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Superintendent: Tioga Central classified as 'school in need of improvement' over special-education outcomes
Summary
Superintendent Joshua Roe told the board the district "has been classified as a school in need of improvement regarding students with disabilities," citing graduation counts, off-campus PreK placements and disproportionate suspensions; staff will work with BT BOCES to close gaps.
Mr. Joshua Roe, the district superintendent, told the board that “the district has been classified as a school in need of improvement regarding students with disabilities due to graduation numbers, off-campus PreK students, and a disproportionate number of student suspensions.”
Roe said he and Director of CSE Michael Williams will partner with BT BOCES to analyze outcomes and develop interventions aimed at improving graduation rates and reducing suspensions for students with disabilities. The board did not take formal action on this item during the meeting; the announcement served as a status report and a directive to district staff to pursue corrective steps.
The classification stems from three areas Roe identified: graduation numbers for students with disabilities, students enrolled in off-campus PreK programs, and a disproportionate number of suspensions among students with disabilities. The superintendent said district staff will prioritize annual reviews, targeted interventions and coordination with BOCES services and training (MTSS Edge training for reading teachers and school psychologists is scheduled in early June) to address gaps.
Board members did not debate or vote on a resolution at the meeting; next steps described by administration include a joint plan with BT BOCES and follow-up reporting to the board.
