05-29-26 BOE Curr Comm Mtg

The Ridgefield Public Schools Board of Education Curriculum Committee met on May 29, 2026, to discuss various educational topics including standardized assessments, the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the innovation lab, and summer curriculum work. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's use of standardized universal screeners such as Ames Web and I Ready, including vendor selection criteria, privacy concerns related to a pending lawsuit against Curriculum Associates (I Ready's owner), and the district's monitoring of these issues. The committee reviewed the roles and responsibilities of MTSS teams across elementary, middle, and high school levels, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and team-based approaches to student support. Budgetary details were shared regarding assessment costs, with $81,000 spent on universal screeners in the current year and a proposed $92,000 for the next year, reflecting minor increases and negotiated discounts. The meeting also highlighted the district's summer curriculum revision projects, totaling over 2,150 paid hours, aimed at updating pacing and instructional materials based on assessment data and teacher feedback. No formal votes or contract awards were reported, but procurement-related discussions centered on assessment vendor compliance, licensing costs, and state-mandated vendor lists.