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Board approves online credit‑recovery contract; trustee asks for usage and impact data
Summary
The board approved a roughly $30,576 annual contract for online credit‑recovery and individualized learning tools, while Trustee Cindy Holder asked administration to supply data on student usage and outcomes before further investment.
The Madison District Public Schools Board of Education approved an annual contract for an online credit‑recovery and individualized learning platform intended to support secondary credit recovery and middle‑school intervention.
Administration described the platform as including courseware for credit recovery and an Exact Path component that uses NWEA (NWA in the record) assessment data to personalize learning. The transcript records a portion of the contract cost ($7,643.95) to be offset by summer discovery funds and lists a total annual amount of $30,575.80.
Trustee Cindy Holder asked for metrics and proof of effectiveness, saying, "It's a lot of money. I want to know how many kids use it and is this working for them." Superintendent Perry replied that the platform is used in the district’s summer program and that about 40 students typically earn credits during the summer using the online platform.
Trustees voted to approve the contract; a roll‑call vote in the record shows unanimous yes votes. Trustee Holder requested that administration follow up with data on student usage and measurable results so the board can assess the program's value.
The transcript uses inconsistent vendor spellings (appearing as "Edmon," "Edmonton" and similar); the board packet should be consulted for the vendor's official corporate name and contract documents.
