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Board approves Henry Ford School’s SIP after report showing attendance gains and stronger reclassification rates
Summary
Trustees approved Henry Ford School’s final school improvement plan after hearing mid‑year to year‑end data showing slightly improved attendance, declines in chronic absenteeism, reduced suspensions through alternatives and a roughly 10‑point increase in English‑learner reclassification.
The Redwood City School Board voted Wednesday to approve the final School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Henry Ford School after staff presented mid‑year and year‑end indicators showing improvement in several areas.
Catherine, presenting on behalf of Principal Jennifer Sanchez, reported Henry Ford’s mid‑year attendance at about 94.4% and an end‑of‑year rate near 94.5%. Chronic absenteeism declined overall, and the school reported a year‑over‑year reduction in suspensions while expanding alternatives to suspension such as PBIS incentives, check‑in/check‑out procedures, in‑school reflection lessons and counseling supports. The presentation noted monthly attendance awards and targeted family outreach as part of the attendance strategy.
On English‑learner outcomes the report highlighted a substantial gain in reclassification: staff said the reclassification rate rose by about 10 percentage points, an outcome district and site leaders called “remarkable.” I‑Ready and school CASP indicators also showed progress in ELA and math, although trustees asked district staff to explain disparities in ELPAC progress and how newcomer and special‑education populations may influence rates.
Motion and vote: A trustee moved to approve the Henry Ford SIP; another trustee seconded and the board approved the plan by voice vote on the record.
Why it matters: The SIP guides site priorities and resource use for the coming year; documented improvements in attendance, reductions in exclusionary discipline and stronger reclassification for English learners indicate school‑level progress that district leaders said they will continue to support.
What’s next: Staff will implement the SIP strategies, continue monthly MTSS and PBIS work, and report districtwide updates on English‑learner supports at an upcoming meeting.
