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Coos Bay superintendent outlines early wins, reading gains and targets as budget concerns loom
Summary
Superintendent Gary summarized his first 30 days of listening sessions and presented assessment gains (DIBELS, SuccessMaker math), expanded AP and CTE enrollment targets and KPIs for attendance and proficiency while flagging budget pressures and the need to prioritize programs.
Superintendent Gary presented a broad progress report and short‑term priorities to the Coos Bay School District board during a work session, saying his first 30 days of listening sessions with students, staff and community members shaped immediate next steps.
Gary told the board he has met with five students, more than 35 staff members, six parents and numerous community stakeholders to gather perspectives on curriculum, supports and resource allocation. “I have had listening sessions so far in my 30 days, with 5 students,” he said, noting those conversations helped shape priorities for family engagement, professional learning and student voice.
The superintendent pointed to measurable assessment improvements. He reported DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy) proficiency at the K–2 level rose from roughly 23 percent when the district began using…
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