Bunge School presents 2025–26 improvement plan, cites gains in math and family engagement
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Principal Laura Reed presented Bunge School's 2025–26 improvement plan emphasizing social‑emotional learning (RULER), targeted reading and math growth, and family engagement; presenters cited a 97.7% math target attainment for grade 4 and lower chronic absenteeism than state average.
Laura Reed, principal of Bunge School, presented the building's 2025–26 improvement plan to the Seymour Board of Education on Jan. 14, outlining a three‑step approach — ensuring students feel safe and supported, improving achievement, and sustaining growth.
Reed highlighted last year's data successes and targets for the coming year: she reported that 97.7% of grade‑4 students achieved their mathematics targets (as measured by the district's MAP/NWEA metrics) and noted Bunge's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.8% compared with the state figure cited in the presentation (17.2%). Reed said the school will continue to implement the RULER social‑emotional learning program across pre‑K through grade 5, with measurable targets such as an 80% favorable parent response to a prompt on understanding supports for social‑emotional growth by 2026.
The presentation described instructional strategies for reading and mathematics (phonics, fluency, problem solving, interim assessment usage) and professional development efforts for teachers, including partnerships with outside consultants and district staff. Reed also described family and community engagement tactics — a short podcast and video presentations, monthly OneSchool OneRead events, classroom grandparents, and community volunteer involvement — intended to make school goals accessible to families.
Board members asked clarifying questions about metrics and the RULER rollout; presenters said the plan includes measurable benchmarks and that progress will be monitored via interim assessments and school climate checks. The presentation materials and a one‑page overview were provided to the board for further review.
The board recognized the students and staff during the recognitions portion of the meeting; the superintendent and board members commended the program and the school's outreach efforts.