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Riverhead board discusses lowering Regents weight to 10% and will convene committee for further study
Summary
Trustees debated a proposed change to weight Regents exams at 10% (down from 20%), acknowledged state guidance and changing assessment pathways, and agreed to form a new committee to collect data and stakeholder input before adopting policy.
Trustees considered proposed revisions to policy 04/2011 that would change the weighting of Regents exams from 20% of a student's final course grade to 10%. The topic drew extended discussion on Dec. 12 about timing, state guidance and the merits of a "safe‑harmless" approach.
Trustee comments noted that New York State has been updating its assessment pathways and may not require Regents scores for graduation in upcoming years; speakers urged caution and additional study. Trustees and administrators referenced prior committee work, the need for more diverse stakeholder representation (teachers, parents, recent graduates), and the value of reviewing NYSED's materials and workshops before finalizing any change.
Trustee Murphy and Dr. Baum agreed to convene a committee to gather fresh data, canvass surrounding districts and solicit input from students, educators and families. No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting; the board directed staff to organize the committee and return recommendations at a future meeting.
