"How do people work with districts like this? Incidentally, my husband recently became chairman of the district school board. Is there anything he can do (keep it legal and ethical please)?" -ld parents

Your husband could propose that the district adapt some way to evaluate kids who need more challenge or accelleration. Even if you go with the home school option, if this were in place, it could help others in the future! Your son might return to the district when he is older also!