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Interim Superintendent Hightower says 87% of WESD schools rated excelling or highly performing; recommends enrollment and behavioral support work
Summary
Interim Superintendent Doctor Hightower reported progress on an entry plan: she cited classroom visits, student and family survey results, 87% of schools rated excelling/highly performing, and recommendations including a compensation/compression study, more systemic behavioral supports, facilities prioritization and enrollment-growth strategies.
Interim Superintendent Doctor Hightower updated the board on the district entry plan, summarizing early accomplishments, survey feedback, and interim recommendations.
Hightower said 87% of district schools were rated "excelling" or "highly performing" in the latest letter-grade release and that she has visited more than 1,500 classrooms since starting. She described the Superintendent Student…
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