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As noted in the Introduction, the earliest use of protractors was probably in navigation. Protractors assisted with laying out angles to indicate the actual or desired direction of a ship. Makers might have also marked protractors with additional scales to be employed in computing a ship's speed or direction, such as rhumbs or seconds. When coastal surveying projects were conducted in the 19th century, navigators used substantial protracting instruments called station pointers both to ascertain their position along a coastline and to record the topographical measurements of that coastline. In the 20th century, protractors were also utilized in aviation navigation.
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Maclean Square Navigational Protractor
- Description
- This clear Perspex (acrylic glass) square protractor is divided by single degrees and marked by tens in the clockwise direction from 010° to 350°. A red arrow points to the origin. The marks for 090°, 180°, and 270° are replaced by the compass points E, S, and W, respectively. Diagonal lines to the four corners of the protractor are marked with the compass points NE, SE, SW, and NW. A pinhole is at the center of the protractor.
- The interior of the protractor is marked with a grid. Tick marks (four per square) appear along the X and Y axes and around the outside edge of the grid. The top is labeled (in red): MACLEAN PROTRACTOR. Maker's marks are at the bottom: REGD. TRADE MK. AIRNAVA; J. D. MACLEAN ∙ Co. LONDON W.C.2. The protractor is stored in a tan cardboard case, which is printed with instructions for using the instrument. Marine and aviation navigators could employ it as a parallel rule, station pointer, and plotter. John Donald Maclean patented a rectangular protractor and parallel rule in the United States. No record of a trademark for "Airnava" was found in the United States or in Great Britain. This form of protractor is standard and is sometimes called a Douglas type of square protractor. Weems & Plath manufactures similar protractors in the 21st century.
- Reference: Journal of Navigation 15, no. 4 (1962): front matter.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1950s-1960s
- maker
- J. D. Maclean Co.
- ID Number
- 1987.0788.05
- accession number
- 1987.0788
- catalog number
- 1987.0788.05
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After years of controversy, heated debates and passionate protests, the drive to built the world's most powerful telescope atop Hawaii's tallest mountain took a critical step forward.
It has been a full year since the land board granted the permits to begin construction on the $1.3 billion 30-meter telescope on Mauna Kea.
That sparked yet another challenge.
On Tuesday, opponents got what might be their final chance to stop a massive global project.
Thousands of feet below the peaks of Mauna Kea, there were hollers and horns for the pros of a new 30-meter telescope.
"We really need the jobs, for us and for our kids, and I think it would really put the Big Island on the map," said Mark Travalino, who is with the Hawaii State Union.
On the streets their support blended with the pounding and chanting from those preparing to stop the development from happening.
"You are an eyewitness to a crime scene of unspeakable proportions,"said Kinohi Neves, who spoke on behalf of his father and the rest of his family.
The state land board heard from several people challenging a decision to allow construction to begin on the 30-meter telescope or TMT, arguing the spiritual and natural damage would be irreversible.
"The summit landscape which was once breathtaking beautiful is now more akin to a city landscape in my eyes," said Deborah Ward.
Ward is with the Sierra Club and has been a strong advocate for the preservation of Mauna Kea.
"Why is Mauna Kea allowed to be desecrated and not St. Peter's," questioned Neves.
"This is where our Kupuna used to pray," said Kalani Flores, who displayed maps that showed a sprinkling of numbers.
Flores said newer maps no longer show where those sites are.
The TMT would be the 14th telescope built on Mauna Kea and by far the largest.
Opponents say the 30-meter telescope would be built on Mauna Kea's Northern Plateau beause there simply isn't any room left on the summit.
"The proposition that an 18-story, 5-acre industrial structure proposal, to be built in a natural landmark and would have no significant impact, boggles the imagination," said Ward.
"This is not a denial of due process, but a failure of proof," said Tim Lui-Kwan, who is an attorney for the University of Hawaii.
UH has several telescopes on Mauna Kea and would benefit from the astronomical and scientific research done with the 30-meter telescope.
A 126 page report released in November 2012, determined the project satisfied all of the requirements to start building, including extensive training and research to avoid cultural and environmental harm, and dedicating millions to educational programs.
