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Board hears questions about FastBridge cost and district move to STAR as state tightens assessment requirements
Summary
Board members questioned the purpose and cost of FastBridge, were told it costs about $3,000 annually for the middle school, and staff said the district plans to move to Renaissance STAR to gain cross‑grade comparability as the state finalizes approved assessment options.
A public question at the North Marion SD 15 work session opened a discussion about the district’s assessment tools, costs and the state’s evolving accountability menu.
Raul asked, “What is FastBridge, and what is the cost to us, and what is the perceived benefit?” Dez replied that FastBridge is a universal screener administered three times per year and estimated the annual cost for the middle school (ELA and math) at about $3,000. “The cost to us for the entire middle school to…
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