1. Good Morning! Hugh Gloster, Superintendent of Schools School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) August 24, 2010 TIMING OF THE RUTLAND AREA GRADE CONFIGURATION CHANGE Public Consultation Presentation 2014

2. PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA 6:30 – 6:40 –Introduction and Welcome 6:40 - 7:00 –District Presentation 7:00 - 7:20 –Local School Information 7:20 - 7:30 –Next Steps - Process and Timelines –Questions and Answers

3. BOARD MOTION AND DECISION December 12, 2012 THAT: The District work towards the long-term goal of phasing in a consistent grade configuration in all areas of the District with K-5 elementary schools, Grade 6-8 middle schools and Grade 9-12 senior secondary schools. The timing of changes to the grade configuration structure will be based upon: –The best needs of the students –The needs of each individual and unique community within the School District –The need to manage growth and the best use of existing school buildings –Financial considerations

4. HISTORICAL CONTEXT 1993 First Middle School Grade 7 – 9 Middle Schools 2008 Grade Configuration Review Confirmation of District Grade Configuration (K – 6, 7 – 9, 10 – 12) 2012 Approval Long Term Facility Plan Long Term District Grade Configuration (K – 5, 6 - 8, 9 -12)

5. GRADE CONFIGURATION AND THE LONG-TERM FACILITY PLAN Guided by the following principles: –All decisions are made in the best interest of students –Community and partner group input are valued To foster an outstanding learning experience for students, Rutland Grade Configuration should: –Be driven by curriculum, program, instruction and assessment needs –Provide conditions and opportunities which support the development of the Attributes of a Learner in the 21 st Century –Support the integration and use of learning technologies –Optimize the integration of services to support students

6. EDUCATIONAL DRIVERS Designing Student Transitions that Support Learning –Grouping students to meet the social/emotional and developmental needs more effectively –Provide Grade 9 students a transitional year at the secondary school to prepare for graduation program processes such as provincial exams Align Educational Programming and Curriculum with the BC EdPlan and the Graduation Program –K – 5 Elementary Schools Focus on early learning, literacy and foundational skills –6 – 8 Middle schools Focus on exploratory curriculum that is developmentally responsive –9 – 12 Secondary Schools Focus on preparing students to effectively meet the learning outcomes of the graduation program Creating Developmentally Responsive Teaching and Learning Environments

7. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Grade 6 – 8 aged students are more developmentally similar and appropriate in terms of physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs and characteristics, and their educational program can be more streamlined to meet these needs: –Flexible schedules –Teacher teams –Mentorship/advisory program –Exploratories –Enrichment opportunities in areas of interest

8. WHAT WILL THE NEW PROGRAM LOOK LIKE? WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Transition Program A static, more elementary style timetable – allowing for more flexibility, daily physical activity, project-based learning, etc. Teaching teams (generally 2 teachers) to take advantage of teacher strengths and assist with joint planning to meet their students' needs Mentorship/advisory program – students will meet in smaller groups first thing in the morning every day to connect with their mentorship teacher (a teacher who will also act as the students' advocate) and organize for the day ahead

9. WHAT WILL THE NEW PROGRAM LOOK LIKE? Exploratory options – all students will participate in the regular core curriculum and four 10 week exploratory options (art, music/band, home ec, and tech ed) for 3 – 57 minutes classes per week. Enrichment block – a 114 minute block of time per week for students to work with a teacher in a mutual area of interest (ie. Social Justice, Leadership, Robotics, Community Quilting, Outdoor Education, Dance, Band, Video Production, Foreign Language and Culture, Drama, etc.)

10. WHAT WILL THE NEW PROGRAM LOOK LIKE? Extra-curricular opportunities – includes a variety of sports for all grade levels, intramurals, WE Day, spring drama production, etc. Support services – learning assistance teacher(s), counsellor, resource room teacher, Aboriginal advocate(s), behavior intervention teacher, CEAs

11. Q & A

12. POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS Loss of Grade 6 Students at the Elementary –Leadership opportunities –Enrolment Trends French Immersion Program at Belgo Maintaining Status Quo –Individual school vs K to 12 perspective –Timing of the change

13. PROCESS AND TIMELINES Phase 4 – Implementation – Dates to be Determined Implementation PlanningBudget ProcessStaffingProgram Development Phase 3 – Board Process – January 2015 Planning and Facilities Committee Meeting – January 21 st Board Public Meeting – January 28th Phase 2 Data Collection and Reporting December to January 2015 Data collection and analysisReport to the Board Phase 1 Consultation November – December 2015 SPC/PAC Meetings – All SchoolsFeeder School Public MeetingsStaff MeetingsThoughtExchange

14. YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT ThoughtExchange Online Process –Questions regarding the timing of the Rutland Grade Configuration Change Benefits Challenges Recommendations –Feedback will guide staff recommendation and Board decision

15. What are potential benefits that you could identify if the grade configuration change was implemented: Starting September 2015Starting September 2016

16. What are the potential challenges you could identify if the grade configuration change was implemented: Starting September 2015Starting September 2016

17. Considering the benefits and challenges, what recommendations do you have?

18. QUESTIONS ?