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At the elementary level, staff reported a 2% districtwide decline in Panorama belonging from fall to spring but said building‑level variation matters: King Elementary implemented an adult ‘champion’ pairing and targeted small groups run by the school counselor. Staff reported that paired relationships increased that school’s supportive‑relationship scores by about 2 percentage points and that students who participated in targeted small groups saw reported belonging increase roughly 13 percentage points. Sacagawea Elementary rose and reached about the 70th national percentile in some belonging measures; staff credited consistent adult responses across staff, strong paraeducator and FCRC support, and restorative conversations.

At the secondary level, staff described a high‑school trend of modest gains that placed district high‑school belonging in the 70th national percentile; staff and principals credited transition programs (sixth grade and ninth grade kick‑off), affinity groups, and student leadership for the improvements. Student advisory members described student‑led “taco/soup” talks, belonging interventions, a student leadership summit and leadership internships funded by a student advisory grant. Student representative Avery said the student advisory set a 50% belonging goal for high schools and ran small‑group, food‑based conversations and a leadership summit to seed school‑level projects.

Board members asked about measurement details — participation rates, whether students answer consistently across administrations, and the number of students served in targeted groups — and staff agreed to provide participation and subgroup breakdowns and counts for small‑group participants. Staff emphasized that Panorama provides both closed‑ended indicators and open‑ended narrative responses (for example, many elementary open‑ended responses mentioned math and life challenges), and that school‑level follow‑ups (student leadership, videos, targeted groups) are used to interpret the quantitative trends.

Staff recommended continuing the combination of system Panorama reporting with school‑level action teams and PLCs, and to track intervention reach and outcomes. No formal board action was required at the study session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","VPS Study Session","oneSentenceSummary","Panorama survey results presented to the board showed small districtwide declines in elementary belonging from fall to spring but notable school‑level gains where counselors and staff ran targeted small groups and adult‑student pairing programs.","taxTitle","Vancouver School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",65133,"location","Washington","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},6224397,"District review recommends ending long-running iReady contract, adopting SBA interim blocks and new K–8 screeners",150,5880000,6030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550698-496cab13ec77854547a999580409f91b&start=5880&end=6030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550698-496cab13ec77854547a999580409f91b/thumbnail_5880000.jpg","/articles/6224397/Washington/District-review-recommends-ending-long-running-iReady-contract-adopting-SBA-interim-blocks-and-new-K8-screeners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224397-03dfd51cb5c3dd21c7a99942ee1864b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903985&Signature=DAvpOBlQfnPu4vdXCVBJEVE225lwPP-LzROoBCbtBmw9LquGg2~oQdWNU7LXd15BT2nabjN0r8RElnbZ7u7EAIEdYdeOzWixBydQAMOofUuTQiPqjQPG9L3MiyEr7e2Zt5ssLEmQZOLRmc-NobUiMC1QhPoZ0kdme-rG6bQLYXQCRN7TTE0bdvdSr-re0M2wciE5OD~TPxbj2yW12eum23mUYtU3qBHMJVt3gOLp-z4FUIfxTfJNAcXUIkOPJrT5NWQMpd9oCcJZP185APtAUJZUDvsRqe7LOGGXK-ombr59jflZPRqHxtBJaZ7sLU2ngGKyDTvZ6wxSg~7eW4BZtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vancouver School District presented a staff recommendation to stop using the iReady benchmark/screener and move to a different assessment package, citing time, instructional impact and alignment concerns.

The recommendation comes after a multi‑month assessment review convened by district leaders and teacher representatives. Staff proposed three main elements: use Smarter Balanced interim assessment blocks (IABs) three times a year for secondary courses; adopt mCLASS DIBELS/AMPLIFY as the universal literacy screener (k–5); and use an Amplify math screener for elementary grades, with pilot sites for interim blocks in grades 3–5.

