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Elementary principal highlights midyear gains in reading and falling office referrals amid district budget strain
Summary
Elementary principal Mrs. Armstead and staff showed midyear assessment gains — kindergarten proficiency rising from 44% to 78% midyear — and said behavior referrals are down (540 students with zero write‑ups). Presenters also outlined professional‑development and intervention plans while the district addresses a larger budget deficit.
Mrs. Armstead, the district’s elementary principal, told the board the elementary school is focusing on ‘unlock your full potential’ and highlighted midyear assessment results and behavior improvements.
"We went from 44% proficient to 78% proficient by the middle of the year," a presenter said when describing kindergarten Acadience results, noting a year‑end target of 80%. The presentation reviewed grade‑level diagnostics (Acadience for ELA, CDT for classroom diagnostics) and described targeted interventions, small‑group pulls and a math fluency push for upper elementary grades.
The elementary team also presented behavior data showing a steady decline in office referrals and recognition for PBIS tier‑3 status from the state. One presenter noted, "540 kids have 0 write ups for a year," and credited counselors, intervention staff and a social‑emotional learning program for the improvement.
School staff said they will continue emphasizing professional development and in‑house supports to sustain progress. The elementary presentation came amid the board’s broader discussions about a multi‑million dollar budget deficit and possible long‑term borrowing; presenters urged the board to protect instructional programming even as financial recovery plans move forward.
The board publicly thanked elementary staff for the work and acknowledged student recognitions, including two Leadership Academy students who placed in a regional art contest.
Next steps: elementary leaders will continue to provide data and recommended interventions at the board’s March meetings and align staffing and professional development with budget decisions.
