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Cascade SD 5 board adopts change to science graduation requirement for Class of 2026
Summary
The Cascade School District #5 Board approved revisions to graduation requirements, including science changes presented by the high school, to take effect with the Class of 2026. The motion passed unanimously on April 14, 2025.
The Cascade School District #5 Board of Directors voted April 14, 2025 to accept proposed changes to the district's graduation requirements for science, with the revisions to begin with the Class of 2026. The motion was moved by Ruth Stevens, seconded by Jon Remy Jr., and recorded as carried unanimously.
High school curriculum changes were presented to the Board by Ms. Wallisa on behalf of Principal Pete Rasmussen, including proposed adjustments to science credit requirements and a Social Studies curriculum proposal presented by teacher Mike Putnam. Board members discussed how the changes could affect student scheduling and credit accrual. The minutes record that the Board debated impacts on student schedules but approved the changes as presented.
The resolution specifies the adoption of the changes as recommended by the high school administration and will apply to students graduating in 2026 and thereafter. The board formalized the change at the April 14 meeting and recorded the outcome as "Motion carried (all voted yes)."
