handbook is out dated and does not reflect the currentprocedural directives from the Department of Pupil Services. The handbook is important tothe day‐to‐day operation in the schools to ensure compliance with state and federalregulations as well as district procedures. Examples might include a reference to IEPrequirements, evaluation timelines, and eligibility criteria for special education orprocedures for requesting additional support for a student with a disability.An up‐to‐date Special Education Procedural Handbook can be of benefit to administrators,teachers, and parents regarding the delivery of special education services in the leastrestrictive environment. The handbook could also ensure consistency of special educationprotocol and procedures throughout the district and within the schools.Considerations for Issue 4‐13:• Update and maintain a Special Education Procedural Handbook.• Provide ongoing, school‐based training for administration and staff regardingspecial education compliance and procedures in the schools.• Hold schools accountable for adhering to the compliance and proceduralguidelines as outlined in the Special Education Procedural Handbook.MGT of America, Inc. Page 4‐20
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