APPROVED 6-3-19

Board of Education Policy Review Committee (Monday, May 6, 2019)

Generated by Debbie Tressler on Tuesday, May 7, 2019

1. Board Policy Committee

A. Call to Order

12:30 p.m.

B. Roll Call

Committee Members Present: Dan Castimore, Debbie Cary, Mike Illg, Matt Morse, Dave Jones
Members Absent: Sarge Truesdell

C. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

D. Approval of Notes

The notes from the April 1, 2019, meeting were approved as printed.

2. Policy Review-Ongoing

A. AR 6180 Dual Credit Guidelines

The Matanuska-Susitna School District, Anchorage School District, and IDEA Home School program give 1 credit for 3 credit college course. Mr. O'Brien stated the district is losing students to IDEA because of this policy. There are concerns about fairness district-wide.
Move forward to work session in June.

B. AR 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements

Mr. Illg has concerns about fairness to all students based on other students that work this system in order to gain advantage for scholarships and college entry.
Mr. O'Brien discussed that this is not perfect but best meets 5-year plan goals and will keep up with changing high school experience and education.
Move forward to work session in June.
The process for determining high school valedictorians might be a topic for a future committee meeting.

C. BP 1240 Organizations Supporting Student Activities