Superintendent outlines new Kansas At-Risk Student Accountability Plan and district obligations

Oct 12, 2026

Superintendent Dr. Troy Pitsch summarized the new Kansas At-Risk Student Accountability Plan requiring districts to identify cohorts, set four-year improvement goals, select interventions, publicly post plans, and report annually; cohorts are monitored for four years toward a 75% proficiency goal.

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Superintendent Dr. Troy Pitsch reviewed the Kansas At-Risk Student Accountability Plan during the Oct. 12 board meeting, detailing district obligations under the new state framework. He said districts must evaluate prior-year ELA and math proficiency rates, identify two student cohorts, establish four-year academic improvement goals, and select two to four targeted interventions.

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