Section 67-15-02-07 - Term of reconfiguration plan - Application for extensionIf approved, a school's reconfiguration plan is valid for one year. A school may request the superintendent to extend the reconfiguration plan for an additional year. If granted, the first extension after the initial year is valid for one school year. All extensions thereafter are valid for five school years. A request for extension will be granted only if:
1. The application for extension is received by the superintendent prior to July first of the year after the year in which the reconfiguration was implemented; 2. The school followed the reconfiguration plan as approved by the superintendent; and 3. The school can demonstrate: a. The requisite number of instructional hours for elementary and high school students has been delivered; and b. Under the reconfiguration plan either: (1) Innovation occurred in the school; (2) Enhanced educational or academic opportunities were provided to the students; (3) There was greater flexibility in the use of the school by students, nonstudents, or organizations; or (4) The school had substantial financial savings as a result of the reconfiguration. A request for extension of a reconfiguration plan may also be granted if a school demonstrates that the program has not resulted in a negative outcome in any of the four evaluation criteria set out in subdivision b of subsection 3 and more time is needed to assure a sufficient evaluation period.
N.D. Admin Code 67-15-02-07
Effective June 1, 2002; amended effective October 1, 2006.General Authority: NDCC 15.1-06-05, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-06-05, 15.1-21-03, 15.1-21-04