Superintendent cites Panorama results and chronic absenteeism gains, previews $16M Round 3 plan
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Summary
In the March report the superintendent said Panorama survey results show students feel supported by adults but report peer‑safety and rule‑following concerns, outlined attendance interventions that produced modest reengagement (54 conferences averaged +4.3 attendance days; 77 students reconnected), and previewed a draft Round 3 systemwide needs budget totaling about $16,000,000 with a first read planned in April.
The superintendent used the March board report to present survey results, attendance metrics, and an initial budget estimate for the district’s Round 3 systemwide needs program.
On a Panorama pilot administered to students, teachers, staff and families, the superintendent said students reported strong relationships with adults and a sense of belonging but identified peer behavior and inconsistent rule‑following as significant challenges. “Students feel supported by adults, but not consistently safe among peers,” the superintendent said, noting a notable gap between student and parent perceptions of safety.
To address those concerns, the district outlined targeted improvement actions focused on behavior expectations, equitable discipline practices, increased supports for teachers, and clearer communication with families tied to measurable outcomes.
The superintendent also updated the board on chronic absenteeism interventions. Key metrics as of March 10 included 183 referrals to the Attendance Hearing Office across 31 of 66 schools, 54 post‑conference interventions that produced an average increase of 4.3 days of attendance for engaged students, and 77 students who were reconnected to school through the ROES program. The superintendent said more than $1,000,000 in attendance grants had been awarded across 59 schools.
On budget, the superintendent previewed the Round 3 systemwide needs draft: roughly $2,000,000 in rollover from Round 2 plus about $14,000,000 in anticipated annual revenue for an estimated $16,000,000 program budget. The plan is organized around three focus areas — Grow, Achieve, Thrive — with performance objectives tied to each. The superintendent said a first read of the Round 3 improvement plan will come to the board in April, with board approval requests between July and September 2026 and implementation to follow after July 1.
The superintendent also outlined planned external budget engagement beginning April 2026, including virtual and in‑person meetings, a May gallery to solicit feedback, and a budget workshop for the board.
Match results for NCAP were announced as scheduled: the superintendent said match results would be released March 27 and advised families to check the portal.
No formal motions or votes were recorded during the superintendent’s report.
