October 26, 2015

 FCSD Shared Decision Making Model The State of the District-The Big Picture District Guiding Principles Regents Reform Agenda FCSD Systems Facilities – Capital Project Update Challenges Regents Reform Agenda Fiscal Agenda

  To Each of You for Serving and Attending  For Stepping Forward to be a Leader  Fulton Junior High School for Hosting this Program  To FCSD Food Service Department for This Evening’s Meal and Service Thank You!

 The mission of the Fulton City School District, in cooperation with students, parents, and the entire community, is to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed for relevant, lifelong learning, and to become responsible, resourceful, respectful, and productive citizens. District Mission

  The Fulton City School District shall create safe, secure, and positive learning environment based upon ethical and moral decisions and behaviors which foster effective relationships among students, parents, and staff.  The Fulton City School District shall communicate effectively and intentionally throughout the district and with all communities of which it is a part.  The Fulton City School District shall provide quality educational experiences which meet the needs of all learners.  The Fulton City School District shall be fiscally responsible through using sound and efficient practices in all matters. District Guiding Principles

  Leadership to Support Improvement of Student Achievement  Leadership to Promote School Community and Climate  Communicate with School and District Committees  Communicate with Constituent Groups -Your Community  Set Goals for School to Support Achievement  Validation of School Improvement Plan Goals of Site Based Team

  Academic - Instructional Services  Behavior - Systems that Support Learning  Community Involvement District Focus

  Plans Support Student Learning  Plans Support District & School Needs and Goals  Data Review CDEP & School Improvement Plans

 9 Six Tenets of Effective Schools and Districts

 1.Review the Tenets and Statements of Practice, particularly as they relate to the identified subgroup(s) 2.Collect Evidence 3.Assign Ratings 4.Create Action Plan(s) 5.Collaborate with District 6.Get Board of Education (or Chancellor) Approval 7.Share the Plan 10 Completing the Diagnostic Self-Review

  Student Performance  Programs – Instructional Offerings, Supports  Extra Curricular Activities  Facilities  Fiscal  Challenges  Leadership Challenges THE STATE of the SCHOOL DISTRICT

  District-wide Expectations (PBIS)  Response to Intervention (RtI) – Attendance, Behavior and Academics  Literacy and Data Systems  Special Education Continuum  Alternative Education Continuum  Instructional Coaches  Focus on Student Learning Systems and Programs

 13 Fulton City School District Cohort Information

 14 Graduation Rate Information

  Comprehensive Educational Program at HS  Three Languages Other Than English  College Dual Enrollment Courses  Advance Placement Courses  Art, Music and Business Courses  Pre-Engineering  Project Lead the Way Gateway Program Grade 8  Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering 9-12  Extra Curricular, Athletics and Clubs  STEM/Project Based Learning Offerings

Aligned and Prioritized Curriculum PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY RIGOR AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Constructivist Learning College and Career Readiness Common Formative Assessments Collaboration Research Based Instructional Strategies RTI Shared Vision INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

  “Until we achieve at least a 90% national graduation rate, and see that students leave high school equipped for success in college and career, we will not simply be a collection of communities at risk, we will remain a nation at risk.”  -Source: My View: What You Won’t Hear at High School Graduation. Robert Balfanz, Director of the Everyone Graduates Center at John Hopkins University School of Education and John Gomperts, President and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance. The Call for a Model of Readiness

  2012 Capital Project  2014 Capital Project Update on Capital Projects

 20 Per Pupil Expenditure Regular Education Students *NYS Data reflects 2-yr. lag in NYS Reporting

 21 Per Pupil Expenditure Special Education Students *NYS Data reflects 2-yr. lag in NYS Reporting

  Commencing in December with BOE  January Formation of Budget Committee Process  Lobbying and Dialog with Legislators, NYSSBA, Small Cities Association, Governor’s Office and Division of Budget  Creation of a Balanced Budget for Vote in May Budget Process

  Continue to Evaluate and Build on our Existing Systems  Serious Challenges Funding - Federal & NYS Struggle with Education Funding  Lack of Revenue  Struggles to maintain What We Have and Continue to Improve Offerings and Supports  NYS Education Reform Plan Implementation  Politicizing of Education  Maintain Equity of Program for All  Focus on Communication  Implementation of District Curriculum in Four Cores What to Anticipate this Year

  We Need Your Thoughts, Questions and Ideas  Your Input in the Past Has Led to Changes and Improved Opportunities for Students  We Need You to Communicate and Share with Others  Your Participation Models for Others Why You Are So Important

  Fiscal – Revenue  Maintain Current Offerings and Opportunities  NYS Education Reform Plan Implementation  District-Program Sustainability Challenges