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Board adopts state-required personal-finance course and new theater electives
Summary
The Waterford Board of Education approved adding a state-mandated personal finance course for 11th graders and four semester theater electives; board discussion included concerns about small class sizes and a suggested cut-off policy for low-enrolled classes.
The Waterford Board of Education voted to add a personal-finance course to Waterford High School’s program of studies and approved four semester theater electives after presentations from district curriculum staff.
Presenters said the personal-finance course addresses a state mandate beginning with the class of 2027 and aligns with national standards; the course will be delivered by the social-studies department and include units on banking, investing, savings, credit and debt management. "The curriculum must have instruction on banking, investment, savings, handling personal financial matters," a presenter summarized.
The board also approved theater courses created by Patrick Barry and curriculum staff, including musical-theater ensemble and theater design/production offerings. Patrick Barry, identified as the course developer, was present for questions and described the semester-by-semester storyboards and learning targets.
Several board members applauded the arts expansion as a way to engage students, but one board member cautioned that adding electives could further dilute already small class sizes. That member recommended a policy not to run regular-education classes with fewer than 10 students unless demand increases.
Both motions passed by voice vote during the meeting.
