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Mason High School will stop naming valedictorian and salutatorian; board hears AI and curriculum updates
Summary
Presenters described a curriculum shift at Mason High School to recognize only the top 10% academically instead of naming valedictorian/salutatorian; the board also discussed responsible AI integration with Michigan Virtual and other curriculum initiatives.
At the Curriculum & Staff Committee report, presenters Myriah Lillie and Tara Becker-Utess described high-school curriculum changes, including a decision to discontinue valedictorian and salutatorian designations and instead highlight the academic top 10% of graduates. The presenters also discussed work on integrating artificial intelligence tools through Michigan Virtual, emphasizing responsible use policies.
Rick Brooks provided a staffing update and the committee also discussed middle-school science supplements, the Professional Learning Community evaluation and Level UP. The Book Challenge Committee recommended not replacing a challenged title at the middle school and not stocking it at the high school; the board later voted on the related library removal under Policy 9130.
