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District reports ELA gains and mixed math results; attendance and suspension trends discussed
Summary
The district's academic achievement presentation showed notable gains in English language arts between 2023-24 and 2024-25 and mixed math performance; staff emphasized using iReady and PLC time for differentiated instruction and described attendance interventions (Attendance Plus) and efforts to reduce suspension rates.
Staff presented iReady diagnostic comparisons and CAASPP trend lines, noting substantial ELA gains in the most recent year and continued challenges in math. The presenter highlighted that district ELA points below standard improved notably — "we went from 49 points below to 26" — and described how teachers use diagnostic reports to group students for targeted instruction.
The board also reviewed subgroup data showing improvements for students with disabilities and English learners in recent assessments. Attendance and chronic absenteeism were discussed as correlated with achievement; staff detailed Attendance Plus messaging (tiered outreach to families) and said the district's overall attendance rate is 92.9%. Trustees and staff discussed suspension rates and restorative approaches as alternatives to exclusionary discipline.
