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Final Approval of New Graduation Requirements (Policy 5460)

Original title: Public Hearing and Final Approval of Neola Policy - 5460 Graduation Requirements. This item was tentatively approved at the March 24, 2026, Board Workshop.

Record date · April 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The School Board has officially approved Policy 5460, which sets the graduation requirements for students. This final vote follows a preliminary approval granted during a on March 24, 2026.

Why it matters

This policy establishes the specific academic criteria and requirements students must meet to earn a high school diploma in the district.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Students

Students must meet the criteria outlined in Policy 5460 to qualify for graduation.

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School Board

The board is responsible for setting and enforcing the graduation standards defined in the policy.

Key Facts

The School Board granted final approval to Neola Policy 5460 regarding graduation requirements.
The policy was previously reviewed and tentatively approved at a Board Workshop on March 24, 2026.
The item was tracked under file number 26-3572.
The item was introduced to the board on January 23, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neola Policy 5460?

It is the district's official policy governing the requirements students must fulfill to graduate from high school.

When did this policy become official?

The policy received final approval during the School Board Regular Meeting following a tentative approval on March 24, 2026.

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Standardization of Graduation Requirements

The adoption of Neola-based policies suggests a move toward standardized district governance models.

Neola Policy 5460

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