The Houston Public School District board on Nov. 14 reviewed and affirmed site-level academic goals that set a district target of 2% growth on FastBridge reading measures across grades K–6.

Administrators said the target is tied to classroom- and school-level actions and supplemental interventions. "My intention is to continue to elevate the voices of the people that are closest to the work, which is our students," Angela told the board as she described student leadership teams, building instructional leadership (BUILD) groups and a series of data meetings to monitor progress.

The presentation included grade-level baseline data. Officials reported first graders were at 55.9% on letter-sound measures, second graders at 44.1% on CBMs, third graders at 36%, fourth at 60%, fifth at 46% and sixth at 52%. Administrators said 92 students currently meet the stated target and that the 2% goal would "mean approximately 4 additional students" meeting the benchmark by year end.

To support growth, the district described multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) that convene teachers and interventionists to review student data and assign targeted strategies, and the use of Lexi (an adaptive, tutor-like program) to provide one-on-one practice and reports that flag students who need extra instruction. Presenters said success labs and elective-replacement courses are being used at the high school to provide credit-bearing intervention for older students.

Board members asked for more historical trend data to justify the 2% stretch target and for grade-level breakdowns; administrators said they would re-share multi-year fall/winter/spring data and the spreadsheets used to calculate site goals. Student representatives told the board that incentives affect student effort on assessments; administrators responded they are considering incentive strategies and said assessment data will be combined with attendance and engagement measures on the district report card.

Next steps: administrators will provide the requested historical data and a grade-by-grade rationale for the 2% target at a follow-up meeting. The board did not take additional formal action on the goals beyond the presentation.