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Board hears building profiles: attendance initiatives, show choir, targeted supports across elementary and middle schools
Summary
Several principals presented building highlights: show choir growth, PBIS/positive referrals, attendance incentives and targeted tiered interventions; Westmore reported 5th‑grade science at 91% and reduced chronic absenteeism from 19% to about 6%.
Multiple building leaders presented updates to the board, spotlighting programs, attendance efforts and areas for continued work.
At the middle school, presenters noted ~754 students, about 60% qualifying for free/reduced lunch, increased EL numbers and a strong MTSS framework; show choir involvement reached 46 students. At Lake Minotare, staff highlighted parent engagement events (soup supper with over 500 families), PBIS recognition systems and strong elementary math proficiency (3rd grade ~93%). Lincoln Heights reported a classification improvement (good → great), steady growth in EL and Hispanic populations and a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism through incentives.
Westmore leaders described program growth (show choir launched in 2023–24, >30 students), a community walk tradition, partnerships with YMCA for day camp, and notable academic markers: 5th‑grade science proficiency at about 91% and a drop in chronic absenteeism from 19% two years ago to roughly 6% now. "We are proud of the amazing work happening every day," a Westmore presenter said.
Why it matters: these building‑level programs and attendance strategies shape day‑to‑day student experience and affect district performance measures reported elsewhere in the meeting.
