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Council Bluffs board approves 2026–27 high school program of studies; pilot for new civics exam announced
Summary
The board approved the district's 2026–27 high school program of studies, which aligns grading language to recent workgroups, adds four new course offerings and clarifies implementation of a state‑required civics exam for the Class of 2027; the update also expands recognition of industry‑recognized credentials.
The Council Bluffs Community School District board approved the 2026–27 high school program of studies as part of the consent agenda, endorsing updates staff said align course offerings, grading guidance and state requirements.
Doctor Matthews, the presenter, said the program document was revised to reflect recently updated district grading guidelines and to make graduation expectations clearer. "It is a comprehensive guide that describes our academic offerings, the graduation requirements for our students, the various pathways available to them," Matthews said in the presentation.
Matthews told the board the program also incorporates a new state requirement: "Senate File 369 requires…
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