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Director's report: Brigance screener shows 66.6% not ready; district posts high growth rating and new firearms-safety classes planned
Summary
In the director's report the district said 66.6% of kindergarten students scored 'not ready' on the Brigance screener, the district earned a TBOS level 5 for academic growth, and a state law requires a firearms-safety lesson for all K–12 students; Walter State grant partners will run a manufacturing camp for 11 students.
During the director's report the district presented assessment, safety and program updates affecting instruction and student supports.
Mister Bunch, presenting the director's report, said the district used the Brigance kindergarten screener for the first time last year and that 66.6% of its kindergarten students scored “not ready for kindergarten.” He said results will be shared with parents and used to focus K–2 intervention work.
Bunch also announced that a law passed in 2024 requires a firearms-safety class for all K–12 students. He said the State Department of Safety developed the required learning points and the district, in…
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