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Geneva City Schools touts state report card gains; leaders highlight dual enrollment and CTE
Summary
District officials reported strong state report-card results, noting major growth and an A-grade at the middle school; administrators highlighted dual-enrollment (about 356 course registrations this semester), CTE programming and persistent funding constraints for some training events.
Board members and administrators reviewed district academic and program updates, emphasizing recent gains on the state report card and ongoing career-technical education initiatives.
A schools representative summarized the district's state report card results and growth, saying the district scored above the state average in proficiency and highlighting a middle-school "A" and notable growth measures. "We are proud of it," the speaker said, urging recognition of teacher and student efforts.
Administrators reported roughly 356 dual-enrollment course registrations this semester across 10th-12th graders, with some students taking aviation classes that cost more than typical academic courses; two students are expected to finish aviation credentials before graduation. The district also discussed upcoming CTE activities: a skid-steer "skills for success" training planned for December, an expensive fiber-optic skills event that has been delayed pending funding, and partnerships for industry tours.
School leaders described targeted interventions in elementary and middle school math and reading, plans to pursue a math coach position, and strategies to protect instructional time. They also said retention supplements approved earlier in the year will be disbursed to faculty this week. The board discussed the logistical and budgetary constraints that limit some training events; officials said grants often do not cover food and some activity costs, and that the district will seek community sponsorships for meals and transportation when possible.
Board members and administrators said they will continue monthly data meetings and coaching cycles to support teachers and students as the district seeks to build on recent gains.
The board scheduled a workshop for Dec. 8 at 5:00 p.m. ahead of the regular meeting to discuss corporate office positions and other administrative items.
