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Board considers policy to bill families for failed or late-withdrawn college-credit classes
Summary
Following new state law, the board discussed revising policy 604.6 to allow the district to charge students or parents when the district incurs college tuition costs from failed or late-withdrawn dual-credit classes. Administrators said withdrawals in first semester numbered about 21—22; the board directed staff to draft policy language and begin communicating with families.
Superintendents and high-school staff presented a proposal to change board policy 604.6 to allow the district to charge students or parents when the district is billed by a college for failed or withdrawn dual-credit classes. Under the new state authorization discussed, districts can recover costs when students fail or withdraw after financial-aid/charge windows close.
Why it matters: The district contracts with a college for dual-credit classes that can cost several hundred dollars per three-credit course. Administrators said first-semester participation was roughly 100 students taking about 300 credits; first-semester data showed ~21—22 withdrawals and only a few failures, but withdrawals can still leave the district with unrecoverable tuition bills.
What was said and decided: Counselors and classroom leaders recommended careful implementation. Board members agreed to a policy change in principle but urged administrative safeguards: exempting cases with documented extenuating circumstances (serious illness, bereavement), a petition or appeal process, and a brief window (first five days) during which drops would not be billed (the financial-aid drop period). Administrators were directed to draft policy changes and begin communicating the possible change to students and parents immediately to allow informed course selection over the summer.
Ending: The board did not take a final vote on a policy text at this meeting. Staff will draft specific policy language, procedures for appeals and instructor-quality exceptions, and a communication plan to counselors and families ahead of fall registration.
