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Visitor asks board to review exam-waiver attendance policy tied to athletics, music

Washington Community High School Board of Education · June 8, 2026
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Summary

A visitor asked the board to revisit exam waiver rules and student attendance policies when students miss school for outside athletic or music obligations; President Essig said the board would consider the request.

Visitor Mark Spiezio asked the Board to review the district’s exam waiver process, focusing on how the attendance policy treats students who miss class for outside athletic or music obligations. According to the meeting minutes, Essig said, "The Board will take the request into consideration."

The request was made during the Visitors and Correspondence portion of the agenda and was recorded for the Board’s future consideration; no formal action was taken at the June 8 meeting. The board did not set a date for a formal policy review during the meeting notes, but Dr. Freeman volunteered to finalize a goals planning meeting date for mid-June to help guide follow-up work.