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District reports improved attendance and student prep, but enrollment and writing proficiency remain concerns
Summary
Board heard reports showing attendance at 91.84% (goal ~95%) and elementary winter diagnostics near 62% proficient/distinguished in targeted measures; staff highlighted family engagement outreach and new messaging to boost attendance, while a teacher urged adoption of classroom screen‑monitoring (GoGuardian) and districtwide writing PD.
District staff reported attendance and enrollment statistics and described programs meant to improve student participation and outcomes.
A presenter told the board the current attendance rate is 91.84% and said the district aims for about 95%. The presenter also said the enrollment figure for the month was stated as "8.88" in the transcript; the context for that number was not expanded in the meeting record. School staff credited recent outreach — including targeted Sunday evening text messages to families — and school engagement events for recent attendance improvements.
Elementary leaders said winter diagnostics show roughly 62% of students scoring proficient or distinguished on the cited measure; they described targeted interventions for students near proficiency, a writing scrimmage for fifth grade in advance of the KSA state assessment, and plans to adopt a writing program for grades 4–5 (expansion to K–5 pending site‑based approval).
The high school presentation noted seniors' college‑readiness at about 85.7%, ongoing student goal‑setting, expansion of dual‑credit outreach with local colleges (EKU and Berea College were mentioned), and a parent mental‑health night with workshops for parents and activities for students.
During public comment, fourth‑grade teacher Courtney Parish urged the district to adopt classroom screen‑monitoring software (transcript reference "GoG Guardian," consistent with commercial product GoGuardian), requested district‑level professional development on writing instruction, and raised concerns about principal turnover and its impact on students and teachers.
Ending: District leaders said they will monitor attendance trends and the effect of family‑messaging efforts; site‑based approval is required before adopting the proposed writing program.
