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East Baton Rouge schools present LEAP results and pin problem on chronic absenteeism
Summary
Superintendent Cole and staff reviewed spring 2025 LEAP results, outlined changes to the state accountability system and emphasized chronic absenteeism as a major barrier to student progress; board members asked for regular attendance reports and targeted supports for high‑priority schools.
Superintendent Cole opened a committee-of-the-whole presentation on the district's spring 2025 accountability results, telling the board the year began well with site visits and an “outstanding day” at schools but warning that changes to the state accountability system will make future targets harder to meet. "We really need to begin having conversation around our accountability system," he said, noting third-grade DIBELS results were still embargoed and that the district plans a multi‑meeting review of the new Grow, Achieve, and Thrive framework.
Why it matters: LEAP performance drives a large share of school accountability scores — at the elementary level the assessment index can account for roughly 70 percent of a school's rating — and the state will shift points away from "basic" in…
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