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Hudson Community School DistrictWe Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All

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Iowa Department of Education Site Accreditation Visit

March 27-28, 2013

Anthony D. Voss, SuperintendentJeffrey J. Dieken, 7-12 PrincipalMark Schlatter, K-6 PrincipalDavid Lipinski, At-Risk Coordinator

DEMOGRAPHICS

Hudson Community School DistrictWe Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students

Middle School Computer Lab

Quick Facts

• The Hudson Community School District is approximately 63 square miles.– 5 Regular bus routes traveled 35,892 miles last year.

• Our district population is roughly 3,576.• School enrollment is 720.• The district employs 117.• Taxable Valuation for Fiscal Year 2013: $184,212,088.• Average homeowner pays a $16.48 rate on a $157,684

home.• 14:1 Student to Teacher Ratio.• 40% of teacher have a Masters Degree.

EmployeesTotal Average Salary

Certified 48 $47,759.31

Special Educators 5 $60,953.00

Administrators 3 $93,957.33

Bus Drivers 5 $12,104.00

Pare-Educators 11 $10,826.70

Secretaries 5 $21,515.44

Custodians 5 $26,070.49

Coaches 66 $2,235.83

Nutrition 10 $8,724.91

Librarian 1 $43,979.00

Technology Coordinator 1 $62,245.10

At-Risk Coordinator 1 $66,508.00

Counselors 2 $47,069.38

Elementary Organizational Structure

Grade Level Number of Classroom Teachers Student Count

Principal 1 394

Kindergarten 3 59

First Grade 3 64

Second Grade 2 52

Third Grade 2 54

Fourth Grade 2.5 63

Fifth Grade 2 52

Sixth Grade 2 50

Middle School Organizational Structure

Grade Level Number of Classroom Teachers Student Count

Principal .25 92

Seventh Grade 2 53

Eighth Grade 2 39

High School Organizational StructureDiscipline Number of Teachers

Principal .75

English/Language Arts 3

Social Studies 2

Science 2

Foreign Language 2

Career and Technical Ed. 4

Fine Arts 3

Mathematics 2

Physical Education 1

Grade Level Student Count

Ninth Grade 61

Tenth Grade 58

Eleventh Grade 66

Twelfth Grade 56

Enrollment

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013660

680

700

720

740

760

780

800

District Enrollment

Enrollment

Enrollment

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-20130

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

Enrollment Trend By Building

Elementary School Middle School High School

Enrollment

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-20130

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Open Enroll Into Hudson

CF GR North Tama Union Waterloo Pburg Dike Other

Enrollment

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-20130

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45 Open Enroll Out of Hudson

CF GR North Tama Union Waterloo Pburg Dike Other

Financial StatusIndicator FY 2011 FY 2012

Solvency Ratio 2.27 8.79

Student Transportation 2.24$155,975

2.71$175,924

Unreserved/Undesignated $158,912 $614,383

Unspent Balance 1.11$90,971

5.23$358,254

Total Tax Rate $16.89644 $16.89776

Total GF Revenue $7,008,084 $6,990,625

Total GF Expenditures $6,971,083 $6,491,075

Certified Budget $10,742,762 $9,976,023

PROGRAMMING


Instruction

Elementary School (K-6)• 415 minute instructional day operating a 6 day cycle.• Full day kindergarten program.• K-3 self contained classrooms.• 4th grade self contained in the morning, departmentalized in the afternoon.• 5-6 departmentalized in reading, science, math and language arts—self

contained for social studies.• Student supports include TAG, Title 1, Special Education, and ELL.• Specials—music, physical education, art, guidance/health,

library/computer, band (5/6).• Recess:

– K-2 three recesses– 3-4 two recesses– 5-6 one recess

Secondary School (7-12)

• Rural high school with 240 students and 30 staff.• Rigorous course offerings including opportunities for

students to participate in multiple concurrent enrollment programs in addition to the Core program.

• Established special education program with exceptional transition services and work study program.

• Mature CTE program that includes program strands in Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Business, and Agriculture.

• Numerous activities in the arts and athletics that boast a rich heritage of excellence.

