Superintendent highlights annual academic report as public resource; district to distribute QR postcards and hard copies

Superintendent Dr. Clarity and district staff presented the Verona Area School District’s annual academic report Aug. 25, describing the document as both a compliance item and a public‑facing summary of academic outcomes, supports and next‑year priorities.

Marcy, who led the presentation, told the board the report spans outcomes from pre‑K through grade 12 and documents instructional structures such as professional learning communities, curriculum‑decision processes and supports including AVID and restorative practices. “It’s really, as Dr. Clarity said, part of compliance with OE‑9, but it’s only sharing with the families, community members, staff members, the results of the work that they’ve done in the previous year,” Marcy said.

The district said the report is published on the district website banner, will be promoted through social media and the district newsletter, and that the Verona Chamber of Commerce will receive a link for inclusion in its communications. The district plans to mail postcards with a QR code to district households and to make hard copies available at schools, libraries and other community locations.

Board members praised the report’s readability, visuals and inclusion of opportunities for growth. Karen, credited for the report’s visuals, was singled out by several board members. ‘‘Representation matters,’’ one board member said of the cover design, noting the cover’s diverse imagery attracted attention.

The board received the report as part of the superintendent’s report; no formal vote was required beyond acceptance of the superintendent consent agenda, which the board approved as presented.

Speakers quoted in this story are taken from the Aug. 25 meeting transcript.