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Board advances several policy revisions; adds proposed graduation requirement and moves two policies to second reading

Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education · August 12, 2025
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Summary

The board heard first readings on proposed changes to the graduation policy (Policy 5460) adding FAFSA guidance and a 2.5-credit service learning or cultural‑competence requirement, discussed staff dress and student sun protection policies, and approved two policies on second reading by roll call.

The policy committee presented several proposed revisions and new policies. Committee materials described a revision to Policy 5460 (high school graduation) that responds to a state requirement and local priorities: the draft asks that students and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process as a prerequisite and proposes a new 2.5‑credit graduation requirement that students can meet through service learning or courses promoting cultural…

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