Board reviews handbook changes on grading, late work and athletic eligibility

District staff presented proposed handbook and academic policy changes intended to clarify grade monitoring, late work correction timelines and athletic eligibility protocols.

Staff said the district would retain a rolling average but move grade checks to every other week to give teachers time to enter and correct work: "So we're gonna check every other week," a staff member said, explaining the revised cadence. The proposed process ties immediate noon detention and practice‑only rules to academic probation: students with failing averages or multiple missing assignments will go to noon detention but maintain practice access; repeated or unresolved issues lead to further steps.

Why it matters: Changes to grading and eligibility procedures affect student access to extracurricular activities and the rhythm of academic support; clarifying timelines for grade entry also addresses concerns about teachers leaving work unentered and the fairness of eligibility determinations.

Next steps: Staff will continue refining handbook language, and administrators encouraged feedback to ensure consistent application across classrooms.