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Superintendent touts reading gains, urges action to raise attendance
Summary
Superintendent Craig highlighted steady gains in reading and certain graduation metrics while flagging attendance as a persistent weakness; he urged the board to pursue strategies to raise attendance by double-digit percentages to boost learning outcomes.
In a data-heavy presentation, Superintendent Craig reviewed district outcomes and state comparisons, saying the district has made steady gains on high-stakes assessments but that attendance remains a notable area of underperformance. He emphasized third-grade ELA as a pivotal indicator of long-term success and tied reading gains to improved math and science outcomes.
On attendance, Craig asked the board to consider the potential academic impact of higher regular attendance: "What if we increased our attendance by 10%, 15%? What is the impact on our student learning then?" He said those attendance gains, combined with sustained instructional supports and targeted interventions, would meaningfully shift student trajectories and recommended continued focus on engagement strategies and interventions.
