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The Year in Review: School District No. 5 August 2012 Coordinated by Darlene Schottle
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“Kalispell Public Schools will provide diverse educational opportunities and challenges that engage students, meet the unique needs of all students and prepare students for the future.”
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Challenging and Diverse Learning Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a rigorous educational program that is designed to both meet the needs of all students and support the talents of all students. Employ additional strategies to increase graduation rates: Striving Readers Grant ($600,000 over three years) for Elrod and Russell All K-8 schools now trained in RtI – different stages of implementation Grading and assignment work ongoing – standards based reports K-5 and some teams at KMS “Christmas catchup” implemented for students needing additional supports 150 credits earned in summer school programs 2012 $88,000 grant with Juvenile Justice to open Transition Center Graduation Matters committee formed with community. Received state grant for $10,000
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Literacy: Kalispell Public Schools expects all students to demonstrate competency in the areas of document, quantitative, prose and technology literacy. all students participate in the Montana University Writing Assessments Increased percentage of student participating in AP and IB exams Increased number of students participating in SAT and ACT exams
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Mathematics
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Strategies employed to improve achievement in Mathematics: Developed common math assessments and worked on the Common Core standards in Mathematics Teachers trained in the process skills Common assessments implemented in Algebra Closely aligned professional development with Curriculum Cooperative Hired an elementary Math facilitator Invited to join a STEM grant initiative with the Montana State University: three year program with first year focus on 4-7
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Samples of CRT scores
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Safe Environment: Kalispell Public Schools will create, within each school building, a climate and culture that makes each person feel valued and respected. Create a long range facility plan Complete a baseline safe school assessment at both high schools.
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Staff and Students Olweus Program every k-5 site Olweus Survey at GHS and FHS – grant from FEC MBI training, various staff KMS Mt Lion Leadership Teams Freshman Academy meetings Staff and student surveys Joint training on certified evaluation process
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Long Range Facility Plan $25,000 grant from State to create initial plan Recommendations created for short and long term elementary options HS Building Reserve did not pass Decision to move for bond on K-5 kitchen Recommendation to create a new technology plan (2012-13) Selected an ESCO to review all buildings (in progress) Now have the information to apply for Quality School Grant LRFP in progress
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Physical Plant safety and improvements KPS safety coordinator position in second year Energy and safety walk throughs checklists completed at each site Elementary building reserve projects complete Volunteer work at FHS Asbestos abatement training for designated staff New actions needed for HS building maintenance TIF $$ used for half floor work at FHS
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Highly Effective Staff: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a recruitment and retention program to ensure that the District hires and retains high quality, effective personnel. Enhance the mentor programs Received $25,ooo grant from Applied Materials to assist with the New Teacher Center training Evaluations tool revamped and a MOU with KEA for implementation Process for eval aligned with new teacher training series Grade and content area time planned at every site Evaluation protocol and coaching training for admin and certified employees
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STAFFING – Employee Groups by FTE
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Family and Community Engagement: Kalispell Public Schools will create meaningful partnerships with the families of students with the Kalispell Community. Increase number of family and community engagements Every site had a minimum of one community outreach per quarter Evidence of community outreach was required from each site principal Have a program of “community conversations” List of outreach and community meetings attached
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Current examples of building community relationships Partnerships with FVCC Senior seminars College for a day FHG/GHS booster club Freshman Career fair Tie to Leadership Flathead Presentations to community clubs Newspaper articles
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Management and Prioritization of Resources: Kalispell Public Schools will develop a process to effectively manage and prioritize the financial resources that we have available to us. Develop strategies to pass a high school building reserve Develop strategies to pass operational levies Review program effectiveness in areas that might need further reduction Seek unique funding sources
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School district finances Site and community meetings held to clarify budget process Meeting held with state legislators regarding funding in 2013 session High School Building Reserve levy failed Elementary Operations levy passed Decision made to put an elementary bond out to the voters 18
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New funding sources: 2011-12 Grant for two new buses for $80,000 Striving Reader’s grant $600,000 over three years Graduation Matters grant $10,000 Quality School Planning grant $25,000 Applied Materials for mentor training $25,000 (2 nd yr) TIF disbursement $154,000 Several food service grants $5,000 Round up for Safety – two grants $7500 (for sp.ed and Olweus survey
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2011-12 Budget Elementary budget $21,570,477 High School budget $27,278,922 Total budget $48,849,399
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Building Reserve and Bond Historical Informat 1990-2012 Building Reserve levies (includes technology): High School Elementary Pass or Fail 1990-1995 $1,000,000 $800,000 both Pass 1995-2000 $1.340,000 $1,055,000 both Pass 2000-2005 $4,142,914 $2,864,814 both Pass 2005-2010 $4,127,915 Pass $2,813,815 Pass 2010-2015 $4,127,915 Fail $2,813, 815 Pass 2011-2016 $5,978,500 Fail 2012- 2017 $4,217, 915 Fail Bond: 2004-2025 $$39,800,000 Pass $10,900,000 Pass
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General Fund Levies AnswerK-8 ElStatus9-12 HSStatus 2012 $211,000 Passed $0 No levy 2011 $0 No levy $0 No levy 2010$338,000failed$0No levy 2009$0No levy$0No levy 2008$0No levy$0No levy 2007$50,679Passed$634,547Passed 2006$96,521Passed$350,765Failed 2005*$79,923Cancelled$355,902Cancelled 2004$68,738Passed$0No levy 2003$173,623Passed$212,743Passed 2002$108,684Passed$378,364Passed 2001$240,891Passed$321,536Failed 2000$0No levy$390,917Passed 1999$378,962Passed$419,845Passed * 2005 legislature provided funding increase late in the Spring
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Thank you!
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