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RSD board to discuss math, new graduation requirements
October 26th, 2009 at Mon, 26th, 2009 at 11:42 am by Celeste GraceyThe Renton School District board is planning to discuss new graduation requirements and to receive a presentation on math, Wednesday.
The regular meeting is open to the public, and starts at 7 p.m.
The school district’s Web site didn’t offer much explanation of the math presentation, other than it will be presented by Robert MacGregor, the assistant superintendent of Learning and Teaching.
District math scores are behind both the Washington state average and Seattle Public Schools, which both have poor reputations. In the Oct. 14 meeting, board members examined the WASL scores.
The new graduation requirements will be introduced for a first reading.
Other items on the agenda are a presentation on the district’s enrollment numbers for the year and on new exchange student policies.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the board room (from the lobby take a right) at the Kohlwes Education Center, 300 S.W. 7th St., Renton.
***I apologize for not double checking the location for this event. Much to my demise, I discovered it was on Talbot Hill instead of the normal spot.***
Celeste Gracey Celeste has been the education and communities writer for the Renton Reporter since July 2009. Follow her on Twitter and watch for stories on RentonReporter.com.
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October 26th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
It's time for the school board to quit being a rubber stamp for the administration. There are some tough decisions coming up. Will board members take some leadership and be the watchdogs we've elected them to be? Or are they content to stay asleep on the job?
October 27th, 2009 at 6:38 am
It's time for the school board to quit being a rubber stamp for the administration. There are some tough decisions coming up. Will board members take some leadership and be the watchdogs we've elected them to be? Or are they content to stay asleep on the job?
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
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