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Evans Junior High officials report improved attendance, fewer referrals and new student-led activities
Summary
School officials told the Ottumwa Community School District board that attendance has risen this year, disciplinary referrals have declined and student leaders are increasing school engagement; administrators credited a new phone policy, hall sweeps and staff support.
Brad Davis, an Evans Junior High staff member, told the Ottumwa Community School District Board of Education that the school’s attendance and discipline data have improved this year and described several new school initiatives.
Davis said the school’s attendance trend is up compared with prior years and noted the school has not dropped below 92 percent so far this school year. “I just brought some wonderful people with me tonight and I promise I didn't tell them what to say,” Davis said as he introduced students and teachers.
The presentation included academic and discipline metrics. ISASP results shown in the presentation listed 37 students “not yet proficient,” 59 proficient and 4 advanced in the grade-level measure discussed. Davis and staff said the numbers remain a…
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