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Principal outlines targeted supports, data review and curriculum alignment for high school

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Principal Tracy Ripley reported on the school’s improvement strategy: Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions tied to assessment cycles, a practice SAT for juniors, monthly data meetings, and a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum to align instruction and assessment.

High School Principal Tracy Ripley told the board that "Tier 2 students receive targeted support during Advisory based on spring testing data, while Tier 3 students are paired with teachers using fall assessment data." She said the school offered a practice SAT to all juniors last fall and holds monthly data meetings with core content teachers to monitor progress and adjust supports.

Ripley described implementation of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum to ensure alignment with state standards, appropriate instructional resources, and balanced assessments. She added that budget review is included on monthly staff meeting agendas to support organizational effectiveness and transparency.