William S. Hart Union High School District officials discussed new testing standards for seventh- to 12th-grade students mandated by the state within two years at the district board meeting Wednesday.

“Even if students test well, they’re behind. They need to speak well, be creative, that makes an effective worker. We’re operating on a very low level and we need to get to a point where they can analyze,” said Michele Krantz, principal of Rancho Pico Junior High School, during a presentation to the board.