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Board reviews draft strategic-plan metrics and preview of $75 million bond proposal
Summary
Board members reviewed draft 2024–25 metrics tied to district commitments — targets include increasing attendance from 68% to 80%, raising family conference participation to 90% and narrowing achievement gaps — and heard a preview of a proposed $75 million capital bond to replace the middle school and fund other campus projects.
At the Sept. 11 meeting the board reviewed draft strategic-plan metrics for 2024–25 that align to the district’s commitments on Belonging, Communications, Support, Learning and Wellness.
Presenters described measurable targets tied to existing surveys and assessment data: increasing the percentage of students reporting a supportive learning environment (from ~59% toward the mid-60s), boosting ParentSquare adoption from 53% to 60%, increasing family‑conference participation toward 90% districtwide, and reducing the percent of students in 'low growth' on state-linked assessments for both ELA and math.
Equity targets were discussed in the context of narrowing achievement gaps for students with disabilities and multilingual learners; the district framed goals in absolute shifts (for example, moving a small number of students in each building to materially reduce a gap by a stated percentage). Presenters emphasized that the paper lists metrics rather than prescribing strategies and that building-level school improvement plans will align actions to these district metrics.
Separately, Superintendent Dr. James Everett previewed a proposed $75 million capital bond to modernize facilities: plans described replacing the middle school (seismic and accessibility work), stadium and lighting repairs, relocating and renovating a music room, roof and masonry work for the performing-arts center, and a generator for critical systems. The district scheduled a Sept. 24 forum with underwriter Corey Plager (DA Davidson) to explain funding options and the likely household tax impacts.
Board members asked for building-level breakdowns where appropriate and for clarity on timing and measures used to track progress. Presenters said many metrics rely on spring assessments and surveys and will be reported annually; attendance and other measures can be tracked more frequently.
The board did not take formal action on the metrics at this meeting; the bond preview will be followed by community outreach and a public presentation from the district’s financial underwriter.
