RSI monies also paid for half of one math facilitator position. There is weak evidence of the implementation of standards-based curricula. It appears that much of the curriculum is selected and controlled by individual teachers. In essence the curricula is instructor driven. Driver 2 Coherent, Consistent, and Supportive Policies Policies addressing graduation requirements and mandated student assessments are being developed.
Few policies deal with the quality and appropriate training of teaching personnel.
There seems to be considerable community pressure to maintain employment for some instructional personnel because of their history with the school or the need for their families to have an income. Overall, the site visitation team judged this driver to be weakly implemented, but that is not to say that math and science are not receiving resources. The district is a sought- after participant in a number of externally funded projects Star Schools and others because of the high eligibility levels of the schools, i.e., poor and with high minority enrollments. The availability of external grants may reduce the financial burden on the local community. However, it may also cause confusion and competition if programs are not compatible.