At-Risk Services

• 96.88% Graduation Rate.• Homework completion policy:

– After school program– Saturday school

• Family therapy/individual counseling (personal, academic, social).

• Attendance contracts, truancy intervention, home visits.• Bullying/harassment prevention programs and investigations:

– Behavior intervention– Peer mediation

• Coordination of services through JCS, DHS, WEB-C.

English Language Learners

• Currently serving 6 students:– 2-Kindergarteners– 2-Second graders– 2-Fifth graders

• 1 period daily.• TELPA assessment used for identification.• I-ELDA assessment used to measure language proficiency.• Focus is to provide educational access, support and

opportunities to students whose first language at home is not English.

• ELL teacher serves as an interpreter between home and school.

Talented and Gifted Program

• 60 students are currently served in the elementary.

• Indicators for participation include 90% or higher in specific curricular area on Iowa Assessment, scores on MAP, teacher, parent, peer, or self referral.

• 1 period per grade level per cycle (Teacher).• High school program operates as a consult

model.

Guidance Programming

• In elementary, guidance is classified as a specials class:– GEI problem solving team– Small groups for counseling sessions– Monitors behavior plans– Coordinates Key Assemblies– Coordinates efforts with outside agencies

• High school provides services to students in grades 7-12:– Small groups for counseling sessions– Coordinates efforts with outside agencies– Student scheduling– I Have a Plan– College preparation and counseling

Special Education

• GEI process is used for identification.• K-12 operates as a pull out program for direct

instruction and support.• Para educators go into the general education room

during time of inclusion for special education.• Essentially operate a Level One program.• Partner with Bremwood, River Hills, and Castle Hill for

students with needs that can’t be served in the district.• District operates a program for ESYS for qualifying

students.

Title One

• Currently serves 29 students.• Designed as a supplement to the reading

program.• Identification through teacher

recommendation, student scores on DIBELS, MAP, district developed reading battery and Iowa Assessments.

• Designed as a pullout program.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS


Math Analysis

Assessment System

• Rigby Reading Battery• DIBELS• Measures of Academic Progress• Iowa Assessments• ACT• PLAN • COMPASS

Analysis of Data

• Principals complete detailed micro-analysis of data including line item analysis where appropriate.

• Data is shared and discussed with faculty.• Findings are presented to SIAC for review and

discussion. Data becomes the basis for setting annual improvement targets.

• School board reviews data and recommendations from the SIAC, as a result sets annual improvement goals and targets.

Student Achievement Strengths

Reading• 70% of 3-8 grade students met targeted growth on

MAP in 2011-2012. Historical: 68%• 82% of 9-10 grade students met targeted growth on

MAP in 2011-2012. Historical: 56%• 82% of 11th graders met targeted growth on the

Iowa Assessment. 2010-2011: 57%• Percentage of students reading on grade level

according to Rigby in grades K-4 has increased from 80% in 2010-2011 to 84% in 2011-2012.


Math• Historical percentage of 9-10 grade students

proficient increased from 58% in 2010-2011 to 62% in 2011-2012. (MAP)

• The percentage of 11th grade students proficient increased from 61% in 2010-2011 to 71% in 2011-2012. (Iowa Assessments)


Science• Historical percentage of 9-10 grade students proficient

increased from 54% in 2010-2011 to 64% in 2011-2012. (MAP)

• The percentage of 3-8 grade students that showed at least one year of growth increased from 51% in 2010-2011 to 52% in 2011-2012. (Iowa Assessments)

• The percentage of 11th grade students proficient increased from 65% in 2010-2011 to 69% in 2011-2012.

Student Achievement Areas for Improvement

• On the watch list in math at the elementary and middle school.

• On the watch list in reading at the middle school. • Achievement gap in reading among FRL and non FRL is

significant: (83/58)• Achievement gap in math among FRL and non FRL is

significant: (84/55)• Achievement gap in science among FRL and non FRL is

significant: (90/62)• Same gap exists in IEP and non IEP.

Action Plan for Improvement

• Putting into practice the Iowa Professional Development Model.

• Evolution of collaborative work teams to professional learning communities.

