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Board standardizes missing-assignment 'M' code to 0% for grades 4–12
Summary
After reviewing teacher survey responses, the Board voted 6-0 to change the 'M' (Missing) grade code baseline from 50% to 0% across grades 4–12 to create district consistency and address communication and motivation concerns.
Assistant Superintendent Genoveva Lopez-Angelo summarized results from a survey of 25 4th- and 5th-grade teachers about elementary grading practices and the 'M' code, noting mixed teacher sentiment on prior policy. "56% found the 50% baseline made parent communications more challenging, while 44% strongly agreed it decreased student motivation to submit missing work," she said.
Mr. Harris moved to standardize the 'M' code across grades 4–12 to calculate missing work as zero percent rather than 50; Mr. White seconded the motion and trustees voted 6-0 to adopt the change. Board members said the move was intended to promote consistency across schools and grades while staff will monitor impacts on student engagement.
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