Board adopts reading-proficiency focus; sets interim target and commits monthly engagement

School and board leaders outlined a district-wide literacy initiative anchored on reading proficiency and the Leader in Me program. The board discussed and embraced an ambitious district goal of 90% reading proficiency by the end of the 2026-27 school year and set an interim goal of 70% of students reading at grade level by January to create a measurable short-term milestone.

Administrators and board members described the initiative as an organizing priority tied to classroom instruction, use of intervention technology (for example, Lexia) and increased board visibility and volunteer engagement in classrooms. Board members offered to be present monthly to support teachers and students by reading in classrooms, participating in library activities and helping create community buy-in.

Nut graf: The board framed literacy as central to broader student achievement and said they would measure progress against the interim January target; administrators said they are close to 60% currently and see room for improvement through targeted supports.

Details and next steps

- Goal: 90% reading proficiency districtwide by end of 2026-27 school year; interim goal: 70% grade-level reading by January (tracking and measurements to be reported by administration). - Current baseline reported by administrators: approaching 60% at the time of the meeting; teachers are using Lexia and other intervention supports. - Board members committed to regular, in-person engagement (monthly visits and support activities) to lift visibility and community involvement in the reading goals. - The district plans events to showcase student progress (example: an event planned for November 20 and additional parent engagement activities later in November).

Ending: Administrators will provide progress updates tied to the interim target and outlined plans for community engagement and partner involvement to support reading proficiency.