1. Driver’s Education and Health Board of Education Meeting November 18, 2014 Lisa Kotowski 1

2. BACKGROUND Driver’s Education and Health have been graduation requirements for many years Since 2009, the district has supported additional options for students: - New AP courses - Alternative courses for meeting high school graduation requirements In support of options/alternatives for students, the Board of Education has removed the graduation requirement of Driver’s Education and Health courses for 2013-14 and 2014-15 ninth grade students 2

3. Comparison of Neighboring District’s Graduation Requirements Subject Areas StocktonLincolnElk GroveTracyLodi English40 credits/4 years40 credits4 years40 credits History/Social Science 30 credits/3 years 40 credits3.5 years30 credits35 credits Mathematics20 credits/2 years20 credits4 years (2 years Science) 20 credits Science20 credits/2 years20 credits3 years (3 years Math) 30 credits20 credits Physical Education 20 credits/2 year20 credits2 years20 credits Visual and Performing Arts 10 credits/1 year10 credits (includes Foreign Language or CTE) Not available10 credits (includes Foreign Language or CTE) World Language10 credits/1 yearSee VAPA2 years or 1 year and 1 year Fine Arts See VAPA Health/Safety Drivers Ed N/A 1 semester-HealthN/A5 credits Electives70 credits80Not available70 credits80 CAHSEEMust pass both sections Minimum Credits Required 210 credits230 creditsNot available220230 3

4. The concept of amending Board Policy to remove 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. 4

5. Staff recommends the Board of Education remove Driver’s Education and Health courses as a graduation requirement for students effective July 1, 2015. Recommendation 5

6. Next Steps District will continue to offer Driver’s Education and Health Expand current Driver’s Education and Health courses from a quarter to a semester course 6