Since the Board has not set the passing scores or other levels of proficiency, that data would not be meaningful. As both a journalist and a parent,it is not enough for me that the board has looked into this and made the decision. What I am requesting is access to all discussion on the Gateway that has occurred outside of regular board meetings. You will find there are only 3 references in two years in the board meeting summaries. It is necessary as both journalist and a parent for me to have all information on the subject.
Time is still of the essence, so any advice on how to get the complete picture quickly is welcome.
Please contact Steve Spellman for specific requests for additional information. Almost all of the parents across Gwinnett, including PTA Presidents, didn't understand all of the details of the Gateway tests. It's possible because everything was done in executive work session in the afternoons, when parents aren't in attendence. They claim the meetings are open to the public, but if no one ever goes, they also know the public isn't getting the information. That's where they plan to send the students who fail.