(KMZA)--The Nemaha Central USD 115 Board of Education has approved changes to its grading scale for students in grades five through twelve.
The board took action during its meeting last week, adopting a proposal presented by High School Principal Ben Scism. The updated grading scale will take effect beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
Under the new system, the top grade of an “A” will begin at 92 percent, compared to 94 percent under the current scale. Adjustments were made across all letter grades, slightly lowering the percentage ranges required. School officials say the grade point average scale will remain unchanged.
The board also approved a resolution for a two-mill capital outlay levy for the 2026–2027 school year. Superintendent Tavis Desormiers says the move is aimed at planning for long-term facility maintenance, not increasing the overall tax burden. For a home with an appraised value of 100-thousand dollars, the estimated cost would be about 23 dollars per year.
In other action, board members approved new math curriculum materials. Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade will adopt the Eureka Squared program, while grades six through eight will continue with the Big Ideas series. The total cost is estimated at around 80-thousand dollars.
