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Superintendent Ross highlights magnet awards, strategic priorities and 'gifted IEP' planning
Summary
Superintendent Doctor Ross told the School District Five board on Feb. 10 that district magnet schools received national recognition, the district is aligning advisory input with strategic goals, and staff will provide nine‑week "success criteria" to clarify expected skills — an approach the district says is not a substitute for special education IEPs.
Superintendent Doctor Ross and district staff reported to the School District Five Board of Trustees on Feb. 10 that multiple magnet schools won national awards, the district is aligning parent, student and teacher advisories with a 24‑strategy strategic plan, and staff are developing common "success criteria" for classroom expectations that district leaders said will not replace Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) but will help parents and teachers understand student strengths and gaps.
Magnet awards and counseling recognition Doctor Ross welcomed three schools recognized by Magnet Schools of America: Nursery Road Elementary School Arts Magnet (named a National Magnet School of Excellence), Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet and Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet (both…
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