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until May to look at them,” said Masterson, noting that the May Board meeting had been set aside for an examination of how the system was faring in meeting the goals established the previous fall.
Mrs. Massie interjected that a monthly review wouldn't have to be lengthy—just a brief resume by either the superintendent or assistant superintendent.
"Let’s see what the goals are first before deciding on how often to review them,” countered Nichols.
‘‘I think Mr. Nichols’ point is well-taken,” agreed superintendent William Bloomer, adding that giving an update on six goals would be easier than updating 15 on a monthly basis. “Most of the goals will probably be general goals (for which it would be) hard to determine progress on a month to month basis,” he said.
Mrs. Massie disagreed, calling the concerns expressed by the Board members “fairly specific” rather than general.
“I’m concerned about the reading program,” stated Masterson. If the same students, the same teachers and the same curriculum are involved, he asked, what’s to stop a repeat of last year's record of 50 percent of the elementary students reading below grade level? "I want to know every month...I want reports. If the kids aren't progressing, I want to know why,” he insisted.
“We'll try to provide the Board with any and all information that you desire,” agreed Dr. Bloomer.
“Reading is foremost in all our minds,” Paul Nichols acknowledged, at the same time, he questioned the desirability of requiring teachers to test students every month in order that the School Board be given a progress report.
Mrs. Massie responded that a heavier testing load wouldn't result from the
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