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AAUW outlines 'Future of STEM Road Trip'; district highlights awards and midyear NWEA growth
Summary
Mary Fox of the AAUW described an organized bus trip for sixth–eighth grade girls to Michigan State's Girls' Math and Science Day, reporting 81 registrations; district leaders celebrated US News recognition for each building and reported midyear NWEA growth in several grades.
Mary Fox, representing the Eller Area branch of the American Association of University Women, asked the board to allow a brief presentation and described a new 'Future of STEM Road Trip' for sixth through eighth grade girls.
Fox said the branch initially planned a single 51-seat bus but, "as of 05:00 tonight, we have 81 students registered," prompting organizers to add a second bus. The trip is planned to stop in Johannesburg and Lewiston en route to East Lansing; Fox described activities as "edutainment" with speakers, college student engagement and exposure to women in STEM careers. The group identified Michigan State University's Girls' Math and Science Day as the event destination.
During recognitions, a district presenter announced that every district building had been placed in a high national percentile by US News and that plaques would be displayed in each building; the district plans a press release and social media posts highlighting the achievement.
Principals reported local program and achievement updates. A high-school principal identified as Sean said 31 band students competed at the district solo-and-ensemble event; 10 students earned Division I (superior) ratings and will advance to state. Sean also reported that 26 seniors are on track to graduate with above a 4.0 grade point average and that an online add/drop pilot reduced classroom interruptions.
Miss Summerville presented midyear NWEA results used to guide instruction: the transcript reports seventh-grade reading growth described as "in the 60th percentile," seventh-grade math growth near the "74th percentile," and mixed results for eighth-grade groups (transcript phrasing varies by segment). Building principals also reported behavior-referral declines (one speaker said referrals are "down 70%" at South Maple; North Ohio reported referrals "down by 50" as stated in the meeting).
Administrators answered workshop follow-ups and parent questions, including clarifying that planned electronic keyless entry systems at elementary schools are backed by battery backups reportedly lasting about five years.
The presentation from AAUW and the principals' reports were informational; no formal board action was taken on the program during the meeting.
