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Committee considers KACC fee and grading changes and hears early‑graduation idea
Summary
Members discussed raising the unexcused‑absence fee for KACC participants from $10 to $15, clarifying unweighted/weighted GPA reporting and asked staff to explore an early‑graduation pathway for juniors with details to return in December or January.
A committee member reviewed proposed updates related to Kankakee Area Career Center (KACC) tuition and the student contract: the committee currently charges $10 for an unexcused absence and the presenter asked to increase the fee to $15 to align contract language and avoid frequent changes. The member also proposed clarifying unweighted/weighted GPA reporting on student transcripts so external reviewers (colleges) see a 4.0 scale applied correctly.
Separately, staff discussed a possible early‑graduation pilot for juniors tied to school‑to‑work pathways; the presenters said they will investigate athletic‑eligibility rules (IHSA) and return with a formal plan by December/January for possible spring implementation. The committee did not finalize financial changes and asked staff to draft contract language for the board to consider.
