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Elementary review: literacy gains at some schools, uneven math and staffing challenges
Summary
Staff reported strong ELA growth in some elementary schools driven by Bookworms and foundational skills; Pelican and Roosevelt outperform state levels while Mills faces high needs and turnover. Board discussed scaling successful practices and improving math instruction.
District staff presented building-level results for elementary schools, highlighting that Pelican and Roosevelt outperformed state averages in several areas while Conger showed steady improvement and Mills faced higher needs and staff turnover. Staff attributed ELA growth to Bookworms and foundational literacy work and said the district will expand UFLI and Bookworms alongside after-school intervention programs.
Board members asked how to scale successful practices to higher-need buildings and expressed concern about declining early literacy consistency and math outcomes. The Board discussed increased coaching support and implementation monitoring to stabilize instruction and improve student growth.
