The Lexington Board of Education received encouraging academic reports during its Monday evening meeting, with the Curriculum Director reporting strong beginning-of-the-year assessment results across multiple grade levels. Annette Fitzgerald said DIBELS reading benchmark testing showed more students starting the year at proficient and advanced levels than in previous years, while MAP testing results for grades 6-11 also showed positive performance in math and reading.
Administrators said intervention programs are in place for students who need additional reading support, while advanced learners are challenged through leveled classes, high-ability learner programs and individualized reading instruction.
Board members also received updates on curriculum work and upcoming activities. District officials said teachers recently participated in professional development meetings focused on curriculum planning and collaboration. Because proposed Nebraska social studies standards were not approved by the State Board of Education, Lexington plans to continue reviewing curriculum using the 2019 standards.
Elementary schools are preparing for Red Ribbon Week activities, while several staff members will attend instructional training in Kansas City. The middle school recently celebrated a second consecutive state championship in boys cross country.
At Lexington High School, administrators announced a new partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center that will provide interested students with an early admissions pathway into the College of Nursing. Students meeting program requirements will be guaranteed a place in the nursing program after graduation.
The district also outlined plans for an upcoming event that will provide career and college exploration opportunities for students in every grade level at the high school.The board unanimously approved an out-of-state travel request for students attending a National Powerlifting Competition in Albany, New York, approved a resolution to keep option enrollment closed for the 2027-28 school year, renewed a contract with Westside Community Schools for educational services provided to a student, and accepted a donation from Paul Pack valued at more than $4,000 in cameras and lenses for Lexington High School.
The board then entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
