School Improvement Plans & EESACs Charter Schools August 6, 2010 Charter Schools August 6, 2010

Objectives Participants will:  Develop essential skills and tools for the completion of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)  Identify resources available to be used to complete the SIP  Increase the understanding of the school improvement process  Make the connection between the SIP and the responsibilities of the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC)

 Pursuant to Section VI. I. of the contractual agreement, “An Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) will be established consistent with Florida Statute to facilitate achievement of the mission of the School, and to ensure that the School meets the needs of the children and community it is developed to serve.  To this end, the School will detail and address the following components, for its EESAC:  (a) establishment of by-laws;  (b) composition of membership;  (c) election procedures; and  (d) communication and posting of meeting agendas and minutes pursuant to Florida Statute (Sunshine Law).”

 Everyone received training on the development of the SIP;  Part I was due on June 18, 2010 to the OSI office via ;  Updates to Part I and the initial submission of Part II are due on August 13, 2010; and  Three (3)hard copies should be delivered to the Charter School office by August 13, 2010 Where are we now……….

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Make sure that you complete the revised FLBSI SIP template. NEW

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 Remember that this is a team process.  The Charter School Office and the Office of School Improvement can provide assistance.  Communication is ongoing for all stakeholders.  Updates can be made throughout the year.  Adhere to the timelines for SIP development.  Provide assurances through EESAC minutes. Planning, Implementing, Monitoring, and Evaluating the SIP Process

School Advisory Councils (EESACs) The School Advisory Council is responsible for final decision making at the school relating to the implementation of the provisions of the annual School Improvement Plan. Each School Advisory Council assists in the annual preparation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and in the preparation of the school's annual budget. – Majority of members must be non-District employees – Schedule appropriate meetings (5 Day notice) through Citizens’ Information website – New charter schools for must create an EESAC. Contact the OSI office for assistance in: – Developing By-Laws; – Creating Rosters; and – Posting meeting requests and minutes

Editing EESAC Rosters

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By-law Assurances Changes to your By-laws must be approved by the EESAC. By-laws must be reviewed and updated every 2 years. All required template sections must be included in your By-laws. SBR 6Gx13-1B – Section IV - A Changes to your By-laws must be approved by the EESAC. By-laws must be reviewed and updated every 2 years. All required template sections must be included in your By-laws. SBR 6Gx13-1B – Section IV - A

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EESAC Meeting Information Write “EESAC Meeting” here. School Meetings 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) WL # - then type school name Make sure to select a.m. or p.m.

 The SIP must be approved at the beginning of the year.  Differentiated Accountability schools must complete a SIP mid-year report  SIP End-Of-Year reviews and recommendations should be documented in the minutes  Votes may not be taken unless there is a quorum present  Anything dealing with money should be documented with specific vote and processes in the minutes  Minutes must be keep and posted to the OSI website within 7 days of the meeting EESAC Reminders

 The SIP is a blueprint that identifies your school’s needs and forges a path to follow in order to accomplish your goals;  All stakeholders must collaborate on the creation of the SIP;  It must be reviewed regularly and documented in the EESAC minutes;  You should make adjustments in instructional focus based on data reviews;  The timelines for the district and state must be adhered to; and  EESAC agendas and minutes must have a bullet for SIP reviews which may include -  Data  Programs  Materials  Recommended actions SIP Reminders

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EESAC ACCESS Points Data Points

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Next Steps  Make sure that your SIP writing team is ready to go.  Schedule voting for open EESAC positions per your by-laws.  Follow the Process Timeline document to assure District and State compliance for posting.  Contact the Charter School Office or the OSI for further assistance.

Office of School Improvement Dr. Reginald Johnson, Administrative Director (305) ; Ms. Linda Fife, Supervisor (305) ;  Ms. Brittney Chin-Wong Curriculum Support Specialist (305)  Ms. Sherian Demetrius Curriculum Support Specialist (305)  Ms. Elizabeth Charlton Curriculum Support Specialist (305)  Ms. Dolores de la Guardia Curriculum Support Specialist (305)  Ms. Christine Rosario Curriculum Support Specialist (305)  Ms. Pamela Wentworth Curriculum Support Specialist (305)