Board discusses revised grading regulations; weekly posting and team consistency emphasized

Dr. Martin presented revised grading regulations intended for implementation this school year, saying the document defines common practices while leaving some operational specifics to school teams. He said graded assignments should reflect evidence of learning and that grades and performance feedback should be updated at least once per week in most cases.

Board members debated consistency across schools and asked whether the regulations remove the prior "50 minimum" practice; Dr. Martin replied the 50 minimum is no longer part of the regulation and that teachers retain authority to assign zeros when students do not produce evidence of learning. "There is nothing in this regulation that prevents any teacher in Prince George County Public Schools from giving a 0 to a student that does not produce evidence of learning," Dr. Martin said. The board agreed to gather midyear feedback from teachers and parents and to avoid in‑year changes to grading practice unless necessary for fairness.

Several members asked for clearer language in areas such as retake and averaging procedures; Dr. Martin said teams and principals will develop school‑level practices consistent with division expectations and that staff will collect and return feedback for potential adjustments next year.