4.10 Conferring of an Honorary Diploma

Residents of Adams 12 Five Star School District demonstrating outstanding public service and community service, and demonstrating proficient level of knowledge and skills necessary for a successful life without completing formal courses of instruction or study may be awarded an honorary diploma.

Further:

1. All state statutes and Colorado Department of Education and Adams 12 Board Policy criteria must be met.

2. Individuals will demonstrate behaviors related to all District 12 Board of Education traits.

3. Individuals will have made positive contributions to family, city, state or nation.

4. The high school diploma is not awarded to provide financial or personal gain for the person.

5. Recommendations to the Board of Education will be made by a panel of at least five (5) members consisting of one District administrator, one Classified Association member, one DTEA member, one DSIT member and one community member

a. Criteria for recommendation will be determined by the Adams 12 Board of Education.

b. Final decision on the individual will be made by the Board of Education.