To VBOE,

Instead of more testing, just equally weight Mastery (SOL scores) and Growth (improvement from Spring to Spring), and set chronic absenteeism at the lowest allowable federal minimum. I do not approve of the addition of a new 5th grade and 8th grade performance task test.

Please consider the amount of time, resources and money this will take. There is no need for more tests, if the SOLs don't already meet your need then there is a need to re-think the test we already have to improve that.