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District reports testing schedule and accreditation work; incentives used to encourage participation
Summary
Administrators described state assessment schedules for elementary and high school, a testing incentive program (breakfast/food and time off) aimed at boosting participation and discussed accreditation work including an instructional playbook and a district presentation to regional reviewers.
District staff and principals described the current state assessment schedule and the district’s efforts to encourage student participation. At the high school the administration offered breakfast and early dismissal as an incentive during testing days and reported near‑100% participation among juniors during the most recent window.
A high school staff member said the district asked students what would increase participation and was told "time and food," leading to breakfast offerings and a schedule that focuses on testing for the day. The administration reported strong teacher feedback that students engaged with the test rather than simply clicking through.
Separately, Doctor Scott outlined accreditation work and an instructional 'playbook' that organizes professional learning into planning, environment, teaching and assessment. The district will present its work at a regional accreditation meeting and continue iterative improvements to instruction and interventions.
