Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown Public School Board Monday (Aug 20, 2012) considered how to keep students in the school district.

It was noted that seven students or their parents have decided to leave the school district, on kindergarten student, one in sixth grade, two freshman, two sophmores and one junior.

Requested to be allowed to move to the Pingree-Buchanan school district.

Considering each request separately, the board voted 6-1, for approving the no cost tuition for the seven students.

Roger Haut, Greg Allen, Shelly Jystad, Heidi Larson, Terry Anderson and Roy Musland were in favor with Gail Martin opposed. Board members Tanya Ostlie and Diane Hanson were absent.

About $4,000 in foundation aid payments go from the state to the other school district.

Jamestown School Superintendent, Robert Toso said the school district has sent out a letter to everyone who has left Jamestown Public Schools requesting reasons for leaving. He said there has only been one or two responses.

Board member Greg Allen said if students leave the school district that it does not indicate that there necessarily is anything wrong with the school district.

The meeting was recorded by KCSi-T.V. 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL, with replays showing.