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Superintendent highlights early-learning gains, flags graduation and dual-credit gaps ahead of Feb. 10 levy outreach
Summary
Superintendent reported preschool/kindergarten readiness at 51.7% (state 55.3%), noted ninth-grade on-track gains and gaps in dual-credit participation and four-year graduation rates, and previewed a Feb. 10 levy information roadshow and an upcoming LEA program review.
Granite Falls School District Superintendent Dr. Geath briefed the board Jan. 14 on district academic metrics, legislative priorities and upcoming levy outreach, saying the district will use data to shape board and superintendent goals.
"The big 3, continue to be on the top of mind for all the districts in Washington state, again, transportation and SOX and special education funding," Dr. Geath told the board, summarizing statewide priorities raised at a recent legislative conference. She said district leaders will work with legislators on policy adjustments where appropriate and feasible for small districts.
On student metrics, Dr. Geath highlighted preschool and kindergarten readiness as an area of celebration: "in kinder ready, which means all 6 domains, we were at 51.7%. The state average is 55.3%," she said, and added that the district will continue to increase access to early learning programs. The superintendent also flagged ninth-grade on-track indicators as an area of focus that often improves when students have access to CTE (career and technical education) classes.
Dr. Geath said dual-credit participation is well below the state average and that four-year graduation rates are about 10 percentage points below the state average; she described these as priorities for board goal-setting and for cabinet and SIP (school improvement plan) work. The district will consider expanding CTE and dual-credit offerings and is exploring partnerships to increase program capacity.
She also previewed local outreach tied to two levies: a technology and capital levy and an operations levy, with information sessions and a Feb. 10 roadshow to inform voters. The superintendent thanked community partners for hosting outreach and said the district would share materials widely.
Executive Director Moore added that district assessment windows are open and that LEA program review (formerly CPR) work is starting, with staff and a board member invited to participate in the exit review.
The board added a personnel report to the consent agenda; the consent agenda, including that personnel report, was approved by unanimous consent at the meeting's close.
