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Superintendent reports CES enrollment up to 397; previews testing, PBIS and student broadcasts
Summary
Superintendent O'Hara told the board the elementary school has 397 students enrolled (up four since December), outlined the Jan. 13–30 i-Ready diagnostic window and previewed a student-produced broadcast and a Jan. 5 PBIS assembly that recognized 35 students.
Superintendent O'Hara reported to the Chester Union Free School District Board on Jan. 8 that Chester Elementary School had 397 students enrolled as of the meeting date, an increase of four since December.
O'Hara said the district held a PBIS (positive behavioral interventions and supports) assembly on Jan. 5 where 35 students were recognized for entering the 'winner circle' and were challenged to earn 'safe chips' in January. "During the assembly, 35 students were recognized for entering the winner circle," O'Hara said.
The superintendent walked the board through upcoming assessments, saying the second i-Ready diagnostic window runs Jan. 13–30. In grades 1–5 students will have two 45-minute ELA sessions and two 45-minute math sessions across the window; kindergarten sessions will be shorter and spread across more days. O'Hara said a computer-based testing simulation to practice logins and tools is scheduled for Jan. 23 and emphasized, "It is not a graded assessment. It is literally practice to use the tools." She added the practice is intended to reduce anxiety for students unfamiliar with the testing interface.
O'Hara also noted the district continues to use ParentSquare for family communications and highlighted a CES student broadcast produced by fourth- and fifth-graders; the broadcast, played for the board, included student reporters who previewed upcoming events and holiday traditions. O'Hara said the CES broadcast team will appear before the board next month to discuss production and student leadership roles.
The superintendent flagged other elementary items: the CES concert on Jan. 23 and DEI committee plans for a faculty presentation scheduled for the morning of Jan. 14 that will include a privilege-walk activity and planning for a spring multicultural family event.
O'Hara closed by saying teachers will review student goals in advance of assessments and will use diagnostic data to guide small-group instruction and building-level professional development. She said she will present a midyear administrative update to the board at its Jan. 22 meeting.
The board approved the evening's agenda and past minutes by voice vote earlier in the meeting; there were no public commenters at either public comment period.
