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Driver’s Education and Health. Board of Education Meeting February 4, 2014 Lisa Kotowski. BACKGROUND. The Board of Education removed the graduation requirements of Driver’s Education and Health courses only for the 2013-2014 freshmen class.
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Driver’s Education and Health Board of Education Meeting February 4, 2014 Lisa Kotowski
BACKGROUND The Board of Education removed the graduation requirements of Driver’s Education and Health courses only for the 2013-2014 freshmen class.
The concept of permanently removing Driver’s Education and Health as a graduation requirement was presented and discussed with the following groups: • Administrators • Counselors • Registrars • 7-12 Best Practice Committee • Curriculum Council
All groups were in support of removing Driver’s Education and Health as a graduation requirement.
Recommendation Staff recommends the Board of Education permanently remove Driver’s Education and Health courses as a graduation requirement for students effective July 1, 2014.
Next Steps • Continue to offer Driver’s Education • Expand current Health course from a quarter to a semester course • Develop and offer additional courses as options for students • Technology Literacy • Financial Literacy • Other courses