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Superintendent reports test-score gains, dual-enrollment expansion and $2.53M in scholarships; district honors retiring HR leader
Summary
Superintendent Becker reported district gains on CASP and ELPAC, dual-enrollment growth to 142 courses serving about 3,800 students, and nearly $2.53 million raised for student scholarships. Trustees honored longtime HR leader Brad Basham on his announced retirement effective June 30, 2026.
Superintendent Becker reported district academic and programmatic gains and the board recognized a retiring HR leader.
Becker told trustees that the district saw increases on the California assessment results and ELPAC: math up about 5.5 percentage points, language arts up about 3.25 points, science up about 2.5 points, and English learners saw roughly a one-point gain on the ELPAC. He attributed the gains to teachers, education services and site leadership.
Becker also said dual-enrollment offerings have expanded dramatically — from 17 courses three years ago to 142 courses this year — serving about 3,800 students through partnerships with Sierra College and expanded teacher qualifications.
On fundraising, he credited the Aldo Paneschi scholarship tournament and planning committee with nearly $2,530,000 raised for student scholarships this year.
Trustees and staff used the meeting to recognize Brad Basham for a 37-year career and his contributions to human resources; Basham spoke briefly to thank colleagues.
No controversial program changes or budget votes tied to these reports were taken; the items were informational and celebratory.
