Rooted School - Washington
Minutes
Academic Excellence Committee (Virtual)
Date and Time
Thursday January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Committee Members Present
A. Duncan (remote), A. Lee-Kernell (remote), J. Singleton (remote), L. White (remote)
Committee Members Absent
S. Carney
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Singleton called a meeting of the 25-26 Academic Excellence Committee (monthly) Committee of Rooted School - Washington to order on Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Review of Meeting Objectives
II. Communication & Progress
A.
Evaluate and Recommend Communication Tools:
B.
Parent Engagement and Feedback:
III. Mid-Year MAP Assessment Results
A.
Assessment and Student Data Review:
Assessments Schedule & Graduation Requirements
- MAP testing scheduled March 9–13.
- ACT offered to 11th graders; dates mentioned April 28–May 2 and June 13.
- Graduation requires SBAC ELA/math pass or alternatives: ACT benchmark, dual credit, ASVAB.
- Communicate testing schedule to students and families; send reminders two weeks before testing.
B.
Accelerating Math Growth:
Math Growth Plan & Instructional Support
- Math curriculum fidelity concerns raised; Heritage implementation shows better outcomes.
- Evergreen pacing differs from publisher scope; meeting planned to adjust pacing.
- SDL math enrichment scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; adds approximately 120 minutes weekly.
- Coaching cycle active for Hillary; Logan providing intervention strategies and support.
IV. Other Business
A.
Open Q&A and Discussion
School Leader Hiring Process
- Job description and hiring timeline drafted for board packet.
- Introduce hiring process at board retreat January 31.
- Onsite interview day will include multiple stakeholder panels.
- Student panel
- Community leader panel
- Board panel
- Aim to identify preferred candidate by March; start date likely July 1.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Next Steps
- Jamila — attach MAP data, OSPI document, job description, timeline to board packet.
- Jamila — confirm MAP and ACT testing dates with assessment calendar.
- Jamila — send family community update and testing reminders two weeks prior.
- Jamila — verify parent Google Classroom access options; add calendar row with instructions.
- Jamila — draft four-question parent pulse survey; send to Ashley and Lisa for review.
- Logan — lead PLC discussion; publish gradebook update norms and expected frequency.
- Jamila & teachers — finalize course syllabus template; share with families within three weeks.
- Adrienne & Logan — implement SDL math groups; report coaching progress at next meeting.
- Jamila & board — finalize interview day structure, panel participants, candidate screening timeline.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Singleton
Parent Communication & Progress Reporting