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Board reviews first reading to raise graduation credit requirement to 28 for class of 2029
Summary
Administrators presented a first reading of changes to policy 6.13 that would raise the district graduation credit total to 28 beginning with the class of 2029; the policy change will return for subsequent readings and final action.
Administrators presented a first reading of proposed updates to policy 6.13 that would raise the district’s graduation-credit requirement from 27 (or 27.5 as previously applied) to 28 credits starting with the class of 2029.
The presentation explained that the district previously adopted a block schedule and set the graduation threshold at 27 credits, but comparisons with other high schools show a 28-credit standard is more typical; the proposed change increases the elective requirement to 11.5 credits to reach the 28-credit total. The administration said personal finance was added recently by the legislature and that the class of 2028 will remain at the existing requirement while the class of 2029 would move to the higher threshold.
Board members asked how much of the requirement is dictated by statute and how much is local discretion. Administrators said many course categories are governed by state standards and teacher licensure requirements — for example, whether a course counts as a fine-arts credit depends on whether it meets state fine-arts standards and whether the instructor holds an appropriate license. The board heard that some flexibility exists in defining electives but that standards and licensure constrain substantial changes.
This was a first reading; no action was taken. Administration said the board would return for at least two more readings before any final approval.
