Carol reported briefly on EBS program and grant and gave the board a handout that they could refer to if asked any questions about the EBS program. Dr. Sadler had some conversations with Gary Gentemann since the last board meeting and he reminded her that a significant increase or decrease for and individual student in the RIT score is an average of 4 points. When you see the RIT score for an entire school and the increase is 1-4 points, that should be noted as a significant change and the district should be pleased with the results the student achievement scores are showing overall. Byrom Elementary John Horn presented for Byrom Elementary School. In reading, increases were noted in the percentage of students exceeding the standard, in the average score and for the first time, Byrom's position relative to its comparison group was in the top half.
Scores continue to improve over time.
New reading adoption helped dramatically in helping scores to improve. Two reading classes for the lowest achieving students in first grade have helped those students to show progress. Byrom is also beginning a program involving volunteers for reading. Math scores showed improvement in all areas and have steadily improved for Grade 3 although they still remain in lower half of its comparison group. Scores in fifth grade math moved to the top half of the comparison group for the first time in 5 years.