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District leaders report rising MAP scores, growing extracurricular participation
Summary
During the Nov. 10 board meeting, principals and activity staff reported steady progress in math and reading, nearly 19% year-over-year MAP growth, and increased participation in activities; the superintendent shared facilities and community-engagement updates.
District administrators told the Wood River Rural Schools Board of Education on Nov. 10 that academic measures and extracurricular participation are showing steady improvement.
Elementary Principal Mrs. Klanecky summarized findings from a recent accreditation visit and reported steady progress in math and reading metrics. MS/HS Principal Mr. Pietrzak said students performed strongly during a Franklin-Covey "lighthouse" review and reported nearly 19% year-over-year growth in MAP scores.
Activity Director Mr. Hirchert updated trustees on fall-sports wrap-up and said participation in all activities has risen steadily over the past three years; he noted a LouPlatte choral clinic scheduled for Nov. 15 and that there are four girls and two boys participating in bowling this season. Mrs. Ludwig presented statistics on special education numbers and explained how the district serves those students.
Superintendent Mr. Zessin provided a building-and-grounds update, said staff will explore transferring QCPUF funds into the Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund, and invited parents, community members and staff to noon lunch meetings on Nov. 11, 12 and 14 to discuss the district’s "Portrait of a Graduate." The board also listed certified-staff negotiations for 2026–2027 as an agenda item and noted a possible executive session; no executive-session action is recorded in the provided transcript segments.
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