Still, the fight goes on, over the broad opportunities on Hawaii's tallest mountain top.
"The selection of Mauna Kea as a site for construction of the TMT is essential to Mauna Kea's scientific position as the best ground-based viewing platform," said Lui-Kwan.
"You are going to make a tremendous decision that's will affect me and my daughter and her children," said another protestor, Pualani Case.
It's now going to be a closed-door decision by the land board.
There is a possibility the losing side could file an appeal to the Circuit Court. Then it would be in the hands of a judge to make the final decision.

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After looking totally lifeless in Sunday night's opener, I had hoped that the Phillies' bats might perk up a little bit. But no, they looked just as lifeless last night, too. Granted, I usually miss an inning or two in the middle of the game to get my kids to go to bed, so maybe I missed a little hint of action, but from what I did see I am currently underwhelmed.
I was also glad to be watching from home last night, as the temperature hovered around 40 degrees, with a stiff wind blowing. Has Mother Nature not gotten the memo that Spring is here?
Following last season's M.O., when they did manage to get some baserunners, they were left stranded. 11 of them last night, and not a single one scored. Atlanta won the game 4-0.
Atlanta starters have not given up any runs these first two games, while the Phillies' starters have given up 8.
Alright, I know, it's only the second game.
In an effort to not be totally negative today (I'll leave that to the Philly sportswriters), I'll mention a few positives. Few being the operative word.
– Raul Ibanez made a great throw from left and Carlos Ruiz made a great play at the plate in the top of the fourth to nail Casey Kotchman to end the inning.
– Ryan Howard made solid contact on two hits, and was robbed of a hit up the middle by the darn overshift defenses always employ against him.
– in four innings of relief, Chan Ho Park, Jack Taschner, and Clay Condrey held the Braves hitless. Taschner, Scott Eyre, Chad Durbin, and Brad Lidge also combined for three hitless innings on Sunday. Maybe we should let the bullpen start the games!🙂 Ha, just kidding.
The Phillies will get their World Series rings in a ceremony before today's game. Joe Blanton goes up against Javier Vazquez at 3:05 pm. Please guys, one for the "W" column?
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I've had the same thought myself at times – Why can't the bullpen start the games, particularly Mo Rivera? – but you know your guys will start winning. They're the world champs!
Keep the faith Sue! And I agree with you on Mother Nature – I am so ready not to be wearing mittens any more!
I tried to post this yesterday but somehow it didn't get posted…but to answer your question, I definitely did notice that Jon Miller was calling Jordan Schafer "Logan," and it drove me nuts as well! As one whose last name is frequently mispronounced, I felt badly that Schafer had to be called by the totally wrong name!
I also hope the Phils pull out a win for you soon!
I meant to post this yesterday, but an error occurred so I'm just now getting it out there: I definitely noticed how Jon Miller was calling him "Logan" and it drove me crazy! I felt badly for him; mispronunciation is bad enough, but to be called by the wrong name entirely…oh well, I guess even Jon Miller can make a mistake.
I also hope the Phils pull out a win for you soon!
I feel your pain, Sue. The Nationals have gotten off to an 0-3 start. *groan* We started off 3-0 last year, before the season went into the toilet, so maybe that will reverse this time, and the Nationals will go on a wining streak. And maybe I'll win the lotto jackpot this week.


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Gifford hails strong yearDecember 02,2013
RANDOLPH — Gifford Medical Center in Randolph has completed its fiscal year "in the black" and on budget for the 14th consecutive year, according to hospital officials.
Gifford Administrator Joseph Woodin made the announcement to staff on Friday following a detailed auditor's review of the hospital's 2013 fiscal year finances.
The medical center achieved both its state-approved budget and operating margin. An operating margin is the money the medical center makes above expenses — usually 2 to 3 percent — to reinvest in programs, staff and facilities.
Achieving the operating margin can be an indicator of an organization's success. Gifford has made both its budget and margin each of the last 14 years, a major feat among Vermont hospitals.
"This news is exciting for Gifford and for the community," said Woodin. "It is an indicator of Gifford's health as a medical center, community organization and employer. Primarily it means we're stable, and we're able to provide consistent care and services without facing cuts and uncertainty."
