APS BOE Goals and Guardrails - Goal 1 - 8/4/26

This was a school board meeting of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education (APSBOE) held on August 4, 2026, focused on progress toward literacy goals for K-2 students. The discussion centered on strategies to improve literacy proficiency, including strengthening the K-2 literacy block, enhancing data literacy among educators, and increasing family and community engagement through programs like Paloma. The board reviewed assessment transitions from i-Ready to STAR and the use of DIBELS for diagnostic purposes. Investments include hiring early literacy coaches and expanding professional development. Board members raised questions about tracking literacy progress for students with IEPs, accessibility of family engagement tools for non-English speakers and those without internet, and the alignment of assessments with state standards. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were discussed, but the presentation highlighted ongoing investments in literacy coaching and assessment tools supported by grants and district funding.