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Union SD 5 trustees outline district goals on early literacy, attendance and academic supports
Summary
The board reviewed district goals emphasizing early literacy (grade‑level reading by end of 3rd grade), prioritizing low student‑to‑adult ratios in early grades, and targeted strategies to improve math and ELA with additional staffing and new curricula.
The board reviewed and affirmed district goals focused on early literacy, closing achievement gaps and increasing math and English language arts performance. Chair (speaker 2) summarized the early literacy outcome: "all students in Union will receive early literacy support to read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade," and outlined strategies including professional learning aligned to Oregon's early literacy framework, supplemental programming (including high‑dosage tutoring or extended learning), and engagement of parents and caregivers.
Board members discussed prioritizing student‑to‑adult ratios in kindergarten and first grade, implementing targeted strategies to remove attendance barriers for students with disabilities and those experiencing poverty, and adding FTEs to support secondary math and ELA instruction. Carter noted the district's goal of 90% attendance (chronic absenteeism defined as attendance below 90%) and said recent improvements have brought the district close to the target ("about 88.6"). Trustees asked for a semester goals report and for opt‑out percentages for statewide assessments to be provided at a future meeting.
The board agreed to revisit goals in June with a data review and to finalize superintendent evaluation inputs tied to these district goals.
