Region 15 board begins goal-setting process and reviews proof-of-concept data dashboard

Board members of Regional School District 15 used the June 8 meeting to launch a preliminary discussion of district goals for 2026–27 and to review an initial data dashboard intended to help the board and administrators measure student growth.

The board agreed to a 20-minute conversation in June and to continue the work at an August retreat, with a plan to present refined goals to administrators before the start of the school year. The chair said the intention was to convert broad ‘‘pie chart’’ goal displays into clear sentence statements tied to measurable metrics that schools and teachers can use.

Several board members argued for more-specific, measurable targets. One member recommended tracking cohort growth and proficiency measures rather than relying solely on single-year test scores; another urged consistent data entry and routine reporting so the board can monitor whether interventions are improving instruction.

Board member Josh presented a proof-of-concept dashboard that maps performance against growth by grade and school. The dashboard shows district aggregates alongside school-level data points and is intended to illustrate where schools sit relative to peer groups and to highlight growth trends over time. Josh described the work as a prototype not yet ready for production and invited additional refinement and questions.

Board members discussed possible goal categories including student outcomes, teacher retention, facilities and capital planning, and strategic planning around demographic change. Several members recommended selecting a small number of measurable indicators—one per category—so the board can hold itself and the administration accountable through periodic reports.

The board agreed to ‘‘marinate’’ on the proposals over the summer and to resume the discussion in August, with the expectation that administrators will receive finalized goals and metrics in time for the new school year.