Superintendent says district prioritizes student growth over proficiency as state testing approaches

During the administration report Supt. Cook and building principals shared state testing dates and preparations for accommodations and proctor training. Supt. Cook thanked counselors Lindy Cook and Shawn Kiley for readiness efforts and said the district 'is focused on student growth, not proficiency of subject matter,' noting the district tracks growth over time rather than relying solely on proficiency scores.

The principals described staff efforts to ensure accommodations are met and proctors trained. The minutes record the emphasis on growth metrics as a contextual framing for the upcoming state testing window; no specific testing dates were included in the minutes beyond the statement that principals shared them.