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Oyster River board approves first-read policies to align with NH 306 standards after contentious capstone debate
Summary
The Oyster River Coop School District board approved first-read policies aligning district rules with New Hampshire's 306 graduation requirements, including a new "capstone experience" (IKF) that will phase in for future graduates after debate about staffing and costs; the IKF vote passed 6-1.
The Oyster River Cooperative School District board voted Nov. 5 to approve a package of first-read policies designed to bring district rules into line with the state's updated 306 graduation requirements, including a new IKF policy formalizing a district "capstone experience" for high-school graduation.
Board members and administrators described the policy bundle as largely derived from New Hampshire School Boards Association templates and focused on four items: alternative learning programs (IHBI), extended learning opportunities (IHB/ELOs), earning high-school credit by demonstrating competencies (IK), and a draft policy governing use of generative artificial intelligence (EHA). Kelly, a member of the policy committee, said the group compared local language with NHSBA samples and folded in new 306-related…
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