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District unveils equity dashboard to track 'students of promise' and belonging survey results
Summary
District equity lead Jenny Rodriguez presented a new equity dashboard (Open Architect) that identifies "students of promise"—economically disadvantaged students scoring 3s and 4s—and uses belonging surveys and PSAT data to target supports and course access across transitions from middle to high school.
Jenny Rodriguez gave a detailed presentation on the district’s equity policy, the annual belonging survey (administered to grades 4–12 since 2023) and a new equity dashboard built in Open Architect. Rodriguez described the dashboard's aim: to identify "students of promise"—economically disadvantaged students who achieve 3s and 4s on New York State assessments—and to track their attendance, test scores, course placements, and counselor interactions over time.
Rodriguez said the dashboard lets staff spot students who are academically capable but may face barriers (attendance, discipline, limited counseling engagement) and to intervene at key transitions such as 5th→6th and 8th→9th grades. She highlighted PSAT data used for 8th graders and said the dashboard will help ensure students of promise are represented in advanced courses and receive frequent check-ins with counselors and family meetings when needed.
Board members asked about the data timeline and measures of success. Rodriguez said work began with 8th-grade cohorts last year and that the team is expanding earlier so the district can act before students miss opportunities for AP or advanced-level placement. She also emphasized family outreach and building-level equity leaders who run empathy interviews and other targeted interventions. The board flagged career and technical education (CTE) pathways as part of next steps to ensure multiple post‑graduation routes for students.
