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Board reviews draft achievement report; staff propose using FAST benchmarks instead of relying on MCA
Summary
Tanya presented a draft comprehensive achievement and civic readiness report showing mixed results across goals — kindergarten early-reading fell short (47% vs 54% target), preschool attendance entering kindergarten exceeded the goal (89% vs 83%), and a proposal was advanced to prefer FAST benchmark data over MCAs for more frequent monitoring.
Tanya presented the draft Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CAKER) report and led the board through multiple goals, data points and proposed strategies. She said the document is a draft for board feedback and that it will be submitted prior to Dec. 15.
On kindergarten readiness, Tanya said the fall benchmark target was 54% but the district measured 47% on the early-reading assessment. She asked whether the board wanted the goal to focus on children who attended Albert Lea Area Schools preschool programs or on all kindergarten entrants;…
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