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The findings come from a district program review and course-sequencing analysis conducted with consultant Hanover. Board members and administrators said the analysis will be used to study placement practices, earlier interventions and family communication; no formal policy change was adopted at the meeting.

Administrators told the board the Hanover analysis tracked cohorts from ninth through twelfth grade and compared GPA, preACT and ACT performance. Jeff (staff member) and Chris (staff member) presented the results and noted the patterns were similar to those seen in other districts. Jeff said advanced-placement in grade 9 correlated with “stronger final GPAs and ACT benchmark attainment in the long term.”

Board members pressed for more detail on where pathways begin. Several members noted placement decisions appear to occur before ninth grade and asked staff to trace earlier data. One board member said a student’s missed dual‑enrollment enrollment at Mid‑State Technical College had left that student with fewer college credits than expected; administrators confirmed Mid‑State staff typically assist with the second step of enrollment and that the district will improve verification and family communication.

The district shared several headline figures from the preliminary review: more than 70% of students placed in advanced English 9 or advanced English 9 plus debate met grade‑9 benchmarks on preACT, while only about 17%–24% of students placed in standard English 9 met those same benchmarks. Economically disadvantaged students were underrepresented in advanced DLA pathways: just 1.3% of socioeconomically disadvantaged students were enrolled in advanced coursework in grade 12 compared with 7.7% of non‑disadvantaged peers. Administrators also cited AP participation rates of roughly 4% for disadvantaged students versus about 20.5% for peers, and ACT benchmark attainment of 13% versus 34.4%, respectively.

Board members and administrators framed next steps as system adjustments rather than immediate policy mandates. The board asked staff to:
- continue the Hanover‑led program review and bring more detailed findings and recommendations;
- examine placement practices back into middle grades to identify where pathways solidify;
- explore partnerships with postsecondary partners (Mid‑State Technical College, UW‑Stevens Point and others) for alignment and verification; and
- expand communication and information sessions for families about dual‑credit and early college options.

Chris noted the district will deliver building‑level reports to principals and continue to aggregate the data on a live dashboard for board review. Jim (board member) urged reaching out to university faculty and postsecondary partners for outside review; administrators and board members agreed that inviting external higher‑education input would be considered as the review proceeds.

Board members framed the work as long‑term and iterative: the board asked staff to return with more complete ELA sequencing results, options to increase equitable access to advanced coursework, and specific recommendations that could be examined at upcoming committee meetings and the board retreat.

The discussion did not include a formal vote on policy changes; the board recorded the direction to continue work and to report back with further analysis.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 12th 2025 Regular School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Stevens Point Area Public School District heard preliminary results May 20 showing that students placed in advanced English courses in grade 9 were substantially more likely to meet preACT/ACT benchmarks and earn higher GPAs over four years, and that economically disadvantaged students were markedly underrepresented in advanced pathways.","taxTitle","Stevens Point Area Public School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",38515,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061101,"Board review shows dip in internal trust; members agree to pre‑retreat survey and focus discussion",923,2332000,3255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3286769-bb7b1fb9a68a771289405065c42243e0&start=2332&end=3255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3286769-bb7b1fb9a68a771289405065c42243e0/thumbnail_2332000.jpg","/articles/6061101/Wisconsin/Board-review-shows-dip-in-internal-trust-members-agree-to-preretreat-survey-and-focus-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061101-8ab49ca35d2236868f1f7576814f2b21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161309&Signature=E3FLvc3dhaHsSjfFyK7gRCz82l6N8qB1wrNOV2drHD6Zi6toshhmyqRnBGTbXZVeVPWQmPHJTDohdgbzDtYuyS4uizsvG7S9jy~d5NSqs9cPFBCbTtlv32Pz8pd~AUWisEQizPyKq2lw8d6Ah8ZQaN~9b4pXgc1VhSXn~dMQM51zIgULeqY1fQDlBYiJThJwE6sju8mu73VEN3DL47RilWRTJxmq0MXQjwhdxHKa~E3sFRXtCc~Oo5Ay4x1PH9CtiaeUhzj14Dydrj5222way2lWTedq2R0AbXeBRTYHQKykL37MmAr1piCWERfw67N727ZCyGNEbxDn50B8H1V8Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stevens Point Area Public School District board reviewed results of a self‑evaluation May 20 that showed improved communication with the superintendent but a notable decline in perceived trust among board members. The board agreed to a staff proposal to send a short anonymous pre‑retreat questionnaire to help prioritize trust‑building work at the June retreat.

Sarah (communications staff) presented the survey process and results. She told the board the district administered the evaluation in November and again in March; nine board members completed the first survey and eight completed the second. Sarah said the survey showed improved access to student performance data and stronger board‑superintendent communication, but \"the most significant decline\" was perceived trust among board members.

Board members discussed how to use retreat time. Several members suggested the retreat should focus on one or two of the “trust accelerators” rather than trying to cover a long list. One board member proposed sending a brief anonymous questionnaire before the retreat asking members to flag which trust accelerators they think need attention; the body agreed that staff should distribute that survey and provide summarized results before the retreat.

Administrators and board members also discussed committee structure and whether some items were best handled in committee or brought to the full board. Sarah recommended the board consider targeted team‑building or professional development if retreat conversation identifies specific needs.

The board did not take a formal vote on substantive policy changes; it recorded direction to staff to circulate the pre‑retreat questionnaire and prioritize retreat agenda items based on member feedback.","Board self‑evaluation results presented May 20 showed improved communication with the superintendent but a decline in perceived trust among board members. The board agreed to send a short pre‑retreat questionnaire asking members to rate the trust accelerators to focus retreat time.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061106,"Board approves revisions to 4‑year‑old kindergarten site agreement, including 2.5% rate increase",198,2018000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3286769-bb7b1fb9a68a771289405065c42243e0&start=2018&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3286769-bb7b1fb9a68a771289405065c42243e0/thumbnail_2018000.jpg","/articles/6061106/Wisconsin/Board-approves-revisions-to-4yearold-kindergarten-site-agreement-including-25-rate-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061106-ab591781fdfb931676545df70b1938bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161309&Signature=OGHIjVZJBPwIr60XtxbOGe9tn9EAwBunyXAq2H2Ez~5ZOOM68JmYIOacIOhOk~8dswVuQBeVL0i-3HlzKyJkhCpL2kzvRSxwAD1Wi4cTK20ZZ8C369eCXJCWzv5Bb5kNNqN-f7-MLSIvwafmkKFbhFPep18m-XFL7PS6yA9nbl-UGS-6nZnDrBhhgvvDT2Fn-pUopHAf4UnRWMgS7GQwm~Yd~QT8dxM3KBX1Cl2d1DZOAcv9X-MRnDTSQYWC2pX6toHilbxzgu4xHSSb5J44uVMCk6FxJ0mE9WRJa8UMlwJfkT8p9vb0Pm-a8zIGooiiV3z1EcehjWn1vg49lJZq1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stevens Point Area Public School District board approved revisions May 20 to its annual 4‑year‑old kindergarten site agreement, moving the district away from a rubric‑based evaluation to a goals‑focused evaluation aligned with building continuous improvement plans and approving a 2.5% increase in site compensation.

Chris (staff member) and Sherry Stanchuk, the district’s early learning principal, presented the contract updates at the Ed Services committee and to the full board. Chris described the evaluation change as a shift “to closely mirror what our traditional schools are doing in terms of evaluation.” He said the 2.5% increase equates to roughly a $0.50 per student per day rise, moving compensation under the contract to $20.52 per student per day.

Board members asked questions and then moved to approve the revisions. The motion passed by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded.

Administrators said the modest rate increase and the evaluation changes were the only substantive edits to the contract this year and that principals will receive building‑level reports to support planning for continuous improvement.","The Stevens Point Area Public School District approved minor revisions to its 4‑year‑old kindergarten program site agreement, shifting evaluation from a rubric to goal‑based continuous improvement and granting community sites a 2.5% rate increase (about $0.50 per student per day to $20.52 per day).",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6061111,"Board approves purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks for $494,400; warranty and accidental‑damage coverage included",189,2121000,2310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3286769-bb7b1fb9a68a771289405065c42243e0&start=2121&end=2310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3286769-bb7b1fb9a68a771289405065c42243e0/thumbnail_2121000.jpg","/articles/6061111/Wisconsin/Board-approves-purchase-of-1200-Chromebooks-for-494400-warranty-and-accidentaldamage-coverage-included","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061111-e7f326f625c8cb582a3b378b5202dd44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161309&Signature=J5ekRCmO06hjkjze4n0aZyMKwAGSV8vaSvm5JR2cb~eSSGp5-W6Vlw8UjnK-caH61vvwpOZLqtO3aZd8aoAERV3ecaMvAZFgRaR77E1PfZ3~8IxoEbVKyLTk3YtvdOXwnvixgbMHL6Vgql2SSUfRPThgM4Rl-NUeQWpwqFV3plS7nyFslp0JdA7j4gdQvN31a-ZKxVeg8hGL~V1iTucuPgjzXilj6wDOR~FLz-Gv1ZxSrHJaoXBSVQDlpw-3C-nMe56nmHnDRFZ6tf38iMj45gh9VOM4PESUcxcRsFntnqewRa-2-BUQmFyBqxWNXzet5H-wvfAqRNJTn9RocaHxLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stevens Point Area Public School District board voted May 20 to approve the purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks for $494,400, a routine technology refresh financed from the district's technology services budget.

Corey (staff member) presented the item in Brian’s absence and said Brian had issued an RFP for 1,200 devices; the vendor Trafera returned the lowest price and offered a five‑year warranty and a three‑year battery warranty. Corey said the recommended bid included a five‑year accidental‑damage protection plan.

The board discussed cost and budget. Corey confirmed the purchase was built into Brian’s annual technology budget. The unit price cited in the discussion was $412 per Chromebook; the total approved purchase price announced on the record was $494,400. Corey said the package included the extended warranties and accidental‑damage protection the district recommended.

A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board approved the purchase by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call dissent.

District staff said the devices are the same model the district purchased the prior year and that the procurement will maintain device parity across classrooms. If questions remain, Brian will follow up with board members after the meeting.","The Stevens Point Area Public School District approved a $494,400 purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks to refresh student devices, funded from the technology services budget; the vendor offers a five‑year warranty and three‑year battery coverage.","actionData","errors"]

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District review finds advanced English placement linked to long-term outcomes; board to continue program review

Board review shows dip in internal trust; members agree to pre‑retreat survey and focus discussion

Board approves revisions to 4‑year‑old kindergarten site agreement, including 2.5% rate increase

Board approves purchase of 1,200 Chromebooks for $494,400; warranty and accidental‑damage coverage included