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Superintendent reports mid‑year gains on literacy, safety and facilities upgrades
Summary
In a mid‑year check the superintendent said early literacy growth, a new K–12 data system, expanded dual‑language offerings, and strengthened student safety staffing show momentum across district goals; board will discuss performance in executive session.
The superintendent gave a mid‑year update on the district's four strategic priorities — learning, communication, facilities and student safety and health — describing measurable gains and ongoing work.
On academics, the superintendent highlighted notable early literacy growth and said the district has implemented a K–12 data system that allows staff to track student progress across grades. "Our early literacy growth has been particularly strong," the superintendent said, and added that the district can demonstrate that growth in the new data system.
On communication, staff reported translated communications in two languages for all platforms and increased engagement at the elementary level. On facilities, the superintendent described recent projects including a new playground and turf, ADA enhancements and ongoing phase‑two planning for other capital projects. On safety and health, the district added a student safety/protection specialist and strengthened behavioral prevention teams and MTSS support.
The superintendent said the district is seeing momentum but acknowledged ongoing challenges tied to evolving state and federal requirements. The board recessed into executive session later in the meeting to review and evaluate the chief executive officer's performance under the cited state public meetings statute.
