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Board debates whether to keep 'stretch growth' targets or refocus on landing performance
Summary
Board members and the superintendent discussed whether district goals should measure 'stretch growth' percentages or prioritize where students land on-grade; Dr. Kellogg favored keeping current framework for consistency but will revisit for 2027–28.
Board members pressed administration on whether goals should emphasize stretch-growth percentages or the absolute level at which students land. One member said the presentation felt like performance reporting, not growth analysis, and urged a plan with benchmarks and accountability. “At some point, we need to have some kind of plan, legitimate plan that’s presented to us with benchmarks,” the member said.
Dr. Kellogg and others noted that stretch-growth metrics will eventually saturate and that the district should consider reframing goals for 2027–28. Dr. Kellogg said he would discuss options with the administrative team during an upcoming retreat and return with recommendations. No formal vote was taken; the discussion was characterized as direction‑seeking rather than a final decision.
