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Board hears uncertain state funding outlook and contingency options; consent agenda approved
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Ravey briefed the board on parent engagement, state assessments and internal cost-saving exercises while staff described a wide, unresolved range of potential state funds for Bridgeport; the board approved the consent agenda and referred staffing and contingency planning work to committees.
Superintendent Dr. Ravey opened his report by noting parent workshops launched this month and the district's start of state assessments: "SBAC and NGSS testing officially began today," he said, identifying grades 3–8 for ELA and math and grades 5, 8 and 11 for the NGSS science assessment.
Dr. Ravey also highlighted district efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism and cited recognition for the Bridgeport Learning Center (BLC). "We are now at the lowest level in chronic absenteeism at BLC, dropping to 56 percent in March," he said, adding that the district expanded targeted supports using seed money the board authorized (figures for prior months…
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