Temple ISD's assessment presentation showed cohort growth in several grades and subjects, strong CCMR gains for the class of 2025, and shortcomings in pre-K phonemic awareness that the district plans to address with coaching and frequent monitoring.

District leaders reported midyear PM2 (FAST) ELA results Feb. 10 showing year-over-year gains across multiple grade bands, including a cited 7-point rise in VPK proficiency and district gains that outpaced the state in select grades; board asked for Manatee-specific longitudinal data on VPK impacts.

Richland 2 academic leaders briefed the board on the district's instructional plan and formative-assessment systems, reporting gains on MAP reading growth and describing targeted instructional supports.

District assessment staff reported incremental growth on district screeners (I Ready/Acadience), previewed preliminary Kansas assessment baselines (57% ELA, 53% math in 2025), announced a proposed reduction in some NWEA MAP math licenses (saving about $67,000), and spent substantial time explaining the state's new cut scores and accompanying controversy.

State assessment staff told assessment directors that ELA growth calculations are delayed by a week after a data-file QC issue from vendor Cambium. The Board approved a carry-forward plan to fund item development with Cambium and ranked a K–8 ELA and math funding request among its top legislative priorities; staff warned K–3 math assessment funding