Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/22/2018 - 6:00 PM
Category: ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Type: Action
Subject: 2. Action on Resolution 1718R-015 by Director Voss Regarding District-wide Assessment Results
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Policy: Admin Policy 7.38 - Balanced Assessment Systems
Attachments 1. Resolution 1718R-015 by Director Voss Regarding District-wide Assessment Results

2. Tentative Assessment Report Schedule
File Attachment:
Tentative Assessment Reports to the Board.pdf
Resolution 1718R-015.pdf
Background: At its meeting on December 21, 2017, the Board referred Resolution 1718R-015 by Director Voss regarding district-wide assessment results to the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation.

The Administration is recommending amendments to the resolution as outlined in the attachment. First, the Administration recommends that the assessment system be reviewed every three years to make certain MPS continues to minimize the amount of testing to what is essential.

Additionally, reports to the Board occur annually that align to the availability of specific data. The attachment indicates a tentative assessment report schedule. This schedule may change based on release dates of data or embargoes.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This item does not authorize expenditures.
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon approval by the Board, reporting per this resolution will begin in May 2018.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 1718R-015 by Director Voss regarding district-wide assessment results as amended in the attachment to this item.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Melanie Stewart - Director
Signed By:
Ruth Maegli - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent