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Vilwalk described the analysis method: it traces cohorts of students with test records across multiple years and compares district cohort scores with statewide lines on the same grade‑level tests. She said data showed a substantial jump between the third‑grade BOG and the third‑grade EOG in reading, evidence of learning during the third‑grade year. She also flagged complexity in middle‑school math reporting because some eighth‑grade students take North Carolina Math 1, which complicates direct comparisons to state aggregate lines.

“On this slide, you can see that between BOG and EOG, students combined went up 24 points,” Vilwalk said, explaining the third‑grade growth pattern. She cautioned the board about apples‑to‑oranges comparisons when students take different state tests in middle school and noted data suppression rules for small groups and privacy when counts are under 10.

Superintendent Dr. Doug Trice called the dataset “an analysis that will serve our district for generations to come,” and said the cohort view can help align curriculum and resources over time. “We need a well‑articulated curriculum that builds year after year,” Trice told the board, and he urged the district to consider more time for learning—summer school, high‑dosage tutoring or extended learning—to accelerate growth for students most affected by pandemic‑era disruption.

Board members asked clarifying questions about next steps. Miss Jenkins said she had requested this view last fall and praised the analysis as useful for program and curriculum decisions, including upcoming math curriculum adoption. Miss Dossey suggested layering absenteeism data on the cohort analysis to better target interventions. Another trustee asked whether the district can learn from higher‑performing districts on middle‑school instruction for Black and Latinx students.

Vilwalk and Trice identified several takeaways: overall district proficiency often exceeds state levels for White and multiracial students and for students with disabilities (with some exceptions); multilingual learners underperformed state levels in most cohorts (noted as 4 of 6 reading cohorts and 3 math cohorts); and middle‑school mathematics on the regular eighth‑grade track requires focused attention. Trice noted promising evidence that summer learning and targeted supports correlate with stronger subsequent year outcomes.

No formal action was taken; staff said they will continue to refine the analysis, share it with principals and use it to inform curriculum adoption and targeted interventions in coming months.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education Work Session May 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented a longitudinal cohort analysis of EOG and BOG results showing mixed year‑to‑year trends and highlighting gaps for multilingual learners and in middle‑school math.","taxTitle","Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14084,"location","North Carolina","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},6052628,"Chapel Hill-Carrboro board proclaims May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month",406,7349000,7755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3394779-1fed118bfbf58b8ba86a9cc155e51dc0&start=7349&end=7755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3394779-1fed118bfbf58b8ba86a9cc155e51dc0/thumbnail_7349000.jpg","/articles/6052628/North-Carolina/Chapel-Hill-Carrboro-board-proclaims-May-2025-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052628-a05650e42e3051a0d440fb9f01f48913/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119942&Signature=LZWMgLvRxDeXBFyr6tVj7~Ar8-sU60nnkXdvwAqQhNM2TE5uh8chOQ~u6elO92jJRcIsgUbqPn7UjlX6fdZtjUGxhTDfdsvAiYEFiaizieqYniCUVmtCul4lyWH4Kjfp57j6ZTfqcBOR79sztJOGP65P5tbYAzuUZwGtU9pNsZ6ILssRnAIvs6c1E8l9EF-ywdVVw58-w3grm7rwpDnK~ecPCwEyZq3g9Td3GFNwOo091-YUmbS7zmw7~AjJ9Mnc6Kx5KeEXCh9Op4w85C8eBUjAuLEuWOaSLYEO6GbXoplA5JLs3icULBLyrkQA1AP0Nnv5ycOnpgp07gJ5fFbtnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and recognized school-based mental health staff and community partners for their work supporting student well‑being.

Board members read a proclamation noting that “mental health is an essential part of overall well‑being” and that one in five American adults experience a mental health condition each year, and urging the school community to “challenge stigma” and “seek help proactively.” The board asked mental‑health staff and partners to come forward so trustees could thank them personally.

Lydia Kiefer, a mental health specialist at Carrboro High School, said she was wearing green shoelaces for awareness and red in support of public education, and stressed that “funding for public schools is mental health care.” Sharon Torian, a middle‑grades specialist who works at Northside and Glenwood elementary schools, told the board, “supporting schools and supporting our students to the utmost to make sure that they have what they need is very important towards their mental health and well‑being.” Ricardo Bianco, who works with younger students and with Frank Porter Graham (FPG) programs, said the month’s theme was “turning ours into action” and urged the community to take daily steps to address depression and anxiety.

