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Principals present school plans highlighting attendance gains, EL progress and persistent math gaps
Summary
Principals from multiple LUSD schools reported attendance improvements and English‑learner gains but flagged math weaknesses in specific grades; schools outlined targeted interventions, family engagement steps and next‑year goals to raise proficiency and reduce absenteeism.
Principals from several Lakeside Union School District campuses presented their School Plans for Student Achievement and recent assessment data during the board meeting.
At the opening site presentation, Speaker 3 summarized local MAP (NWEA) and CAST results, noting MAPs are near national norms while statewide CAST scores showed less growth. "Our kindergarten was 8 points away from meeting the national norm," the presenter said, and added that third grade was 11 points short. The site has added clubs (a math club, encore, basketball, jump rope) and reported 94% attendance, and the presenter invited board members to upcoming family events and a surprise attendance incentive on the 29th.
"We are on track to either meeting that national standard or exceeding it in all grade levels," John Greenwell, principal at…
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