Woodin noted the hospital was able to make up for revenue shortfalls by employees' efforts to manage expenses and support through federal programs like 340B, a drug pricing program that generates revenues when Gifford patients fill non-generic, non-narcotic prescriptions at participating pharmacies. Revenues through the program grew in 2013 when Rite Aid pharmacies joined.
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Michael B. Piller (30 May 1948 – 1 November 2005; age 57) was a writer and Executive Producer of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and co-creator of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He is probably best known for co-writing "The Best of Both Worlds" and the pilots of both Deep Space Nine and Voyager ("Emissary" and "Caretaker", respectively). A 24th century chemical element, pillerium, was named for him.
Biography Edit
Piller, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, began his career as a news producer for CBS News in New York. He later produced news programs in North Carolina and Chicago, eventually winning two Emmy awards for news journalism. In the late 1970s, he moved to Los Angeles and became a censor in the CBS television docudrama unit. His creative writing career began in the early 1980s, when he wrote numerous teleplays for hit shows, including Simon and Simon and the innovative Miami Vice. He also produced (or co-produced) many of the episodes he wrote.
Following a long illness, Piller died of head and neck cancer in his home in Los Angeles in 2005. He is survived by his wife Sandra, and his children Brent and Shawn.
Star Trek Edit
In 1989, Piller's long-time friend Maurice Hurley called upon him to script a few episodes for Star Trek: The Next Generation. His stories were widely acclaimed, and Piller eventually became an Executive Producer of the series. His tenure is noted for its character development, rather than for exploiting sci-fi gadgetry of the future. Piller originally had a one year contract and was ready to leave The Next Generation with the ending of Season 3. Gene Roddenberry himself asked him to come back for another year, noting that the fourth season was the one where the audience would fall in love with the series. (TNG Season 3 DVD-special feature, "Mission Overview Year Three - Ending Season Three")
In 1992, Piller (along with Rick Berman) began the creation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and he contributed to the series' writing, casting, and budgetary direction, all the while continuing his duties as executive producer of TNG. Piller was an avid baseball card collector, reportedly with a collection numbering in the hundred-thousands (hence Benjamin Sisko's affinity for the game). After two seasons with DS9, Piller left the show to help create Star Trek: Voyager, which launched in 1995 as the "flagship vessel" of the newly-created UPN (United Paramount Network). He left the staff of Voyager in 1996 after seven continuous years with the Star Trek franchise, but remained a "creative consultant" for Voyager. He subsequently returned to write and co-produce Star Trek: Insurrection in 1998.
Later works Edit
During his Star Trek years, Piller only made one major venture outside the franchise. The result was the unusual sci-fi western series Legend, which he created with Bill Dial and which starred John de Lancie. This series had a very brief run on UPN in 1995.
In 2002, Piller co-developed (with his son, Shawn) the television series based upon the Stephen King novel The Dead Zone. That series featured DS9's Nicole de Boer and TNG guest star David Ogden Stiers.
Piller wrote a screenplay called Oversight, which he described as a Washington-based thriller that is not a big action movie but rather a "small personal character story." The screenplay has yet to be produced.
In early 2005, he created and produced a new television series, the family drama Wildfire, which starred DS9's Nana Visitor.
