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Dr. Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION W~ kJ~IRfl,pt,§!Jident§uce&U August 1, 2017 Dr. Andrew Melin Greater Clark County Schools:# 1010 2112 Utica-Sellersburg Rd. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Dear Dr. Andrew Melin, Thank you for your recent renewal application for a 1003(g) School Improvement Grant under the ESEA. Congratulations, River Valley Middle School's renewal application was accepted and SIG funds will continue for SY 2017-2018. In accordance with your application and available funding, you are being awarded $284,730.00 for the 2017-2018 school year. Funds for this grant period are available from July 1, 2017 and must be expended by September 30, 2018. Federal Program Title I • • Federal Agency 1 - • • .Pass Through Agency··· • • 1- • • CFDA Number : , Award Name School Im rovement Grants Award Number S377 A 140015 The Title I § 1003(g) School Improvement Grant award must be used to supplement the level of funds that, in the absence of the Title I monies, would be made available from non-federal sources for the education of the students at this school. Improvement funds must be tracked separately from all other Title I Grants. Local fiscal agents are to place improvement funds in a Title I account assigned for school improvement (this funding number must not be the same number as is used for the Title I Basic grant award). Because these are school improvement funds, districts may not combine funds into one account, and the amount awarded to each school must be spent on improvement initiatives at that particular school. We look forward to continuing our work with your team this school year. Please feel free to contact Erin Stalbaum at [email protected] if you have any questions. Sincerely, Nathan Williamson Director of Title Grants and Support Indiana Department of Education cc: Title I Program Administrator SIG Coordinator Principal 115 W. Washington Street • South Tower, Suite 600 • Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 317.232.6610 • www.doe.in.gov

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Page 1: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION W~ - doe.in. · PDF fileDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ... they develop or revise their school improvement plan, ... choose and sustain effective instructional strategies

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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August 1 2017

Dr Andrew Melin Greater Clark County Schools 1010 2112 Utica-Sellersburg Rd Jeffersonville IN 47130

Dear Dr Andrew Melin

Thank you for your recent renewal application for a 1003(g) School Improvement Grant under the ESEA Congratulations River Valley Middle Schools renewal application was accepted and SIG funds will continue for SY 2017-2018

In accordance with your application and available funding you are being awarded $28473000 for the 2017-2018 school year Funds for this grant period are available from July 1 2017 and must be expended by September 30 2018

Federal Program Title I bull bull bull Federal Agency 1 - bull bull bull bull bull bull

Pass Through Agencymiddotmiddotmiddot bull bull bull 1- bull bull bull bull bull bull CFDA Number Award Name School Im rovement Grants

Award Number S377A 140015

The Title I sect1003(g) School Improvement Grant award must be used to supplement the level of funds that in the absence of the Title I monies would be made available from non-federal sources for the education of the students at this school Improvement funds must be tracked separately from all other Title I Grants Local fiscal agents are to place improvement funds in a Title I account assigned for school improvement (this funding number must not be the same number as is used for the Title I Basic grant award) Because these are school improvement funds districts may not combine funds into one account and the amount awarded to each school must be spent on improvement initiatives at that particular school

We look forward to continuing our work with your team this school year Please feel free to contact Erin Stalbaum at estalbaumdoeingov if you have any questions

Sincerely

Nathan Williamson Director of Title Grants and Support Indiana Department of Education

cc Title I Program Administrator SIG Coordinator Principal

115 W Washington Street bull South Tower Suite 600 bull Indianapolis Indiana 46204

3172326610 bull wwwdoeingov

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Title I -1003(g) School Improvement Grant Renewal Application SY 2017-2018 Cohorts 6 and 7- Transformation Model

Part 1 Grantee Information

Instructions Complete school and district information below

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River Valley Middle school

Andrew Melin PhD amelingccschoolscom

Amy Schellenberg aschellenberggccschoolscom

Michelle Dyer

812-288-4848

$28473000

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Part 2 Grant Award Information

