Chief Academic Officer Tina McCaskill and planning staff told trustees that district schools showed steady growth on the 2024–25 school report cards and proposed a targeted, district‑level after‑school tutoring package aimed at underperforming students.

"We had 5 excellent ratings — that's two more than last year — and our on‑time graduation rate increased to 89.7 percent in 2025," Audrey Black, director of planning and accountability, reported, noting the district continues to lead The Midlands on several high‑school outcome measures.

McCaskill described a proposed Tier‑2 intervention for K–12 after‑school tutoring intended for students roughly in the 20th–30th percentile. The proposal includes compensation for tutors, transportation for grades 6–12, differentiated tutoring models by grade band and integration of counselors and mental‑health supports. McCaskill said small‑group tutoring (for example, group sizes of up to five in early grades) and careful scheduling would be part of the design.

Trustees asked about scheduling options for high schools (AB schedule versus 4x4) and how changes could affect failure rates and graduation. McCaskill said semester‑to‑year improvements showed fewer failures at the end of the year, with math showing the largest gains; she and principals will continue to review school‑level scheduling models and may use flexible online coursework (Edmentum) to address distinct site needs.

Board members and parents also raised equity and transportation issues tied to after‑school programs; McCaskill said the proposal includes transportation and staffing considerations that will be refined during the budget amendment process.

The report included a short video showcasing classroom learning and district efforts to promote instructional excellence.