Writing credits Edit
- TNG Season 3
- "Evolution" (teleplay, story with Michael Wagner)
- "Booby Trap" (teleplay with Ron Roman and Richard Danus)
- "The Enemy" (with David Kemper)
- "Yesterday's Enterprise" (teleplay, uncredited)
- "The Best of Both Worlds"
- TNG Season 4
- "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"
- "First Contact" (teleplay with Dennis Russell Bailey, David Bischoff, Joe Menosky, and Ronald D. Moore)
- TNG Season 5
- "Ensign Ro" (teleplay, story with Rick Berman)
- "Unification I" (story with Rick Berman)
- "Unification II" (teleplay, story with Rick Berman)
- "The Masterpiece Society" (teleplay with Adam Belanoff)
- "The Perfect Mate" (teleplay with Gary Perconte)
- "Time's Arrow" (teleplay with Joe Menosky)
- TNG Season 6
- "Rascals" (story with Ward Botsford and Diana Dru Botsford)
- DS9 Season 1
- "Emissary" (teleplay, story with Rick Berman)
- "A Man Alone" (teleplay, story with Gerald Sanford)
- "Captive Pursuit" (teleplay with Jill Sherman Donner)
- "The Passenger" (teleplay with Morgan Gendel and Robert Hewitt Wolfe)
- "Move Along Home" (story)
- "If Wishes Were Horses" (teleplay with Nell McCue Crawford and William L. Crawford)
- "The Forsaken" (teleplay with Don Carlos Dunaway)
- DS9 Season 2
- "The Siege"
- "Melora" (teleplay with Evan Carlos Somers and James Crocker)
- "Rivals" (story with Jim Trombetta)
- "Whispers" (teleplay with Paul Robert Coyle)
- "Playing God" (teleplay with Jim Trombetta)
- "The Maquis, Part I" (story with Rick Berman, Jeri Taylor, and James Crocker)
- "The Maquis, Part II" (story with Rick Berman, Jeri Taylor, and Ira Steven Behr)
- "Crossover" (teleplay with Peter Allan Fields)
- VOY Season 1
- "Caretaker" (teleplay with Jeri Taylor, story with Rick Berman and Jeri Taylor)
- "Time and Again" (teleplay with David Kemper)
- "The Cloud" (teleplay with Tom Szollosi)
- "Ex Post Facto" (teleplay with Evan Carlos Somers)
- VOY Season 2
- "Tattoo" (teleplay)
- "Death Wish" (teleplay)
- "Meld" (teleplay)
- "Basics, Part I"
- VOY Season 3
- Star Trek: Insurrection (screenplay, story with Rick Berman)
Producing credits Edit
- Star Trek: The Next Generation ("The Bonding" - "The Best of Both Worlds") - Co-Executive Producer
- Star Trek: The Next Generation ("The Best of Both Worlds, Part II" - "All Good Things...") - Executive Producer
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ("Emissary" - "Through the Looking Glass") - Executive Producer
- Star Trek: Voyager ("Caretaker" - "Basics, Part II") - Executive Producer
- Star Trek: Insurrection - Co-Producer
Star Trek interviews Edit
Piller was interviewed on 1 October 1992 about the creation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This interview was later used as part of the DS9 Season 1 DVD special feature "Deep Space Nine: A Bold Beginning".
Piller has also been interviewed in an online chat. Piller stated that his favorite TNG episodes were "The Inner Light", "The Measure Of A Man" and "The Offspring", "because they had remarkable emotional impacts. And they genuinely explored the Human condition, which this franchise does better than any other when it does it well."
- TNG Season 3 DVD special feature "Mission Overview Year Three" ("Introduction", "Ending Season Three"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 3 DVD special feature "Selected Crew Analysis - Year Three" ("Crew Profile: Worf"), interviewed on 21 August 1991
- TNG Season 3 DVD special feature "Departmental Briefing Year Three" ("Production", "A New Writing Staff", "Technical Consultation"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 3 DVD special feature "Memorable Missions" ("The Most Toys", "Deja Q"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 4 DVD special feature "Mission Overview Year Four", interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 4 DVD special feature "Chronicles from the Final Frontier", interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 4 DVD special feature "Inside the Star Trek Archives" ("First Contact"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 5 DVD special feature "Mission Overview Year Five" ("A Visit from Spock", "Darmok", "The Inner Light", "I Borg"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 5 DVD special feature "Departmental Briefing Year Five" ("The First Duty"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 5 DVD special feature "Intergalactic Guest Stars" ("Crew Profile: Ensign Ro Laren"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 6 DVD special feature "Mission Overview Year Six" ("Resolving the Cliffhanger", "January 1993 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Debuts", "Chain of Command"), interviewed on 1 October 1992 and 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 7 DVD special feature "Mission Overview Year Seven" ("An Ending And A Beginning"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 7 DVD special feature "Starfleet Moments & Memories Year Seven" ("A Unique Legacy"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 7 DVD special feature "The Making of "All Good Things..." Year Seven" ("Writing The Final Episode"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
- TNG Season 7 DVD special feature "Special Profiles Year Seven" ("Q"), interviewed on 22 January 2002
Star Trek awards Edit
For his work on Star Trek Michael Piller received the following award and nominations in the various writing and producer categories.
