Galt district reports winter MAP and I‑Ready gains; Greer students present leadership video

District and site leaders on Feb. 23 presented winter assessment results and school highlights, reporting that several grade-level cohorts met the district’s 5% growth targets and that many grade levels increased the share of students at or above the 60th percentile.

At the start of the meeting, Greer Elementary principal Adam McLaren introduced three student leaders (Kaylee, Sofia and Allison) who presented a video about their leadership program, describing initiatives including a Mustang Market, Treat Trolley and spirit-week activities that promote student engagement and peer support. “We are proud to be Mustangs, and we are proud to represent Greer tonight,” a student said during the presentation.

Assessment results and implementation: district staff cautioned that MAP percentile data measure relative performance and are not direct measures of individual growth. Principals from River Oaks, Greer, Lake Canyon, Marengo Ranch, Valley Oaks and McCaffrey highlighted gains in MAP reading and I‑Ready math, noted targeted interventions (PDSAs and small‑group instruction), and credited early fidelity to a new math curriculum and CMC trainer support for progress.

Why it matters: site leaders tied the progress to instructional changes and site-level interventions; the district plans academic conferences to identify students close to the 60th percentile and set action steps. Principals also previewed upcoming events and site activities, including planned playground installations at Greer and other campus events.

What’s next: principals said they will continue data-driven PDSAs, and district staff will bring comparative district-to-state slides and additional assessment context at future meetings.