At the Nov. 18 meeting, Dr. Margaret Williams Jones presented the district report, summarizing recent professional development, student STEM experiences and school‑level growth metrics on the Future Ready Index.

She said Nov. 4 included tech and math professional development, crediting district staff for teacher support. Dr. Williams Jones highlighted Super Science Saturday, noting that two science teachers took 14 students to Westchester University for STEM activities. She also summarized family engagement events that drew about 100 parents and regular food programs including a backpack program that supplies weekend meals to students identified by staff.

On the Future Ready Index, Dr. Williams Jones reviewed school‑level growth measures and the district’s 2033 growth goal (reset after the pandemic). She cited results such as Elkridge showing growth measures at 72.7 percent and reiterated the district goal of 70 percent by 2033. The presentation included school‑by‑school demographic context (economically disadvantaged percentages) and noted areas where growth is meeting or exceeding expectations.

Why it matters: the report provides the board and public with progress indicators tied to long‑term growth goals and highlights programs (college‑prep, nutrition supports) that affect student outcomes.

What’s next: committee follow ups and continued monitoring; the education committee will meet again in January.