| Strategic Priority | Reason for Consideration | 
| Graduates Prepared for Work, Higher Education and Citizenship |   | Action | X | 
| Excellent Educators |   | Information |   | 
|    Healthy, Safe and Responsible Students |   | Discussion |   | 
| Operations and Support | X |   |   | 
 
On November 29, Mr. Weaver received instructions for requesting a class size waiver pursuant to G.S. 115C-301(g)(4) for classes of K-3 students taught by program enhancement teachers.  Program enhancement teachers are defined as teachers who teach arts disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and the visual arts; physical education and health programs; or world languages.  Requests for waivers must be received by DPI by November 30. 
 
The class size waiver request for 2017-2018 is presented for your approval.