Board members pressed for more operational detail about reporting, historical comparability and costs. Staff said the district’s current iReady contract is about $700,000 and represents a large share of the Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment (CIA) budget and that iReady administrations increasingly consumed instructional time and produced data many teachers did not find actionable. Staff also emphasized that the alternative screeners and interim blocks take substantially less time to administer and produce item‑level, standards‑aligned reports teachers can use next day for reteaching.

Staff said the literacy screener (mCLASS DIBELS/LECTURA) uses short timed subtests (individual subtest timings are brief) and that the Amplify elementary math screener completes within a single 30‑minute window per student. The district proposes screening three times per year (fall, winter, spring) and using teacher work groups to select which interim blocks to administer in each school and course. Staff reported strong classroom participation in the first round of high‑school IAB pilots, and teacher feedback that IAB items map more closely to Smarter Balanced standards than iReady did.

Board members asked for several follow‑ups before any final decision: sample teacher and parent reports showing how the new tools will present student, grade‑level and subgroup data; a side‑by‑side comparison of features and time requirements (iReady vs. mCLASS/Amplify/IABs); net fiscal impact of replacing iReady with the proposed set of tools; and a plan to preserve longitudinal comparisons or otherwise explain differences to the community. Staff committed to provide example teacher reports, parent‑facing summaries, cost comparisons, and dashboard mockups for board review.

No formal policy change or purchase was adopted at the meeting; staff said they will gather the requested materials and return with a recommended implementation timeline and training plan.

Board reaction was mixed: some members said they had long concerns about iReady’s validity and welcomed the change; others urged caution, noting the impact on system‑level reporting and the need for a clear rollout and training plan so teachers and families are not left without comparable trend data.

If the board ultimately approves the recommendation, staff said the change would be phased with training for coaches and teachers, a train‑the‑trainer program in August, and continued principal and PLC support during the 60‑minute weekly teacher collaboration time proposed for next year.","The Vancouver School District presented a staff recommendation to stop using the iReady benchmark/screener and replace it with a package of Smarter Balanced interim assessment blocks at secondary and new K–8 screeners (mCLASS DIBELS/Amplify math) after a multi‑month assessment review.",{"_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},6224382,"Trade‑center ribbon cutting, welding site groundbreaking and plans for a third facility highlight district CTE expansion",130,9200000,9330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550698-496cab13ec77854547a999580409f91b&start=9200&end=9330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550698-496cab13ec77854547a999580409f91b/thumbnail_9200000.jpg","/articles/6224382/Washington/Tradecenter-ribbon-cutting-welding-site-groundbreaking-and-plans-for-a-third-facility-highlight-district-CTE-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224382-0bff3ce97344bf3c90fe1e635ddcac1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903985&Signature=SDuOUNV2CEmfIKkTt~ZyEy~UuIuIA16sDJFFf2XDoflPg5Bu3nEU-7k7kBi~s9SlMwxjq2zkUJJK~TKZLMj2CDsRQBnVERdws-d03W2ELiTfqwYuVWzqUe2Ry1lqSxKSDLKtsUhyYGHsHFhgQ1NxYrrMy87YU4m8ACT5vNzQd8eIaS943euRQ3yuMP~LhRLtRyUuGY7k8wp4s6tQffHP5wsY-YICc76w3mj8tDfGDagyYBBase6Ye9IzGdkVOWi4o6EV-fq3oVFt-grRGIR8CLIUITtK9srHgPs-UYsBChbhQJDtInO7MYq8eYtVLuzBXQ5Rc06Vvt9J2OA53kPrPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vancouver School District CTE leaders updated the board on recent and planned career‑technical education investments: a ribbon cutting for the new Endeavor Technical Trade Center, a Fort Vancouver welding/manufacturing facility groundbreaking, and donor‑led planning for a third trades center potentially at Skyview.

CTE Director Mark Reith told the board the Endeavor Technical Trade Center ribbon cutting on May 20 drew students, donors and employer partners. He said the new facility already faces high demand: district construction‑related program enrollment grew from about 30 students in 2017 to over 450 students districtwide in related construction or architectural programs this year. Employers and trade partners — including HVAC firms, Thompson Metal Fabrication, Machinist Institute and maritime employers — are discussing training partnerships, evening classes, and employer‑led training supports.

