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Brewon School sets higher academic targets and flags funding shortfalls after Step Seven money was not received
Summary
Brewon School leaders presented goals to raise math and ELA growth targets to 80% and keep attendance at 95%, while faculty and boosters warned the school lost Step Seven funds and ASSE after‑school support, leaving gaps often filled by booster fundraising.
Brewon School leaders told the Preston County Board of Education they have raised academic goals for the year and described programmatic and facility needs, while faculty and parent groups pressed the district for clarity about missing funds.
School presenters said the building's goals include raising the percentage of students meeting typical growth in math and ELA to 80% (up from a previous 70% target in earlier years), achieving a 95% daily attendance rate and holding chronic absenteeism below 10%. Speakers described positive trends — including recent gains in proficiency — and cited student engagement measures used in classroom walkthroughs.
At the same time, multiple speakers warned of funding…
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