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Votes at a glance: board approves agenda and new required high‑school course 'Future Focus'
Summary
The Tigard‑Tualatin School District 23J board approved the meeting agenda and adopted a new required high‑school course ('Future Focus') to meet state graduation changes; motions carried by oral vote.
The Tigard‑Tualatin School District 23J board took two formal actions at its regular meeting.
Agenda approval: The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. Vice Chair Jaime moved to approve the agenda and Director Zerschmid seconded. The board carried the motion by oral vote; no dissenting votes were recorded.
New course adoption: The board approved a new stand‑alone high‑school course called Future Focus, designed to meet a new state requirement under Senate Bill 3 that takes effect for the class of 2027. The class covers postsecondary planning and career‑path skills, including postsecondary applications, scholarships, goal setting and next steps after high school. The course will be offered to juniors in second semester and seniors in first semester beginning fall 2025.
Motion details: Director Fields presented the proposal and moved approval; Vice Chair Jaime made the motion and Director Zerschmid seconded. The motion carried by oral vote with all board members voting in favor; no opposing votes were recorded. Board discussion noted the district’s proactive work to prepare scheduling and staffing for the state’s new graduation requirements.
Records: The board’s motions and oral votes were recorded in the meeting minutes; the board chair declared each motion carried.
