SOL geared to college-bound students. Reliance on test scores rather than performance over time Independent party should validate tests. BOE will not allow students to fail and get by. The BOE is continuing to work with educators in good faith through a special committee of the Board and has acceded to a number of their requests to date. The BOE is working on the testing window and a local testing alternative.
Students have wide latitude of curriculum choices.
Multiple criteria are specified in the SOA specifically for grades K-8 and by practice for graduation since 22 of the 28 verified credits required are based on course work and teacher evaluations. Others agreed with some of the speakers that multiple criteria, such as course work and teacher evaluation, should be explored and expressed their concern over those who might not graduate because of a single barrier test.