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Lynn Public Schools outlines post‑MCAS competency pathways; committee advances proposed IKF changes
Summary
District leaders presented proposed competency determination pathways for cohorts affected by the removal of MCAS as a graduation requirement. The policy would provide course‑based, universal pathway options and a retroactive review process for students from 2003–2024; the subcommittee moved the proposed policy to the full committee.
Lynn Public Schools compliance and academic leaders presented a multi‑year proposal to define local competency determination and graduation requirements after the statewide ballot change that removed MCAS as a diploma requirement.
Charlie Gallo, Lynn Public Schools compliance officer, and Deputy Superintendent Marissa Ligotis outlined a phased approach that varies by graduating cohort: a transcript review pathway for cohorts who left school before the change; course‑based passing grade options for current cohorts; and a longer‑term model for students who enter 9th grade in 2025 (class of 2029 and beyond) that would require a 2.0 unweighted grade‑point average in core courses plus one universal pathway demonstrating college or career readiness.
Key elements presented to the policy subcommittee include: - Retroactive review (cohorts 2003–2024): eligibility via…
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