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Policy committee tweaks promotion and retention wording; shifts 'mastery' to 'proficiency'
Summary
Committee revised language in Policy 2-15 (promotion and retention), favoring the term 'proficiency' over 'mastery' and deciding not to add an attendance-based automatic bar to promotion without further study. Staff will carry recommended wording forward.
The policy committee reviewed Policy 2-15 on promotion and retention and recommended edits to clarify advancement criteria and parental involvement, favoring the term "proficiency" over "mastery."
Jenna raised concern that the word "mastery" sounded too strong and suggested "proficiency," a term used in state assessments. Dr. Smith agreed replacing "mastery" with "proficiency" would better align with state terminology. Committee members also asked whether attendance should be a universal factor for promotion. Staff and trustees noted the district already maintains an attendance policy and members cautioned against inserting a universal attendance threshold in this policy without further research; one trustee said there is no statewide attendance requirement for promotion.
The committee moved the policy forward with the suggested wording change to proficiency and retained explicit language requiring communication with parents as part of any retention process. Staff will bring finalized wording back for legislative consideration.
