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District officials point to measurable gains; administrators flag four groups needing continued focus
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bernard Lucas presented data showing district gains on the California Dashboard and interim assessments while identifying four priority student groups—African‑American students, English learners, students with disabilities and Hispanic students—that require targeted interventions.
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dr. Bernard Lucas presented a data-rich overview of the district’s student achievement, attendance and wellness on May 7, 2025, telling the board that the district is "centering our students above all else." Lucas described a research-based theory of action—standards-aligned curriculum, tier-one instruction, aligned assessments, coaching and professional learning communities—and said those elements underlie recent gains measured on the California Dashboard.
Lucas summarized results: several schools improved dashboard indicators and the district…
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