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Resident raises concerns about declining Keystone proficiency and district renovation costs
Summary
A member of the public told the board test proficiency has dropped since 2015 and asked why the district is pursuing large capital spending while results have fallen; the superintendent responded with context about how Keystone proficiency is reported and about alternate graduation pathways.
Jason Lanier, a resident who identified himself during public comment, told the board that proficiency on Keystone exams has fallen compared with results from 2015 and asked the board to explain current policy and large capital expenditures.
"Those kids, historically underperforming in 02/2015, are doing better than our graduates of any demographic in 02/2024," Lanier said. He cited figures he said were from 2015 (overall algebra proficiency about 92.5 percent; biology 91 percent; literature 90 percent) and contrasted them…
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