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Board declines to include retaken courses in Wheatland High School valedictorian calculation after student appeal
Summary
After public testimony from a Wheatland area senior, the Platte County School District #1 board debated and voted against a motion to include retake courses in the valedictorian/salutatorian GPA calculation for the Class of 2026; board members cited fairness and handbook clarity in their discussion.
A Wheatland area senior, Allison, addressed the Platte County School District #1 board on Jan. 19 to oppose a proposed regulation change that would exclude retake courses from valedictorian and salutatorian eligibility. Allison said the proposed language would strip students of honors and questioned how the change aligns with Wyoming Department of Education standards. She told the board the regulation "targets" her situation and asked that the district reconsider.
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