Emmy Award Edit
Piller received the following Emmy Award nomination in the category Outstanding Drama Series
- 1994 for Star Trek: The Next Generation, shared with Rick Berman, Ron D. Moore, Jeri Taylor, David Livingston, Peter Lauritson, Merri D. Howard, Wendy Neuss, and Brannon Braga
Hugo Award Edit
Piller received the following Hugo Award nomination in the category Best Dramatic Presentation
- 1999 for Star Trek: Insurrection, shared with Jonathan Frakes and Rick Berman
Gene Roddenberry Award Edit
Piller received the following honorary Gene Roddenberry Award as Executive Producer/Writer from the FantastiCon Science-Fiction Convention, which was presented to him by original Battlestar Galactica actress Anne Lockhart [X]wbm:
Bibliography Edit
Piller wrote a book about the writing of Star Trek: Insurrection entitled Fade In: From Idea to Final Draft. The manuscript was completed, but he died before it could be published. Officially, both Paramount and the Piller family have exercised legal options to keep the book private, though Piller's widow, Sandra, who described the work as "brutally honest", later, in 2013, gave somewhat more nuanced reasons for its non-publication: "Well, when he first got the go-ahead from the studio to write the book, and he got it signed-off with all the actors and everyone... when he finally turned it in, he was shocked! They said, "We can't let the public know what we do here, what goes on behind the scenes!"" [1] Nevertheless, due to a miscommunication, the full text was briefly published by TrekCore in 2010. It has never been fully suppressed since. Sandra Piller furthermore revealed that she was looking into the possibility to have the work yet published.


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Bluefield State College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students (left-to-right) Martha Aldridge, Mary Phillips, Christina Lilly and Melissa Minnix are pictured during the recent Community Health Fair at Mercer Mall. BSC ADN students took part in the daylong program that focused upon patient education, screening and early detection of health conditions of concern.
(Bluefield)—Bluefield State College Associate Degree Nursing students met and assisted nearly 200 area residents during a recent Community Health Fair at Mercer Mall. The daylong event was focused upon patient education, screening and early detection of health conditions of concern.
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Honesdale's Mansion at Noble Lane to be restored as wellness center and bed and breakfast.
Stone wall repairs underway at Hawk's Nest on Route 97, Town of Deerpark, NY.
Fifth drowning victim of 2011 loses life in Delaware River.
Callicoon Business Association takes Sullivan Renaissance Golden Feather Award.
Three groups file lawsuit against Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over need for environmental impact study of hydrofracking.
Rural Heritage Party unveiled in Sullivan County.
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Delaware Highlands Conservancy achieves accreditation with the
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World Trade Center monuments dedicated throughout the region.
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Fourth "Human Line of Hope" in the Town of Highland raises $14,000 for kids with cancer.
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Holt went back to the McDonald's to complain, but told USA Today the manager didn't believe him and actually confiscated the object.
"I was like I think it's a worm, and he goes oh no, no. He looks at it, picks it up, he's like that's just a bone," Holt told KPNX. "He says that happens all the time in our patties, in our hamburgers, in our chicken nuggets especially."
The teen had managed to snap a photo of the worm and posted the picture to social media, catching the attention of national news organizations -- and McDonald's corporate headquarters.
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Vt. music teacher reaps her own rewardsJanuary 21,2014
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A Top-10 finalist for the Grammy's first-ever Music Educator Award, Vermont music teacher Lisa Patno Bianconi was featured Monday on the CBS Evening News as one of only two honorees to be profiled.
The other instructor — Kent Knappenberger of Westfield, N.Y. — ultimately was announced the winner Tuesday when his story aired on the network's morning show. But Bianconi, a teacher for nearly three decades at Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster, is reaping her own rewards.
