District staff shared baseline online ACT results (reported composite average 19.4 for juniors who tested) and outlined steps to improve scores, including Methodize study units, practice tests for all grades, embedded ACT-style questions in coursework and expanded ACT prep in TAP/advisory time.

Tanya Franks and school principals presented academic data for 2024–25, noting increased participation in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, growth in reading proficiency, a drop in college‑readiness ACT scores to 20.8%, expanded intervention work (8th-grade reading intervention), continued development of proficiency scales, and plans to launch a

First semester shows 35% attendance in tutoring, surpassing historical engagement rates.

District staff described a new middle-school accountability system that flags students who meet two of three risk criteria (F in math/ELA, growth below 35 SGP, or STAR proficiency below approaching). District data presented at the board work session showed 1,368 students (34% of middle-school enrollment) were activated in the system at the start of

Palm Elementary reduces intervention rates from 27 percent to 10 percent with improved scores.

The board voted 6‑0 to approve an MOU with SDAC to run a targeted virtual program for students who cannot succeed in traditional settings or who are suspended; SDAC will supply curriculum and staff while the district retains enrollment and special‑education responsibilities.