Aug 20, 2025StrategicPlan
BoardBaxter Springs District State/Needs Assessment Review
The document reviews state assessment needs for Baxter Springs District, Lincoln Elementary, Central Elementary, Baxter Springs High School/Middle School, and eAcademy. It identifies barriers such as high poverty rates, trauma, and student mobility affecting student proficiency. Budget actions to address these include increased salaries, additional staff, and funding for Pre-K programs, with a focus on individualized instruction and SEL needs. The board cannot accurately estimate when all students will achieve grade-level proficiency due to varying cognitive abilities, disabilities, and external factors.