Board hears new state targets and flags 27% third‑grade reading rate
Staff told the board the district is starting the new state accountability cycle and must meet eight growth targets; the presenter said third‑grade reading is a particular concern at 27%, a metric that could trigger additional oversight if not improved.
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A staff member detailed the state’s new local performance growth targets required for eight metrics starting in the 2025–26 cycle and emphasized the district is "literally starting with these numbers." The speaker explained the metrics include four‑year graduation, five‑year completion, ninth‑grade on‑track, and third‑grade reading among others, and cautioned that repeated shortfalls could prompt state coaching or intervention.
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