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Board pushes for district dashboards, summer reading and alternative measures to boost literacy
Summary
Board members supported a strategy of shorter regular presentations and a district dashboard to track literacy and other KPIs; the plan includes a proposed summer reading program and consideration of alternative assessments beyond state tests.
Board members emphasized improving literacy and making student achievement data more actionable by using concise dashboards and a board learning calendar. Chair (speaker 2) described a plan for monthly 15–20 minute presentations paired with a data dashboard so board members can track progress and ask targeted questions.
The draft strategic plan includes specific literacy actions: evaluate and implement a districtwide comprehensive literacy and writing program, establish baseline literacy and writing data, and consider reinstituting a districtwide summer reading program. The chair said the district should expand independent reading opportunities and support sustained writing practice across grades. "Plan planning and implementation during the 20 six‑twenty 7 measure of success literacy framework adopted...baseline literacy and writing data established," the chair said while describing the timeline bulleted in the draft.
The superintendent and board discussed alternative, objective measures to supplement New York State assessments — noting high opt‑out rates for certain state tests — and mentioned College Board diagnostic tools other states use. Board members asked administration to refine metrics and for the superintendent to provide time‑bound objectives once the plan is adopted. The board also asked for midyear check‑ins on chronic absenteeism and promised follow‑up presentations on elementary achievement and I‑Ready data.
