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Board members disagree on whether to wait for M‑STEP results before approving PD funding
Summary
Some board members urged waiting weeks for M‑STEP results before committing grant funds; staff argued scheduling for out‑of‑state consultants and multiple assessment data points support moving ahead.
Board member Darla questioned approving the PD funding now and asked why the board could not wait a few weeks for M‑STEP results: “Why not wait until we get that data before we move on?” she asked, saying historical discrepancies between internal assessments and M‑STEP made her cautious.
Terry and other staff pushed back that I‑Ready internal results already showed gains, that multiple assessment sources are relevant and that consultant scheduling (including out‑of‑state staff developers) makes holding dates difficult if the board delays commitment. Staff noted the 35j amendment window runs through Sept. 30, and that consultant availability could change if the board waits. The board did not make a final decision; members requested full funding and scheduling details before any vote.
