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Parent asks board to allow co‑enrolled student to walk at Murrieta Valley High graduation
Summary
A co‑enrolled student and parent asked the board to permit the student, who takes classes at both a comprehensive high school and an independent study program, to participate in the Mirrieta Valley High School graduation; the board said it would follow up with staff to clarify policy and district practice.
At the public comment portion of the meeting, Kim Shotty and her son (Kaden) asked the board to allow Kaden to walk at Mirrieta Valley High School’s graduation even though he is co‑enrolled with the district’s independent study program (MCA). The family said they had received conflicting oral messages about which ceremony the student would attend and asked for a written policy clarifying eligibility.
Kaden spoke briefly about his connection to Mirrieta Valley (fire science and EMT programs) and described walking with peers as the culmination of his work. His mother said there was no written agreement making him ineligible to graduate at Mirrieta Valley and urged the board to make an exception or clarify district practice.
Board members thanked the family for raising the issue and directed staff to review the rules for co‑enrolled students and return with guidance. No formal action was taken at the meeting.
