August 15, 2026, Governing Board Study Session

The Creighton School District Governing Board held a study session on August 15, 2026, focusing extensively on student outcomes-focused governance, data measurement, and interim progress monitoring related to district goals and guardrails. Key procurement-related discussions included the alignment of budget and resources to support instructional initiatives, such as the adoption of the STAR assessment tool to replace previous testing systems, which aims to reduce student testing time while providing more actionable data for instruction. The board discussed adjustments to data reporting periods from August-to-August to June-to-June to better reflect student progress and impact, with plans to present both data sets for transparency. They also reviewed interim measures tied to goals on math and reading proficiency, teacher effectiveness, and attendance, emphasizing the importance of aligning inputs, outputs, and outcomes with the district’s theory of action. The board considered sunsetting one goal due to consistent overachievement and discussed the need for clear, community-aligned guardrails to ensure equitable and sufficient conditions for all student groups. Additionally, the superintendent evaluation process was reviewed, with two rubrics presented for board consideration, highlighting the importance of growth and progress toward goals. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion reflected ongoing procurement decisions related to assessment tools and professional development resources.