At Fort Vancouver High School the district broke ground on a welding and manufacturing facility; community partners including Machinist Institute and local manufacturers have expressed interest in instructional collaboration, Reith said. Reith also described donor interest in a proposed Ed and Dolly Lynch Trade Center North near Skyview: a conceptual ~18,000‑square‑foot building with dual programming for construction and manufacturing/welding that donors would fund; the district would undertake site planning and permit work if donors proceed.

Board members asked about connections to early‑childhood workforce needs and use of facilities after hours; Reith said donors and employers view the facilities as a way to develop local workforce pipelines, and that evening use and trainer support remain part of planning. No capital budget vote took place at the study session; Reith said donor commitments and permitting remain in process.","District CTE leaders celebrated the Endeavor Technical Trade Center ribbon cutting, reported a Fort Vancouver welding/manufacturing facility groundbreaking, and outlined donor‑funded plans for a possible third trades building near Skyview to expand capacity for skilled‑trades training.",{"_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},6224391,"District clinicians cite crisis‑intervention outcomes as federal grant faces reconsideration",990,9780000,10770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550698-496cab13ec77854547a999580409f91b&start=9780&end=10770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550698-496cab13ec77854547a999580409f91b/thumbnail_9780000.jpg","/articles/6224391/Washington/District-clinicians-cite-crisisintervention-outcomes-as-federal-grant-faces-reconsideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224391-27c518780383d8bd5c9d26660155c2af/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903985&Signature=Idnnk~PKxCgFK-oy5QXOQ453QaDC3sKebpAOj1UjPFYXXb8gg0SEKFCquBB1LCtarKlIhTp8ILNp3lyKNjCXMdguyIimE--0a~hT~qmj6ANptMDhLM9VwvEJHE~WU~qSF8rmI4YuQKR-Muh2JZHGdc~nEZiS5g0QeaHyA0DsufKgBaUb4uG-Ou90RaHqarTrljQatuN2Ksx7X5rWRN3a9DMMw7HWD~GgtAfWg680KhmAAmO0M~uUO2yHvIKO2zezkNlahVPwyt9ulitTSW~nhYrjsEQuq7lp5riDidvNJOQB~Xh8lIMV3WJ9pJHPsx3LfxzplBWnHqxxdyvu24l0WA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vancouver School District staff told the board that clinicians hired under a multi‑year federal mental‑health grant have intervened directly with students in crisis and expanded tiered services across secondary schools — and that the district has submitted an appeal after the federal program threatened funding.

District staff said clinicians intervened with roughly 80 students experiencing active suicidal ideation and with 21 students who had made violent or homicidal plans; staff reported these interventions prevented attempts and violent acts. Clinicians also led targeted small groups (6–12 students) on anxiety, grief, self‑regulation and other topics as well as classroom presentations to improve mental‑health literacy and destigmatize help‑seeking.

Staff described the program as intentionally tiered: universal (tier‑1) classroom lessons and campaigns, tier‑2 small groups and brief interventions, and tier‑3 individual therapy case management tied to IEPs when appropriate. District leaders said the structure both increased capacity for early intervention and improved staff ability to identify and route students to supports.

Staff said they filed a formal appeal (a request for reconsideration) to the Department of Education last Friday and encouraged board members to contact federal legislators in support. Staff offered to provide the board with a copy of the appeal letter. Several board members praised the work and asked how they could help; staff suggested advocacy by board members with federal legislators and shared they would supply materials for directors to use.

No formal board action was required at the study session; staff asked the board for support in outreach to legislators and to help preserve the program’s continuity while the appeal proceeds.","District leaders described clinician‑led mental‑health work at secondary schools — suicide and violence interventions, family outreach, and classroom prevention — and said they have appealed a threatened federal grant decision to the U.S. Department of Education.","actionData","errors"]

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Survey shows mixed belonging results; district, schools and students pilot small‑group interventions

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