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Board approves midyear progress report, asks superintendent to prioritize growth-based assessment and strategic planning
Summary
Northville’s board unanimously approved the superintendent’s midyear progress report and discussed priorities including a growth-based assessment model, the district strategic plan (MICIP) and preliminary work on facility master planning.
The Northville Public Schools Board of Education approved the superintendent’s midyear progress report for the 2024-25 school year and discussed several priorities for the remainder of the year, including implementing a growth-based assessment system, advancing the district’s strategic plan (MICIP) and exploring facility master planning ahead of potential future bond work.
Superintendent R.J. Webber presented three suggested priorities: (1) continuing the district’s move to a growth-based academic model — staff cited the district’s I-Ready pilot and the need to align assessment, grading and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) systems to monitor student growth; (2) formulating a multi-year strategic plan rooted in the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) and district goals; and (3) beginning exploratory work on master planning for facilities to inform a possible 2028 bond, including assessment of current sites and capacity.
Webber told the board the midyear report should show clear progress toward establishing a balanced, growth-focused assessment approach by December; he said that while a complete system cannot be built in a few months, the district should demonstrate measurable progress and planning toward that model. Staff noted I-Ready pilot data and third-party findings from Hanover that provide initial confirmation of areas for focus across subgroups.
Board members asked clarifying questions about what the December deliverable would look like and the time needed to implement a growth model. The superintendent said the midyear report and the board’s evaluation materials will be posted publicly in compliance with recent legislative changes. The board approved the midyear progress report by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
During discussion, Webber also reminded trustees that bond and sinking-fund dollars are restricted to capital uses and cannot be used for hiring or salaries. He recommended that the board consider early master-planning work so the district is prepared if a bond is contemplated in 2028.
