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School district reports higher graduation, more students in advanced math; regional superintendent offers follow-up data
Summary
Deanna Jaskolski, the regional superintendent for Clark County School District, reported higher graduation rates, increased participation in Algebra I and Geometry at Garrett Junior High, improved formative MAP data and reduced chronic absenteeism and out-of-school suspensions; council members requested state-proficiency numbers and facility-maintenance scheduling for Boulder City schools.
The Clark County School District’s regional office reported progress in Boulder City schools during the council meeting, highlighting higher graduation counts, expanded advanced coursework and improvements in formative assessment metrics.
Deanna Jaskolski, the region superintendent, said there were 141 graduates from Boulder City High School and the senior class had been accepted to 37 colleges and earned almost $3 million in scholarships. She said local schools showed “high growth and high achievement” on formative MAP assessments and that middle-school participation in Algebra I and Geometry expanded significantly — from 36 students three years ago to 84 students this year at Garrett Junior High.
“We’ve really appreciated it,” Jaskolski said of community support, and she emphasized the district’s multi-tiered system of supports to provide targeted help for students who are not succeeding in lessons.
Council members pressed for state-proficiency results and how the district plans to raise overall state rankings. Jaskolski said final state assessment data will be documented in upcoming reports and offered to return with proficiency numbers and maintenance-schedule information for Boulder City’s schools. Council members also asked how the district will use increased staffing and professional learning communities to sustain gains.
The regional office noted decreases in chronic absenteeism and out-of-school suspensions and highlighted school-level improvements across Garrett, King and Mitchell elementary and middle schools. Jaskolski said some schools are fully staffed for the coming year after recruitment improvements.
Next steps: Jaskolski said she would provide the council with state-assessment proficiency data and details from the district’s facilities master plan about where Boulder City schools fit in county maintenance schedules.
Quotes from the meeting are from the district report and council discussion recorded in the public transcript.
