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Board told GPA committee will test alternatives and return with recommendation in November
Summary
A committee of principals, counselors, parents, gifted program staff and technology representatives is modeling alternative GPA calculations with real student scenarios; the committee plans to meet Oct. 7 and aims to present a recommendation to the board by its first November meeting.
Director of Secondary Education reported the district convened a committee to review grade‑point average calculations and how they affect students applying for colleges and scholarships. The group includes high‑school principals and counselors, gifted‑program administrators, parents and technology staff who will model scenarios (AP/DE students, governor‑school participants, early graduates) using existing data.
Why it matters: The committee’s work aims to ensure GPA calculations are fair, transparent and advantageous to students pursuing competitive college admissions or summer programs. The committee will test options with sample grade data and return with a recommendation to the board no later than the November meeting.