Grant Award Timeline

Renewal Application Release Release application and guidance to LEAs May 15 2017

Technical Assistance Training SIG Virtual PD Technical Assistance May 15 2017

Application Due Renewal application must be submitted to IDOE June 30 2017

Application Review Renewal applications reviewed by IDOE July 1-July 31 2017

Notification and Funds Available Renewal awards will be finalized and funds will be available

any school who is asked to resubmit any piece of their application will not have access to funds until final approval is given

August 1 2017

SY 16-17 Artifact Due Outcome Artifact from SY 16-17 will be emailed to 1003g(ci)doeingov June 30 2017

Grant Award Resources

bull USED SIG information httpwww2edgovprogramssiflegislationhtmlguidance

bull Indiana SIG Award Information wwwdoeingovsig

School Improvement Grant

US Department of Education

Indiana Dee_artment of Education 84377A

School Improvement Grants S377A00120015A

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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process

Name Title

Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher

Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary

Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator

Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services

Michelle Dyer Principal

JTCox Assistant Principal

Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator

Lance Stock Dean of Students

Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach

Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator

Scott Endres Teacher- Math

Jan Finch Teacher-Science

Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies

Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA

Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math

Scott Hatton Media Specialist

Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education

Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA

Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances

Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below

The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of

compliance with each assurance

bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with

the final requirements

bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the

leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved

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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds

bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter

management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is

choosing RESTART model)

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external

providers to ensure their quality

bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school

improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and

that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding

bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in

all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)

bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements

bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model

bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff

members

bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations

bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive

bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes

for which the proposed funds are awarded

bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant

agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary

bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and

throughout the implementation of that plan

bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or

external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement

bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)

bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to

school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional

development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

June 30 2017

June 30 2017

62317

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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

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7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

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13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEPARTtvlENTOF EDUCATION

Title I -1003(g) School Improvement Grant Renewal Application SY 2017-2018 Cohorts 6 and 7- Transformation Model

Part 1 Grantee Information

Instructions Complete school and district information below

$LftZtJJtpoundiMHMlkampAsecti Greater Clark County Schools

River Valley Middle school

Andrew Melin PhD amelingccschoolscom

Amy Schellenberg aschellenberggccschoolscom

Michelle Dyer

812-288-4848

$28473000

bull 1010

0883

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Part 2 Grant Award Information

Grant Award Timeline

Renewal Application Release Release application and guidance to LEAs May 15 2017

Technical Assistance Training SIG Virtual PD Technical Assistance May 15 2017

Application Due Renewal application must be submitted to IDOE June 30 2017

Application Review Renewal applications reviewed by IDOE July 1-July 31 2017

Notification and Funds Available Renewal awards will be finalized and funds will be available

any school who is asked to resubmit any piece of their application will not have access to funds until final approval is given

August 1 2017

SY 16-17 Artifact Due Outcome Artifact from SY 16-17 will be emailed to 1003g(ci)doeingov June 30 2017

Grant Award Resources

bull USED SIG information httpwww2edgovprogramssiflegislationhtmlguidance

bull Indiana SIG Award Information wwwdoeingovsig

School Improvement Grant

US Department of Education

Indiana Dee_artment of Education 84377A

School Improvement Grants S377A00120015A

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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process

Name Title

Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher

Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary

Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator

Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services

Michelle Dyer Principal

JTCox Assistant Principal

Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator

Lance Stock Dean of Students

Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach

Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator

Scott Endres Teacher- Math

Jan Finch Teacher-Science

Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies

Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA

Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math

Scott Hatton Media Specialist

Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education

Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA

Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA

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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances

Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below

The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of

compliance with each assurance

bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with

the final requirements

bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the

leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved

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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds

bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter

management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is

choosing RESTART model)

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external

providers to ensure their quality

bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school

improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and

that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding

bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in

all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)

bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements

bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model

bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff

members

bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations

bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive

bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes

for which the proposed funds are awarded

bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant

agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary

bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and

throughout the implementation of that plan

bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or

external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement

bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)

bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to

school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional

development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

June 30 2017

June 30 2017

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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

IN--0

IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Part 2 Grant Award Information

