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District administrators report mixed gains on Regents and subgroup data; AP participation climbed
Summary
Presenters reported growth in several grades and subgroups, a strong algebra Regents pass rate for students who took it (76% passing on the first try), and increased AP participation (121 exams taken with 97 scoring 3+). Board requested cohort-level drill-downs to isolate impact from student mobility.
District secondary administrators presented their instructional-engagement goals and three-year trends on state assessments and cohort performance.
The presentation highlighted particular points: high-school algebra scores were notable — "76 percent of our students are passing that algebra Regents on the 1st try," a presenter said — and AP participation rose from 83 students taking AP courses to 113 students (121 exams) with 97 exams scoring 3 or higher (reported as roughly 85–86% at or above 3). Staff also gave AIS (academic intervention services) outcomes and cohort analyses for students failing two or more courses, noting both improvements and areas of concern (for example, a cohort increase in some grade levels that staff said required further investigation).
Board members and administrators discussed data definitions and mobility: staff emphasized that the district uses a "continuously enrolled" cohort to control for students who move in or out during the year, and trustees requested future reports that break down how many students in a cohort are new entrants vs. continuously enrolled so the board can better understand whether changes reflect instructional progress or enrollment shifts.
