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District reports steady enrollment and strong elementary test scores; math gains highlighted
Summary
Administration presented 2024–25 enrollment (1,501 students), noted Community Eligibility Provision effects on free/reduced reporting, and reported elementary ELA proficiency at 57.4% and math at 55.5%, both above state averages; speakers outlined interventions, curriculum pilots and next steps.
District administrators presented a demographic and state testing briefing at the Nov. 19 meeting that emphasized steady enrollment, subgroup trends and instructional steps to sustain gains.
Kelly Pauling (speaker 6) reported total 2024–25 enrollment of 1,501 students (including those placed outside the district). Pauling explained the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free breakfasts/lunches affects how economically disadvantaged students are reported and said district federal grant multipliers (1.6) make the effective percentage closer to about 60%.
Elementary assessment highlights included English language arts proficiency at 57.4% (state: 49%) and mathematics at 55.5% (state: 41.7%). Pauling and elementary principal Zach Brehm (speaker 26) pointed to growth metrics (PVAS) showing cohorts making expected or above‑expected progress. Brehm and middle school principal Mr. Parliament (speaker 3) described targeted steps: UFLI Fundations piloting in K–2, additional teacher professional development, tiered interventions (Tier 2/3), use of diagnostic tools (FAST, IXL, Zearn), and ongoing curricular pacing work.
Board members raised questions about fluidity between autistic support and other special education placements; administration said placement decisions remain individualized through IEP teams and provided illustrative percentage changes for several students. Pauling noted charter school enrollments increased (178 this year; 48 cyber, 130 brick‑and‑mortar) and that the district has tracked withdrawals (15 in 24–25) with diverse reasons including attendance, mental health and residency changes.
Administrators encouraged continued progress monitoring and professional development and said a competitive grant (patent grant) paused while the state budget was unsettled may restart now that the budget has been resolved.
