from good to great!

FROM GOOD TO GREAT!Budget Presentation #2: Staffing

Presented to the Board of Education by Team AdministrationJanuary 17, 2012

PRE-GAME WARM-UP

TOM ADAMSPRINCIPAL, NEWFANE MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEARE NEWFANE

THE GAME PLAN

CHRISTINE TIBBETTSSUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

ANALYZING OUR STRENGTHS AND NEEDS

PETER YOUNGDIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

OUR TEAM

31%Percent of our families with children under 18 years old who live in poverty43%Percent of our students who receive free/reduced breakfast and lunch15%Percent of our new students who are considered a transient population34thOur current ranking in Business First3%Percent of our low income students who are taking AP Courses16%Percent of low income households that are headed by adults who never received a HS Diploma or a GED54%Percent of Newfane students (Gr. 7-12) who report that their parents have a favorable attitude toward anti-social behaviors47%Percent of Newfane Students (Gr. 7-12) who describe themselves as having a low commitment to school55%Percent of Newfane Students who perceive a high level of community disorganization

Student SurveysOF ALL SOPHOMORES:18% said improve scheduling15% said improve extra-curriculars15% said more fun activities13% said more after-school help

Student SurveysOF ALL SENIORS:25% said more course offerings17% said more guidance services 9% said more extra-curriculars 9% said more fun activities

Students who participate in extra-curricular activities are more likely to:Have higher standardized test scores (Gerber, 1996)Have better grades (March, 1992)Have higher educational attainment (Hanks & Eckland, 1976)Attend school more regularly (Mahoney & Cairns, 1997)Have higher self-concepts (March, 1992)Students who participate are less likely to:Use illegal substances (Cooley, Henriksen, et. al, 1995)Drop out of school (Mahoney & Cairns, 1997)Misbehave at school (Marsh, 1992)Commit delinquent acts (Landers & Landers, 1978)

PLAY-BY-PLAYPROGRAM LEADERS

PETER YOUNGDIRECTOR OF CIAT / PRINCIPAL, NEWFANE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

KATHY NAGLEPRINCIPAL, NEWFANE ELEMENTARY

JENNIFER BOWERDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION / DISTRICT DATA COORDINATOR / CENTRAL REGISTRAR

TOM ADAMSPRINCIPAL, NEWFANE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PAM LEIBRINGASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, NEWFANE MIDDLE SCHOOL

TOM STACKPRINCIPAL, NEWFANE HIGH SCHOOL

A COACHS PLAN: GRADES PRE-K - KBecause we know that in SeptemberOnly 31% of kindergarten students knew all 26 upper case letters;Only 5% of kindergarten students knew all 26 lower case letters; Only 13% of kindergarten students knew all 20 beginning consonant sounds;17 four-year-olds are currently classified; 8 more are being evaluated.And we also know thatOur expectation is that all kindergarten students enter 1st Grade reading at least at a Level E-F in the Guided Reading Program;

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and assessments have been drastically changed to demand more rigor, and a deeper understanding and application of skills, abilities and knowledge

RECOMMENDATION

Maintain 2 Pre-K teachers until Spring enrollment, then adjust.

Add 1 Section of Kindergarten due to an increase in enrollment

Add 2 PCAs (Personal Care Aides)OUTCOME

5 Sections of K = 100(18, 18, 21, 21, 22)(Not Including Retentions)

100 / 4 Sections = 25 (Not in compliance with the contract)

A COACHS PLAN: GRADES 1 - 4Because we know that We have one remedial math teacher who works with children in Grades 3 and 4 only;

On BEDS Day 2010, we had 71 children ages 6-11 identified as SWDs; on BEDS Day 2011 that number increased to 88 (20% increase). Since October 2011, SWDs in this age group have increased to 92, with 8 pending placements.

From 2007 2009, the AVERAGE of our SWDs in Grades 3-8 who were NOT proficient on ELA Assessments was 64% From 2010 2011, that percentage increased to 86%.

From 2007 2009, the AVERAGE of our SWDs in Grades 3-8 who were NOT proficient on MATH Assessments was 49%. From 2010 2011, that percentage increased to 79%.

Because we know that

With the addition of one more grade level to Newfane El., there are 130 additional students served in the cafeteria.