• Working on alignment of curriculum to ensure each student is exposed to a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

• Implementation of characteristics of effective instruction into classrooms.

• Exploration of curricular materials.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRICT WIDE INITIATIVES


We Create Effective Learning Environments That Result in Success for

All Students

Overview of Professional Development Activities

• Professional development is based on the implementation of the Iowa Professional Development Model.

• Implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum:

– ICC Outcome 3 Continuous Improvement to improve teaching and learning (Collaborative Learning Teams evolved into Professional Learning Communities).

– ICC Outcome 4 Curriculum Alignment (ICAT).– ICC Outcome 5 Professional Development Based on Characteristics

of Effective Instruction (Work of CLT in 2011-2012).– ICC Outcome 6 Implementation of effective instructional practices

that ensure high levels of learning for each and every student (PLC).

Professional Learning Communities

• Major Driver of district professional development.

• Commitment to comprehensive training program through Solution Tree.

• Elementary staff PLC groups meet weekly.• Secondary staff PLC groups meet twice a month

during PD time.• Academic calendar for 2013-2014 supports

weekly PLC for all K-12 areas.

PLC Focus for 2012-2013

• What is it we want our students to learn?– In depth study of Common Core for Math to develop Essential

Learning Outcomes.• How will we know they have learned it?– Common Formative Assessments for math.

• What will we do for those students who have already mastered the content?– RTI

• What will we do for those students who need remediation?– RTI

This work will r

esult in a major curric

ulum adoption for Hudson Schools

in 2013-2014

Pirate Term

• 7-12 students enroll in a 1 week enrichment class: – not available in a traditional educational setting.

• Centered on competency base learning.• Exposes students to a variety of content areas. • Students will have the opportunity to take 5-6

Pirate Term offerings from 7th grade-12th grade.

Hudson 1:1 Project• Gives students the tools to have instant access to the world of

information.• Students will become producers rather than just consumers of

information that is available through the use of technology. • Our vision to amplify and enhance deep, rich learning will benefit

student-centered classrooms in which critical thinking is the cornerstone of success.

• Students are empowered to use prior knowledge to construct new learning.

• The goal of the project is to provide each 9th-12th grade student in the district, access to a computer daily.

• Reach is no longer local, but global and by providing this opportunity to Hudson students has a real-world impact/value.

ACTIVITIES AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS


Middle School Presents “Oklahoma”

Clubs and Organizations

• Students at Hudson have an opportunity to be involved in numerous clubs and organizations, including some of the following:– FFA– Journalism– Art Club– Student Council– National Honor Society– Robotics

Art Club

Athletics

• Hudson Schools hosts a plethora of organized sanctioned sports including:– Football– Volleyball– Cross Country– Basketball – Wrestling– Track– Soccer– Baseball– Softball– Golf

Volleyball

Music

• In addition to a comprehensive curricular music program:– K-8 General Music– 7-12 Vocal Music– 5-12 Instrumental Music

• Hudson Schools also offers a number of co-curricular music programs:– Middle School Show Choir– High School Show Choir– Middle School Jazz Band– High School Jazz Band

Instrumental Music

Art

• Art is offered as a special class one time per six day cycle in grades K-6.

• High school art includes:– Visual Art I & II– Design– Commercial Design– Pottery/Advanced Pottery– Digital Photography/Adv. Digital Photography

4th Grade Pop ArtInspired by Andy Warhol

Drama Programs

• Middle School Musical• Spring Musical• Speech• Fall Play

High School Production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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Renovation Project

Parent Teacher Organization

• Volunteer organization representing parents and teachers of students in grades K-6.

• Organized with a volunteer Board of Directors elected annually from the membership.

• Responsible for organizing and operating fundraising efforts to benefit students of Hudson Elementary School.

• Provides volunteer labor for a variety of events such as serving and providing meals during conferences, helping out with beautification projects, and sponsoring special activities for students (i.e. bingo night).

• Critical contribution in the last twelve months: Investment in projectors for each classroom in the school district.

Hudson Educational Fund

• Governed by an independent Board of Directors representing a cross section of community members.

