Center Grove principals propose uniform 6–8 schedule to boost high‑school credits and shrink class sizes Center Grove Middle School leaders presented a proposed uniform schedule for grades 6–8 aimed at increasing high‑school credit opportunities, bolstering MTSS supports and reducing class sizes by removing daily team prep and shifting collaboration outside student contact time. Board members raised questions about sixth‑grade math time, piloting options and scheduling complexity.

Center Grove Middle School leaders are proposing a game-changing uniform schedule that could boost high school credit opportunities and shrink class sizes for grades 6-8!

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Rombout Middle School outlines participation, intervention plans and facility ideas Principal Soltis told the Beacon City School District board that Rombout Middle School is seeing growth in some advanced classes but remains below state averages in ELA and math; low test participation among middle‑school students drove plans to change opt‑out practices and expand MTSS interventions.

Rombout Middle School is making strides in advanced classes, but concerns over low state testing participation could reshape their approach to student assessments.

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District presents preliminary 2024–25 assessment data; board presses for cohort and item analyses Assistant Superintendent Lauren Stallings and assessment lead Ms. Scollins presented district assessment results, noting New York State had not yet certified official school report cards. Staff highlighted cohort tracking, the algebra 1 course restructure (algebra 1a/1b), MTSS work, and plans for a midyear review in January. Board members pressed, 

The Hendrick Hudson Board meeting unveiled preliminary assessment data and sparked a push for deeper analyses, leaving many questions unanswered ahead of the crucial January review.

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