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Director reports 4,690 enrollment, four 'reward' schools and targeted supports for two schools
Summary
District director reported a small enrollment dip to 4,690 students, announced four reward schools, identified Castle Heights and Walter J. Bear for targeted support due to low subgroup performance, and previewed construction bids and summer-school planning.
At the Lebanon Special School District meeting, the director provided a report that noted current enrollment of 4,690 students, a slight decline since fall break that the administration expects will recover. The director also outlined near-term capital and personnel updates and described district accountability results.
The director said bids for window replacement at Castle Heights are due Dec. 12, with a goal to present recommendations at the January meeting. The district recently paid longevity and retention bonuses to eligible employees (175 individuals received bonuses under the approved budget).
On accountability, staff explained that district and school designations are derived from multiple indicators: achievement (45%), growth (35%), English-language proficiency and absenteeism (10%). Using those measures the district was designated "advancing." Four schools earned "reward" status for growth and achievement; staff named the recognized schools and the teacher representatives selected by each site.
Two schools were identified for targeted support. Castle Heights was flagged because a subgroup of students with disabilities underperformed relative to peers. Walter J. Bear was noted as requiring targeted assistance for lower-performing subgroup results among Black/African-American and other listed subgroups. The director said the district has already begun data reviews and will coordinate with the state education department to present an improvement plan as required.
Staff also said the second benchmark assessment begins this week and summer-school planning is under way for a four-week session planned to start June 1 at Castle Heights Elementary.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 12 at Jones Brummit Elementary at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
