District academic staff told the Chester County Board of Education they have focused the district plan on three primary goals for the year: English/language arts (with emphasis on writing), math, and ACT performance.

Dr. Maurice said the teams crosswalked the district plan to the board’s strategic plan and federal requirements, then identified ELA, math and the ACT as focus areas based on testing and benchmark analyses. "Our main focus was looking at the district's strategic plan... and then figuring out a way to meet the requirements of the federal government," Dr. Maurice said. "In doing that, we came up with 3 categories, ELA, math, and ACT."

Staff described specific supports planned for writing instruction, including development of a district writing framework and teacher collaboration to teach writing consistently across grades. The presentation said the district will bolster teacher professional development and parent engagement tied to Title I requirements; staff suggested more frequent parent meetings and outreach so families understand the ACT pathway and how it relates to college and career readiness.

Officials cited the high school's ready-graduate percentage as an area of strength: the district reported an 89% ready-graduate rate for the last recorded year (2023–24) compared with a state average of 49%, largely driven by career and technical opportunities and early postsecondary credits. On the ACT composite, district leaders reported a current district composite of about 18.6 compared with a state average near 19.0; staff said the district is focusing on raising student performance to the benchmark of a 21, which is used to measure "ready graduate" status when achieved.

Staff also noted partnerships with TCAT Jackson, Jackson State and other local businesses to provide work-based learning and dual-enrollment options. The board asked clarifying questions about resources; staff said two ACT administrations are paid for by the district and additional retakes are available at student expense.

No board action was required; staff asked board members to consider the district plan goals and offered to provide additional data and meetings on request.