Goals & Guardrail

APPROVED January 28, 2026 Vision, Student Outcome Goals, and Guardrails Board Governance Framework

I. VISION

Guided by empathy and justice, PPSD students graduate as confident, capable, and compassionate change makers who think critically, lead boldly, and solve complex issues that strengthen themselves and their communities.

Student Outcome Goals

  • Grade 3 Literacy

    The percent of Grade 3 students who score proficient on the RICAS ELA assessment will increase from 24% in June 2025 to 50% in June 2030.

  • Grade 4 Math Readiness

    The percentage of Grade 4 students who score proficient on the RICAS Math assessment will increase from 23.6% in May 2025 to 36% in May 2030.

  • Grade 8 Literacy

    The percent of Grade 8 students who score proficient on the RICAS ELA assessment will increase from 15.9% in June 2025 to 25% in June 2030.

  • Graduates with Industry Credential

    The percentage of students graduating with at least one approved industry credential will increase from 14.9% in June 2025 to 25% in June 2030.

  • Civic and Global Competence to Enhance Social Emotional Learning

    The percentage of students who graduate demonstrating proficiency on the Portrait of a Graduate Civic and Global Engagement Rubric will increase from 0% in June 2028 to 30% in June 2030.

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