And we also know that

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and assessments have been drastically changed to demand more rigor, and a deeper understanding and application of skills, abilities and knowledge

RECOMMENDATION

Grade 1 = 5 Sections(No Change)

Grade 2 = 5 Sections(Reduce by 1 Section)

Grade 3 = 6 Sections(Increase by 1 Section)

Grade 4 = 5 Sections(No Change)

OUTCOME

5 Sections of Grade 1 = (18, 18, 18, 19, 19)4 Sections of Grade 1 = (23, 23, 23, 23)

5 Sections of Grade 2 = (18, 19, 20, 21, 21)4 Sections of Grade 2 = (24, 25, 25, 25)

6 Sections of Grade 3 =(19, 22, 22, 22, 23, 23)5 Sections of Gr. 3 = (26, 26, 26, 27, 27)

5 Sections of Grade 4 =(21, 21, 22, 22, 23)4 Sections of Gr. 4 = (27, 27, 27, 27)

RECOMMENDATION

1.0 FTE Remedial Math Specialist Gr. 1 & 2

1.0 FTE Special Ed. Teacher

0.5 FTE Speech Pathologist

+1 Cafeteria Monitor

OUTCOME

Meet the mandate for early intervention (RTI)

IEP Compliance

IEP Compliance

Safety and Hygiene

A COACHS PLAN: GRADES 5 - 8Because we know that 46% of all MS students are receiving AIS;Of all students who fail a course, 91% do so because they do not complete their homework;75% of all students who fail classes are boys;The hours between 3:00pm 5:00pm are when young adolescents are most vulnerable to engage in destructive behaviors;And we also know thatCommon Core State Standards (CCSS) and assessments have been drastically changed to demand more rigor, and a deeper understanding and application of skills, abilities and knowledge;We want to expand access to challenging courses to more students, especially in the STEM areas;

RECOMMENDATION

Grade 5 = 6 Sections(No Change)

Grade 6 = 6 Sections(No Change)

Grade 7 = 6 Sections(No Change)

Grade 8 = 6 Sections(No Change)

OUTCOME

6 Sections of Grade 5 = (20, 20, 22, 22, 22, 23) 5 Sections of Grade 5 = (25, 25, 26, 26, 27 )

6 Sections of Grade 6 = (23, 23, 23, 23, 23, 24) 5 Sections of Grade 6 = Not in compliance with the contract6 Sections of Grade 7 =(24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 25) 5 Sections of Grade 7 = Not in compliance with the contract

6 Sections of Grade 8 =(24, 24, 25, 25, 25, 25) 5 Sections of Grade 8 = Not in compliance with the contract

RECOMMENDATION

0.4 FTE Remedial Math Specialist

0.2 FTE ELA0.2 FTE Math0.2 FTE Social Studies0.2 FTE Science

0.2 FTE Living Environ.0.2 FTE AVID

OUTCOME

Meet the mandate of AIS

Ability to flex schedules to increase access & supportAbility to provide content-specific AIS

Increase Living Environment to 2 SectionsTo expand AVID to 7th Grade

A COACHS PLAN: GRADES 9 - 12Because we know that We currently have 31 singleton classes which effectively shuts students out of desired courses due to scheduling issues;52 students have short-day passes because there is nothing for them to take; 29% of Freshmen who will enter the HS next year are currently struggling with literacy skills (Levels 1 and 2);18% of Freshmen who will enter the HS next year are currently struggling with math skills (Levels 1 and 2);And we also know thatGraduation requirements demand that almost ALL students obtain a Regents Diploma; we must offer more opportunities and rigor to ensure their success;We want to expand access to challenging courses to more students, especially in the STEM areas;AVID Students have demonstrated success in a short period of time by out-performing the entire Freshman cohort in both academic achievement and attendance.

RECOMMENDATION

ADJUSTMENT:AP European HistoryAP Language & Comp.AP StatisticsCaf Monitors (Pilot)

ADDAP Environmental Sci.Special Ed.AVID Expand to 10th Gr.

AP Professional Devel.Summer Bridge Prog.

OUTCOME

IN PLACE OF:One Section of Global IIOne Section of English 10HDual Credit with College StatTeacher Tutors

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES0.3 FTE Science (Lab)1.0 FTE Special Ed 0.2 FTE AVID

$10,000$10,000

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

JENNIFER BOWERDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, DISTRICT DATA COORDINATOR, AND CENTRAL REGISTRAR

TO PROTECT THE ENTIRE TEAM

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALLADOPT AIMSweb TO ADDRESS RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI) MANDATESFree PILOT program this year due to Dr. Botzers association with Dr. Mark Fugate of Alfred University.BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS for all K-8 students.MONTHLY MONITORING of AIS students to track progress.PROGRESS MONITORING to write individualized goals for students with more intensive instructional services.

$11,700 cost for 1st year ($6.00/Student + Training)

O.5 FTE CLERICAL SUPPORTTo replace the 0.5 FTE clerical support lost two years ago in the Special Education Dept.New state mandates in Special Education regarding IEPs and Prior Written Notices has placed an additional burden.District Data Coordinator and Central Registration have now been added:Central Registration involves approximately 20-30 clerical hours per month.

District Data Coordination has added about 5 hours clerical hours per week.

$10,000 = More Activities for Our Kids

CLUBSEVENTSAFTER SCHOOLACCESSFIELD TRIPS

POST-GAME ANALYSISCHRISTIN