John G. Carlisle was ranked as either novice or apprentice on nearly all of the 88 indicators. And Holmes Junior mostly ranked in the apprentice category. In all three audits, the district was commended for its efforts to align its curriculum with state standards. A five-day workshop was held last summer to develop the districtwide curriculum. However, more work is needed to help students move from grade to grade, auditors reported.
School libraries are insufficient, without adequate resources for students and teachers.
The district is already taking steps to improve its libraries. A private contractor was hired to audit every school library and pro vide training for librarians and media specialists, district officials said Tuesday. Use of technology is limited. Teacher evaluations aren't used to help teachers improve and don't provide consistent feedback or observation. District teachers and administrators are working to develop a new evaluation, expected to go to school board for approval in February, Mr. Moreland said.