Grant Award Timeline

Renewal Application Release Release application and guidance to LEAs May 15 2017

Technical Assistance Training SIG Virtual PD Technical Assistance May 15 2017

Application Due Renewal application must be submitted to IDOE June 30 2017

Application Review Renewal applications reviewed by IDOE July 1-July 31 2017

Notification and Funds Available Renewal awards will be finalized and funds will be available

any school who is asked to resubmit any piece of their application will not have access to funds until final approval is given

August 1 2017

SY 16-17 Artifact Due Outcome Artifact from SY 16-17 will be emailed to 1003g(ci)doeingov June 30 2017

Grant Award Resources

bull USED SIG information httpwww2edgovprogramssiflegislationhtmlguidance

bull Indiana SIG Award Information wwwdoeingovsig

School Improvement Grant

US Department of Education

Indiana Dee_artment of Education 84377A

School Improvement Grants S377A00120015A

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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process

Name Title

Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher

Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary

Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator

Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services

Michelle Dyer Principal

JTCox Assistant Principal

Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator

Lance Stock Dean of Students

Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach

Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator

Scott Endres Teacher- Math

Jan Finch Teacher-Science

Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies

Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA

Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math

Scott Hatton Media Specialist

Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education

Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA

Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA

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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances

Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below

The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of

compliance with each assurance

bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with

the final requirements

bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the

leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved

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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds

bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter

management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is

choosing RESTART model)

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external

providers to ensure their quality

bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school

improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and

that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding

bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in

all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)

bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements

bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model

bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff

members

bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations

bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive

bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes

for which the proposed funds are awarded

bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant

agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary

bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and

throughout the implementation of that plan

bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or

external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement

bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)

bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to

school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional

development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

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Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

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SUS-shyEXP-shy

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13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

IN--0

IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Instructions Please complete the table bel()W regarding who was involved with the grant process

Name Title

Example Mrs Joan Smith Example Title I Resource Teacher

Dr Steve Griffin Assistant Superintendent of Secondary

Leslie Pendleton Secondary Instructional Coach Coordinator

Amy Schellenberg Executive Director for Educational Services

Michelle Dyer Principal

JTCox Assistant Principal

Lyndsay Combs Academic Improvement Coordinator

Lance Stock Dean of Students

Shelly Daughtery Instructional Coach

Matt Hasselbring Behavior Improvement Coordinator

Scott Endres Teacher- Math

Jan Finch Teacher-Science

Chris Wilt Teacher-Social Studies

Crystal Merrifield Teacher- ELA

Patricia Armenta Teacher- Math

Scott Hatton Media Specialist

Rhonda Wiedemer Teacher- Special Education

Jessica Moman Teacher- ELA

Katherine Haulter Teacher- ELA

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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances

Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below

The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of

compliance with each assurance

bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with

the final requirements

bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the

leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved

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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds

bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter

management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is

choosing RESTART model)

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external

providers to ensure their quality

bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school

improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and

that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding

bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in

all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)

bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements

bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model

bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff

members

bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations

bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive

bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes

for which the proposed funds are awarded

bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant

agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary

bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and

throughout the implementation of that plan

bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or

external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement

bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)

bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to

school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional

development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

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Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

IN--0

IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Part 3 LEA and School Assurances

Instructions Certain terms and conditions are required for receiving funds under the School Improvement 1003g Grant and through the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) Therefore by signing the following assurances the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws ordinances rules and regulations provisions and public policies required and all assurances in the performance of this grant as stated below

The LEAEligible Entity must provide the following assurances in its application The LEAEligible Entity must be able to provide upon request evidence of

compliance with each assurance

bull Use its School Improvement Grant to implement fully and effectively an intervention in each Priority school that the LEA commits to serve consistent with

the final requirements

bull Establish annual goals for student achievement on the States assessments in both readinglanguage arts and mathematics and measure progress on the

leading indicators and key school categories Monitor each Priority school that an LEA serves with school improvement funds and establish goals (approved

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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds

bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter

management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is

choosing RESTART model)

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external

providers to ensure their quality

bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school

improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and

that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding

bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in

all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)

bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements

bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model

bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff

members

bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations

bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive

bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes

for which the proposed funds are awarded

bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant

agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary

bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and

throughout the implementation of that plan

bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or

external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement

bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)

bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to

school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional

development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

June 30 2017

June 30 2017

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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

