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Board zeroes in on weak math outcomes; RTI pacing and teacher collaboration planned
Summary
Board members and administrators flagged persistent math weaknesses—particularly in middle school—and said the district will run math RTI groups and align pacing between second and third grade to build story-problem skills and fluency.
Board members and staff identified math as the district''s area of greatest need and described concrete steps to address it. Administrators said math RTI groups will be run this year and that second- and third-grade teachers will coordinate pacing so instructional assistants have clearer checkpoints for students.
Participants discussed the link between reading and math: several board members noted a student who cannot access grade-level text may struggle with math word problems. The district said it is implementing pacing and small-group instruction intended to address these gaps; no vote or new budget authorization occurred at the meeting.
Board members emphasized the importance of sustaining teacher morale while focusing on targets; the conversation balanced concern about data with praise for staff efforts.
