Rochester Public Schools misses goal for improvement in 2024-25, but emphasizes confidence in superintendent

Rochester Public Schools misses goal for improvement in 2024-25, but emphasizes confidence in superintendent

ROCHESTER — Although the students of Rochester Public Schools didn't make as much progress in reading as hoped in 2024-25, the district's school board has reiterated its confidence in Superintendent Kent Pekel. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Board Chairwoman Cathy Nathan gave a brief overview of the district's goal for last year compared with what it actually achieved, and then commented on the superintendent's performance. "The board reinforced its deep c…