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District staff told the governing board that initial pretests showed better-than-expected results for several cohorts, prompting recommendations to make some interim targets more ambitious. Trustees voted to approve the Goal 1 and Goal 2 monitoring reports and the proposed adjustments to interim measures.

Why it matters: The adjustments change short-term targets that staff will use to track whether classroom changes are producing the intended improvements in math proficiency, and the board's approval unlocks continuing investments in coaching, professional development and classroom assessment tools the presentation described as central to the strategy.

What staff presented: District academic staff and the math team described a multi-part approach that they said is intended to reduce the share of students who are minimally proficient and to increase proficiency for targeted subgroups.

- Team and supports: The presenters included the district's math leadership and coaches and a district-hired math consultant who has begun classroom coaching. Staff said the board-funded reorganization let the curriculum office dedicate four coaches solely to math rather than splitting time with science. The district also contracted with an external math consultant to coach teachers in classrooms and help revise pacing.

- Instructional changes: Staff described a reworked pacing calendar that moves essential standards earlier in the school year so students have more instructional time before spring assessments and a stronger emphasis on small-group instruction during the math block.

- Assessments and monitoring: Staff reported creation of 79 short common formative assessments (CFAs) for second through eighth grades, with another set planned through January. The CFAs are four-question checks designed to be quick to give and to allow teachers to pull small groups and reteach within a two-week cycle. Staff said 85% of students took the first form A districtwide and that the district is already seeing some promising growth in round-two checks.

- Target changes and rationale: After reviewing August pretest data staff recommended adjusting several interim targets to be more ambitious because cohorts started higher than anticipated. For example, presenters said an August pretest showed a 5-point decrease in minimally proficient sixth-graders compared with their fifth-grade baseline; based on that momentum staff recommended a revised interim target of 55 for the May 2026 check for that cohort. Staff also recommended an adjusted interim target for the eighth-grade minimally proficient measure that reflected stronger-than-expected starting performance.

Budget, partnerships and other supports: Presenters said the board's prior budget allocations paid for substitute release time so teachers can attend PD during the day, for the consultant and for classroom coaching. The district reported a partnership that allows Creighton teachers to attend University of Arizona Center for the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers of Mathematics professional development sessions and said it purchased an adaptive tier-2 resource (Freckle) to align with assessment data.

Board action and procedure: A board member moved to approve the Goal 1 progress monitoring report; another member seconded and the board approved the report by voice vote. The board then voted to adopt the recommended interim-measure adjustments included in the report. The board later approved the Goal 2 progress monitoring report and the adjustments staff recommended for that goal as well.

Board discussion and concerns: Members asked how the district will prioritize students identified as high risk and how the district ensures the teachers most in need receive coaching. Staff answered that the CFAs enable quicker, targeted small-group instruction and that classroom coaching follows PD sessions with immediate in-class feedback to improve fidelity. Several board members praised the strategy'particularly the combination of coaching, pacing changes and quick formative checks'and urged continued communication to families about the work.

What comes next: Staff will continue interim checks through the year and report back at the board's monitoring schedule. Trustees also discussed plans to discuss outreach about the Student Outcomes Focused Governance work at upcoming community meetings.

Ending note: The board approved the monitoring reports and interim-measure adjustments as presented; staff said the adjustments reflect current cohort momentum and are intended to keep the district on track for its longer-term 2028 targets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 23, 2025 Governing Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Creighton School District trustees voted to approve the district's progress-monitoring reports and to adopt revised interim targets for two math goals after staff presented August pretest results and an expanded set of classroom supports.","taxTitle","Creighton Elementary District (4263), School Districts, Arizona","taxId",38275,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461376,"District presents 2024-25 aggregate teacher and principal evaluation results; board asks to review data measures",1458,4610000,6068000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824322-343e30ed192eed8cd26f60c193f9601c&start=4610&end=6068","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824322-343e30ed192eed8cd26f60c193f9601c/thumbnail_4610000.jpg","/articles/6461376/Arizona/District-presents-2024-25-aggregate-teacher-and-principal-evaluation-results-board-asks-to-review-data-measures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461376-617a573acd36a90ca88d3f919d7024c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1769931220&Signature=TcYqgboMDu7nbGwkMHcJ2ZGC7~yDl-lEvXpphb6tNxtnLqNusvatlAPw-3W3GMKet6XIxlffvU9vKEBKfFW2KtjZYJ8I6ei57cFulfKBXAr0DxJLo9lQ4mX0KoqjIk8fWp2dWrZn4wis1gCb4ZTWZf7rIXIiNZVSlKOD0HB-EaOpgEIj5wga84sSFTAefKb5iugjW3BRA1ZPGAof7PM8yL0EKWrfdpZKyMCIW1wST--wgkm85LNq8OL2-Wj-U3E77vY9oLV7hVyE1ECqHQSUspRiT2MNnvgTK-RnbeTwhQAPbr-ItyJTKoCGB8HM6dUd7jCgniXpPwBqSZ0Kd58XmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Creighton School District presented its required aggregate classification of teacher and principal effectiveness for the 2024-25 school year at a public board meeting.

