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Strategic-plan update: district reports rising graduation rates and school‑level achievement gains
Summary
The district reported improvements in graduation rates across all high schools, presented Rawhide and Rekluse elementary academic reports and summarized student‑wellness initiatives including school‑based mental-health referrals and summer-school planning.
School and district leaders presented a semiannual update on the strategic plan, reporting that district graduation rates exceeded the state average this year and highlighting progress on student achievement and well‑being.
Academic reports Dane Weaver (principal, Rawhide Elementary) reported that Rawhide had 104 students and had increased spring proficiency from 41% to 50% year over year, and showed a growth score of 55 on the district assessment measure cited in the presentation. Weaver described daily "spiral review" math practice, targeted interventions and professional learning communities (PLCs) aligned to priority standards; he said interventions run in cycles, occur daily in targeted blocks (example cited: 9:00–9:30), and that the school emphasizes teacher collaboration and retention.
A separate school report for Rekluse (presented after Rawhide) emphasized multi‑grade instruction, personalized interventions, and strong community ties; administrators reported an achievement figure of 63 on the district measure and described staffing and instructional approaches used in multi‑grade rural classrooms.
Graduation, participation and post‑secondary readiness District leaders reported that every high school improved its graduation rate compared with the prior year and that the district graduation rate now exceeds the state average. Trustees were shown fall participation counts for career and technical education (CTE) and dual/concurrent enrollment: fall term CTE course enrollments exceeded 3,000 course‑seats and dual/concurrent courses also exceeded 3,000 course‑seats (students may take more than one course). Board members noted the district’s administrative staffing ratios are among the leanest in the state.
Student well‑being and mental health The district updated trustees on mental‑health referrals and services. Staff reported 427 referrals to school‑based mental‑health supports between August 1 and March 1, with elementary referrals accounting for about 57% of the total. The district said it reduced its mental‑health provider wait list from over 100 referrals down to single digits by expanding community partners using a state mental‑health grant; however, the district also said the school‑based clinic had staffing shortages (one counselor remaining and anticipated gaps in June) and that it is working with partner agencies to refill positions.
The board also heard about student‑support strategies including a summer‑school recovery window (May 27–June 19) and targeted ninth‑grade on‑track monitoring that the district links to improved long‑term graduation outcomes.
Next steps District leaders said they will continue PLC work, implement state assessment windows (ACT for juniors; WYATOP testing), track summer‑school participation and continue the district’s mental‑health partnerships and staffing efforts.
