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Monroe School District scores 96% on joint special education report, board praises staff
Summary
District officials told the board the joint special education report (SAFE) gave the district a 96% score, far above the 80% threshold; leaders credited inclusive practices and staff work while noting the data are a lagging indicator.
The Monroe School District reported a 96% score on its joint special education (SAFE) report, a result administrators described as a strong validation of inclusive practices and sustained staff effort.
Amy (special education staff who presented the report) told the board the report breaks special education performance into several categories — graduation/dropout rates, time in inclusive settings, evaluation timelines and state testing participation — and that the district exceeded the 80% threshold in aggregate. Amy noted the data largely reflect 2023–24 school year information and that SAFE is a confidential data portal, so statewide comparative lists are not routinely shared.
Board members praised principals and special education staff for detailed, kid‑by‑kid data work and careful follow‑up. One board member told Amy, "Don't mess it up," to which the room laughed and then applauded the team. Amy and others emphasized the result is a reflection of coordinated leadership, teacher work and school‑level practices rather than a single person’s efforts.
The board did not take further action on the report; members commended staff, asked a few clarification questions about the lagging nature of the data and moved on to the next agenda item.
