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Board approves first reading of revised social studies indicators, asks for civic items to appear in superintendent narrative
Summary
The board approved first reading revisions to the 2.1 academic achievement — social studies indicators while asking staff to incorporate indicators about global awareness and civic knowledge into the superintendent’s interpretation for clearer guidance.
The board approved a first reading of revisions to the district’s coherent governance results for 2.1 academic achievement — social studies on April 14, with members asking staff to incorporate indicators about global awareness and civic knowledge into the superintendent’s interpretation.
Doctor Fosnott and staff explained that the district team reviewed indicators to remove measures now reported elsewhere (for example, literacy measures) and to align reporting to current state assessments (NDSA) and letter-grade calculations. The team recommended removing several indicators that were difficult to measure; Doctor Fosnott said indicators 9 and 10 (demonstrate global awareness; know duties, responsibilities and rights of citizenship) are “foundational” but lack straightforward evidence. Board members asked staff either to keep 9 and 10 and develop measurement approaches or to include the concepts explicitly in the superintendent’s interpretation.
Board member Lee moved to approve the first reading of the revised 2.1 social studies indicators as presented, with the direction that indicators 9 and 10 be placed in the superintendent’s interpretation; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous roll call (Hager; Lee; Peterson; Presky; Eastgate).
Doctor Fosnott said staff will return with revised language (second reading) reflecting the board’s direction.
