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Board reviews fall SABERS data; members press for comparators and measures of disproportionality
Summary
District SEL staff reported a 3‑star district SABERS rating with 78% of students in the low‑risk category and flagged gaps between teacher and student ratings and racial/gender disproportionality; board members asked for comparative benchmarks and third‑party review options for suspension decisions.
District staff presented the fall SABERS (social, academic, emotional, behavioral) benchmark and behavioral data, and board members pressed for clearer leading indicators and comparative context.
Mister Kemmer and Gene Mannakee summarized the fall benchmark: the district remains at a 3‑star rating with 78% of students assessed in the low‑risk category and 2% in the high‑risk group for the fall benchmark period. Staff noted differences when analyzing by level: secondary schools would reach a 4‑star band if counted alone (81% low risk). They also described a gap between teacher ratings and student self‑ratings and reported disproportionate representation in high‑risk teacher ratings for students who identify as Black or as two or more races; male students were also more frequently rated high risk on teacher scales.
Board members asked for more usable comparators and leading indicators so trustees could judge whether SABERS metrics represent meaningful improvement. Members suggested third‑party review or deeper audit of out‑of‑school suspensions to better determine whether disparities reflect differential treatment or different behavior patterns. Administration said it will continue data review, explore comparative district benchmarks, and provide more disaggregated reporting for future board updates.
