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District reports midyear LCAP progress: mixed academic gains, improved retention and attendance
Summary
Superintendent and district leaders presented a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update showing gains in early literacy (DIBELS), improved new‑hire retention, rising TK enrollment and higher attendance at several sites, while noting areas needing continued focus such as secondary inclusion and certain benchmark declines.
Modesto City Schools presented a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) monitoring report to the board on Feb. 10 that linked instructional work to five district strategic goals. Superintendent Dr. Petrago and senior directors summarized action‑level progress across multiple networks.
Highlights presented by district staff included: new‑hire retention increased (reported midyear new‑hire retention at 97%), a 20% middle‑of‑year increase in TK DIBELS…
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