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13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

IN--0

IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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by the SEA) to hold accountable Priority schools that receive school improvement funds

bull If an LEA implements a restart model in a Priority school include in its contract or agreement terms and provisions to hold the charter operator charter

management organization or education management organization accountable for complying with the final requirements (only need to check if school is

choosing RESTART model)

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions a school has taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to recruit select and provide oversight to external

providers to ensure their quality

bull Ensure that each Priority school that an LEA commits to serve receives all of the State and local funds it would receive in the absence of the school

improvement funds and that those resources are aligned with the interventions

bull Monitor and evaluate the actions schools have taken as outlined in the approved SIG application to sustain the reforms after the funding period ends and

that itwill provide technical assistance to schools on how they can sustain progress in the absence of SIG funding

bull Collaboration with the Teachers Union include letters from the teachers union with each school application indicating its agreement to fully participate in

all components of the school improvement model selected (na for charter schools)

bull Report to the SEA the school-level data required under leading indicators for the final requirements

bull The LEA and School have consulted with all stakeholders regarding the LEAs intent to implement a new school improvement model

bull This application has been completed by a team consisting of a minimum of one LEA central office staff the building principal at least two building staff

members

bull Establish and maintain fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as set forth in 34 CFR Part 7 and in applicable federal and state laws and regulations

bull The Title I School Improvement funds will be used only to supplement and not supplant federal state and local funds a school would otherwise receive

bull Prior written approval must be received from the Indiana Department of Education before implementing any project changes with respect to the purposes

for which the proposed funds are awarded

bull Retain all records of the financial transactions and accounts relating to the proposed project for a period of three years after termination of the grant

agreement and shall make such records available for inspection and audit as necessary

bull Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools identified for Title I School Improvement as they develop or revise their school improvement plan and

throughout the implementation of that plan

bull Coordinate the technical assistance that is provided to schools in Title I School Improvement Assistance to schools may be provided by district staff or

external consultants with experience and expertise in helping schools improve academic achievement

bull Expenditures contained in this Title I School Improvement Application accurately reflect the school improvement plan(s)

bull Assist the school in analyzing resultsfrom the state assessment system and other relevant examples of student work Technical assistance will be provided to

school staff to enable them to use data to identify and solve problems in curriculum and instruction to strengthen parental involvement and professional

development and to fulfill other responsibilities that are defined in the school improvement plan

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

IN--0

IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy

-

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy

-

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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bull The district will help the school choose and sustain effective instructional strategies and methods and ensure that the school staff receives high quality

professional development relevant to the implementation of instructional strategies The chosen strategies must be grounded in scientifically based research

and address the specific instruction or other issues such as attendance or graduation rate that caused the school to be identified for school improvement

bull The Indiana Department of Education may as they deem necessary supervise evaluate and provide guidance and direction to the district and school in the

management of the activities performed under this plan

bull The schools and district shall adhere to Indiana Department of Education reporting and evaluation requirements in a timely and accurate manner

By signing below the LEA agrees to all assurances above and certifies the following

bull The information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true The agency named here has authorized me as its representative to file this

application and all amendments and as such action is recorded in the minutes of the agencys meeting date

bull I have reviewed the assurances and the LEA understands and will comply with all applicable assurances for federal funds

bull I will participate in all Title I data reporting monitoring and evaluation activities as requested or required by the United States Department of Education the

Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Indiana Code including on-site and desktop monitoring conducted by the IDOE required audits by the state

board of accounts annual reports and final expenditure reporting for the use of subgrant funds

bull By submitting this application the LEA certifies that neither it nor its principals nor any of its subcontractors are presently debarred suspended proposed for

debarment declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal agency or by any department agency or political subdivision of the State of Indiana

The term principal for purposes of this application means an officer director owner partner key employee or other person with primary management or

supervisory responsibilities or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive control over the operations of the LEA

