The school committee heard a progress update on the district's strategic plan and data platforms, and discussed ClearGov, the district's financial‑transparency and strategic‑plan vendor.

Superintendent Gina outlined plans to move to a Google‑based data analytics platform in 2025'026, and to give building principals and committee members access so they can view academic, screening and service records (excluding confidential IEP documents) in one place. Gina said the system will track standardized tests, midyear diagnostics and services (for example, Title I and RTI supports) so teachers and leaders can see student performance districtwide.

Committee members pressed for data that shows whether strategic‑plan initiatives produce measurable results. Committee member Peter asked that when administrators present on strategic‑plan components, the packet include targeted bullet points or data in advance so the meeting time is focused on clarifying questions and interpretation.

ClearGov was discussed as two products: a financial transparency tool (already on the district website) and a newer strategic‑plan module. Administrators said the ClearGov strategic‑plan component has been loaded manually and that the district is still determining whether to pay ongoing subscription costs (administration estimated the strategic‑plan module at roughly $5,000/year and the financial transparency product at a lower amount). Committee members asked administration to check site usage metrics and to bring back a recommendation about continued ClearGov subscription vs. relying on the new data analytics platform for public display.

Why it matters

A robust, accessible data platform will let the district and community evaluate whether programs are producing outcomes and inform budget and policy choices. Committee members said they want clear, comparable metrics (for example, standardized test growth and intervention outcomes) tied to strategic‑plan goals.

What's next

Administration will roll out staff training in spring and early next year and provide the committee with examples of the data dashboards and recommended metrics. The committee asked for a recommendation on ClearGov costs, usage statistics and whether to continue the strategic‑plan subscription.