Board of Directors

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October 25, 2006

As of October 2005, the student demographics of UPSD compared to the state were:

On the 2006 Washington Assessment of Student Learning, UPSD students were outperforming the state at all grade
levels tested in Reading, Writing, Math, and grades 5 and 10 in Science. Grade 8 science was the only level where
the district scores were not higher than state scores.

On the WASL, the UPSD achievement gap percentages were better than the state percentages in all grades except
grade 4 in reading, in all grades in writing, and in grades 3, 5, 6, and 10 in math. UPSD achievement scores were
higher than state scores in math in grades 4, 7, and 8.

Ms. Jensen discussed Adequate Yearly Progress and the different divisions of students which are measured. Besides
ethnic breakdowns, there are scores for low income students, special education students, and those with limited
English proficiency. All categories of fourth and seventh grade students met AYP in reading. In math, all 7th
grade categories met AYP, and all 4th grade students except Black students met AYP in math. At CHS, 10th grade
students met AYP in all categories in reading, butBlack and Low Income students did not meet AYP in math.

In 2005 the "on-time" graduation rate of CHS students was 85.5%, while the state "on-time" graduation rate was
74.3%. The drop-out rate for the state was 5.1% and the CHS rate was 2.0%.

SAT 2006 participation rates and scores were reviewed. CHS verbal scores were above state and national mean
scores. CHS math scores were above national mean scores, but below state mean scores.

Data on the number of students taking AP classes and tests was shared, along with information on the number of
CHS students who enroll in remedial English or math classes when they attend state 4 year colleges or
community/technical colleges.

Rick Maloney asked the audience for their input.

Andrew Eyres, CHS Assistant Principal, said he is excited about the higher number of students who are taking the
PSAT. He said it should result in more students taking higher level classes and taking the SAT. He stated the
number of students participating in AP exams is quite low in some classes. He is also concerned about the cost of
the exams, and the hardship those fees create for some families.

It was suggested that the links to the district and OSPI websites be included in the newsletters that go home from
each building so more parents and community members can review district achievement scores.

The meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.

PATTI BANKS, SECRETARY
Board of Directors

RICK MALONEY, PRESIDENT
Board of Directors

Minutes prepared by Lois Frick, Administrative Assistant, Central Office.