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Centennial SD 28J presents midyear Roadmap ’27 update; literacy, attendance flagged as priorities
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tasha Katsuda told the board April 8 that district academic performance was largely stable from fall to winter with modest gains in upper grades, while elementary literacy and math remain below long-term targets and secondary students report lower sense of belonging.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tasha Katsuda presented the district’s Roadmap ’27 second-trimester update, reviewing academic performance metrics, student survey data, attendance trends, and early indicators of post-secondary readiness.
Dr. Katsuda summarized that overall student performance from fall to winter remained largely stable, with modest improvement in upper grades, but noted that elementary literacy and math outcomes remain below the district’s long-term targets. She reported that student survey results reflected generally positive relationships with adults and strong effort, while secondary-level students showed a decline in sense of belonging and school enjoyment. Attendance rates were reported as below desired benchmarks.
The presentation outlined ongoing strategies to improve outcomes, including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), structured literacy, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), data-informed instruction, culturally responsive practices, and transition supports. Board members asked questions focused on timelines for expected improvement, interventions to address attendance challenges, and how the district measures progress toward post-secondary readiness metrics.
