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Turner Elementary reports measurable literacy gains, expands staff wellness program
Summary
Turner Elementary told the board mid‑year I‑Ready data shows improved literacy and math results; the school is in year two of a $250,000 five‑year wellness grant funding staff workouts, activities and stipends for building wellness champions.
Turner Elementary Principal Miss Iverson reported mid-year I‑Ready scores showing literacy and math gains and attributed performance to phonics, coaching and daily small-group intervention.
Iverson said 44% of Turner students are at or above the benchmark on the I‑Ready assessment and noted mid-year growth compares favorably with state and national trends. She credited consistent instruction, math coaches and small-group interventions that target students who need extra support.
Iverson also updated the board on a $250,000 five-year employee wellness grant in its second year, which funds weekly workouts, monthly outings and stipends for building-level wellness champions to increase staff engagement. Upcoming wellness activities cited in the report include Topgolf, a camping trip and a Silver Falls hike.
The principal emphasized that community engagement events — including a recent career fair with 35 businesses — help build public support for district initiatives such as bond measures.
Next steps: Turner will continue small-group instruction, share comparative charts with the board on request, and refine wellness programming using grant funds.
