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District reports show gains in attendance, early reading and climate; budget near year‑end projections
Summary
BCPS staff presented baseline and target data showing improved attendance and reduced chronic absenteeism, early‑reading gains in kindergarten and grades 1–2, a climate survey with record participation, and a May budget report showing revenue and expenditures near expected year‑to‑date levels.
District staff presented three information reports at the July 8 board meeting: student performance baseline data and 2025–26 targets, the 2025 climate survey results, and the May year‑to‑date budget report.
Student performance and attendance: Doctor Grimm and Mister Connolly showed two‑year trends and targets. The district reported declines in chronic absenteeism over two years and set a 2025–26 chronic‑absenteeism target of 23%. For 2024–25, chronic absenteeism decreased systemwide by about 8.7 percentage points to 25.2%. Middle school attendance improved by about a point, and the district said elementary, middle and high levels all showed incremental gains.
Early reading: Using DIBELS and AMIRA diagnostics, staff reported notable kindergarten and…
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