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Parents and superintendent flag course-access gaps; board to form review committees
Summary
Parents, staff and the superintendent discussed equity analyses showing uneven representation in advanced math and leadership courses; the board agreed to form focus groups and an advisory committee to review criteria and spending.
Board members and staff described a district equity analysis showing uneven representation in advanced courses. "Encontramos brechas en más de 100 clases en cada escuela," the superintendent said, and proposed changes to course criteria and new committees to address systemic barriers.
During public comment parents urged measurable goals for students with disabilities and more transparent accountability. Susan Humphrey Salap, a parent and volunteer with the district education foundation, proposed seven specific measures including setting targets for outcomes, aligning special-education goals with ELA and math priorities, and adding financial accountability to district plans.
