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Dufur SD 29 reviews attendance gains and flags weak 8th‑grade math scores
Summary
District staff reported improved overall attendance (one month under 91% target) but described concerning OSAS math results for a specific cohort — 8th‑grade math testing showed high rates of level‑1 scores; the board discussed opt‑outs, curriculum alignment and family messaging.
Kristen Fleetley presented cross‑year attendance and state‑testing reports and said the districts goal is for students to be 'regular attenders' (91% or greater attendance). She reported that in 2024–25 the district had one month below target (February at 89.99%) and that attendance‑improvement interventions appear to be helping.
Fleetley also reviewed OSAS results and singled out 8th‑grade math as an outlier: 26 students tested and a large majority scored in the lowest proficiency band in 2024–25. The board discussed whether opt‑outs and test‑alignment with curriculum reduce apparent proficiency and asked staff to pursue curriculum alignment and additional messaging to families. "...there's always room for improvement," Fleetley said, describing the districts plan for targeted interventions, standards prioritization and staff training scheduled for late September.
