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Board debates reducing credit totals for diplomas as state requirements shift
Summary
At first reading the board reviewed a cleaned IKF graduation-policy draft aligned to upcoming state changes and debated whether to keep an academic/honors diploma at 26 credits or allow 24-credit completion if content/rigor is met; members asked for student input and further analysis before adoption.
District staff presented a cleaned draft of policy IKF, which would align North Santiam graduation requirements with incoming state standards. The administration recommended rolling the clarified policy out to the class of 2027 to allow forecasting and communication to families.
Board members focused on the distinction between credit count and course rigor. Administration explained…
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