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Parent asks about K–3 literacy screening; superintendent says details to be mailed Sept. 19
Summary
A parent asked the Board about new grade K–3 literacy screening tests; Superintendent Dr. Gina M. Coffaro said parents were emailed on Sept. 15 and that detailed information will be mailed to all K–3 families on Sept. 19 explaining the State’s new requirements.
During the public-comment portion of the Sept. 16 meeting, one member of the public asked about the district’s implementation of the State’s new grade K–3 literacy screening tests.
Superintendent Dr. Gina M. Coffaro responded that the district had emailed K–3 parents on Monday, Sept. 15 and that a detailed information packet would be mailed to all K–3 families on Friday, Sept. 19 outlining the State’s literacy screening requirements.
No further procedural details about the screening instruments, classroom schedule, or opt-out provisions were provided during the meeting. The administration directed that the mailed packet be used to notify families of requirements and next steps.
Parents seeking more detail were directed to await the mailed information or to contact the Superintendent’s office for further clarification.
