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Superintendent reports cohort gains in test field test and outlines district goals and family workshops
Summary
Dr. Reiger told the board the NJSLA field test was a technical trial but cohort comparisons show a 6.3% increase in language-arts students meeting or exceeding expectations and a 2.3% increase in math; the district will add a math club and parent wellness workshops.
The Hardyston Township School District superintendent presented assessment and program updates at the Nov. 11 board meeting, highlighting cohort gains and upcoming family-engagement activities.
Dr. Reiger said the recent NJSLA field test was primarily a technology and process trial for the new exams and that no official scores were returned; he urged the board and public to focus on cohort growth measures. “If you follow the cohorts, grades 3 through 7 in 2024, and then see how they did as 4th through 8th graders the following year in 2025, ... more 6.3 percent of students increased into met or exceeded expectations,” Reiger said, summarizing language-arts growth. He reported a 2.3% cohort gain in math.
The superintendent outlined five district goals including targeted professional development for academic growth, reducing chronic absenteeism (goal: under 8.4%), stronger family and community partnerships, enhanced staff collaboration and recognition, and planning for facilities and finance needs. He said the district approved a new math club and has worked with a STEM consultant to update curriculum plans.
Family-engagement items include a preschool-focused parent wellness workshop on Nov. 25 at 9:15 a.m. and a series of quarterly parent workshops aimed at early-education families; the superintendent said details will be promoted through district communications.
The board also heard about recent school safety drills, parent-teacher conferences and recognition of staff achievements, including an award presented to Holly Roman at the New Jersey Science Convention.
Closing: Reiger offered to provide deeper cohort analyses on request and will post related materials to the board drive for public review.
