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Board hears alarm on math proficiency; staff to study higher-performing districts
Summary
District staff reported low math proficiency on state assessments (math proficiency ~15.9%) and said they are contacting neighboring districts with higher scores for peer learning. The board discussed curriculum alignment, interventions, and next steps to improve outcomes.
Staff (S2) presented trend data showing math proficiency well below state averages and told the board the district is pursuing peer learning visits. "Math, all students, percentage, 15.9," S2 said while reviewing state assessment figures and noted Riverdale and Saint Paul as possible models for study visits.
Board members discussed curriculum implementation, the difficulty of comparing districts with different demographics, and asked staff to return with targeted intervention plans and potential curriculum presentations so the board can understand the content, implementation and supports needed to improve math outcomes.