The LEA has verified the state and federal suspension and debarment status for all subcontractors receiving funds under the fund associated with this application and shall be solely responsible for any recoupment penalties or costs that might arise from use of a suspended or debarred subcontractor The LEA shall immediately notify the State if any subcontractor becomes debarred or suspended and shall at the States request take all steps required by the State to terminate its contractual relationship with the subcontractor for work to be performed and supported by funding from the application

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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

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IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

10

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera

Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

11

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Part 4 Achievement and Leading Indicators SY 16-17

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Both ELA and Math) (3-8) 1391 140 142 145

Percent of students proficient on STEP (ELA) (3-8) 1582 155 1572 160

Percent of students proficient on STEP (Math) (3-8) 1438 145 1481 ISO

Percent of students proficient on READ (Spring Test Only) (3)- Elementaryonly

10th grade ECA pass rate (English 10) na na na na na na na

10th grade ECA pass rate (Algebra I) na na na na na na na

Non-Waiver Graduation Rate shy HS only na na na na na na na

College enrollment rates- HS only na na na na na na na

1 Number of minutes in the school year students are required to attend school I62100 62100 I62100 I62100

2 Number of daily minutes of math instruction I 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

3 Nurnber of daily minutes of ELA instruction 55-110 55-110I55-110155-110

4 Dropout rate- HS only na na I na I na I na na na

5 Student enrollment number 875 900 I910 I 950

6 Student attendance rate (must be between I95 95 1957 1951

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na na na na na

na

na

na

na

na

7

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

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SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

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13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

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15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

8

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEPARTMENTOFltEDlJCATl()N Ylu~rr~ yn~uuM~11

Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

9

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

EgtEPJXRlM ENl(OFYeoucAt10N W~ To~ ffamp ~(lfOPtu

Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

10

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera

Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

11

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

0EPZXRTfv1ENTOFmiddotECgtlJGATION w~To~fn ~FIJn-n

strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON

f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

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WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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0 and 100)

7 Number ofstudents completing advanced coursework (eg AP18)- HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

8 Number of students completing dual enrollment classes-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

9 Number ofstudents who completed BOTH an advanced courseworkamp a dual enrollment class-HS only

na na na na na na na na na na na na na

10 Types of increased learning time offered

summer schoolafter school

Summ er School After school

Summ erAft er School

Summ erAF ter Schoo I

11 Number of discipline referrals 1294 1000 1328 1100

12 Discipline incidents - number of suspensions andor expulsion

SUS-178 EXP--0

SUS--2 00 EXP--0

SUS-shy185 EXP--0

SUS-shy160 EXP-shy0

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUSshyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

SUS-shyEXP-shy

SUS-shyEXPshy

13 Truants - number of unduplicated students who have received truancy letters or action enter as a whole number 20 25 40 30

14 Distribution of teacher performance level on LEAs teacher evaluation system

IN--0

lMP--0 EFF-92 HEFF--8

IN--0

IMP--0 EFF--9 0 HEFF-1 0shy

IN--0

IMP-0 EFF-shy67 HEFF-shy33

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFFshyHEFF-shy

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFFshyHEFFshy

-

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

IN-shyIMPshyEFF-shyHEFFshy

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy

-

IN-shy

IMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFFshy-

IN-shyIMP-shyEFF-shyHEFF-shy

15 Teacher attendance rate (must be a between Oand 100) 975 98 962 98

16 Teacher retention rate must be a between 0 and 100) 87 100 90 100

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

10

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

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Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Part 5 Analysis and Outcomes

Instructions SIOT Activity (Strengths Improvements Opportunities and Threats) bull List schools primary strengths and weaknesses from SY 16-17-forces or barriers working for and against SIG implementation or schools mission bull List schools key opportunities and threats from SY 16-17-political economic social technological demographic or legal trends that are or may impact schools

ability to achieve SIG implementation or schools mission bull What are the projected outcomes for SY 17-18 after completing the SIOT Analysis Are there any opportunities we can take advantage of because of a strength

Are there any threats compounded by a weakness

Strengths bull Teacher participation in River Valley Leadership Academy bull Increased student engagement through implementation of

instructional strategies learned during River Valley Leadership Academy

bull Collaborative schedule - opportunities each week for vertical and horizontal teaming

bull Peer walk-th roughs to establish norms for instruction

Areas of Improvement

bull Continued focus on tightening the literacy and numeracy frameworks for instruction

bull Increased administrative walkthroughs with feedbackfor next steps

bull Increased utilization of Instructional Coach bull Literacy support for Science Social Studies and Related Arts

