http://www.registerguard.com/web/news/story.csp?cid=130922&sid=105&fid=35
At least six Oregon school districts, including Eugene, are refusing to grant permission for students to attend one of the state's newest online public charter schools. The Oregon Virtual Academy, which opened this month in North Bend, enrolls students in grades kindergarten through eighth from throughout the state, offering an online, at-home program operated by Virginia-based company K12. While more than 250 students have enrolled, more than 60 have been denied permission from their local districts. Under the terms of a waiver granted by the State Board of Education last spring, local districts must sign off on releasing students from within their boundaries to the Oregon Virtual Academy. "Sadly, what this often comes down to is money," said OVA spokesman Randall Greenway, noting that the release requirement, especially, came as "a bit of a surprise." "(Districts) don't want to see the money (flow) out of the district budget. They are not making a decision that's based on what's best for the child."
Source: The Register-Guard
Date: 09/23/2008
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