Terry Smith, executive director of Whole Child Services, said his organization partners with the district to define student‑services roles and provide “wrap‑around services,” and highlighted recent events including a mindfulness and digital‑wellness program at East Chapel Hill High School and upcoming elementary events. Smith said staff training has included strategies to recognize and support students and to coordinate community partners.

Board members thanked the staff and partners. One trustee said mental health and wellness are priorities in the district’s strategic plan and praised the work that helps students access academics. Trustees also noted that several board members were wearing red that day to show support for teachers and public education.

The proclamation encourages district residents to educate themselves on mental health conditions and resources, to speak respectfully about mental health, to support organizations that provide services, and to create safe, supportive environments for open conversation.","The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board read and affirmed a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and thanked school-based mental health staff and community partners for support and outreach activities.",{"_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},6052618,"Board hears Pre‑K update: district proposes phased tuition increase, aims to expand licensed spaces and staffing",251,9913000,10164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3394779-1fed118bfbf58b8ba86a9cc155e51dc0&start=9913&end=10164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3394779-1fed118bfbf58b8ba86a9cc155e51dc0/thumbnail_9913000.jpg","/articles/6052618/North-Carolina/Board-hears-PreK-update-district-proposes-phased-tuition-increase-aims-to-expand-licensed-spaces-and-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052618-0db8a1ddc9bf57555c166709b21eb89b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119942&Signature=TjdcxMUgqrgoRA4J~BB~JG0iAcOtTBfCxSFdqIqQPaXhrv~OcqypbTWrQjgciP29blzp0Z4GvcDiQ2kf2kLA9cSxVVqQTYbCnCJ0WEzJaS3e040u3QnMHi6eRIFglj0imAmZyT--9aEPiUEhRaRU69yXp5rp90aIWU7ermxzDnqGGwfHf8OTY98Hbj5EqZ5WO4KOqJ9~aNnCodrw8QHk6vPQuXU7BasvL434w8lfdxNlaFaSpeTE6nAxmtKjiQBZ57gzAHMgPTdkF14rsP8uIaw~oDQ6ZJYoE0QNK53BpuHc6oktuqmy~XUThb1QNvQO7x0S-bfE0WzGZe6gJyzthg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District pre‑K staff updated the board on program capacity, funding and next steps, and proposed a phased tuition increase intended to align tuition with state subsidy rates and stabilize program finances.

Ms. Reeves, speaking for the pre‑K program, reported the district currently operates 21 pre‑K classrooms with a total day capacity of about 294 students across 10 of 11 elementary schools. Placement types reported included 132 Head Start seats, 27 NC Pre‑K seats, 8 subsidy seats, 50 seats for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) whose teachers case‑manage them, and 62 tuition seats. Reeves said the program is slightly under maximum capacity and that wait lists remain, with 50 families on the tuition wait list.

Reeves described extended care arrangements (afternoon hours roughly 2:30–5:00 p.m.) with an adult‑to‑child ratio of 1:9 during that period and noted variable offerings at different schools. She said the district's current tuition rate is $1,000 per month and that the program brings roughly $500,000 in annual revenue. The presentation proposed a two‑step increase: a 17.5% raise to $1,175 per month for 2025–26 (estimated revenue $588,000) and a later increase to match the state subsidy maximum of $1,350 per month (estimated revenue $675,000) to bring tuition in line with subsidy rates and teacher compensation costs.

Reeves said some of the current tuition rate reflects earlier alignment with the state subsidy rate and that the district has not changed tuition in a documented 10 years (staff estimated roughly 18 years in practice). Board members asked about the basis for the proposed increase; Reeves cited subsidy rates, teacher pay increases and the need to sustain the program as drivers.

Dr. Mapp and Reeves outlined next steps including hiring two separate‑setting pre‑K teachers (one planned for Northside and one for Moore's Grove), applying for a behavior‑supports grant in collaboration with the special education office, increasing accountability and office support for pre‑K leadership, tracking pre‑K cohorts into kindergarten to monitor readiness, and pursuing licensure for eligible gyms and libraries to increase on‑site capacity while ensuring compliance with Head Start facility rules.

Board members praised the program's quality and staff, acknowledged concerns about raising tuition for families after a long period without change, and encouraged continued attention to equitable access. No board vote was recorded; staff said they will pursue grant applications, staffing and licensure and return with additional details.","Pre‑K staff reported 21 classrooms with capacity for about 294 students, described funding sources and proposed a phased tuition increase from $1,000 to $1,175 and later to $1,350 monthly, and outlined steps to license additional school spaces and hire separate‑setting teachers.","actionData","errors"]

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