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Board gives first reading to rewritten retention policy to align with Third Grade Success Act
Summary
The board approved the first reading of Policy 3030, which mirrors state guidance under the Third Grade Success Act and clarifies promotion, retention, exemptions and SAT intervention steps; a second reading will be scheduled.
The Hampshire County Board of Education gave a first reading on May 18 to a comprehensive rewrite of Policy 3030 addressing student retention and alignment with the Third Grade Success Act.
Staff explained the draft policy clarifies promotion/retention criteria tied to state assessments, lists exemptions (for example, certain special-education students who meet established criteria) and codifies the Student Assistance Team (SAT) process used to identify and support struggling students. A board member asked why the new draft no longer mentions a required notification in the first grading period; staff responded that the SAT and other outreach processes in practice contact families earlier and that the policy reflects the state model while increasing local monitoring and reporting to Charleston.
The board approved the policy’s first reading and asked members to review the full text before the next meeting, when the second reading will be scheduled.
Why it matters: Policy 3030 governs retention and promotion for early grades, and the rewrite brings district rules into closer alignment with state statute and reporting obligations. Parents and board members discussed ensuring timely parent contact and consistent intervention practices.
What happens next: The revised policy will be posted for review and return for a second reading at a later meeting.
