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USD 417 reviews spring assessment results and graduation-credit requirements for class of 2028
Summary
Director Valerie Gehrer and Superintendent Tyson Eslinger reviewed spring 2026 state assessment results, highlighted strengths and areas for growth, and confirmed USD 417 requires 24 graduation credits for the class of 2028 (state minimum is 21).
Valerie Gehrer, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Superintendent Tyson Eslinger reviewed spring 2026 state assessment scores and discussed areas for growth during the July 13 meeting. The presentation tied assessment results to a building needs assessment and to questions that will guide the district's student-success work.
The board reviewed graduation-credit requirements: USD 417 will require 24 credits for the class of 2028, while Kansas state minimum graduation requirements remain at 21 credits. The presentation also reviewed credit requirements for KS Scholars and STEM pathways, with an emphasis on aligning coursework and supports to close identified gaps.
