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MMSD board adopts updated promotion policy after months of review; public raises literacy and retention concerns
Summary
The Madison Metropolitan School District board approved an updated promotion policy (3537) June 23 after discussion at the instruction work group. Public commenters urged stronger literacy-based promotion criteria and amendments to ensure retention is used when students lack grade-level reading and math skills.
The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education voted unanimously June 23 to approve revised Policy 3537, which governs promotion of students across grades, after review in the district’s instruction work group.
Supporters of the revision said it clarifies pathways for students with disabilities and aims to standardize practices across the district. Board member Nikki VanderMeelen told colleagues the update “for the first time, individuals with disabilities are specifically mentioned, are…
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