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La Center elementary SIP review shows reading gains and steady behavior referrals
Summary
District presenters told the board the elementary School Improvement Plan showed a 15-point jump in winter reading benchmarks and generally stable behavior data, while staff plan expanded use of a discipline-tracking system and targeted supports for struggling students.
La Center School District administrators reviewed the elementary and intermediate School Improvement Plan at a board workshop on Feb. 11, 2025, reporting measurable student gains in reading and steady behavior referral levels.
Presenters Greg Hall and Steve Avery outlined Goal One of the plan — “All students will be empowered to learn and succeed in a positive learning environment” — and said a student survey of grades 3–5 shows most students feel they belong. The elementary has begun using a School‑Wide Information System (SWIS) to track office discipline referrals and other behavior data; presenters noted the general benchmark is 1–2 referrals per school day and that October’s monthly average was 15.45 referrals per day, the highest so far.
The presenters described four school‑wide strategies to reduce incidents and support classroom management: defining and teaching clear expectations; consistent routines; active supervision in high‑incident areas; and positive reinforcement through praise and incentives. Staff training on SWIS will increase at staff meetings and over the summer, and data from the system will guide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz added context, saying the improvement process takes time and that district test results can be used to communicate with constituents about supports for struggling students. As this meeting was a workshop, the board took no formal action; the workshop adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
