Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board amends policy 4160 on dual enrollment; staff say change could briefly lower graduation rate
Summary
The Burke County Schools board approved amended language to policy 4160 restricting timing for dual-enrolled students. Staff said it addresses graduation-rate calculations and estimated the change could affect about six students; implementation begins second semester 2025–26 and takes full effect 2026–27.
The Burke County Schools board approved amended language to board policy 4160 on Nov. 3, changing when students may begin dual enrollment to address the district's graduation-rate calculation.
Dr. Oden, presenting the modified language, said the revisions were intended "to address our graduation rate" and reflected earlier requests for clarification. Board members asked whether the change…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
