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West Hartford officials highlight strong SAT performance but note achievement gap; superintendent announces staff death and student honors
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Paul Vicinus reported SAT performance that places West Hartford in the top 20–25% statewide but highlighted a persistent achievement gap for the district's High Needs group. Superintendent Tom Moore announced the unexpected passing of a staff member and recognized student and school honors.
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Paul Vicinus presented State Assessment (SAT) results to the West Hartford Board on Oct. 2, saying the district remains competitive within its DRG-B group while noting a persistent achievement gap.
Vicinus reported that in Literacy 83% of West Hartford students reached the benchmark compared with 84% in the DRG-B group and 62% statewide. He said mathematics results were relatively flat from the prior year while the DRG-B fell 8 points and the state fell 40 points; overall, West Hartford ranks in the top 20–25% of districts statewide. Vicinus emphasized a significant performance gap between students identified as High Needs and those who are not, and he said the district continues to focus efforts on closing that gap. These statements and figures were provided in the board discussion and attributed to Vicinus.
Superintendent Tom Moore opened the meeting remarks by reporting the recent and unexpected passing of Tammy McPherson, an administrative assistant in the IT Office. Moore also congratulated Juan Melian, principal at Charter Oak International Academy, on receiving the Build No Fences Award, acknowledged National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from both Hall and Conard high schools, and named Yash Nair as the district's state AP Scholar.
Student Representatives Gus Bacon (Conard) and Megan Striff-Cave (Hall) reported on school activities including LinkCrew orientation, curriculum nights, athletics and student-led events such as a voter registration drive and an upcoming theater production. Board members then provided brief reports on recent school events and community projects. Dr. Cheryl Greenberg announced upcoming board meeting dates. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
