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Board approves reduction of Citrus High graduation requirement to 180 credits
Summary
The Porterville Unified School District board voted 6–1 on March 12 to lower Citrus High School's graduation requirement from 220 to 180 credits; the board debated the change after a presentation by district instructional staff.
The Porterville Unified School District Governing Board voted 6–1 on March 12 to reduce Citrus High School's graduation credit requirement from 220 credits to 180 credits. The motion was moved by Pedro Martinez and seconded by Felipe Martinez; Donna Berry cast the sole dissenting vote.
Dr. Martha Stuemky, assistant superintendent for instructional services, reviewed the proposed revision before the vote. Board members discussed the proposal's expected impact on students' pathways to graduation and alignment with district standards. The change took effect upon the board's approval at the meeting.
The action followed the district's instructional review process; the board did not specify additional implementation dates or transition details in the record. The item will appear on future agendas as needed for follow-up or related policy adjustments.
