Principals present benchmark data; board told new state cut scores will lower many school ratings
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School leaders reported benchmark proficiency, growth and attendance data for multiple schools; superintendent warned recently released preliminary state cut scores will make it harder for schools to retain A/B ratings under the new accountability model.
Principals presented beginning-of-year benchmarks and December performance data to the board on Dec. 18, including proficiency and growth rates, ADA, teacher attendance and discipline referrals.
Among highlights, one principal reported reading proficiency at 47.9% on the initial benchmark and growth indicators ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s for various cohorts; another principal reported first-benchmark proficiency rates of 45% (reading) and 53% (math) at Warren Junior. Principals also noted chronic absenteeism and varying discipline referral trends.
Superintendent and staff cautioned that a recently announced state accountability revision will change cut scores and that many schools statewide are projected to drop a letter grade under the preliminary benchmarks. Staff said they will email a side-by-side comparison of old and new calculations so trustees can see where local schools would fall under the revised system.
The board heard the updates and asked for follow-up data before the next meeting.
