MINUTES
CURRICULUM AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
November 13, 2019
5:30 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Chair: Pia Holmes; Staci Fortunato, Kevin Lamoreau
Board Members Present: Christopher Clarke, Jennifer Dumond, Edward Hastings, Michael Michaud, Amanda Olson
Administrators Present: James Anastasio, Donna Madore, Troy Alexander, Teresa Beaudoin, Heather Gauthier, Sarah Landry, Kim Silsby
1. Presentation of Spring 2019 State Assessment Results
Analysis
District Assessment Results
District Summary
Reading Charts
Math Charts
Donna Madore provided an analysis, graphs and charts showing spring 2019 State assessment results. She said the percentage of the economically disadvantaged has increased and all schools had higher levels of special education needs. She said the Augusta School Department’s ELL population rate is 6%. Non-economically disadvantage, non-Special education and non-ELL students have shown a growth from last year and overall all students are making slow and steady growth.
2. Presentation of Fall Local Assessments
Analysis
K-6 Reading Scores
K-6 Writing Scores
K-6 Math Scores
Ms. Madore reviewed the fall 2019 local assessment results with the committee. She said a high percentage of students are not at beginning grade level for reading, writing and math; however, results have improved over previous years.
The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.