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Board discusses shifting K—2 grading to a 5-tier scale with explicit percent bands
Summary
Administrators presented a proposal to change kindergarten through second-grade reporting from a four-tier system to a five-tier scale with percent bands (96—0% E; 87—5% M; 70—6% A; 51—9% P; 50% N) for clearer standards of mastery.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Emily Betz, joined by Mrs. Opare-Saforo and Dr. Roberson, presented a proposal to revise K—2 grading from the current four-tier reporting system to a five-tier scale that assigns letter codes tied to percent bands. The proposed bands are: 96—0% = E (Exceeding Grade Level Expectations); 87—5% = M (Meeting); 70—6% = A (Approaching); 51—9% = P (Partially Meeting); and 50% = N (Not Meeting). The presenters characterized the change as aligning letter codes with explicit mastery thresholds to provide clearer expectations for families and instruction.
The item was presented as discussion under New Business; the transcript records the presentation but does not show a board vote on the policy during the June 17 meeting. Board members asked questions and received clarification from the presenters; no formal adoption was recorded in the open-session minutes.