9

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

EgtEPJXRlM ENl(OFYeoucAt10N W~ To~ ffamp ~(lfOPtu

Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

10

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera

Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

11

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON

f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

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WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Opportunities Threats

bull New Math coach to strengthen math instruction and bull Lack of understandinginformation regarding new conceptual strategies assessments and their expectations

bull Revised targeted schedule to increase student access to bull Transition adjustments to new leadership and expectations intervention bull Fiscalbudgetary limitations impacting staffing levels from

bull Increased support opportunities for teacher learning and corporation level implementation of identified strategies bull New staff training and support

bull Supporting families and our community by being the hub at least 3 days per week until 700 pm

bull Improved classroom instruction through targeted support of Instructional Coach and substantial professional development bull New staff mentoring program to support new teachers bull Student supports that extend beyond school day will result in improved student proficiency levels

10

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DEmiddotPtRTN1ENTGF EIDIJCATION W~ Topte1t fn ~UIIlera

Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

11

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strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

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IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON

f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

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and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Part 6 SIG Implementation SY 2017-2018

Instructions IDOE has aligned the renewal application with Transformation principles and requiredrecommended interventions in column one below as Focus Areas Please complete the entire table and align your SY17-18 action steps

SAMPLE Increase learning time

Develop School Leadership Effectiveness

SAMPLE Meadows School will provide before and after school opportunities for all students to he p increase student achievement called Crunch Time Person Responsible Ms Smith Title I Interventionist

1) Leadership Implement process and guidelines for reviewing Transformation Principal effectiveness prior to full implementation

1) Analysis of Data District Principal and

Technical Assistance Provider will use critical

indicators from Principal Effectiveness and

implementation data [implementation gauge

walkthrough observations artifacts] to identify

strengths and areas for additional support

2) Feedback and Plan for Improvement based on DataWise 8-Step Process Establish tools and

milestones for accomplishing goals

2) Implement the leadership structure that focuses on

SAMPLE Multiple Phases (Multiple Quarters) Ql-4

a) Building leadership capacity I Ql-4

bull Implement BLT in a more strategic effort to analyze

data from a range of resources in order to

understand who our students are and why they are

struggling

bull Implement master schedule for collaboration that

describe protocol and tools for collaboration

SAMPLE $5000shyStipends

I $15000

$1367200

SAMPLE The Crunch Time program will be tracked using a google spreadsheet to document what beforeafter school program students attended This data will be compared to student achievement data

1-Leadership 10 days supporting systems of leadership Mentor Dr Rhonda Roos $1500day

The Principal will develop an action plan for 30 60 90 120 185 200 days outlining objectives for Curriculum Instruction Assessment Professional Development and Operations Management

2 - Building Leadership Capacity Navigator Learning Solutions 2017-2018 will support skill level of teachers leader for facilitating subjectgrade level collaboration 6 days x $2000 $12000 Materials (paper binders etc) $1672

11

---=---------------------------------------===-------==~=-----==-=------==middot~-=--------------shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

0EPZXRTfv1ENTOFmiddotECgtlJGATION w~To~fn ~FIJn-n

strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

12

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON

f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

0EPZXRTfv1ENTOFmiddotECgtlJGATION w~To~fn ~FIJn-n

strengthening communication horizontally and

vertically Defining the documentation needed for

data analysis

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of all leadership members [developing

guidelines so that when new teachers come to River

Valley they are able to understand the infrastructure

of teacher leadership and increase capacity as a

viable member

3) Implement teacher leadership across the building

bull Organize for collaborative work [norms schedules

protocols documentation]

bull Build capacity for continuous improvement [PD for

assessment literacy--- using data PD about

process --- 8-Step Process]

bull Implement and model roles responsibilities and

goals of team members [developing guidelines so

that when new teachers come to River Valley they

are able to understand the infrastructure of a

team and increase their capacity as a viable

member

4) Implement continuous school improvement process

with consistency and integrity

DataWise 8-Step Process

a) Step 1 Organize for Collaborative Work

b) Step 2 Build Assessment Literacy

c) Step 3 Create Data Overview

d) Step 4 Dig into Data

e) Step 5 Examine Instruction

$1000000

$550000

$1200000 (stipends and benefits)

