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District reports construction progress and middle‑school math gains; high‑school algebra adopts new curriculum resource
Summary
Hudson administrators reported construction milestones across multiple schools, said the middle‑school math program is showing measurable gains, and described adoption of a new high‑school algebra sequence (Savvas/Pearson) with online and print supports. The board received data showing increases in on‑level and above proficiency in middle grades.
Hudson School District leaders on April 14 gave the board a mid‑year construction update and presented data showing improved middle‑school math performance after a multi‑year curriculum rollout. Administrators also described the algebra curriculum selected for high school courses and highlighted student math achievements.
Construction progress and schedule
District staff showed photos and a status report for multiple projects under the district’s capital program. Highlights included progress at the middle school pool and mechanical systems (projected to be back in service by June 1), remodeled classroom space turnovers, retaining wall and chiller placement behind the middle school, secure‑entry construction at EP Rock, and classroom and exterior work at North Hudson Elementary.
Administrators noted one notable change order: approximately $63,000 at EP Rock to extend interior walls to the roof deck where ceiling removal exposed gaps that would compromise acoustic separation; the administration said other unforeseen conditions have produced additional, manageable change orders but that the overall program remains on budget and on schedule.
Pool work: staff said the middle‑school pool holds about 325,000 gallons and that draining is done at roughly 2,000 gallons per minute; before discharge the district neutralizes pool chemistry and releases water to the storm system, which flows to an on‑site pond.
Why it matters: The projects are part of the district’s recently approved capital plan funded by the referendum; administrators told trustees the program remains on time and on budget and that summer moves and classroom turnovers will be intensive.
Middle‑school mathematics results
Instructional staff presented beginning‑of‑year and mid‑year assessments from the district’s adopted HMH curriculum for sixth through eighth grades. Erin Larson, an instructional coach at the middle school, reported rising percentages of students scoring on and above grade level across sixth, seventh and eighth grades; in eighth grade, administrators said mid‑year results this year exceeded the previous year’s end‑of‑year performance.
High‑school algebra curriculum
Instructional leaders described the high‑school algebra adoption process used this year (vendor vetting, teacher review against internal rubrics, and teacher presentations). Teachers selected Savvas (a Pearson brand) for a unified sequence of Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. The purchase includes classroom textbooks, student consumable workbooks, and robust online tools with adaptive practice. Administrators said the resource will provide consistent course standards between middle and high school and that tutoring, in‑school intervention hours and tutor.com remain available as student support.
Student recognition
Board members recognized two Hudson High School students, Beth and Tori Peel, who participated in the University of Wisconsin‑River Falls integration bee; the board congratulated one student for winning the competition.
Ending note
Administrators said teachers and district staff will continue implementation work this spring and summer and will bring additional updates on construction turnovers and curriculum metrics later this year.
