From: SBE Chairman Howard Lee
Subject: Today’s K-8 ABCs Release
I know that many of you have been preparing for and anticipating the release of the 2005-06 ABCs results today. We have been on a very aggressive course of work over the last two months. Unfortunately, Board action on these results will be delayed until Nov. 9.
This additional time will enable me to be fully briefed on the ABCs results and their implications for local school districts. Because of recent surgery, which has sidetracked me over the last two weeks, I have not been able to be fully engaged in this process. Some school districts across the state have communicated concerns that they have regarding this year’s release and the need for ample time to ensure that all schools are being appropriately and fairly evaluated. I believe it is in the best interests of all public schools that I take the time to ensure that their concerns have been addressed.
Department of Public Instruction staff have done their work to complete this year’s ABCs analyses. I need additional time to be ready to bring this to the full Board for action. I look forward to this process being completed soon. We will be in touch with local superintendents and other local staff with additional details as appropriate.