"I came here with an attitude," 12-year-old Ethiopian orphan Emembet Stott said on the CBS program seen by 8 million
viewers. "Ms. Bianconi, she talked to me. The fact that she was right there and listened to me — I don't even know how to explain it. She felt like the mother I never had."
Growing up in Rutland, Bianconi started piano lessons at age 5 and was proficient in band and chorus by the time she graduated from high school in 1981. But going off to college in neighboring New Hampshire, she minored in chemistry just in case she couldn't find a job teaching music.
Enter Kurn Hattin, a 120-year-old boarding school for grades 1-8 students seeking what the private nonprofit institution describes as "a secure and supportive haven during a troubled period in their families' lives."
"They are kids who have been abused and neglected," Bianconi was quoted on CBS. "They come in here really angry and the first thing they say is, 'I don't do music.'"
She does. Since her hiring at age 21, Bianconi has taught every music class, instrumental lesson and band, choir and vocal program — spurring her school to nominate her for the new Music Educator Award, introduced to recognize teachers "who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field."
Bianconi, one of more than 30,000 candidates from all 50 states, was selected one of 217 quarterfinalists in May, one of 25 semifinalists in September and one of 10 finalists in December.
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Bianconi joins such music legends as Journey ("Don't Stop Believing") and Queen ("We Are the Champions") who, inexplicably to their fans, haven't won a Grammy. But as a Top-10 finalist, the teacher will receive a $1,000 honorarium and matching grant for her school, plus thanks from Kurn Hattin's 100 students worth more than any trophy.
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Dear Brush School District Community,
Welcome back students and families! It is going to be a great year! On behalf of our Board of Education, we would like to thank you for taking time to respond to the surveys last spring. The Board met on July 24th to review the feedback. Based on your feedback the following three board goals have been set for the coming school year; (1) The Board of Education will devote time and resources in order to move Brush School District toward the top 10% in Colorado, which will lead to improving the academic achievement for all students. (2)The Board of Education will work to increase community engagement and strengthen partnerships. (3)The Board of Education will be engaged in consistent communication of its' goals and vision for the district's students, staff, and community.
We are on our way to meeting the first goal of improving our academic achievement for all students. Our state assessments are evidence of progress. Third grade reading, writing and math all increased for the number of students scoring proficient and advanced. This is the first group of students to experience all day kindergarten. Fourth, Seventh, and Tenth grades all increased reading scores (students scoring proficient and advanced) by 7%, in eighth grade this was the highest in four years, our tenth grade students outperformed the state by 9%. Eight grade scores increased in math by 6%.
Tenth grade increased in Science by 5%. Of the 27 TCAP assessments given we have good news on 18. Gains in achievement ranged from 1% to 7%. In reviewing our ACT Scores, every content area is marked by an increase and we are closing in on the state scores. Our summer school programming was successful in maintaining and supporting academic growth for our children who needed it most. Additionally, I-Connect our new alternative program has started. The alternative program will support students in completing graduation requirements and workforce readiness through community partnerships. We look forward to seeing it take shape and meet student's needs. We will continue to report on our academic progress.
Our second goal is to increase community engagement. This means we need you! There are many opportunities we would like to invite you to attend or become a volunteer. Each school has a Parent Teacher Organization that meets on a monthly basis. PTO is intended to provide feedback and leadership at the building level. We know from research that being an active volunteer (even you empty nesters can join) shows a positive correlation to student learning. We have a District Accountability Committee that meets monthly. Also known as DAAC, this committee reviews school improvement plans, budget, district plans, and provides feedback on district initiatives. Don't have time to commit every month, please consider attending a school performance or sporting event. We have excellent choir and theater performances. Our Board of Education meetings are streamed live the first and third Tuesday of the month. We begin each meeting with student and staff celebrations. You are always welcome to attend the board meeting live. We need you! Brush School District belongs to the Brush community!
The third goal is focused on communicating our district mission and vision. Our mission is to be the premier school district in Colorado, ensuring that each student has solid roots and agile wings to attain any dream. Our vision is for our district and community to work as a team to provide every student with the skills and attitudes to be successful while contributing to and utilizing resources' of local and global communities. We look forward to another successful school year and would welcome your participation and communication.
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