Registrations for ASCD Educational Leadership conferences 5 staff BLT members Registration= $1000 approx x 5 Travel = $1000 x 5

3-Teacher Leadership

Mini-grants for teachers for classroom resources- 55 staff x $100 for whiteboards and student engagement materials

4-Continuous Improvement

Stipends for data work and collaboration- 2 days at end and start of teacher contract

Completed PL221 plan

12

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON

f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

==bullgt n -== = - =araquo- ~ -- =bull shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

IDEPARfN1ENf OFEDlJGAflON

f) Step 6 Develop Action Plan g) Step 7 Plan to Assess Progress h) Step 8 Act and Assess

Develop Teacher Implement an instructional framework based Ql-4 $100000 $100000 - Instructional Coach Effectiveness on key elements of lesson design that includes ($80000 Coaching log will be maintained

Implement an instructional framework based salary documenting points-of-contact Student on key elements of lesson design that includes $20000 work samples will be reviewed for Aligned measurable and attainable objectives benefits) analysis of coaching impact [daily learning target] assessment [frequent checks] to gauge student learning and to inform monitor and differentiate instruction sequence of instruction [GRR] and multiple $35000 RVMS Academy-strategies and activities appropriately aligned (stipendsben Monthly 3-hour professional to achieve the objective efits) development academy focused on

supporting teachers implementation of Identify support for improving instructional instructional framework Led by BLT framework based on observation feedback members and instructional coach

Conduct weekly instructional observation $7700 walkthroughs based on implementation gauge contracted ICLE-HMH Balanced Math sustainment to ensure fidelity of core strategies and its services PDsupport on site with trainer Kathleen impact on student achievement Wilson Implementprovide support for improving instructional framework $10858 Classroom supplies for implementing

project-based learning to increase student engagement Teachers apply for supply grant upon completion of PBL training PBL artifact presented to staff during monthly academies

13

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

DERARTN1ENTOFbullEDUCATION

Implement Comprehensive Instructional Reform Strategies

Increase Learning Time

Implement and schedule ongoing PD targeting best practices determined by observation data and student achievement Implement and schedule appropriate PD to support staff in reflecting revising and evaluating classroom practices to improve learning outcomes Analysis of data from PD evaluations and Data Wise process will be reviewed every month Implement a beforeafter school comprehensive intervention program for students at risk of failure or subgroups with the largest achievement gaps Implement an after school enrichment program for students who struggle to attend due to transportationfamily issues Analysis of extended learning data at the end of each quarter Draft and implement an intervention plan to include academic subjects covered description of core strategies Assessmentmonitoring routinesprocedures staffing and transportation

Ql-4

Ql-4

No SIG Funds Local Funding

$16000 (stipends and benefits)

$6000 contracted bus driver for after-school and intersession programming

Monthly PD calendar adjusted as needed based on data gathered through weekly classroom walkthroughs

Student benchmark data will be documented and trend growth data will be reviewed quarterly to determine impact of extended learning time

Create Community-Oriented Schools

Provide an opportunity for all students to attend Fall amp Spring Intersession for intervention enrichment Implement culturally competent programs to increase family and community engagement Implement a plan for involving parents in the school improvement process planning and implementation [ie school-decision making]

Ql-4 $10900 Stipends for additional ParentTeach er

Student-led conferences to be documented by student data folders

14

---------------~-----------=------~~--~-shy

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implement annual survey to collect input about topics of interest and how those topics might be accessible for them [ie onsite webinars flexible times] Implement evaluation to monitor the family engagement activities to inform programs and improve family engagement Implement plan for disseminating student progress and how school is meeting goalschallenges

Provide community outreach services to engage families with local agencies as well as the extended services available to the school

conferences during Semester 2

$2100 Stipendsbene fits for additional home visits before school starts

$soooo I ParentComm unity Outreach Liason

Home visit points of contact and parent survey to determine reception of visits

Point-of-Contact logs maintained and monitored to determine impact of family services