Dr. Lohr (presenter) told trustees that teacher evaluations combine an observation component, scored on the Danielson rubric, with a data component that the presenter described as 67% observations and 33% data. Within the data portion staff said 70% of that 33% is growth and 30% is achievement on the district's chosen measures. For classrooms with state-linked assessments the district uses Illuminate DNA for grades 3\b; other positions use locally developed academic progress plans and site-level measures where appropriate.

What the report showed: For the most recent year the presenter provided an aggregate breakdown (certified teachers): a share rated highly effective, a share rated effective, a small share developing and zero rated ineffective in the teacher aggregate presented. For principals the presenter said last year showed a different distribution: a majority rated effective, with a notable portion rated developing and a smaller share rated ineffective.

Board discussion: Trustees asked for procedural clarifications (who conducts observations, how many observations are required) and about the distribution of ratings. In response staff said qualified evaluators'typically principals or assistant principals trained on the rubric'conduct formal observations. Probationary teachers (those in their first three years) are required to receive two formal observations per year; continuing teachers receive a minimum of one, with additional observations available on request or at the evaluator's direction. The presenters noted that the district is reviewing the data measures used in evaluations and planned to bring recommended changes to the board in October, including possible adjustments to the growth/achievement weighting and expansion of interim measures such as FastBridge to cover earlier grades.

Why it matters: The evaluation framework both informs professional-development priorities and is tied to pay-for-performance and administrative evaluation processes. Board members raised questions about how evaluations reflect classroom practice and student growth and about consistency across schools.

Ending: The presentation was informational. Staff said the district will return with proposed adjustments to evaluation measures and with additional detail about non-state-assessed positions and the evaluation committee's work.","The Creighton School District presented its required aggregate classification of teacher and principal effectiveness for the 2024-25 school year at a public board meeting.",{"_32":88,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":89,"_40":90,"_42":91,"_44":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461381,"Parents urge board to preserve Tiny Tots program at Creighton Family Resource Center",351,4147000,4498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824322-343e30ed192eed8cd26f60c193f9601c&start=4147&end=4498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824322-343e30ed192eed8cd26f60c193f9601c/thumbnail_4147000.jpg","/articles/6461381/Arizona/Parents-urge-board-to-preserve-Tiny-Tots-program-at-Creighton-Family-Resource-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461381-a84c02ee4fa4c21155b9f4d50f99de41/orig.mp4?Expires=1769931220&Signature=C1ovahwCClNRQmLn96KzJlCbU3l8ksJxZHSbRvelvKz8-CfASjP7bjdGs9WYuV~d9dEceG7nNJG6ed1N5oEJ4vZqqhYEx15nNAQOZwtJuNaVlWBXsIAGX6qN9EA1KwXh0qrw9aNT5tFs9QGWeID3JLIDJxLcUtq5YsgRoyXLAfsn788-V4Mqag3dE0OnjEl1bC6m4iGkSX5cDAdI0-B9rP-j2vV80DC8w2~E-VD3aUkZf48ZAA4zZrXwf147iIobcHhRQoq-F0t4JdjC9-~sHlBa5Qf0Sm6-HfNehdZt~1ZiLlG4dlpUfYv1tMcYd9i40VYbvFe7VVVOniD9LIx8Fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two community members told the Creighton School District governing board during public comment that the district's Tiny Tots program at the Creighton Family Resource Center is at risk and urged trustees to keep the program or restore staff.

A mother who identified herself only as a program participant said Tiny Tots, offered twice weekly, has provided diapers, clothing and social connection as a first-time parent and that she was \"really scared\" at the prospect the program could end. She said the program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and that the staff member who runs the program (named in public comment as Roxanna) appeared to be reassigned; she added the program's budget situation suggested it might stop by December.

Garrett Pauley, a teacher who identified himself as a Creighton family member and as a self-contained teacher in a neighboring district, spoke in support of Tiny Tots and said his family relies on the resource for infant clothing and diapers. Both speakers asked the board for help and for a follow-up.

Board response and follow-up: While board rules prevented trustees from engaging in extended discussion during public comment, a board member asked the commenters to leave contact information with staff; a board member also requested a brief update from the superintendent at the next board meeting on the status of the Creighton Family Resource Center (FRC) and the Tiny Tots program. The superintendent's office said staff would follow up with the speakers.

Why it matters: Tiny Tots serves families with children under age 5 and supplies basic needs and weekly parent interactions, services the commenters said are difficult to replace. The program also connects families to other FRC services including clothing and diaper supports.

What the transcript records: Commenters said Tiny Tots meets twice weekly, provides diapers and clothing, and that the staff person they work with has been reassigned to another district role; they asked the board to consider keeping the staff member or restoring the program funding. The board requested contact information and a short follow-up report from district staff at the next board update.

Ending: The board accepted the public comments, asked staff to follow up with the speakers and scheduled the item for staff follow-up at the next update. No formal board action changing program funding was recorded in the meeting transcript.","Two public commenters described the Creighton Family Resource Center's Tiny Tots program as a critical source of diapers, clothes and social support for families with young children and asked the board for information after learning the program's staff assignment and funding appeared to be changing.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves tougher interim math targets after pretest gains, backs coaching and new assessments

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Parents urge board to preserve Tiny Tots program at Creighton Family Resource Center