Dr. Lena Richter presented the San Marino Unified School District's 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and California Science Test (CAST) results, reporting that the district ranked among the highest-performing unified districts in the state.

Richter told the board that 86% of tested students met or exceeded standards in English language arts and 85% met or exceeded in math. She said a larger share of students fell into the "exceeded" category (about 60% in ELA and 65% in math). On the CAST, she reported 74% of students in tested grades met or exceeded standards.

The presentation compared San Marino's results with neighboring districts and with statewide averages; Richter emphasized the district's continued focus on data-driven instruction and small-group, differentiated supports. "We continue to see strong performance in English Language Arts and Math," Richter said, noting that staff will use multiple measures and regular instructional walkthroughs to monitor progress.

District staff outlined concrete next steps: continuing data-inquiry cycles at each site, three instructional walkthroughs per year, use of formative assessments and tutoring structures, and alignment of Local Control and Accountability Plan actions to board priorities. Richter said principals and teachers are already developing site action plans and scorecards to guide targeted interventions.

Board members asked about usage of tutor.com, which the district still offers free to students; Richter said monthly usage reports are shared with principals and that early-year engagement was similar to last year but has flattened, prompting reminder communications to families.

The data presentation and the staff's planned interventions were presented as informational items; no board action on assessment policy was required at the meeting.