Provide Operational Implement flexibility plan identifying and Ql-4 No SIG Funds Monthly monitoring log maintained by District Flexibility describing guidelinesand activities to sustain

the Transformation model at River valley Middle School 1) Align flexibility plan w Principal Effectiveness System to specific indicators for the Principal 2) Flexibility Plan will include Hiring Staff Master Calendars Professional Development Increased Learning Time [teachers] Increased Learning Time [students] 3) Ongoing technical assistance (Navigator Learning Solutions) River Valley will receive to support the implementation of the Transformation Model 4) Schedule monthly districtprfncipalsNavigator mentor meetings

Local Funding

Office representative

15

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

WtJ~ kJ~fng un11rn

and focus 5) Specific indicators and data for each meeting milestones)

Sustain Support Analysis of Flexibility and Sustainability Plan shyImplementation Data Reivew of leading indicators and data dashboards to ensure adherence to grant protocols

Ql-4 No SIG Funds Local Funds

Monitoring Log

Part 7 Outcome Artifact

Instructions Schools will be required to produce a tangible outcome piece to be shared with IDOE and to be published on the DOE website as resources for other schools This outcome piece will serve as the culminating piece of the yearly grant as well as a piece of monitoring Possible Outcome Artifacts could include mini-lesson video recording of students working on an activity WebEx How-To One-Pager Blog Podcast Outcome Artifacts should be linked to goals of your SIG grant as well as one of the following areas Leadership Effective Instruction or InterventionsData

RVMS will develop a pod cast focusing on grant impact

16

Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Dr Jennifer McCormick Superintendent of Public Instruction

fYt ~tln1rr11

Part 8 Budget SY 17-18

Instructions The budget will be completed in a separate Excel workbook for SY 2017-2018 and must include any changes from the original budget submission Once approved by DOE will serve as the operating budget for the duration of the school year unless otherwise amended and approved by IDOE

17

Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Account Expenditure Number Account Cert

Rentals [2]

11000 Instruction [9] $ $ 200000 $ 2685800

21000 ISupport Services shyStudent [10] $

Improvement of Instruction

22100 I (Professional $ 10910000 $ 2700000 $ 2637200 $ 1000000 I $ ssoooo $ 17797200 Development) _ill

22900 I Other Support Services [12]

$

25191 I Refund of Revenue [13]

$

26000 Operation amp Maintenance [14] $

27000 Transportation $ 600000 $ 600000

Community 33000 I Service $ 2090000 I $ 4000000 I $ 300000 I $ 1000000 $ 7390000

Operations [15]

I Transfers60100 (interfund) [16] Column Totals $ 144ooooo I $ 4000000 I $ 3200000 l $ 10~00000 I $~231200 I $ $ 1000000 l $ 1635ampoo I $ $ $ 28473000

Indirect Cost Subtract the amount above $25000 (per individual contracted service) from Total after deducting Prope

Total Available for Indirect Costs

DIRECTIONS Provide a narrative below on how funding is allocated Eg Other Purchase Services $1500-- PD for mentor teachers to attend New Tech training $4000 --administration team

Contracted service for bus transportation for after school tutorin

attending NASTID conference

Supplies [17 Classroom materials for project-based learning (paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) Professional development supplies (binderspaper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives) tutoring supplies (binders paper penspencils folders envelopes flash drives

Professional Services [19 Dr Rhonda Roos (Leadership Mentoring) Marge Simic (Navigator Leaming) - instructional support

Property Eauipment Technology [18

Other Purchase Services (travel communication) [20 Travel to ASCDSolution Tree Conferences

Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring

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Shelly Daugherty Instructional Coach Certified 1 N N Instructional coach to teachers

Jordan Thompson Outreach Coordinator Non-Certified 1 N N Community services coordinator

Various Staff Professional Development Certified y Stipends for attending professional development academies

Various Staff ParentTeacher Conferences Certified y Stipends for additional parentteacher conference in spring

Various Staff Home Visits Certified y Stipends for making home visits to 7th and 8th grade

Various Staff Tutoring Certified y Extended day learning afterschool tutoring