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District 68 presents annual student success and curriculum update; i-Ready growth and PD plans highlighted
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Christie Samojedny presented District 68's annual Student Success and Curriculum update, citing i-Ready fall-to-spring growth data, a preliminary 2025–26 professional development plan, and an upcoming curriculum review; Superintendent Scott Grens also updated construction work at the Early Childhood Center.
Assistant Superintendent Christie Samojedny presented the Board with an annual Student Success and Curriculum update focused on assessment and instructional supports. She highlighted i-Ready fall-to-spring growth data, a preliminary professional development plan for 2025–26 and an upcoming curriculum review and revision process intended to align instruction districtwide.
Superintendent Scott Grens followed with operational details tied to student success, reporting that demolition on the east side of the Early Childhood Center parking lot is underway and storm piping has been installed as part of summer site work. Grens said small campus enhancements had been made recently "including the addition of trees around the new Early Childhood Center playground, new and replacement trash cans, and installation of new bike racks." He noted summer construction at Highland Elementary is continuing on schedule.
The presentation also referenced 5Essentials data showing results related to Ambitious Instruction, and administrators signaled plans for a preliminary professional development program to support teachers next year. Board members did not request a vote on the curriculum items at the meeting; materials were provided as an annual information update.
