Board narrows citizenship‑grade language, adds religious‑conscience protection
The board approved changes to high‑school grading rules to make citizenship metrics more measurable and added an explicit protection so teachers may not reduce a citizenship grade for an absence based on a religious belief or right of conscience (53G‑10‑205). The package passed on second and final reading after divided votes on separate amendments.
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The board approved R277‑717 (High School Course Grading Requirements) on second and final reading after adopting member amendments intended to make citizenship grading more concrete. Member Kelly moved to replace vague phrases with measurable language: line 112 was amended to read "respectfully listens, interacts, and cooperates in classroom activities," and line 113 was amended to recognize "effective communication including proactively communicating with the teacher regarding missed classroom time due to parent‑excused or school‑excused absences."
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