Jefferson PK–8 tells board attendance, PBIS and leadership programs helped boost ratings
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Jefferson PK–8 staff told the board about attendance incentives, PBIS implementation and a three‑year leadership/SEL program; presenters cited a 5% assessment gain and a move from 2.5 to 3 stars for district buildings as markers of progress.
Staff from Jefferson PK–8 presented programs and metrics the school said are contributing to student progress and improved ratings.
Campus leader Carrie Boyer outlined attendance incentives (classroom charts and a district‑aligned weekly attendance scoreboard), student recognitions and a PBIS rollout across pods; presenters said out‑of‑school suspensions declined 50% from first to second quarter and one third‑grade class achieved more than 50 days of perfect attendance. Boyer said the school sees the work as part of a broader push to move district buildings from 2.5 to 3 or 3.5 stars.
Presenters described a new social‑emotional learning and leadership sequence for middle‑school students, partnerships with external providers (John Maxwell team and plans for iLEAD), family engagement and test‑prep nights, and a suite of off‑campus experiences (Butler Art Museum, Camp Fitch, robotics competitions). Jefferson also described a student‑led drink cart pilot for special education students and a robotics program that recently nearly advanced to the next competition round.
Board members responded with praise and several asked follow‑ups about what motivated staff improvement; presenters attributed gains to a combination of staff focus on individual student progress and shared school identity following consolidation. The board accepted the presentation and thanked the Jefferson team for the update.