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District posts large PM3 gains; district‑managed schools largely A/B while one charter earns an F
Summary
Superintendent Connor and district leaders presented PM3 and state assessment results showing an aggregate gain and strong growth—with all 40 district‑managed schools at A or B and 35 of them As—but raised concern over a charter school that received an F and may face further district scrutiny.
Superintendent Connor presented the district’s PM3/state accountability results at the July 14 workshop, calling the outcomes “tremendous” and attributing gains to layered data systems the district calls the "golden thread." The district reported an aggregate increase of 32 accountability points year‑over‑year and improvements across ELA and math in many grades.
Connor said district‑managed schools totaled 880 points on the state accountability measure (if charters were excluded), which would move the district’s ranking higher in a direct comparison; inclusive of charters the district recorded 868 points. He noted that all 40 district‑managed schools are either A or B, with 35 of those As. Several Title I schools showed double‑digit learning gains in math and ELA, and some schools posted notably large point increases (e.g., 100+ point moves at individual campuses).
District leaders credited systematic data review (PM1–PM3 plus classroom level assessments), impact reviews, PBIS and targeted interventions for lowest‑quartile students. Rachel O’Day and other staff described how common curriculum assessments and monthly snapshots guide school plans, and how the district aligns supports to the needs identified in those reviews.
Board members praised the results but also raised concerns about charter performance. A charter school received an F and has enrollment down to about 70 students; Superintendent Connor said statutorily the district can initiate a closure process after two consecutive Fs, that the district had sent the school a letter urging action, and that staff would report back on options to protect students and ensure supports.
Next steps: the district will follow up with the board on charter‑school oversight options and continue rolling out the MTSS/pilot initiatives and data dives promised for fall and upcoming board work sessions.
