At the July 27 school board meeting the board accepted the resignation of board member Sarah Gallagher. This opening will be filled by appointment by the school board. Persons interested in being considered for this position need to file an application at the District Office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009. Application forms are available here.
The school board will interview interested candidates on August 19 with an appointment expected to be made at the August 24 board meeting. The person appointed will serve until December 31, 2010. A two year position will be on the ballot at the school board election in November 2010.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Test Results
Delano students again scored well on the annual achievement tests. Overall 82% were proficient in math compared to the state average of 64%. In reading Delano had 87% proficient compared to the state average of 72%. For a quick look at the results click here.
These test scores are also used in connection with the state's Quality Compensation program. Each building identifies areas for improvement.
The elementary had a goal of having 92.2% of its students meeting or exceeding the standard in math. While that goal wasn't met, improvement was shown with 91.4% meeting or exceeding the standard.
The middle school had a goal of 82.6% meeting or exceeding the standard in reading. That goal was met with 85.1% meeting or exceeding the standard.
The high school's goal was to have 51.16% of the students exceeding the standard in reading and that goal was met with a score of 53.6%.
The district goal was to have 82.3% of the students meeting or exceeding the standard in math and that goal was met with a score of 82.3%.
An important component to the achievement testing program is another testing program, the Measures of Academic Progress. These tests help identify students' specific strengths and weaknesses. Teachers use that data to inform instruction and emphasize concepts that need improvement.
Students and teachers are to be congratulated for their great work and effort, as well as parents who provide great support for the education of their children. Thank you.
These test scores are also used in connection with the state's Quality Compensation program. Each building identifies areas for improvement.
The elementary had a goal of having 92.2% of its students meeting or exceeding the standard in math. While that goal wasn't met, improvement was shown with 91.4% meeting or exceeding the standard.
The middle school had a goal of 82.6% meeting or exceeding the standard in reading. That goal was met with 85.1% meeting or exceeding the standard.
The high school's goal was to have 51.16% of the students exceeding the standard in reading and that goal was met with a score of 53.6%.
The district goal was to have 82.3% of the students meeting or exceeding the standard in math and that goal was met with a score of 82.3%.
An important component to the achievement testing program is another testing program, the Measures of Academic Progress. These tests help identify students' specific strengths and weaknesses. Teachers use that data to inform instruction and emphasize concepts that need improvement.
Students and teachers are to be congratulated for their great work and effort, as well as parents who provide great support for the education of their children. Thank you.
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