District academic leadership presented school‑by‑school data showing significant gains across elementary, middle and high schools and described the district’s shift to standards‑based planning and a robust professional learning program funded in part by Title II allocations.

District grade and school results: Presenters said the district reached a B grade for the first time in its accountability history and noted that seven of ten schools earned A or B ratings. Schools singled out for strong gains included LaBelle Elementary, Westside Elementary, Central Elementary, Leval High School and others; presenters emphasized progress in math learning gains for the lowest quartile and improvements in science performance at several campuses.

Standards‑based professional learning: Miss Duncan (professional learning) and other leaders said that paying teachers for structured, standards‑based planning time after school produced measurable improvements. The district has used Title II funds to support induction and standards‑aligned planning; principals and instructional coaches have shared successful practices across campuses.

Pre‑K Center (CELC) outcomes: Miss Rimes presented results from the district’s consolidated early learning center (CELC). Officials said CELC served more than 200 pre‑K students, provided speech and therapy services, and recorded that 98 of 117 students tested were “kindergarten ready” on the district’s early assessment (an 84% proficiency rate). Presenters noted the site saw large progress in early skill percentiles across three progress monitoring checkpoints and reported 75% of IEP goals attained for enrolled students with disabilities.

Ending: District leaders thanked principals and teachers, urged continuing investment in professional learning and data practice, and asked the board to recognize the staff credited with the academic gains.