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Schools report literacy gains for K–3; division sets graduation and calendar dates
Summary
A school-division presenter reported that K–3 literacy screeners show improvement: 108 students moved into a 'low‑risk' reading category and high‑risk counts dropped from 134 to 84 mid‑year; Wood Elementary kindergarten now shows 37 of 44 students rated low risk.
A school‑division presenter told the board that the division’s language and literacy screening program — administered three times per year in grades K–3 — is helping staff identify early reading needs and target supports.
The presenter said there are 475 students in grades K–3. Between the fall and mid‑year assessments, 108 students moved into the low‑risk category and the high‑risk count declined from 134 to 84. The presenter highlighted Wood Elementary’s kindergarten class, which improved from 9 low‑risk students to 37 out of 44 by mid‑year, noting the assessment becomes more difficult each administration.
School officials also reviewed calendar and event dates: the school board adopted the calendar with a first day of Aug. 12 and last day of May 26; graduation for the high school is set for May 15 at 6 p.m. at Coach Bill Field, and senior awards are scheduled for May 7 at 7 p.m. The division is monitoring the state budget for potential one‑time flexible payments that could affect local priorities.
The board discussed program visits and an upcoming design sprint in Washington, D.C., intended to pilot initiatives drawn from a kickoff visit and stakeholder feedback.
