Goal Progress Measure 2.2 - 9/1/2026

This APS Board of Education meeting on September 1, 2026, focused on progress measure 2.2 related to 12th grade students being on track to graduate by earning required credits and fulfilling a menu of academic options. The board reviewed detailed data on current and target graduation rates, root causes for students falling off track, and strategies to improve outcomes, including comprehensive counseling, ninth grade success initiatives, and reimagining high schools as unified campuses to expand course access. The discussion included the implementation of ninth grade team leads, peer mentoring programs like Link Crew, and partnerships with the Center for High School Success to provide coaching and monitor student progress. Board members asked questions about resource allocation, program impact monitoring, and transportation for students attending courses across campuses. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed, but the meeting highlighted strategic initiatives that may influence future resource and program investments.