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Board declines to approve new concurrent‑enrollment course 'Controversies in History' after procedural concerns
Summary
After extensive debate about parent opt‑out, counselor workload, teacher protections and scheduling, the board voted 5–2 to reject approval of History 1400 'Controversies in History' and asked staff to continue vetting processes before future consideration.
Board members considered a recommendation from the Curriculum Improvement Council to approve several new course proposals. The board voted to approve the CIC list but pulled a single concurrent‑enrollment course—History 1400, titled 'Controversies in History'—for separate discussion.
Supporters of the course, notably board member Mike Scholl, said the syllabus aligns with district policy on…
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