Final

Rooted School - Washington

Academic Excellence Committee (Virtual)

Published on January 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM PST

Date and Time

Thursday January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Lisa White 1 m
    Approve minutes for Academic Excellence Committee (Virtual) on November 17, 2025  
  D. Review of Meeting Objectives Discuss Lisa White 2 m
   
  • Discuss the effectiveness of current platforms (e.g., ParentSquare) for sharing student progress.
  • Explore mechanisms for confirming parental receipt and understanding of Student Profile reports.
  • Understand the purpose and interpretation of MAP scores, including how they inform instruction and intervention.
  • Confirm SBAC and ACT testing dates and student participation.
  • Review Spring MAP Assessment outcomes with a data report presented to the Board.
  • Curriculum and Instructional Planning:


 

  
II. Warm Welcome 3:04 PM
  A. Opening Discuss Lisa White 5 m
   

 

What’s one bright spot or win from your week so far?

 

What’s something you’re looking forward to in the next few days?

  
III. Communication & Progress 3:09 PM
  A. Evaluate and Recommend Communication Tools: Discuss Lisa White 5 m
   

• Discuss the effectiveness of current platforms (e.g., ParentSquare) for sharing student progress.
 

 

 

  
  B. Parent Engagement and Feedback: Discuss Lisa White 10 m
   

 • Review draft questions for an upcoming parent survey regarding how families receive and interpret student progress information.
• Explore mechanisms for confirming parental receipt and understanding of Student Profile reports.
 

Questions:

How are you experiencing using parent square to receive Student Profile reports?

  • How can we better get recognition that parents saw the reports?
  
IV. Mid-Year MAP Assessment Results 3:24 PM
  A. Assessment and Student Data Review: Discuss Jamila Singleton 15 m
   
  • Understand the purpose and interpretation of MAP scores, including how they inform instruction and intervention.
  • Confirm SBAC and ACT testing dates and student participation.
  • Review Spring MAP Assessment outcomes with a data report presented to the Board.

 

  
  B. Accelerating Math Growth: Discuss Jamila Singleton 10 m
   
  • Follow up on feedback from the previous Board presentation on curriculum.
  • Share updates on lesson structure, including how instructional time is organized for core subjects.
  • Discuss the integration of dedicated Math Minutes and separate intervention periods to support student learning needs.

 

  
V. Other Business 3:49 PM
  A. Open Q&A and Discussion Discuss Lisa White 10 m
VI. Closing Items 3:59 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote