District presents math progress, AIMSweb screening and curriculum renewal plans

District administrators presented a multi‑building update on mathematics progress, assessment and instructional strategies tied to board goals. Staff said the district implemented AIMSweb Plus as a universal math screener for grades 2–8 this year and will administer it three times annually (fall, winter, spring) to monitor growth and identify students for additional supports.

Building principals and instructional coaches described concrete midyear results: Horizon reported increases in course proficiency from 72% to 74% and an AIMSweb composite proficiency change from 82% to 85% (fall to winter), and noted CGA (comprehensive growth assessment) proficiency rose in one measure from 13% to 40%. PLE and ASSA presenters described targeted goals (e.g., 80% proficiency targets for early grades on CGA and multiple measures for secondary grades), PLC structures to analyze data, classroom practices (building 'thinking classrooms'), and differentiated interventions using MTSS tiers.

Administrators described professional development investments (in‑house math data‑analysis days, PLCs, coach support) and local adaptations such as a district CGA and formative‑assessment emphasis. At the high school level, staff reported a focused effort on freshmen in Math 1 with a growth goal and noted ACT results are embargoed but promising; the district said it is undertaking a math curriculum renewal with comparisons to peer districts to inform potential future adoptions.

Board members asked questions about alignment between local measures and state assessments (Forward) and timing of statewide data releases; presenters said district internal data are available earlier but statewide Forward results are governed by state embargo dates. The presentation closed with an invitation for additional questions; no formal action was requested beyond continued monitoring and planned future updates.