In a recent government meeting, school officials reported significant improvements in student discipline and instructional quality, marking a notable shift in the educational environment. For the first time in six years, the district has reduced the number of long-term substitute teachers from 10 or 11 to just four, which is expected to enhance the quality of education provided to students.

The discussion highlighted a dramatic decrease in major disciplinary incidents at the middle school level. Compared to the previous year, the number of drug-related incidents has plummeted from 21 to just 2, while fights have decreased from 32 to 7. Additionally, incidents involving vaping have dropped from 11 to 1. Overall, total referrals for offenses have decreased from 553 to 390, contributing to a more conducive learning environment for both students and teachers.

Attendance rates have also shown improvement, with Memorial School achieving a weekly attendance rate of 94-95%. School officials expressed gratitude to parents for their role in ensuring students attend school regularly.

Looking ahead, the school has set ambitious goals for academic improvement, particularly in reading proficiency. The aim is to increase proficiency rates to 60% for kindergarten through 2nd grade and 50% for 3rd to 5th grade. Additionally, the school plans to enhance alignment in instructional practices, targeting an increase from 64% to 80% in alignment scores during district walkthroughs.

Overall, the meeting underscored a positive trajectory for the district, with a focus on maintaining high standards in both student behavior and academic achievement.