Superintendent outlines student‑achievement metrics, attendance targets and program priorities in 30‑day update

Superintendent Gary updated the Coos Bay School District board on progress during his first 30 days and on data and priorities he wants to carry into the school year.

Listening sessions and early outreach: Gary said he had met with 5 students, more than 35 staff members, six parents and multiple community partners, including local tribal representatives and business groups, to gather local perspectives on priorities such as literacy, expanded CTE offerings, and after‑school access.

Student assessment and program data: Gary reviewed a set of district assessment results the district has been tracking. Highlights and context he presented included: - DIBELS (k–2 early literacy): The district rose from 23% proficiency when Amplify was first implemented to roughly 53% district‑wide earlier this year at the k–6 level; one cohort that has had three years with Amplify increased from 32% to 50% by the end of second grade. Gary said earlier years’ beginning‑of‑year assessments can reflect teach/tester experience and that teachers’ administration quality improves over time. (Transcript: DIBELS cohort figures, conference remarks.) - Math and diagnostics…