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District presents MAPS/ACT data and academic strategic plan emphasizing interventions and ACT prep
Summary
Administrators reviewed MAPS/ACT assessment results showing steady gains since COVID, highlighted a seventh‑grade math improvement and reported that 52.5% of students met benchmarks in five subjects; the board discussed intervention strategies, new reading curriculum rollout, and ACT prep for juniors.
Administrators presented a data-rich review of district assessment results and the academic strategic plan. The data presentation summarized MAPS growth across grade levels and subjects and showed the district has increased year‑over‑year performance since 2020. Presenters noted that 52.5% of students are at or above benchmark in five subjects and pointed to a notable jump in a seventh‑grade cohort’s math performance.
District staff framed the MAPS reports as tools to guide intervention: the data will inform small-group instruction and targeted remediation, and will be used alongside the district’s new reading and phonics curriculum to identify and close skill gaps. Administrators said they plan fidelity checks, use of screeners, and a schedule of MAPS-driven goal setting for teachers and students. Superintendents and principals discussed planned ACT prep for juniors (including structured use of online resources during study halls) because statewide testing of all juniors is expected to temporarily lower composite scores, and the district intends to provide structured practice and accountability to limit impact.
Board members asked whether the new curriculum aligns with assessment tools; administrators said the curriculum and MAPS data will be used together to identify areas for interventions and to set measurable goals. The board expressed general support for the plan and no changes were requested.
Superintendent and staff also reported on planned staff training (NWE MAPS training in September/October), back‑to‑school logistics and scheduled parent/teacher engagement around changes that affect families.
