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Sodus district reports I‑Ready and Regents gains, outlines summer supports and MTSS
Summary
District presenters told the board that I‑Ready math and some Regents pass rates improved this year, described targeted interventions (Eureka Math Squared, Benchmark Phonics, Summer Institute) and said MTSS and coaching will guide summer work to close gaps.
District leaders reviewed end‑of‑year assessment data across buildings and outlined next steps aimed at closing learning gaps.
Mr. Moore (introduced in the meeting as 'Mr. Moore') told the board that seventh and eighth grade math progress showed measurable gains, noting “we went from 36 students at the beginning of the year to 73 students in the seventh and the eighth grades working on or above grade level.” He described a multi‑year comparison that shows shifts from lower tiers toward on‑grade performance and linked gains to classroom instruction supplemented by I‑Ready lessons and accountability systems.
The presentation reviewed Regents and subject‑level outcomes. The district reported improvements in several subjects (notably some increases in algebra and chemistry passing rates) but also identified weak spots: global studies and U.S. history including low mastery rates compared with other Wayne County schools. The presenters cited specific percentages for passing and mastery rates and compared the district’s results to averages from 11 Wayne County districts.
To address gaps, presenters described next steps: summer MTSS leadership work and a targeted gap analysis, a Summer Institute tutoring program open to Wayne County students, alignment of unit assessments to Regents standards, additional instructional coaching for science and social studies, and continued rollout of Eureka Math Squared and Benchmark Advance. The elementary and intermediate presenters emphasized tiered interventions (daily intervention blocks, reading interventionists, and professional development) to raise tier‑1 instruction.
Board members asked questions about summer programming and student identification for enrichment and intervention; presenters said the district will continue data review cycles and outreach to families to increase participation in summer supports.
The board did not take a policy vote on academic programming during the presentation; presenters framed the items as planning and implementation steps that will continue over the summer.
