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Officials cite Panorama, YouthTruth and MAP findings as they refine integrated guidance; superintendent flags budget risks
Summary
District leaders reviewed SEL and assessment data that will shape an integrated guidance plan to be presented in April and warned of budget pressures from declining secondary enrollment and uncertain federal funding.
South Lane SD 45J3 administrators presented winter Panorama social-emotional learning (SEL) results, YouthTruth survey findings and MAP assessment data, and described how that data will feed the district’s integrated guidance plan and the May budget process.
Chad Harrison, the district data lead, told the board the Panorama results show the district is performing above average in emotional regulation and self-management, but needs to strengthen growth mindset, perseverance and social awareness. "Scores generally above the 25th percentile are considered in the average range," Harrison said, and he urged buildings to use Panorama lesson plans and SEL specialists to target groups and classrooms.
YouthTruth family surveys showed strong gains in communication and feedback, with a 30% parent response rate overall. Harrison said student responses indicated declines in perceived academic challenge across grade spans. He told the board administrators at each building are reviewing comments and will use that qualitative information to design next steps.
Winter MAP data showed mixed results: district-level growth percentiles in math generally fell in the low‑ to mid‑30s and 40s, and reading growth varied by grade. The district cautioned that MAP interpretation is limited in some high-school grades this winter by a change in which assessment was administered in the fall.
Interim Superintendent Brian (last name not specified) said the data and community input will be combined into an "integrated guidance" plan that the board will review and approve in April. He also outlined budget risks the district is watching: declining secondary enrollment, increased unemployment costs for districts after changes to state law, and possible reductions to federal Title I/II/III and Medicaid-related funding. "We have about a million dollars in federal Title funds that could be affected," Brian said, and added that staff are building a draft budget for the board in May focused on reading and math, social‑emotional learning and post‑high-school connections.
The board was told the district used input from students, parents and staff to shape goal areas. Brian described a recent Student Success Committee session with multiple parents and students in the room and said their feedback will be reflected in the April plan.
On procedure, the board appointed two community members to the district budget committee. The appointment of Brandi Newman (transcribed as "Bridal Newman") and Christina Hsu was approved by voice vote. The board also adopted a proclamation recognizing Classified Employee Appreciation Week.
Ending: District leaders said the integrated guidance plan will return for board approval in April and the district will present a draft budget and budget message in May.
