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Boulder City schools praised for extracurricular success while some state test scores fall, district official says
Summary
Dr. Deana Jaslowski highlighted student achievements across Boulder City schools but acknowledged marked declines in some state assessment results, including low reported 10th-grade science proficiency; the district has adopted new science materials and is implementing targeted interventions.
Dr. Deana Jaslowski, introduced by the council as the region superintendent, told the Boulder City Council on the schools’ recent successes and assessment results, noting both academic awards and areas of concern. "The girls basketball team had a 3.82 GPA overall," she said, and she highlighted other honors for bowling, robotics, cheer and winter guard that reflect student performance beyond athletics.
The presentation then turned to assessment data from the end of last school year. Jaslowski said the district has "strong proficiency rates in English language arts" but acknowledged declines in other areas. Council members pressed for explanations after a council member cited a drop in 10th‑grade science proficiency (a figure referenced during the meeting as approximately 6.7% in one table). Jaslowski said the district has shifted to new science materials—"we have selected what's called OpenSci"—and provided professional learning to staff; she called the decline "incredibly low" and said the district is addressing gaps with targeted instruction and interim MAP assessments.
Council members also raised concerns about achievement gaps affecting African American, Latino and Native American students. Jaslowski said school leaders are disaggregating data, planning targeted small‑group interventions and continuing professional development for teachers. On chronic absenteeism, she reported a rate around 15% and described that as an area of steady improvement.
Officials asked about rural funding: two of the city's schools had qualified for rural funding while two had not, and council members sought clarification of formulas and the size of those allocations. Jaslowski said she would provide specifics on the criteria and financial differences outside the meeting.
The superintendent offered to return with more detailed breakdowns and additional documentation on materials, demographic gaps and rural‑funding calculations. The council invited those follow‑up materials and discussion to a later meeting.
