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Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Bridgeport Board of Education approves new algebra credit policy

The Bridgeport Board of Education gave final approval to Board Policy 6019, which allows high school credit to be awarded for Algebra completed in middle school.The policy passed on a 5-1 vote.

The board also accepted the resignations of Tammy Howitt Covalt and Michael Berry, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. In a separate vote, members approved an elementary teaching contract for Rayleigh Franklin for the 2026-2027 school year.

Mrs. Reynolds provided an update on end-of-year testing. The ACT has been completed, and NSCAS General and Alternate testing is currently underway. A make-up testing window is scheduled for April 20 through May 1.

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