The Coos Bay Public Schools held a Regular Board Meeting and Budget Hearing on June 9, 2025, where key discussions centered on student achievement and educational strategies aimed at closing opportunity gaps. The meeting highlighted the district's commitment to enhancing career technical education, advanced placement, and dual college credit programs.

The Superintendent presented a comprehensive overview of student performance data, emphasizing the importance of addressing opportunity gaps rather than merely focusing on achievement gaps. The discussion underscored the district's efforts to create a structured and intentional approach to education, integrating various educational frameworks such as AVID, proficiency-based learning, and the science of reading.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to analyzing student achievement trends across K-12 levels. The Superintendent noted a marked improvement in reading proficiency among younger students, particularly in kindergarten, where the percentage of students exceeding proficiency increased from 10% to 29%. This upward trend was echoed in other grades, with data indicating a consistent growth in both proficiency and exceeding proficiency levels across the district.

The board also reviewed math proficiency data, which showed promising results, particularly at Milcoma and Sunset schools. The Superintendent highlighted the importance of preparing students for algebra courses, noting that increased proficiency in earlier grades would lead to more students being ready for Algebra 1 by eighth grade. This preparation is crucial for students pursuing advanced math courses in high school, which are often necessary for careers in fields such as engineering and computer science.

The meeting concluded with a call for continued collaboration among educators to maintain the momentum of improvement in student achievement. The board plans to further discuss these topics in detail during the upcoming summer work session, where they will explore strategies to sustain and enhance educational outcomes for all students in the district.