Board hears school accountability scores and schoolwide improvement plans for SSD programs
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Officials reported accountability scores (LSVI C / LSD F under prior formula) and presented schoolwide improvement plans with specific growth targets for ELA and math, braille and accessibility supports, and high-dosage tutoring. The superintendent also updated the board on audit recommendations progress (7 implemented; 7 not implemented).
Board members received a series of school-level reports and schoolwide plans aimed at improving student outcomes across SSD programs.
Nancy Rawls summarized accountability outcomes under both the previous and a newly simulated formula: LSVI earned a C with 65.8 points (official scale) while LSD earned 47.6 points on the 150-point scale and was graded an F under that system. Rawls said the state’s revised formula will be used moving forward and will emphasize growth, proficiency and graduation readiness.
Natalie Delgado (LSD) outlined targets and actions focused on growth: by May 2026, a minimum of 40% of students who scored in the lower half of proficiency on ELA will move to the upper half of that level; actions include tier 1 curriculum, data dives, map/IXL interventions and family ASL engagement. Susan Covington (LSVI) described goals for ELA and math (for example, targeting 65% of students to reach basic or above in ELA) with braille literacy and high-dosage tutoring built into K–8 classrooms.
Perpetua Frasier presented plans for Classic and Pinecrest centers with benchmark targets and interventions (tier 1 curriculum, AAC device modeling, manipulatives, and professional learning communities). Interim Superintendent Shirley Lewis also reviewed progress on the 2023 Legislative Auditor performance audit: of 19 recommendations, seven implemented, three partially implemented, two in progress and seven not implemented; Lewis said a tracking system is being developed and more details will be provided at the March meeting.
Board discussion focused on next steps and data collection to measure growth; administrators invited board members and the public to review full plans posted on the district website.