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Board reviews high‑school assessment policy changes after state rule shifts; debate over 'participation' standard
Summary
Board hears first reader of Policy 9.35 to align local language to MSDE/COMAR: math language broadened, biology/government EOCs remain 20% of course grade while ELA/math MCAP assessments are now participation-focused; members raised concerns about reduced weight and the 50% floor and asked presenters to return with clarifying language.
The Talbot County Board of Education received a first‑reader update to Policy 9.35, which district staff said is intended to align local graduation and assessment language with recent Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and COMAR updates.
Policy presenter (Mrs. Warner) outlined key changes: replacing references to a single course name such as "algebra" with the broader term "mathematics" to reflect multiple high‑school math trajectories; changing "biology" to "life science" language to be inclusive of equivalent courses; and aligning the…
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