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Lincoln Way CHSD 210 clarifies online course credit, approves $200 per‑semester fee
Summary
At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 Board heard a curriculum update on online coursework, set rules for district‑recognized online credit (one course per year, 100% completion, C‑ minimum, no honors weight), and approved a uniform $200 per‑semester fee for summer school and online courses for 2026–27.
Dr. Goldie presented a curriculum update to the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 Board of Education on Jan. 15, describing proposed clarifications to district policy on high‑school credit for non‑district experiences and online coursework and recommending a uniform $200 per‑semester fee for summer school and district‑approved online courses for 2026–27.
The board was asked to adopt clearer parameters for online credit. Dr. Goldie said the district would require students to use an identified, district‑registered platform, register and pay through the district, and complete online coursework outside the school day. “This is coursework that must be completed outside of the school day,” Dr. Goldie said. She summarized the proposed academic standards: students would be limited to one online credit per academic year (June 1–May 31), allowed one online course per content area across high school, required to complete 100% of the course, and must earn a C‑ (70%) or higher to receive credit; “No honors weighting will be awarded for online courses,” she said.
Board and advisory members questioned how neighboring districts handle online courses, provider vetting and teacher involvement. A district advisory member urged more data and further discussion on who teaches online courses and how they complement in‑person instruction. Dr. Goldie said the platform the district is considering already lists many NCAA‑approved courses and that the district would pursue any additional necessary approvals.
The board also approved a staff recommendation to set a uniform fee of $200 per semester for summer school and online coursework in 2026–27, citing the goal of aligning licensing costs with summer‑school pricing and making small classes financially viable. The motion to set the fee passed unanimously.
What happens next: staff will continue to vet the platform, confirm NCAA and other approvals where needed, and bring any final contract or licensing agreements to the board for action if required. The board indicated it intends to monitor enrollment and outcomes before expanding credit allowances.
