Overview
- CEO Jeremy Batchelor used the State of the School address to highlight multi‑year improvement while acknowledging ongoing work.
- Batchelor said the graduation rate is rising and projected it would reach 90 percent next year.
- The first phase of reconfiguration is slated for 2026–2027, consolidating Chaney and East into single high‑ and middle‑school sites.
- Preparation steps are underway, including a contract with a community partner and newly organized student councils.
- Updates included stronger state report card results, literacy and math growth above targets, a five‑year contract extension for Batchelor, the hiring of treasurer Michael Rock, and budget cuts to address a forecasted deficit.