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Board asks staff to investigate homework policy amid equity concerns
Summary
Trustees directed staff to investigate homework policies after public comment and trustee discussion flagged family burden, equity and homework over breaks; motion passed unanimously to request further staff study.
Trustees asked staff to further investigate a district homework policy after trustees and members of the public raised concerns about homework over breaks, equity for working families and the role of homework in grading. The discussion noted that existing grading administrative regulation (513AR) addresses homework and that board policy 214 had been set aside; trustees requested staff explore whether to revise policy or update AR language.
Parents at the meeting emphasized the burden homework packets impose on single parents and working families. Val Luetchman said homework over breaks "put a lot of stress on families" and can discourage students from returning to school. Student representative Olive Hamner-Jillson said homework works for some students but others learn differently. Trustee David Burns moved for staff investigation; the motion passed 6–0.
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