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Superintendent reports strong progress on district goals; board to review full data in executive session
Summary
Superintendent presented end‑of‑year progress on district goals covering academics, culture/leadership, safety and resources. Staff reported positive recruitment and retention metrics, safety audits and an unqualified external audit. The board received the report and scheduled further review in executive session and a June study session.
Superintendent Doctor Crodo presented the Dysart Unified School District’s end‑of‑year progress report to the governing board, summarizing district performance against the board’s goals for academics, culture and leadership, safety and resource management.
On academics, Crodo said elementary benchmark data indicate the district is on track to meet or exceed AASA state averages in language arts and math, and high school benchmark data suggest the district is on track to meet or exceed state averages in ACT English, reading and math. Staff also reported progress in supporting ESS (economically disadvantaged, special services) students and in college/career readiness measures, including growth in SEAL internships and CCRI points.
On recruitment and culture, the superintendent noted the district attended or hosted 15 recruiting events, reported increases in application activity (interviews up 51.9%, walk‑ins up 152%, and ‘‘candidates recommended to hire’’ up 39.4%), and highlighted expansion of the district’s teacher preparation program. Crodo said the district has focused on the Dysart Cares customer service plan and expanded administrator training tied to that initiative.
On safety, staff said eight campuses completed comprehensive safety audits with two more scheduled before the end of the school year; the safety team conducted 527 random safety checks, averaging about 17 sites per week, and non‑compliant items identified in audits were addressed within 30 school days. The district reported ongoing drill verification, after‑action reviews and regular cabinet updates on safety enhancements.
On resources and finance, Crodo said site and district budgets are publicly available and that the district received an unqualified external audit opinion. Staff reported timely budget and mandated state/federal reporting and a completed five‑year capital projection.
Board members thanked the superintendent and staff for recruitment and retention results. The board was given supporting documents for review in an upcoming executive session; Crodo said a curriculum study session is expected in July or August to continue alignment on district goals.
This presentation was informational; the board held an executive session later in the meeting for detailed review of data and personnel matters.
