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Braxton County schools report early-year assessment results, attendance gains and new grants
Summary
Elementary and middle school leaders told the board about early diagnostic and benchmark results, attendance initiatives and new grants — including a $4,000 community AI/cyber skills grant for family nights — and described interventions for struggling third graders and expanded CTE partnerships.
School leaders presented Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) reports highlighting early-year diagnostic scores, intervention plans and community programs across the district.
At Roseville Elementary, the presenter reported I-Ready diagnostic and benchmark breakdowns and set school goals including “students will achieve 5% or more growth in ELA and math” and reduced behavioral referrals. The presenter noted third grade “is the first time they’ve ever taken a big test like that,” described small-class advantages for targeted instruction and said kindergarten through fifth-grade attendance was strong.
Middle-school staff summarized benchmark proficiency rates by grade and subject and described interventions such as win groups, fluency and mad-minute math to address math facts. They reported middle-school attendance incentives (attendance trophy, clubs and PBIS rewards), CTE collaborations (agriculture, nursing, cosmetology and 3D printing projects) and student leadership activities; they also described a successful back-to-school event that drew more than 100 families.
Presenters announced grant awards: the superintendent noted several grants including a COPS grant discussed later in the meeting, and school staff said each of three schools received a $4,000 community AI/cyber skills grant to run family nights where students mentor family members in basic AI, coding and cybersecurity skills.
Presenters emphasized the interplay between attendance and academic growth: Roseville reported an average daily attendance around 95% and chronic absenteeism in the single digits for the elementary level, and middle-school staff said targeted interventions and CPI/CIS supports are in place to identify and support students who miss school frequently.
Board members commended schools for engagement and cited grant-writing efforts as a key driver for new funding; no board action was required beyond listening and accepting the reports.
(Next step: district staff will continue to monitor benchmarks and report progress to the board.)
