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Superintendent previews vision‑card measures: science proficiency up, ISAS cut‑score changes complicate comparisons
Summary
Superintendent told the board that state changes to ISAS cut scores and test rigor complicate year‑to‑year comparisons; he noted science proficiency rose to about 67%, kindergarten enrollment dipped to 247, and staffing vacancies remain limited overall.
The superintendent previewed the district’s vision‑card metrics and warned that changes to the state’s ISAS test and cut scores make direct comparisons to prior years difficult. He said the district is using old cut scores temporarily while awaiting state board approval of new thresholds.
On a positive note he said science proficiency improved: "our proficiency there was 67%" compared with about 52% two years earlier. He said reading and math showed declines under the new, more rigorous test but that the district will present the full vision card later in the fall when cut scores are finalized.
The superintendent also reported kindergarten enrollment at 247 (down from last year’s certified 256) and summarized staffing: the district listed several openings across paraprofessional, early‑learning, special‑education and high‑school positions but characterized the overall staffing picture as "in a really good spot." He noted Muske U onboarding for new teachers and upcoming training time available for implementation of discipline and other procedures.
He told the board the district will continue monitoring cut‑score guidance and will share finalized vision‑card results after the state board acts.
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