• Independent tax exempt organization formed to provide scholarships and assistance for educational programs.

• Total assets of $370,489.• Awarded $17,875 in scholarships to the Hudson High

School graduating class of 2012.• Has awarded $141,375 since inception in 1997.

Hudson Athletic Boosters

• Volunteer organization designed to support the athletic programs at Hudson Schools.

• Help run concession stands, ‘Little Pirate’ series of tournaments, and other events designed to generate revenue.

• Have contributed over $120,000 in supplies, equipment, and uniforms.

• Key contributions: baseball/softball stadium lighting; concession stand renovation.

Hudson Music Boosters

• Volunteer organization designed to support the music programs at Hudson Schools.

• Provide meals, logistics, help organize concerts for the music department.

• Have made numerous contributions to the school music program including new uniforms for the concert band, concert choir, and show choir.

• Major contribution: partnership with the school to improve the auditorium sound system.

Communication Procedures and Tools

• In addition to communicating with the public through traditional media including the local newspaper ‘Hudson Herald’ and television stations, we have a robust electronic footprint:

School Improvement Advisory Committee

• Main role is to advise school district on issues of relevance to the administration and school board.

• CTE Advisory became a sub-set of SIAC in 2012-2013.• Involved in review and analysis of student

achievement data.• Approves students achievement goals and forwards

them on to the Board of Direction for adoption.• Major activity during the 2012-2013: Visioning and

Needs Assessment.

Visioning Process

• Needs assessment survey conducted in the fall to help set vision for future improvements in Hudson Schools.

• Building level survey conducted in the K-6 annually.• Faculty, staff, students, community members, and parents

participated.• Analysis ongoing with a draft report due to the board in April.• Initial themes and findings:

– 1-1 technology environment is supported by majority– Capital expenditures should focus on investment in technology,

improvements to the elementary school– Overall dissatisfaction with the section size of elementary

classrooms

SINCE THE 2008 VISIT-CONCLUDING REMARKS


Elementary Professional Development

Since the Last State Visit• Leadership Changes

– Superintendent change in 2010– One less administrative position

• Financial Crisis– Significant budget cut close to $600,000 in the spring of 2011– Multiple positions were eliminated– Some programming was impacted– District viability was at stake

• Has made it difficult to do many of the things we would like to do• Change in organizational structure

– Increased workload for all employees– Change in instructional schedule

Vision, Mission, and Goals

We Create Effective Learning Environments that Result in Success For All Students

Continues to guide decision-making and overall operating philosophy in the Hudson Community

School District

Leadership

5. Parents expressed a need for middle school teachers to remain current on instructional practices, technological advances and their uses in the classroom, and educational research.

6. The district is encouraged to consider developing a needs assessment which could provide important information. Consider asking parents to complete the needs assessment.

Collaborative Relations

11. While communication is a strength consider reviewing district publications for explanations of educational jargon.

12. As the SIAC is reactivated, consider:– Diverse representation– Fulfilling its required purpose– Document meetings and conversations

Learning Environment

19. Along with the knowledge that students will be living in an increasingly global and diverse world, the district is encouraged to develop a plan for including cultural competency.

20. The district is encouraged to seek out and utilize additional information about the successes of Hudson graduates as it develops goals and sets priorities.

Curriculum and Instruction

29. Middle school teachers reported their concern that career/technology courses at the middle school level need to be enhanced.

31. As the district curriculum process is institutionalized, consider establishing a rotation for textbook/materials selection.

35. Consider establishing a process for elementary administrators and staff to formulate guidelines for collaboration.

37. Multiple interview groups reported the need to upgrade technology.

Professional Development

42. As part of this planning, consider developing a means to measure teacher accountability. Consider requesting teachers provide reflection or other qualitative data.

43. Consider creating opportunities for all non-certified staff to increase their skills relative to their job responsibilities.

Monitoring and Accountability

48. Consider continuing to develop staff skills in data analysis.– What data best informs instructional practices?– How are data used to influence instruction?

Hudson Community School DistrictWe Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All

Students

Iowa Department of Education Site Accreditation Visit

March 27-28, 2013

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