Board fields questions after community claims about testing practices and alternative schools

Aug 12, 2026

Board members raised community concerns about assessment practices and the role of alternative education (Richard Milburn Academy). District staff denied improper testing manipulations, described secure state testing systems, and said alternative placements are allowed and included in accountability totals.

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A portion of the workshop shifted into a pointed exchange after board members raised questions about reporting and alternative-school use following local media reports and teacher emails.

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