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Board approves second reading of Policy 3030 to align with Third Grade Success Act
Summary
The board approved the second reading of Policy 3030, updating retention and exemption procedures to mirror the Third Grade Success Act. Board members acknowledged Ms. Lipscomb's work on drafting the policy.
The Hampshire County Schools board approved the second reading of Policy 3030, which updates the district’s retention and exemption rules to align with the Third Grade Success Act.
The chair explained the law requires districts to update retention policy and asked for approval of the second reading. The chair noted there were no public comments at the first reading and credited Ms. Lipscomb for the work she put into drafting the policy.
A motion and second were made; the chair called for a voice vote and announced the motion passed.
What the policy does According to the board discussion, Policy 3030 mirrors the statutory language of the Third Grade Success Act concerning retention and exemptions. The meeting record does not include the policy’s full text or any specific amendment language; Ms. Lipscomb’s contribution was highlighted by the chair.
Next steps The board approved the second reading at this meeting. Any implementation timeline, notification to parents, or appeals procedures were not specified in the meeting record and will need to be confirmed by district staff.
