MCA-II test scores on L-BF agenda
Discussion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II standardized test scores is on the agenda for the Littlefork-Big Falls School Board, which is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the board room of L-BF School.
For approval on the agenda is a Title I leave of absence as well as a resignation as assistant girls basketball coach for Susan Hams.
The hiring of Scott Jean as junior high volleyball coach is expected.
Scheduled for discussion by the L-BF board is the Minnesota School Board Association Summer Conference as well as a resolution to call a special election and to issue general obligation bonds.
An Achievement Improvement Monitor Program web update is also on the agenda. The program involves the monitoring of reading, math, and behavior of students by teachers at multiple times during the school year.
A public forum is scheduled near the beginning of every regular meeting of the L-BF School Board when any member of the public may address the board.
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