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Board approves superintendent goals, Curriculum update and KRHS Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Summary
The board approved Superintendent Caroline Arakelian’s 2024–25 goals, heard a Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment presentation on NHSAS and ExactPath, and authorized Kingswood Regional High School to administer the Youth Risk Behavior Survey in spring 2025.
The Governor Wentworth Regional School Board on Nov. 7 approved Superintendent Caroline Arakelian’s 2024–25 goals and heard a district curriculum and assessment update focused on NHSAS results and remediation strategies.
Dr. Caroline Arakelian presented goals emphasizing competency-based learning, safety and security, long-range planning and a new family communication and engagement objective for 2024–25; Mary Schillereff moved to approve the goals and Dr. Elizabeth Sheckler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Dr. Katey Hills delivered the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment update, sharing New Hampshire Student Assessment System (NHSAS) math and English language arts results along with spring PSAT and SAT results. Hills described next steps to improve academic outcomes using ExactPath for targeted remediation and skill-building, supplemented by staff supports, trainings and coaching.
On a related student-wellness item, the board authorized Kingswood Regional High School to administer the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) in spring 2025. Dr. Sheckler moved the authorization and Guy Pike seconded; the motion carried on a unanimous vote. The minutes do not record parental opt-out procedures or administration specifics; the district indicated the survey will be administered through KRHS.
Why it matters: The combination of assessment review, targeted remediation plans and the YRBS authorization indicates a district-level focus on measuring student academic and health indicators to guide interventions.
Next steps: District staff will proceed with ExactPath implementation plans and KRHS will prepare to administer the YRBS in spring 2025; the board will receive updates on outcomes and implementation progress at future meetings.
Representative quote: "We will use ExactPath for remediation and skill-building," Dr. Katey Hills told the board during the presentation.
The board adjourned after completing scheduled business.
